The Kawasaki Ninja H2 | Why Is It So Special? 🤔
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- Опубликовано: 19 ноя 2024
- When the Kawasaki Ninja H2 and H2R came out in 2016 it was absolutely ground breaking. Now seven years later its just as special as it ever was. Join me for a ride on my Ninja H2 whilst I explain exactly what makes this motorcycle so special.
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Can`t believe you even considered selling it for the BMW but luckily you got over the illness and kept it .Fabulous bike you`re a lucky man.👍
You have to rejoice that we live in a world where things like the H2 exists! Great video, thanks 👍🏻
Everytime I ride my ZH2 I hate the world and myself a little less, and think to myself things aren't that bad after all because I own a supercharged motorcycle 😀
@@evanwilliams1081 It’s just the they make you FEEL. I ride a big bore Gen 1 Busa and it has me whooping in my helmet every time I ride it.
I agree, makes the world a better place 👍🏻😁
Dont forget the r version tuned
2024: The chances of bikes like this continuing to be available are decreasing by the day...
I took my A motorcycle license way back, fully knowing I wouldn't own one due to money. Life had other priorities and I rented one time to time. Now, almost 13 years later there is one that I am encouraged to savw for, as well as earnings. Still need to save about 3 years, 2 years left, and can't get enough of these videos
Brought mine back in 2016, after thousands of miles, still takes my breath away!
They are awesome machines brother love the H2, i have a 2021 model and its going in tomorrow for a full ecu flash, Full Vandemon System, MWR Race Filter , i have H2 meet coming up in May so i need get it ready….fingers crossed it will be the biggest H2 meet in the UK , you are more than welcome to join us mate….im hoping for more than 40 H2’s turning up at the meet in Stratford Upon Avon in May :)
ever had any issues with it? been wanting to pick one up soon
@@randombruh3033 only issue I've had was the paint started peeling off the front cowling, but Kawasaki did replace it.
Always saddened me that so many people see the H2 as “just” a fast bike. It’s so much more than that. It’s Kawasaki’s pride and engineering prowess and passion rolled into an amazing machine. The RUclipsrs that motovlog with it don’t respect the bike for what it is, only for its power and the clout that comes with owning one. It’s just disappointing.
I’m glad to see that you respect the story behind this amazing motorcycle too.
Can’t wait for mine in a month!
Well said. I suspect a lot more people view bikes such as this as far more than a "fast bike". I run a ZZR1400 which I bought for anything *but* its speed capability.
The sound when you let off the throttle is insane. It reminds me of those little jets on a space suit or an airlock.
What an awesome bike! angry, snarly, chirpy, and what a howl from the pipe!! Thanks for showing the H2 in all its glory. More more please..
I have the ninja H2 the last model and I can tell you that it’s the best bike that I ever read in my life and believe me I had the top notch bikes this one is better than all of them
Was completely smitten when I was standing down bray hill and Hillier came past us, breathtaking thing, much want for that, the bike not you John!
Fantastic video, Chopsy. Some great thought and production went into this… Love how invested and passionate you are about this bike. Top stuff. 👍
I just bought my 2021 H2 Carbon Edition. Bike is insane. I have a 2018 H2 Sx Se that makes 271 hp .
how's the new bike. cheers
@@athuldas2634 bike is so fast , the acceleration is intense
Love your content. Kawasaki have had supercharged four cylinder, four stroke 1498 cc engines in their Jet-skis since 2006. So they hade the experience in house. I appreciate your showing the frame welds. The original green H2R frame was one of the first things that caught my attention, it's so well made.
I believe this is the pinnacle of motorcycle engineering. Awesome piece of art. Also afraid that it is one of the last fueled masterpieces ever made because of the electric wave coming in the future. Super video you made there mister chop.
damn Chopssey, you absolutely nailed it on this vid. if kawi doesn't make you the spokesperson for at least this bike they're sleeping on LCR, this intro to the technical marvel that is the H2 was next level. also great short docu on kawi's innovation history, these are the folks who brought us the connie which was a game changer at the time. there were moments in this video which reminded me of my 06 zx10r that gave me chills. that was just an OP street beast at the time but this thing sounds like a cross between a F1 car and a fighter jet when you roll on and off the throttle and is an absolute missile. incredible, thanks again
Haha thanks Joe 👍
The Gen 1 ZX-10R is plenty fast for the street. The H2 is more of a highway showpiece. I also own the original supercharged Kawasaki toy, the Ultra 300X!
It’s just fantastic it even exists…. Celebrate it. 👍👍👍
Kawasaki really don't get enough credit for what they did with the H2, incredible bike👌
Wow she's an incredible bike what a feat of engineering, and stunning looking too. Never realised Kawasaki had there fingers in so many pies with the heavy industry, very informative Cheers Choppsy
I only have my fingers in 1 pie!!!!
Great video. The H2 is a stunning thing, not only an engineering masterpiece, but a visual work of art IMHO. Kawasaki have always pushed the game on and made some great motors. Grew up when the GPZ was the one to have, can’t imagine how epic the H2R is. Not sure if you’d managed to bag a ride on that?? The mods you’ve made are great, and having heard it just the other day I was pretty blown away..
Awesome video Chop and awesome bike. My H2 Carbon will never leave!
They are awesome machines brother love the H2, i have a 2021 model and its going in tomorrow for a full ecu flash, Full Vandemon System, MWR Race Filter , i have H2 meet coming up in May so i need get it ready….fingers crossed it will be the biggest H2 meet in the UK , you are more than welcome to join us mate….im hoping for more than 40 H2’s turning up at the meet in Stratford Upon Avon in May :)
@@MotoQuickShifterSounds awesome !🤩 Did most of the same modifications. And received today my last upgrade. Öhlins FGRT 221 fork, this in combination with Brembo GP4RX MS calipers, Corsa Corta RCS19 Brake and clutch handle. And changed the brake lines for RVS Spiegler 😅
That very unique and distinct flutter sound of the Supercharger sets this beautiful motorcycle apart. It turns a fast bike into an icon
Looking at the history of Kawasaki, I’d forgotten how much I wanted GPZ900. Now have a ZH2 so don’t feel too bad :)
Oooohh Shaxxxy!! That thing's a demon. Hell of a bike. Great review!!
What a thing of beauty! I had the original H2 (the 750 stroker), in the intervening years I've had the RG500, GPZ900R, R6s ,GSX-R 750s ,R1s and Blades but as a pensioner my Street triple RS is enough for me now but of all the bikes I've owned the old H2 was the only one that scared me on a regular basis, it handled like a pig until I got the engine dropped into a Magnum frame, suddenly it was the fastest best handling bike in the greater Belfast area through the mid to late 1970s.
Absolutely fantastic video Choppsy!
Great work including the factory footage into it.
In 20 years when everything will be electric, this will still stand as a fire breathing icon of the past. The king of the petrol era..
Don't ever sell it!
Stunnin... ✨️ I've had a few kawasaki bikes, even though I have lowered Ktm now, I still like the kwaka design so much 👍 I just struggle with the weight and height of some of the bigger bikes unfortunately, I wish manufacturers would consider us stumpier types sometimes 😁!!!
LCR. love this machine, it looks very purposeful and when its on the move waste gate blow off sounds brill.
You can be proud of the work you've done on this bike John, its got to be a keeper.
Great video, thanks for turning me Kawasaki green with envy . Enjoy your special ride Chops .
I feel like any bike or car enthusiast needs to splurge on themselves at least once in life, forego practicality or logic, just go and get your dream bike, that something special to add a bit of spice to your life. Beautiful bike Chopsy! Love the custom touches you added around the bike too 👌
What an interesting comment, and one that I have lived. Around 2010 life circumstances saw me viewing life very differently and since 2010 I have taken a totally different approach to life, and top of the list has been buying myself birthday presents. No more crap that I neither asked for or wanted, but instead a steady list of items 'bought with the heart'. Hence I am watching this video in early August 2024 as its my birthday soon and I'm considering one of these stunning machines.
Ninja H2 = “Functional Art”👍. That machine needs to stay in your garage!
Yes absolutely Paul 👍👍
It would have been nice if you'd given us a comparison of the torque feeling with other bikes. Like does it make the Streetfighter V4 feel weedy in the midrange or not? I like how real world and believable your reviews are.
This is a bike from another Planet.
Ride it to know more
Man, the first testing on these machines were phenomenal! I was impressed of the concept and the crazy new experience! Finally I bought one of my dream and milestone bikes.
Cheers buddy
In 1986 I bought ninja 1000R, brand new, that bike was so cool, I can see the design, heritage in this bike, back then I never saw my bike around, there just weren't many, I had a blast, my dream bike now is the 1400 or this bike. So smooth, dependable, although the prices now are way to much for me, but maybe someday.
I know the SX, and the ZH2 have different internals on the engine, but the fact that Brock's has the ZH2 up to 245 wheel with just a tune and exhaust is amazing. Once guys start changing SC gears, intercooler, bigger injectors, the only thing holding them back is what power level will break the internals. These are amazing motors.
the bike is keeper chops, I think its an investment. I wouldn’t say it’s a looker but its an incredibly impressive bike.
I will never sell mine! It just gives me the biggest smile every time I take it for a spin and I've done it since 2015;-) and every where u go it turns heads!
I had a GPZ 750 turbo back in the day, it was awesome and it had a unique sound when you wound it on.
Me too, wish I still had it
Likewise. Had one between '90 and '92, with a Harris black chrome 4 into 1. Whilst compared to my mate's Slingshot 750 it was a wheelbarrow, I never got bored of the mid-range shove and the noise it made - popping and banging and spitting flames on the overrun 👌
Nice to see you out on the H2 having some fun and giving us the update...!
I just clicked onto the Kawasaki USA page and yes, you can still buy the H2 SX SE, the H2, the H2 Carbon and the H2R. Now if I was only better at picking the winning lottery numbers I’d be in business. Great video as always Sir.
OK good news indeed 👍 now for those lotto numbers eh 🤞😁
It ain't a looker...the side on view reminds me of a Jag XJ12 engine. But, I get it. I get why its special, and that's another thing it has in common with the Jag V12...it was a special engine. Enjoy it Chopsy!
I love this bike. If I were to own one it would have to be the H2 SX SE as I love the comfort of a sports touring bike.
I remember seeing this bike and your GSXR ride past me on PD Hill, I was drooling over it and then realised who went past 🤣
Fantastic video, excellent editing/mixing for a truly awesome motorcycle.
beautiful looking bike choppsy sounds good to i think i remember watching one of your earlier vids when you first got it i think you had to get a new tank .you are one lucky man having all these toys keep up the good work ride safe .
Love your content Chopsy! Big fan here from USA.
Thanks Corwin 👍
I agree with the hype-I love this bike and love to watch most videos on this machine. Thanks Lamb!
That thing is just in a class of its own. About the only antidote to that I can think of, unfortunately, has blue twinkly lights attached. The enginerding that went into producing that machine is at the absolute pinnacle of precision and shows that mama Kwak really does know best. I seriously doubt that there will ever be another Dino powered machine built, by any manufacturer, that matches the vision they obviously had when that thing was just a scribble on a napkin. I wouldn't mind seeing and hearing more of that on the channel 👍
Engineering excellence.Perfect show piece.Thanks
Superb entertaining video Chopsy..the way you’ve blended official with your own thoughts and the tarmac blasts.. a feat of engineering made even better..congrats!
Thanks very much Alan 👍
MY DREAM BIKE BRO. I just hope i can get one by the time im 50
I just turned 50 and bought a 2019 carbon edition... 270+HP... all the goodies including the stage 3 gears.
Classic bike to have in collection. One bike to keep for sure.
My biggest dream! I love that everything is function over form 😍 I have an old Hayabusa Gen 1 now, but the Ninja H2 is next up 👀
Spectacular machine.......I think that I've owned more kawasaki's than any other brand off the top of my head....from motocross bike's to road bike's but that H2 is something else for sure.
When these bike's first came out I wasn't to sure about the looks, but now they have definitely grown on me and look bloody fantastic.
Awesome job Chops 😊👍
Been out on mine today. I’ll never get over it - my absolute dream
Had the same clutch problem in my 2017 carbon, wasn't in the recall list. I did what you did and fixed it for 6 months and the problem came back so I fitted the replacement at my cost. Another issue to check is the back wheel nut, even though it has a locking mechanism it does come loose. You can easily check the play in the rear wheel. Recommended tightening then un-tighten again
Then up to the torque value. Happens a lot and Kawasaki haven't acknowledged the problem. Most of the critics either don't own one, scared of it suffer from cognitive dissonance. Mine will be sold as part of my estate when I shuffle off.
Ah OK thanks didn't know about the rear wheel thing 👍
This is the first H2 review video I've seen where you can actually hear the supercharger and bypass valve. It sounds incredible.
You're pretty special too Chopsy. Have yourself a glorious day, Sir.
We got a guy in his 70's that runs his H2 in roll racing his PB is 6.91 & 172 Mph over the 1/4
Brilliantly put together video chopsie 👍
Hey there Sir Chops. What an absolute beast! Beautiful. My last bike was a 2010 ZX14 Ninja, now on a 2021 Triumph Rocket GT for riding position reasons. I'm super happy but, oh my gosh, your Ninja H2 is magnificent. Makes me really want to take one out for a sprint. Thanks for the great video. A 🐻 👍 🇦🇺
Thanks Adrian 👍
What an epic video Sean Chops absolutely love it, They are awesome machines brother love the H2, i have a 2021 model and its going in tomorrow for a full ecu flash, Full Vandemon System, MWR Race Filter @PCR PERFORMANCE in Cannock, they have dealt with many H2’s i highly recommend them…i have same issue with a snatchy throttle but hopefully Paul @PCR will get rid of this issue, i have 50 H2 owners in my H2 Owners Club and half of them push more power than a H2R , honestly we would all love you to join us in the H2 meet in May it will be an honour Sir Chops 💚
I first saw one of these in the public parking at the MK bike show (I forget the year 🙈). Unusual, and stunning, to look at. Will I get to own one myself? With so many bikes in the wishlist, I don't know.
The engineering footage has been nicely edited into this. I really enjoyed watching this one 👍
Thanks Damien 👍
Thing of beauty 😍
Great vid Mr chops 👍
All the best
Glorious machine , timeless engineering materpiece .visual symphony
I have a 2016 that I bought last may that only had 47 miles on it, I have owned a 18 R1 and a 17 Hayabusa and some older GSXR 1000's and people ask me to compare them to the H2, but there is really no comparison..
They are awesome machines brother love the H2, i have a 2021 model and its going in tomorrow for a full ecu flash, Full Vandemon System, MWR Race Filter , i have H2 meet coming up in May so i need get it ready….fingers crossed it will be the biggest H2 meet in the UK , you are more than welcome to join us mate….im hoping for more than 40 H2’s turning up at the meet in Stratford Upon Avon in May 💚
It was special 6 years ago. Still an awesome bike. I had one.
Great video chops! Yeah I love mine I’ve had it parked up in my dining room for one and a half years I’ve recently put it back on the road and been out on it a few times it certainly puts a smile on your face 😄
Gorgeous bike.
I keep coming back to this video. Informative, passionate and entertaining. Thanks LCR. Not only a great channel but also my favourite dinner . Are you ready to sell yet?
The hissing sound is mind-boggling ….🤔 Nice review as ever and have a safe ride 🏍💪
The ehaust looks amazing. It should be in an art gallery.
Give it just a little time all H2 gens will be quite valuable and highly sought after.
Well i just love it, it is a thing of beauty and engineering, im sure within 5 years they will be pulling well over £40,000
Exceptionally special bike, by an exceptional film maker, well done buddy🆒🎥🎬✊🏻💨💨💨💨
Thanks Mike appreciated buddy 👍
You need to ride one to fully appreciate how special it is. I recently put green bst candy gloss carbon wheels on my 2016 model too. Waited 6 months for them last year ! Improves the handling.
Side note. You are losing more than 15 hp from crank to wheel - it’s around 12 percent. So your bike is likely putting out around 280 hp. Mine is a little snatchy too and I’ve put a lot of work into the mapping after the Dyno.
What a fantastic machine - an engineering masterpiece! As an engineer myself, I can appreciate the amount of design expertise that has gone into it. As you say, Chopsy - function being the prime consideration. Brilliant!
Kawasaki h2 is all about the looks and the sound and same applys for a real owner, not the speed thats for the idiots! What a masterpiece!
I am a Suzuki boy, but this bike gets me out of my seat clapping like a moron. Nice tug at the heartstrings Chops!
I’m quite confident , that clutches can only get that
grounchy in England ! Right govna!
thanks for sharing your H2with us, what an awesome bike, I loved the interspersed Kawasaki videos. not many bikes are going to keep up with that weapon.
Thanks Duncan 👍
You’re a natural Chopsy!
Cracking video Chops, apart from the little comment about the H2SX range🤔!
That aside, brilliant vid😉👍🏽
Interesting and great video Chops. Hope Kawasaki are looking after you! 👍😄
Haha I wish!! 😆 👍
Yamaha can keep their V Max I would love to ride one of the Kawasaki set up like yours , thanks for the temptation Chops
Great video Chops... Only one H2R on Autotrader @£35k and two H2's @£20K so like you said get them while you can as prices are only going one way!
Awesome bike and sounds great, like a crazy time travelling machine that Dr. Emmett Brown should be riding !
Just stop it with this H2 goodness! I’m still going for the SX. At least it’s still based on the same tech even if it’s not the same components. Can’t wait! 😁 Keep the good stuff rolling Chops.
I love this bike so much.
I own the H2SXse I decided to go for this model as being 23 years old I don't have the money or the insurance reputation to own multiple bikes xD If I was going to spend that much money on a bike I wanted to be able to take that bike anywhere and not regret it. Be comfortable and have fun.
I wanted to own a H2 also one day or at least get the chance to ride a flashed one too but with them not being produced anymore it's not likely :( .
My H2SX makes 230 rear wheel horsepower and I love it I also have a slight snatchy throttle so keep my hands on the front brake to counteract it when it jumps off when you come back on xD
Can't wait to see the video when you sort that snatchy throttle out as I will want to do the same too and I am from the same area!
Out of interest, did you find it difficult to find affordable insurance?
@@kevinmobile I did indeed. This year was particularly hard had to devalue the bike by a couple grand to get it from £4000 to £1800 for the year. Well worth it though.
Was hoping next year to get the bike value back at what it's worth which is £13,500
so yh if you bought a new model you would be stuffed.
Beautiful machine
Great video and a fantastic bike if i had excess money i would buy one
Brilliant LCR 👏 you go from strength to strength! Fantastic video from start to finish!
Thanks Murt 👍
Glad you kept the speed down to the national limits😎🇨🇦
Congratulations, its an amazing bike with an unique sound.
A very interesting watch. I would love one.
Kawasaki also made the tunnel boring machines that dug the channel tunnel 👍
Of all the bikes I've owned over the years the only one I have always regretted not keeping is my GPZ 750 TURBO
Truly a magnificent machine, thanks for such an informative film, enjoy 👏😀👍 it does sound utterly mental as you get up n the revs, so addictive 🤣😂🤣
That bike looked like your happy place.
Nice vid Chops and a nice bit of showboating past those bikers in that lay-by 👍
Haha couldn't help myself 🤣
Love what you've done to your bike. I have a 2017 too, and am looking to get rid of the cat. I see you have, is that a legal option? Also aren't mirrors mandatory? Thanks.
As for the groinchy clutch, I have had the same problem, but I get her serviced by a Kawasaki dealer and they lube the activator rod for me every time it's in.
PS have a look at my "bird strike" vids, experienced whilst aboard the H2!
No legal requirement for mirrors in the UK 👍
Team Green Approved 💚✌
Amazing bike, Chopsy. Well done. 👏
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