Is the Kawasaki Z H2 SE the craziest naked bike of all? - Cycle News First Ride

[@MaynardHershon]

Rennie, you're the guy who should be doing these road tests! Really enjoy your chats, like listening to a friend...

[@cyclenews]

Thanks, Maynard. Glad you're enjoying the tests.

[@StuHNomadBiker]

Blimey... you literally typed exactly what I was thinking ... first time I've watched him... thought yeah, sounds like a mate briefing me up lol

[@FastRu-kl7iy]

Have just seen you PP record lap - breathtaking ! Great respect!

[@ST-kq9py]

Awesome review Rennie, very relatable and honest. I just watched your on board footage of Pikes Peak 2019 on the Tuono, wow what a weapon, you can ride mate, unbelievable and well done!!

[@cyclenews]

Thanks very much, S T. Feels like a long time ago now!

[@rama6maiden]

Cant wait for mine to arrive. Was a bit sceptical since i already got a ZX10R but really hope it is whats all the fuss is about.

[@randypullman1155]

It looks as fun as a motorcycle can be. I own several motorcycles including a squid missile and this thing looks perfect!

[@R3RLEE]

Great review!

[@conceptsmart]

Thank you for real life review. Going to buy one this month in SE trim. Also did not like pretty cheap suspension and brakes in the base model last year and waited for SE

[@billiondollardan]

Did you get the bike? If so how has this summer been riding it? If no, what happened?

[@conceptsmart]

@@billiondollardan The bike was cosmetically damaged in transit to the dealer. Transport cage was broken etc. So I went to Ducati and bought SFighter S

[@billiondollardan]

@@conceptsmart nice choice man! Too bad you didn't get what you wanted but nothing wrong with a streetfighter! I just got the multi with the v4 and I love it

[@FastRu-kl7iy]

Thanks for knowledgeable review ✌🏻

[@Ferg-1958]

nice clear review buddy… Thank you :

[@huambo]

I get about 41mpg on mine long distance. Ridden sensibly you can get the mileage, so it makes a really decent tourer.

[@jpapss]

His review is garbage. He points to the empty plastic fairing as being "top heavy" I get over 40mpg as well.

[@ausforce1]

Kawasaki doing everything right!❤️ SUZUKI doing everything wrong! 🤦🏼 Yamaha ...still making us wait for the new MT-10🤷 HONDA still making everyone yawn with boredom 😂

[@fredrikmehlin]

Are they? Yamaha sells more bikes a month than kawasaki does all year. I would say kawasaki is doing everything wrong.

[@cyclenews]

Word is Honda might be bringing their own super naked (finally) based off the current CBR. We'll see...

[@fyorbane]

@@fredrikmehlin Not true.

[@Snotroggel453]

@@fredrikmehlinyamaha is the volkswagen of the bike community. It’s most approachable and familiar, kawasaki is more for the brand lovers.

[@1STGeneral]

Can you give your opinion on a naked performance bike that 🤔 gives the economy numbers and performance numbers also

[@mudwhistle74]

“Go the rat!” I had those stickers on my dirt bike in the eighties. Retro cool 👍

[@cyclenews]

Bringing it back for those from the 80's.

[@SureshKumar-xy8zn]

I can't get over the feeling that I'm listening to Dai Henwood. Other than that solid review.

[@gundamfromjapan]

I owned an H2 SX SE, but I'm 6'4" and it just was too small for me. I got rid of it but seriously considering the Z H2 Se....I haven't found one yet to sit on, but hoping the upright position helps, but you say at 6'1" you're at the upper limit so concerned. ;-(

[@wildingnemo5869]

Anybody know if theres a really noticeable difference between the green and the red i would like the better suspension but green just isn't me so im getting the red one hopefully its still nice

[@rhyseee7721]

Have you heard if we are getting these in Aust mate? Cheers

[@RAM-ji3cd]

I don't see why not i got the 2020

[@ragerider6283]

Nice review. It actually looks pretty good in those colours although still not pretty.

[@cyclenews]

Cheers. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@pistolpete6321]

Great review video! I would love to own one but surely would lose my license the first month of ownership!

[@cyclenews]

Thanks, PistolPete63. Yes, they are rather mental!

[@1MrBryn]

Australian here; How come the US bikes don't have the LED indicators that everywhere else has?

[@cyclenews]

Because the U.S. has archaic road rules and design regulations.

[@1MrBryn]

@@cyclenews Gah. That sucks guys. LED's are just so much more fit for purpose

[@williammorrow3770]

you can change them out to LED by apparently just changing the flasher under the front cowl. getting ready to do a tail tidy so we might try it

[@Slambog]

Nice review, I was curious what the difference was between this one and my 2020. As far as the mileage, I’ve seen this comment before and experienced it on mine but lets be honest you dont buy a Ford GT for Gas or a SC bike for econ mode you get it because you like to go WFO.

[@scotty2221]

Is it comfortable? Easy on the shoulders and butt while riding vs. leaning forward so much on the regular H2?

[@cyclenews]

It is, yes. Much nicer than a ZX-10R or something similar.

[@scotty2221]

@@cyclenews Thanks I appreciate the fast reply. I'll have to sit on one this winter when they come in as all dealers around me are sold out of a lot. I have an HD right now, had my K1600 in the past with 160hp and that was quick but hurt my back after an hour even on a BMW lol. My HD is pretty nice and keeps me out of jail for now lol. Wish places would rent sport bikes like this ughhhh.

[@cyclenews]

@@scotty2221 Your K1600 will feel like a lounge chair compared to this. But, yes, it's a great bike, just watch your license!

[@scotty2221]

@@cyclenews Will do thanks guy and be safe out there! Love the vids!

[@thebigdr3060]

I average 39 mpg on mine, and I ride fairly aggressively.

[@cyclenews]

Nice!

[@ItsOkLilFella]

Are they serious with the size of that exhaust?

[@ThatMagaLife]

All bikes have ridiculous huge exhausts now, because of the damn euro 5 regulations. They're fucking motorcycles, they need to chill out on emissions for them.

[@gladiusliao7801]

Excuse me, will this bike be hot to ride?

[@cyclenews]

It does get a bit hot in traffic but it's not too bad. Nothing like Harley-Davidson Sporster S!

[@gladiusliao7801]

@@cyclenews thank you!

[@JDeezle21]

I want it. I want it bad.

[@Steverinomeister]

Super chargers don’t spool up. That’s turbo lingo.

[@motozz8258]

These people , full of shit criticizing a bike like this talking it down ! spool up lol.

[@kimclarke4464]

Thinking of buying a Kawasaki H2, Whoooo! Before you put your hard earned money down on what is a rocket you should know the secret Kawasaki is hiding! I have a 2022 ZH2, and I have found this problem in 2021 ZH2’s as well. Excessive amounts of oil blow by from the crank case vent valve. Now of course Kawasaki denies there is a problem, and in denying there is no problem they have no diagnosis or repair except to tell you to run the bike with the oil level so low you can hardly see it in the oil level inspection window. That’s what those liars told me. Sorry, I’ll follow the owners manual. As I write this, my bike is at the dealer with Kawasaki telling them what diagnosis procedure to do next. As an experienced tech, Kawasaki hasn’t a damn idea what to do. Without a cosmic breakthrough, I’m going to have the dealer button this P.O.S. up and get rid of the bike. I’ve had 3 Kawasakis and this is the last. Telling me to run the oil low was a way to get me though warranty and deal with oil related engine problem after the bike was off warranty. Sorry Kawasaki, I’m not that stupid!

[@wheels.nature]

New subs here

[@randypullman1155]

Remember hp is made with fuel.

[@mdrajib2697]

video Nahin

[@mdrajib2697]

merath Se video

[@randypullman1155]

Weight is relevant. If one wants do drop off an extra 40 lbs simply go on a diet 😂

[@SBM851]

Z or ze no it’s z

[@milesmoore5422]

To label any motorcycle a "Naked" bike is childish. Who came up with this idea ?

[@cyclenews]

I'll admit it is kinda silly. It came from back when bikes really were naked in the 80's/90's, bikes like the Yamaha XJR1200 and Suzuki GSX1300, but then it just became a name for anything other than a full blown sportbike.

[@fredrikmehlin]

No its the worst supernaked out there. Its a bike that has no super or hyper naked in it. I saw some dragrace and that kawi isnt as fast as you think when you hear the name supercharger. Its a hayabusa competitor. I dont get why you buy this bike when you are looking for a naked, you have four amazing nakeds out there superduke, v4 and tuono and this year the speed triple.

[@royjones5567]

Well I’ve owned a streetfighter v4s, test rode a sdr and tuono out of those 3 tuono is best IMO but no local dealerships I test ride the zh2 and the way it delivers the power blew me away and so so comfortable, yes it’s no track bike by any imagination but I don’t care I don’t do track days

[@fyorbane]

It depends on what you want. Worse for you maybe but for others it's the best. It's certainly the fastest accelerating super naked out there and is docile at low rpm so you can use it as an every day bike. Oh and it's reliable.

[@motozz8258]

What a miserable toss , yeah lets look at a quality Supercharged weapon but sook about fuel consumption twice in one load of dribble about a gift to the buying public. Go The Rat shirt and the bike nice. Will it fail and fall apart like the Duke.

[@cyclenews]

Sorry you feel that way.

[@jockojockoson9995]

How about you go and get yourself another perm and let the grown-ups talk.