2018 Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX SE Review

[@valensinclair6750]

2:14 to skip the initial nonsense and get to talking about motocycles.

[@taylor2105]

Valen Sinclair thank you.

[@fernandosoto5408]

Valen Sinclair not all heros wear capes

[@muthuraju7409]

😂😂

[@digisuboob]

thanks

[@twowheelsoneleg5672]

Thanks

[@Xiao_PP]

less monologue more motorcycle Yogi Bear

[@Land-Shark]

Yogi Bear is a national treasure. And Boo Boo, too.

[@ronsmith9251]

I feel Kawasaki needs to create an updated Concours using this as a platform.

[@barryweaver8833]

Same for ZX14 and a new frame.

[@SYSTEM__32]

It was funny for the first few seconds, 2+ minutes later was just annoying.

[@NastyKickey1979]

U dont understand poetry

[@maxhunt5702]

@@NastyKickey1979 you don’t understand good poetry

[@motosnape]

You can always change your KZbin profile name😉

[@johnvif]

Tiktok brain

[@Prometheus0619]

So sick that those cornering lights activate as he leans it

[@CubanRider]

My type of bike, a good mix of performance and usability.

[@pistolpete6321]

Cuban Rider time for you to upgrade? Only if you can wheelie that beast, right!!

[@CubanRider]

Haha, this one will wheelie for sure. It's a good bike, but I don't consider it an upgrade. If I get a heavier bike it's going to a be along the lines of a R1200GS or a tourer.

[@pistolpete6321]

Cuban Rider I bought a GS as a second bike so if we ever ride together again you can test it out!

[@aditya9600]

What does Kawasaki mean by launching H2 SE.? Their own ninja 1000 is not enough for touring, and usability? Do you realy need anything more than that?

[@pistolpete6321]

Aditya Mohan apparently Kawasaki’s consumer research says there is demand for this motorcycle, only time will tell if they are right!

[@stevenwright6573]

I've been away from motorcycling for a long time. I remember Cycle magazine,Cycle World and Motorcyclist too. I remember the first issue of Sport Rider from Nick Ienastch,Lance Holt and new kid Jason Black. I am happy to see this bike. A lot of what I see makes me happy in new bikes. Kawasaki does what we all want from a bike company. Aim for a segment,kick the door down,make a bike without drawback or compromise. The GP bikes going 4 stroke has been great to push technology to the public. With ABS,traction control all the electronics. Syperchargers for God's sake! These are the things that make riders happy. Faster...safer....faster...better handling...faster....keep it up.

[@johna6968]

I don't think even the bike knows which category it belongs in.

[@MJT-DA]

Jay B AHAHAHAHA so true 😂😂

[@sivvinod3187]

It's a bike which was raised to be a sportbike but saw the cruisers and decided "I wanna be one of them"

[@maxhunt5702]

@@sivvinod3187 you mean sport tourer 😂

[@sivvinod3187]

@@maxhunt5702 that's what I said. It was raised by h2s, but saw a goldwing and decided to be a tourer.

[@craigfinnegan8534]

Afoot and light-hearted I take to this video, again and again. Thanks, John Burns, for appreciating the poetry of the open road.

[@maxwrist]

Get you from NY to LA in less than a day! 😈 Group ride?

[@axs7689]

Max Wrist and your license confiscated?

[@1compaqedr8]

Max Wrist the way you ride I think the new panigale might suit you better😉. You on panigale and I'll keep up on the h2 sx!

[@tatuksa]

it's time for u to ride one of those.

[@pz5006]

Max Wrist how you gonna ride it from jail champ?

[@sidka84]

just like in Vanishing Point (1971),we just need some methamphetamine...from Vancouver to Miami in one day.

[@atlas3863]

what an awesome bike for the money. I’ve been riding sport bikes and the sport touring like the zx-10 zx-12 and zx-14 for over 22 years. and comfort is getting to be a big thing as i get older but didn’t want a tank/couch on wheels. this bike is exactly what i want😃 you get the essential goodies. and more comfortable for the long trips.with lots of power👍 plus It still corners and stops probably as good as the bikes i have now if not better. ill defiantly be looking at getting my hands on one😎

[@discflight]

14 minutes and not a single piece of engine sound or ride-by without loud rocknroll, annoying background music or yammering on... Ffs take a breath and let the bike speak for itself!!!!

[@kennigt]

cos it is not V4 ;)

[@Lambow1349]

What you said might have been exciting, but the way you said it makes one fall asleep.

[@mavencrypto5089]

Please keep the reading for your grand kids... that was painful

[@c__walker__jr]

11:45. Give. This man. A medal.

[@Land-Shark]

Holy carp! I just caught that upon review! Too funny, John! :D

[@Gr8Layks]

"...kind of 'unpresidented." LOL This guy is a dipshit, and a useless reviewer. Nothing useful ... NOTHING!

[@MattieXMoto]

The intro was a lil long

[@kiddcisco]

This is the bike I am hoping to buy used in time, within next 2 years, a nice low mileaged lightly used H2 SX SE

[@jonesjonz1]

Adjustable windscreen please. Is that too much to ask for? Ninja 1000 & concourse has one, why not this?

[@twouppers4541]

The worst intro I've ever seen lol

[@WozzasSportsCruiserRides]

That was different in a good way, that's a great sound to a awesome bike.

[@c-chris3065]

The legendary is the triple Kawasaki two cycle man .

[@93bandit400]

Its a "sportbike" in the U.S. Well, I think you just raised the insurance for the U.S. buyers. Defeats the purpose Kawi's reason for putting out this model on the market. :)

[@ChikoCordero]

Hahaha

[@Pillokun]

The best coverage of the new h2 sx bike out there. The thing that impresses me is the cockpit of this machine, it really looks well thought of and a somehow reminds me of a bmw m3/m5 cockpit/gauges, in other words very premium like.

[@ross5506]

We'll check out the new 2019 makes that look primitive, TFT screen, electronic suspension, Brembo like H2. On you tube Brock Davidson has on of the SE+ all he did was flash ECU, aftermarket air filter, slip on. 243HP on the Dyno! Bye, bye, H2

[@vicsusinetti3482]

Very polished review. Nicely edited. Well done lads.

[@tdeloriea]

John - I came here to listen to the sound of the waste gate and see if it appeals to my over fifty kid inside. Not only was that confirmed but I really enjoyed your presentation. Entertaining and informative. Thanks!

[@fleuger99]

Looks great and sounds like it is fun to ride. How comfortable was the seat its self and riding position after a tank of gas? My FJR seat sucked after 120 miles to the point I had to get off until I bought a custom seat.

[@jimmyhopkins6031]

One negative it doesn't have the mirror finish

[@cgjung7866]

John's review remains as the most informative and listener friendly I've yet to hear on you tube. I enjoyed his reading of Whitman and near childlike humor. I found it refreshing to listen to and watch someone with notes in hand remain clear and professional, yet never take himself too seriously. Excellent work/play!

[@ant2011]

Loved the intro. Great poem. Great performance.

[@moyaobillo]

Palomar mountain and Borrego spring 😃👍🏼 Best road

[@kryogesh]

moyaobillo thanks mate... scrolled all the way to see if some had commented on the location! I was hoping against hope that this was Europe where I live 😒😒

[@ashtonmarrero7932]

I love this review: a bit of Shakespeare - Mac Beth and Walt Whitman with high-performance presentation - excellent review!

[@salvatorecapaccio8760]

About to get one of these. Super excited!!! My Benelli Tornado RS just isn't convenient anymore with the wife. Need a tourer. Won't get rid of my Nelli though. She will always have a place in my garage :)

[@mrvwbug4423]

Quite a machine, a sport tourer in the traditional sense, insanely fast, and comfortable.

[@TheScalesHaveFallen]

Funny it is not shaft driven? Any reason for the chain?

[@Texarmageddon]

TheScalesHaveFallen cost and weight and it looks to be frowned upon by the sport touring crowd these days... as you can see no recent ST has come out with a shaft drive

[@MrKremsen]

Great review! You should ask for Video pay now! Thank you

[@svenskfox]

Great riding roads. I live in SD and take my lil CBR250R out there for fun sometimes. Not exactly the right bike for the terrain but it's a good time.

[@sandeepramlakshmanan3646]

How would this compare with a Yamaha FJR1300es? I am torn between the two. I live in the states now.

[@tomislavblazevic2742]

Beautiful bike. Dunno why Kawasaki leave those screws exposed on the fairing and screen, though :/

[@Brakelateatmsn]

Can that possibly be the stock exhaust sound throughout the video? If that is not an 'edited overlay' of a different machine with a pipe, that is amazing. Aside from the fun little 'birdy chirps', that WOT howl is just icing on the cake! Great Review. Thanks, i think you just helped Kawasaki sell another one of these...

[@The_Tactical_Sombrero]

Kawasaki, don't ever give this guy another motorcycle to review.

[@thebayleaf221]

It's time you guys hire a new video editor.

[@oregonkwak2125]

Did you see and hear the pegs scraping?

[@twolaneblacktop8034]

Ya, might want to rethink that intro

[@sethalos]

It's between this and the 1400rr for me. I'm having a hellofa time trying to make a decision for this riding season.

[@orangeorphan]

Montezuma Road and Banner Grade! Some of my favorite roads too. Are you guys based in San Diego?

[@trip5003]

It's behaving like the original 2 Stroke H2 by power coming on at 6000 rpm . Good going Kawasaki replicating a bike from the 70's

[@atomicorang]

Excellent real world review. Current ride 99 ZRX1100. First real sport bike was GpZ550A1. Should have kept 85 ZL1000 Eliminator. The H2 SX SE would be my next bike.

[@eFasser]

Gorgeous motorcycle! Just like a whole h2 line.

[@WheatMillington]

"Kawasaki gave it to us first" - oh, I wonder if this will be an uncritical, fawning review. This industry needs a serious ethics revamp.

[@jameseast8510]

yep exactly

[@ncgrave4586]

I have a h2 sx se 2019 and i have only one gripe about the bike and that is the quick shifter. Going from 1st to 2nd it sometimes likes to go into nuetral then into 2nd. Has happened to me three times but luckily lowish speeds so no sliding or rolling down the asphalt. Besides that i enjoy riding the bike.

[@bikerfan6554]

They say that is due to low revs, mine did that too and if I Rev it a little more all that goes away and it is a very smooth gear change

[@toddy505]

Please give Mr Burns writing duties only, this bore is a nightmare to watch, really puts you off seeing the review when it’s him, sorry but true.

[@huckusan]

I must be getting old. Great video. Been there, done that. Great ride on the right day.

[@MrPninja]

Awesome bike and finally a TFT screen, cool it has a lean angle sensor

[@BuddhaRice]

What would your cross shop this with? Multistrada? Superduke GT?

[@jessaphillips2846]

the ergonomics look to be similar or the same as other kawasaki sport bikes (not the supersports) like the Ninja 1000, Ninja 650 and Ninja 400

[@satzawesome]

Good review. I wished u let us listen to the chipping I am told the super charger makes. I am thinking of replacing my fjr1300 with this....

[@jimclarke1108]

Great bike

[@stephenj.p.ingley4033]

Awesome Review and Video... Thanks JP

[@AX7razor]

What a great bike! I'm getting me some greens to get this green machine!

[@aeror115]

Love the action on the H2R but this bike is the perfect one for some nice bike tours!!! AeroR Entertainment 🎥🏁🏍💨🎬

[@1down5ups]

Can you guys do a review on the 2018 ninja 400?

[@newnum2]

More lean angle to the right would make sense with crowned roads.

[@mrman8847]

I’m going to upgrade to this bike coming from a CBR 600rr ... thanks for the review

[@drdpetizo]

Loved the review and the intro! Do the bags come with the higher price version?

[@EvansBrasfieldMotojournalist]

No, the bags are factory accessories.

[@progste]

You counterlean a bit with your body when you turn right, that's why you think you are leaning less but the bike is actually leaning a bit more.

[@AvidEnduro]

Well I'll never get those first two minutes back..... gesh

[@biswajitroy9033]

thinking to upgrade my z900 with this is it good idea??

[@guambra2001]

What type of fuel mileage did you get? My Ninja 1000 gets about 40-43mpg I would be impressed if it got anywhere close to that.

[@ndperson1]

guambra2001 others have said up to 49 mpg, but they set this one up with the supercharger to help efficiency rather than outright performance

[@johnburns8956]

full specs at Motorcycle.com

[@guambra2001]

john burns thank you I’ll check it out.

[@northrider8628]

This guy aside I would love to spend time on this bike... I was hoping he would point out some of the bikes features, like are those lights on the sides?

[@kendelion]

this bike looks soooo gooood! damn!

[@devilslayerthesaintofkille1317]

I would love this bike with Akrapovic exhaust, Brembo brakes, and Ohlins suspensions.

[@devilslayerthesaintofkille1317]

Also this looks like a cross between judge dredd's motorcycle and robocop's motorcycle.

[@KeithB2718]

$22k for a H2 with Touring capabilities??? I’ve found my next bike.

[@tysoncott7402]

Good review, i enjoyed it! As for me i still prefer the zx-14R, less $$$, same HP same weight, not quite see’ing the $19k-$22k for this thing.

[@Joric78]

Yeah, I wish he'd addressed the value proposition a bit more. Only the SE model is available here (in Oz), and price wise it's up there against your Panigale V4S or BMW K1600 GT (although in a completely different category obviously). Around 50% more than Kawasaki's own 1400GTR and Ohlins/Brembo equipped ZX14-R SE. Neither the performance, features or level of equipment (no Ohlins/Brembo etc) seem to justify the price tag. The closest competitor in terms of features and performance would probably be KTM's 1290 Super Duke GT, which has semi active suspension, weighs 70lbs less, and the H2 SX SE still costs about 30% more.

[@Texarmageddon]

Not exactly the same weight now lol .. Base model ZX14 to base model H2SX there is a solid 30lb difference between the two. Better gas mileage and better potential without breaking the bank also. ZX14 has a more aggressive riding position, but it's usually loved by some and hated by others. If your back is starting to feel the miles and you want something more upright you look for this or a Ninja1000..

[@RandyRaz1]

We need a super charger on the 14 ! 👍 then we will really have something.

[@AlienApe.]

Love this reviewer... I'm bored by some of the less expressive reviewers on KZbin. Seriously you're great - If anything I'd like you to let your inner poet out more! If you don't feel inspired to poetry by a bike such as this then you've lost track of your soul somewhere along the road.

[@threethrushes]

Agreed. Burns has a wry sense of humour, and has some beautiful turns of phrases at times. I feel that the only people who make truly unique motorcycle reviews are FortNine - everyone else is just parroting the spec sheet and covering the bike in plaudits.

[@clintallen4489]

Yeah I really think he is my favorite in the stable of reviewers. Not big on the intro but doesn’t piss me off like some of the other comments. Keep up the great work and I’m seriously looking forward to the new cb1000r review. Long live the hornet

[@johnburns8956]

thank you my friends I do what I can do... 2 min intro may have been a bit much, but what the heck.

[@clintallen4489]

The internet can be the quite unfortunate place to be a part of. Don’t read into this shit ol’ bud just keep doing what you do best and that is reviewing great motorcycles. I like the phase “it’s like your on a magic carpet” referring to the super duke. Man you got the dream job. 07’ 919

[@Land-Shark]

I believe it was Walt Whitman who coined the term: "...so, ummm, yeah!". ;)

[@c0c0asauce]

This must be the best sounding stock bike on the market.

[@ridenorthmn]

Yes. He has that "how did I just do that and live? " skip in his step. You don't know unless you know.

[@threethrushes]

Who is Shirley?

[@hughess004]

I love this review, feels like the way I would have said it. Thanks

[@ross5506]

I just traded my H2 for the H2 sx se for about $1000 performance upgrades 240 bwhp. Much better than H2! It's got to be 2019 with se+ Electronic suspension, Brembo m50 calipers and so on.

[@oceantri]

I’m glad both of my girlfriends get along, compressing time and space would be fun with both of them.

[@RyanMcIntyre]

☝️😦

[@kurasenpai6923]

.... aahhh John Burns.. my idol love him soo much

[@Joric78]

I actually didn't mind the intro, taking the piss with being deliberately overwrought and pretentious (reminded me of something from Hipster Bike Videos, like "Blood and Oil"), although the reading/monologue dragged on a bit too long. The cinematography and supercharger chirping was good though.

[@dennisherreid5393]

Reeely boring intro. Not a good use of my time.

[@justinwaller7339]

John, did you intentionally say the power to weight ratio is "kind of.... un-president-ed"? (at 11:45) I literally laughed out loud.

[@Land-Shark]

John just gave the World's first, and best ... well ONLY, but that doesn't diminish the significance... but I digest... John has given the Uniververse's... no, the MULTIVERSE'S first and greatest reading of Walt Whitman on a Kawasaki H2 SX SE... EVER!!! And then Sondheim for a finisher.... bravissimo! :)

[@ghulammustafaasad1931]

upload video about Aprilia RSV4 FW-GP

[@milanrotar8176]

Killed me at the beginning 🤣🤣🤣 thanks for your review 👍😉

[@UncleWally3]

With all respect to the hard work of video production, I appears video-drone are nudging us into the dark side of infinite distraction. Oh yeah, what was the video about again?

[@Speedfever8]

Anyone knows what road was that?

[@billabong503]

Dam i liked the intro just because of it i subscribed befor watching the video

[@gg48gg]

Decent review. Is it me or is the rider crossed up in turns?

[@mertademali1160]

İs it nice starter Bike?

[@zunaidkajee4540]

I was thinking of trading in my 2018 K1600GT for this bad boy. Will take too much of a loss if I did that now. Will have to wait a year I guess

[@SamFanMaxwell]

I was sold at 8:22. I can carry both of my girlfriends. Gotta get one now. No choice.

[@Mandyzhaoqi]

What, a girlfriend?

[@leeryan1969]

Haters are always gonna hate and none more so than KZbin armchair motorcyclists. Keep up the good work, man!

[@jonnyl2250]

Great review thank you

[@wuzihuzi]

It's like if the H2R is a Ferrari FXX and the H2 is a 488, the H2 SX is a Portofino

[@Blane-ub9xz]

legit question here @motorcycle.com So if the bike has a 440lbs carrying capacity (or something), does that include the rider weight? Ie. I am 230lbs... so is it the 440lbs -230lbs? Meaning i have only 210lbs of carrying capacity for gear and passenger? or is it my 230lbs +an additional 440lbs of carrying capacity? Thanks for any info about this.

[@EvansBrasfieldMotojournalist]

You would have 440lbs -230lbs for 210 lbs in addition to yourself.

[@Blane-ub9xz]

thank you

[@spoonman73]

Cool bike, but dude.......you are seriously putting me to sleep with the constant droning on worse than Ben Stein and in that cringy Canadian accent too. The generic rock music in the background was straight out of the 80's as well. Seek professional advice. You're welcome.

[@russellfederici865]

I have a ZX14 and it seams like the new h2 is more refined to ride !!

[@cuzimaluzer777]

Great review, awesome bike.