I purchased one in 2019, this is such a superb all rounder. I’ve been all over Spain two up with luggage and this thing is superb, reasonable fuel economy, amazing performance and really comfortable too. With the addition of radar etc etc it’s going to be even better, but I’ll be keeping mine, can’t justify the extra cash and if I’m honest, I prefer the pre 2022 looks which let’s face it, is pretty important to us bikers. Nice little review, hopefully you can have a few more days on the beastie🤞🏼
You being an owner of a 2019 model, could you tell me what he mentioned in the review that your bike doesn't have? I was planning on purchasing an older 2018/2019 model and am curious what I'd be missing out on. I would really appreciate you taking the time to note these things.
@@francisconaylor8695 Hello my friend… Mine is a 2019 SXSE so it’s not got electronic suspension, the SXSE+ of that year has electronic suspension, slightly different switchgear layout and you can also adjust it via an app on your phone! Bit of a gimmick in my opinion, hence why I went for the manually adjusted suspension. Mine is a Performance Tourer spec, so it has a tinted slightly sportier bias screen and an akroprovic silencer + all the panniers etc…. SXSE spec includes: Quick shifter/blipper Cruise control Anti wheelie ABS Engine modes Traction control Launch control Crash protection You name it, it’s got it! The new one has all this and radar controlled cruise control but I personally think it takes away the riders control, but hey, technology for you! I’ve had Busa’s, Blades, all sorts but the H2 is a far more capable bike and extremely thrilling to ride… I won’t be changing this for a long time unless something better comes out🤔 Hope all that helps, anything else you want to know, just shout👍🏽
I know I'm a bit late to your comment. But after a year or so. What's your average big maintenance cost on the h2? I'm looking to get one next as I can find some under 10k miles for about $15k. I'm just hoping maintenance cost isn't like Ducati's prices
I just did a test ride of this model. It blew my socks off clean! You won't like to ride another bike with the roadholding like this motorcycle. Impressive machine.
I've had my h2sx for nearly three years, absolutely love it,the features on the new model will make a brilliant bike even better, I will be looking to get the new model soon! Great video!
It's got impressive specs. Adjustable foot pegs/gear lever would be nice to vary leg / knee position depending on type of riding. A green painted frame with grey bodywork would look great.
Damn man this is the bike to have!. Been a while since I owned a Kawasaki. Brings me good memories on my 2006 ZX636 and 2012 ZX10R. This would make a good next bike.
If this had a driveshaft instead of a chain, this would be the perfect upgrade to my Honda VFR1200F. I don't see another bike that's better than what I have in the same kind of category.
When I owned My Honda GL 1100 my roommate had a Ninja. we often swap bikes on a ride and I agree that driveshaft is the more preferable ride for me. did I like his Ninja? hell yeah!
Just purchased 2022 H2 sx se tourer, so far im not dissapointed, also own a 2014 zzr1400ps but have to admit the sx is more comfortable and when you get used to the tech you dont want be without it.
I sold ZZR1400 3 years back and now looking to buy another touring sports bike. Do you feel it lacks the required torque? Do you feel the engine is a little noisy compared to the ZZR? I’d love to buy one of these for my long distance touring but want something a little more agile and easy to manoeuvre around tight bends. Will appreciate your feedback. Thanks
@@Shafiq1969 its not more agile than the ZZR, feels like the weight distribution is lower on the ZZR, never felt its more noisy though, a little rattle from the supercharger sometimes only
I had a 2018 H2 SX and do prefer the 1400. The seat is much more comfortable, plus the tank shape supports the lower belly better when braking. I really hope Kawasaki will bring a 3rd gen 1400.
Two really good bikes but totally different,zzr is good but a bit old school now compared to h2sx,the cruise control,heated grips,brilliant dash,oh and the super charged engine make it a special bike to ride and personally I love the looks aswell
Hefty price but then again you are getting ALOT of goodies. But lets face it we all would buy it for the giggles when the supercharger does the sonic fluttering :D
The 2022 adaptive cruise is a gift from the technology gods. Think your back and wrists are getting tired? Put it in cruise with adaptive on in those boring sections of your ride. Sit up and steer with finger tips while the gap is maintained by the bike. It's a great idea on a bike where sitting bolt upright is impossible without it. It also allows you to relax and take in the scenery and not be hyper focused on the line of cars in front of you with and endless no passing zone. The way the bike rides is also much more like a sport tour. It is heavy but that allows the suspension to work while Newton's second law keeps the mass of the bike stable. Lastly that motor is very stealthy in power delivery. Not that typical inline 4 lull and rush. It just smooth hyper acceleration. Be aware it allows you to pass 20 Harley's rather quickly and they will give you the finger.
Moto Bob, you're fun to "be with", good clear commentary no-bullshit Blabla, I really do enjoy your videos. As to the Kawasaki, please send me a cheque with the numbers filled in 🤣 what a glorious set of two wheels, greetings from Germany, Torsten
My local kwak dealer said most owners return the H2SE after either 6 months to a year because it’s such a beast! 😂 (and a proper license killer)! Hence so many on the used market! After my Ninja 1K I’m sorely tempted…. but prefer not add to that statistic and save paying the vat for someone else…. but if my ship comes in 🤔
I traded in my z1000sx to get h2sx,the h2sx is a very special bike,every time I ride it,it feels special,be prepared for alot of attention if you get one,even at petrol stations when filling up,I usually get someone asking about the bike or saying how good it looks! I would say its a sportier riding position than the z1000sx but it is comfortable,get a test ride and try it out,its also good for just cruising around too,its a big pussy cat really and is really user friendly
Fanstastic review stupendous machine. Regardless of the bike Derby Kawasaki outstanding family dealership, outstanding people, outstanding service, outstanding knowledge shared with enthusiasm. Buy the Kawasaki of your choice become one of the family, I did never looked back.
Thanks for the review. I am currently looking to get a sports tourer. This is a great looking bike. The only thing that puts me off is all the tech. In my experience with a number of both bikes and cars it is simply more to go wrong.
Why's the suspension considered semi-active if it changes in real-time? Does it just enter pre-set modes based on riding style vs real-time damping adjustments?
It's a bloody bloody beast ya blokeah. Though, when you said it's comfortable I wonder if you really mean it. Do you think you could do 600miles a day on it MotoBoob? Is there a lot of weight on yer wrists?
I love Kawasaki motorcycles but I passed on the concours 14 because of the lack of cruise control and bought a BMW R1200 RT. With this bike costing $28,000 and lacking shaft drive and me having no use for that kind of power I'm thinking I'm going to be sticking with BMW.
Never say never mate! 😉 You never know when some rich woman might come along and decide to trade you a brand new motorcycle for a bit of attention haha
A kerb weight of 267 kg, and I thought my fully loaded Ténéré 700 was heavy, although it won't be plagued by a top-heavy, centre of gravity like the Ténéré!
Richard from Derby Kwak is a top lad hes in my Ninja H2 Club…if you ride a H2/H2SX/H2SE/ZH2 youre more than welcome to come to our H2 meet at caffeine and Machine Stratford Upon Avon on the 29th May 22 , got H2 owner from all over the UK that will be attending as well as Richard from Derby Kawasaki 💚
I have ridden a sport-tourer (Kawi Concours) all over the Western U.S. and on long tours, I rarely ride at triple-digit speeds (mph). As such, this bike's extra power would be mostly wasted on me. Nevertheless, I think this is an awesome motorcycle, even at this price. I would like to see Kawasaki build a super-charged middleweight sport-tourer. Maybe an 800 cc engine and 100 pounds lighter.
Great Video, not a bike for me, but cool all the same. I guess you cant put a fender eliminator on it with that rear radar. I'd love to see Kawasaki make a naked bike with that engine, or a GT Naked bike like the Super Duke GT.
@@amandacatherine793 yeah, your right. I guess I should be more specific, I'd like it to be more like the Super Duke GT. Keep the bags that clip off and on. Put a small windscreen. That kind of thing. Kind of a street fighter tourer.
@Snahbah ok, thanks. But it really looks like a turbo with the blade and shell-shape body ... ? i.pinimg.com/originals/aa/4d/9d/aa4d9d542bb2f5f8a3dab4bee6a91389.jpg
Nice one Bob ! I'm not a fan of these radar thingies... an unnecessary toy in my opinion and anything on a bike that could reduce your concentration level is not a good idea. Great review as always 👏
Interesting vid, bob. Personally, a supercharged liter bike for public road is very ridiculous. Most regular liter bike already has enough power to out paced most public traffic. Instead, they should have supercharged a 500cc version; allowing a smaller m/c to keep up with liter bikes when needed to. Anyway, ride safe, god bless u.
Yeah but you can unlock these engines to about 250HP 165TQ... Kawi locked all that away in the circuits. They after all dont want to make a literal death trap. So they make one and hide it for one's self to "find"
This kind of bike is the most appropriate for someone doing touring. Naked are good but too much of wind blast, superbike are just too extreme and inconvenient and sports tourer like versy or bmw s1000xr are just too ugly.
They completely ruined the looks of the bike with the 2022 model. The front is extra ugly and generic, rear is ridiculous with the long ass tail that you can't replace unless you remove the radar, on top of that they removed the silver lines from the wheels and removed the analog rev gauge... I mean... naah... Gonna stick to the pre-2022 models . 40k miles on my 2018 and still going great !
Have to agree. The older model is much better looking. Also has a standard ignition key, which I much prefer. Bought an SE+ for half the price. Wow, what a machine!
I purchased one in 2019, this is such a superb all rounder. I’ve been all over Spain two up with luggage and this thing is superb, reasonable fuel economy, amazing performance and really comfortable too.
With the addition of radar etc etc it’s going to be even better, but I’ll be keeping mine, can’t justify the extra cash and if I’m honest, I prefer the pre 2022 looks which let’s face it, is pretty important to us bikers.
Nice little review, hopefully you can have a few more days on the beastie🤞🏼
You being an owner of a 2019 model, could you tell me what he mentioned in the review that your bike doesn't have? I was planning on purchasing an older 2018/2019 model and am curious what I'd be missing out on. I would really appreciate you taking the time to note these things.
@@francisconaylor8695 Hello my friend… Mine is a 2019 SXSE so it’s not got electronic suspension, the SXSE+ of that year has electronic suspension, slightly different switchgear layout and you can also adjust it via an app on your phone! Bit of a gimmick in my opinion, hence why I went for the manually adjusted suspension.
Mine is a Performance Tourer spec, so it has a tinted slightly sportier bias screen and an akroprovic silencer + all the panniers etc….
SXSE spec includes:
Quick shifter/blipper
Cruise control
Anti wheelie
ABS
Engine modes
Traction control
Launch control
Crash protection
You name it, it’s got it!
The new one has all this and radar controlled cruise control but I personally think it takes away the riders control, but hey, technology for you!
I’ve had Busa’s, Blades, all sorts but the H2 is a far more capable bike and extremely thrilling to ride… I won’t be changing this for a long time unless something better comes out🤔
Hope all that helps, anything else you want to know, just shout👍🏽
What do you do for living
I know I'm a bit late to your comment. But after a year or so. What's your average big maintenance cost on the h2? I'm looking to get one next as I can find some under 10k miles for about $15k. I'm just hoping maintenance cost isn't like Ducati's prices
I just did a test ride of this model. It blew my socks off clean! You won't like to ride another bike with the roadholding like this motorcycle. Impressive machine.
Your review got me to buy one, had it for 3 months and really happy, love all the tech!
I've had my h2sx for nearly three years, absolutely love it,the features on the new model will make a brilliant bike even better, I will be looking to get the new model soon! Great video!
It's got impressive specs. Adjustable foot pegs/gear lever would be nice to vary leg / knee position depending on type of riding. A green painted frame with grey bodywork would look great.
Damn man this is the bike to have!. Been a while since I owned a Kawasaki. Brings me good memories on my 2006 ZX636 and 2012 ZX10R. This would make a good next bike.
Picking a 23 up tomorrow
I'm in love with this bike for life time 😊
If this had a driveshaft instead of a chain, this would be the perfect upgrade to my Honda VFR1200F. I don't see another bike that's better than what I have in the same kind of category.
When I owned My Honda GL 1100 my roommate had a Ninja. we often swap bikes on a ride and I agree that driveshaft is the more preferable ride for me. did I like his Ninja? hell yeah!
@@brianmorse8811 I bet it was fast, but the driveshaft is basically maintenance free and could go for miles and miles.
Modern X-ring chains require so little maintenance, it's not a discussion point anymore. I ride a modified ZX14R, hard, the chain doesn't stretch.
@@tvdinner325 what's the mileage interval of changing an X-ring chain?
@@TopDonBarrow 20k miles if you don't let it rust.
Just purchased 2022 H2 sx se tourer, so far im not dissapointed, also own a 2014 zzr1400ps but have to admit the sx is more comfortable and when you get used to the tech you dont want be without it.
The electronic suspension its a must or the h2 sx could be enough?
@@felixlechat1780 i ordered the SE because of that, and so far i dont regret it
@@pdark3930 here the difference price between 2022 H2 SX (22 000$) vs 2023 H2 SX SE (33000$) is 11 000$ still worth it for the price?
I sold ZZR1400 3 years back and now looking to buy another touring sports bike. Do you feel it lacks the required torque? Do you feel the engine is a little noisy compared to the ZZR? I’d love to buy one of these for my long distance touring but want something a little more agile and easy to manoeuvre around tight bends. Will appreciate your feedback. Thanks
@@Shafiq1969 its not more agile than the ZZR, feels like the weight distribution is lower on the ZZR, never felt its more noisy though, a little rattle from the supercharger sometimes only
Love the look of this bike. Can imagine touring on it one day
That rev'it jacket is looking good.
Beast of a bike!
Nice to see you in our neck of the woods, Matlock's rammed with bikes on Sundays.
Currently have a 2021 ninja 1000sx and this thing has me jealous
I wish they put this dash on the new zx10r, great video dude
Nice one! On a side note; love the riding jacket 😎
Definitely my dream bike but I will stick with my ZZR 1400 until the prices come down for a used model.
Be happy with what you have. It’s basically the same bike
Loads more tech than the zzr
@@Coldestaevadoit same?
I had a 2018 H2 SX and do prefer the 1400. The seat is much more comfortable, plus the tank shape supports the lower belly better when braking. I really hope Kawasaki will bring a 3rd gen 1400.
Two really good bikes but totally different,zzr is good but a bit old school now compared to h2sx,the cruise control,heated grips,brilliant dash,oh and the super charged engine make it a special bike to ride and personally I love the looks aswell
Bob when you do the music mix please adjust the level down it come out very loud.
Thanks
I hope they refresh the 'regular' h2 too.
We’re is the air defense on this bike 😂
Great bike for sure
Hefty price but then again you are getting ALOT of goodies. But lets face it we all would buy it for the giggles when the supercharger does the sonic fluttering :D
The 2022 adaptive cruise is a gift from the technology gods. Think your back and wrists are getting tired? Put it in cruise with adaptive on in those boring sections of your ride. Sit up and steer with finger tips while the gap is maintained by the bike. It's a great idea on a bike where sitting bolt upright is impossible without it. It also allows you to relax and take in the scenery and not be hyper focused on the line of cars in front of you with and endless no passing zone. The way the bike rides is also much more like a sport tour. It is heavy but that allows the suspension to work while Newton's second law keeps the mass of the bike stable. Lastly that motor is very stealthy in power delivery. Not that typical inline 4 lull and rush. It just smooth hyper acceleration. Be aware it allows you to pass 20 Harley's rather quickly and they will give you the finger.
I never rode a sport bike or wanted one but now I do thanks a lot. Good review keep up the good work.
my dream bike right there Bob
Moto Bob, you're fun to "be with", good clear commentary no-bullshit Blabla, I really do enjoy your videos. As to the Kawasaki, please send me a cheque with the numbers filled in 🤣 what a glorious set of two wheels, greetings from Germany, Torsten
My local kwak dealer said most owners return the H2SE after either 6 months to a year because it’s such a beast! 😂 (and a proper license killer)! Hence so many on the used market! After my Ninja 1K I’m sorely tempted…. but prefer not add to that statistic and save paying the vat for someone else…. but if my ship comes in 🤔
The regular 1000SX is outstanding, so is H2 really worth the extra 12K? Someone needs to do a comparison.
I’ve owned both bikes and the z1000 is a great bike but the H2 is in a different league.
Yes and I own the Ninja 1000SX
I had Ninja 1000sx. Not very fast. This is a beast. Also apparently loaded with electronic sensors
I traded in my z1000sx to get h2sx,the h2sx is a very special bike,every time I ride it,it feels special,be prepared for alot of attention if you get one,even at petrol stations when filling up,I usually get someone asking about the bike or saying how good it looks! I would say its a sportier riding position than the z1000sx but it is comfortable,get a test ride and try it out,its also good for just cruising around too,its a big pussy cat really and is really user friendly
@@brianeaston3748 And just as I am offered one your comment pops up. Hmmm.
Amazing review Mate 👍💪💯🤘👀💚
Have a heavily modified multistrada 1200 but this h2 sx just scratches me in certain places 😮.
I would only say one thing was it like on fuel?
I have one; can get 50mpg at sensible speeds. Which, to be honest, is most of the time.
Is there a top box for it?
I have the Zh2. Is there a big difference between the two?
Moto thanks fer making my 2nd Bike decision Supa' Ez -H2SESX fer the win'
I have a 2023 bmw s1000xr and I'm thinking of changing to this bike can you advise and is this a better bike looking forward to some advice
I have a ninja 650 but this needs to be my next bike
I have this model and haabe yet to get to all the features after having it for a year
Fanstastic review stupendous machine. Regardless of the bike Derby Kawasaki outstanding family dealership, outstanding people, outstanding service, outstanding knowledge shared with enthusiasm. Buy the Kawasaki of your choice become one of the family, I did never looked back.
Thanks for the review. I am currently looking to get a sports tourer. This is a great looking bike. The only thing that puts me off is all the tech. In my experience with a number of both bikes and cars it is simply more to go wrong.
Nice! do you also consider doing a review on the Versys 1000? 😉😄🙌
I've got a Mk1 and it's a great machine.
Clicked thumbs up before you started talking :) Absolutely adore this bike
Why's the suspension considered semi-active if it changes in real-time? Does it just enter pre-set modes based on riding style vs real-time damping adjustments?
It can change in seconds, not in nanoseconds as you'd need to react to surface in real time.
This is my dream bike, hopefully I can afford it someday 😊 for now, I'll keep my 650
Biggest fan Powamoto says let me test ride Dat Thang 🤟💯🔥🚀🤘👍🚀🔥
Another great video, as always.... just wanted to ask what helmet mounted camera do you use ?
It’s a chest mounted gopro hero 9 black with the max lens mod and horizon levelling
@@motobob thank you
Then get u ECu flashed and u got 240hp 101ftlbs of torque
Still not one video on YT about adjusting the modes, parameters, and settings lol
It's a bloody bloody beast ya blokeah. Though, when you said it's comfortable I wonder if you really mean it. Do you think you could do 600miles a day on it MotoBoob? Is there a lot of weight on yer wrists?
I can't do 600miles in a car 🤣
I have a FJR1300es. Is this bike will be a huge upgrade from especially from a riding perspective that if I decide to make the switch? Thanks
Have they added a Sat Nav yet ?
Very good review. Thanks
Please make a review of the Kawasaki ninja ZX25r and ninja 400
What Rev’It jacket are you wearing in this vid?
Nice, thanks for this video it's informative.
Nice, i'm torn between playing for one of these or a Duke SV4.....hmmmmm decisions decisions lol
Shld have got the shaft drive on it like the Honda vfr 1200
True, still having my 1200f DCT. And Kawa is ugly for this price.
I love Kawasaki motorcycles but I passed on the concours 14 because of the lack of cruise control and bought a BMW R1200 RT. With this bike costing $28,000 and lacking shaft drive and me having no use for that kind of power I'm thinking I'm going to be sticking with BMW.
Still prefer my old ZZR but what a bike, just a pity I'll never be able to afford one.
Never say never mate! 😉
You never know when some rich woman might come along and decide to trade you a brand new motorcycle for a bit of attention haha
A kerb weight of 267 kg, and I thought my fully loaded Ténéré 700 was heavy, although it won't be plagued by a top-heavy, centre of gravity like the Ténéré!
Richard from Derby Kwak is a top lad hes in my Ninja H2 Club…if you ride a H2/H2SX/H2SE/ZH2 youre more than welcome to come to our H2 meet at caffeine and Machine Stratford Upon Avon on the 29th May 22 , got H2 owner from all over the UK that will be attending as well as Richard from Derby Kawasaki 💚
I have ridden a sport-tourer (Kawi Concours) all over the Western U.S. and on long tours, I rarely ride at triple-digit speeds (mph). As such, this bike's extra power would be mostly wasted on me. Nevertheless, I think this is an awesome motorcycle, even at this price. I would like to see Kawasaki build a super-charged middleweight sport-tourer. Maybe an 800 cc engine and 100 pounds lighter.
what are those two big lights on the front? what function does it have?
Lean lights. The side you lean towards, light will light up
Had mine for 5 years now but how can you make a video after a 2 hour ride?
I am in the running for a new bike budget 20K euro.
I got a s1000rr. Can’t figure out what to buy.
Maybe a gs or a supermoto any suggestions?
Is it suitable as first bike ? Guy here in late 40's
Wish they would make a little softer one with shaft drive ??!!
Kawasaki again outstanding , put a godzilla sound at the end of video .
I love this h2 sx se
My dream bike!
Great Video, not a bike for me, but cool all the same.
I guess you cant put a fender eliminator on it with that rear radar.
I'd love to see Kawasaki make a naked bike with that engine, or a GT Naked bike like the Super Duke GT.
They do make this model, it’s the Z H2.
@@amandacatherine793 yeah, your right.
I guess I should be more specific, I'd like it to be more like the Super Duke GT. Keep the bags that clip off and on. Put a small windscreen. That kind of thing. Kind of a street fighter tourer.
Do your hear the sound of turbo with helmet + earplugs ?
@Snahbah ok, thanks. But it really looks like a turbo with the blade and shell-shape body ... ? i.pinimg.com/originals/aa/4d/9d/aa4d9d542bb2f5f8a3dab4bee6a91389.jpg
What's the weight?
Nice talk bro one request can u make a video on ducati multistrada v4 wirh spoke wheels....
I really really want one
Quick question mate : Do the bosses at Kawasaki force the design team to take magic mushrooms ?
Nice one Bob !
I'm not a fan of these radar thingies... an unnecessary toy in my opinion and anything on a bike that could reduce your concentration level is not a good idea.
Great review as always 👏
Yay, more old people complaining about tech they don't understand
@@kai325d3 😅 so funny for a young person 🤣
Love you from japan
Fantastic review! Amazing amount of technology on this bike, very impressive!
40kg plus heavier than the S1000XR And I thought my '16 XR is heavy
Love it!!
Love Matlock Bath
I want this to be my next bike... For the price, will take me a bit though.
What a machine ! 👍
Interesting vid, bob. Personally, a supercharged liter bike for public road is very ridiculous. Most regular liter bike already has enough power to out paced most public traffic. Instead, they should have supercharged a 500cc version; allowing a smaller m/c to keep up with liter bikes when needed to. Anyway, ride safe, god bless u.
Keyless FOBs. Honestly, not really the best thing in the world. I am always skeptical with purchasing bikes and cars with them.
why so heavy?
those luggage maybe not good look but they're necessary
The ZX 14R has more power and torque without the added complication of a supercharger...
Yeah but you can unlock these engines to about 250HP 165TQ... Kawi locked all that away in the circuits. They after all dont want to make a literal death trap. So they make one and hide it for one's self to "find"
Nice
This kind of bike is the most appropriate for someone doing touring. Naked are good but too much of wind blast, superbike are just too extreme and inconvenient and sports tourer like versy or bmw s1000xr are just too ugly.
They completely ruined the looks of the bike with the 2022 model. The front is extra ugly and generic, rear is ridiculous with the long ass tail that you can't replace unless you remove the radar, on top of that they removed the silver lines from the wheels and removed the analog rev gauge... I mean... naah...
Gonna stick to the pre-2022 models . 40k miles on my 2018 and still going great !
Have to agree. The older model is much better looking. Also has a standard ignition key, which I much prefer. Bought an SE+ for half the price. Wow, what a machine!
Hi❤😊
Seems like a mercedes of bikes
For some reason surfshark has a server in north korea 🤨
Sir do giveaway
Great bike but wayyyyy too expensive.
Wow!
I loathe the new headlight.
👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Super beautiful
Expensive!!