Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX SE | On Road, Touring and On Track

We wanted to see if the Kawasaki H2 SX could be the ultimate sports tourer, can you load it up with luggage for a weekend away and then head out with your mates for a blast the weekend after. To test this we hit the Welsh roads for some sporty riding, Chris took his teddy for a tour and finally we headed to Castle Combe for some track action.
#kawasaki #h2 #bikeworld

[@KawasakiNewsUK]

Great video! Glad you enjoyed it

[@MikeTheBike58]

Need a lotto win...but until then I will have to stick with my 2015 ZZR1400 Performance Sport.

[@GaneshJana-uh2gb]

গনেশজানা 😮😮

[@BibTheBoulderTheOriginalOne]

@@MikeTheBike58 I won't be selling my ZZR1400PS any time soon....

[@allwheeldrive]

What resonates the most is where we are today. To have a bike that can be blisteringly fast, yet comfortable, safe, AND reliable is nothing short of amazing. A few out there are also close, but none with the all-round performance envelope of this piece of wonderment! Thanks for a GREAT, real-world review!

[@gonzosk8966]

A mate of mine has one of these. Now he's a tall fit lad. Drags knees Everywhere on this bike, track days, rips canyons apart on it. That is one heck of a perfect bike! Ps. Great vid! 10/10

[@wellwonky]

That shave has knocked 10 years off you Chris 😂😂

[@Mk-pj3hc]

So funny 🤣 😆 😄 😂 😅

[@grahamgraham4263]

Committed to weigh saving!

[@skts2610]

Brilliant as always Chris… I’ve got a 2019 H2SXSE, she’s been to the Pyrenees and the Picos, two up, fully luggage’d up and just gets the job done, no fuss, no complaints, just pure enjoyment. The engine in my view is a masterpiece and very addictive… I’ve had sports bikes, Busa’s etc and I can honestly say that this is such an exciting and capable motorcycle and really is such a rewarding bit of Kawasaki wizardry👌🏽👍🏽

[@majordelays4909]

Have you ridden a 1000 sx? If so how much more bike is this?

[@skts2610]

@@majordelays4909 Hello mate, to be honest, there’s no comparison! The 1000SX is a brilliant bike, but the H21000SX is amazing… I tried several one litre bikes to do the job I wanted to do, the moment I went up the road on the H2, that was it, order me one😉👍🏽 I’ve had it nearly 5 years now and it still blows me away with its capabilities… Go and try one, there’s nothing else like it on the market.

[@marcusgeorge1825]

Great review as always Chris. Thank you! Hands down you are the best, most humble and honest reviewer. Plus you always make me giggle with you. 👍😎🇦🇺

[@anthonylee5003]

Absolutely loved this video, it is by far the best one done about the H2 sx se, you did everything. Thank you. And the smile on your face when taking about it, says it all 😊👍👍

[@tdeloriea]

Love mine, I finally figured out Sygic GPS on the integrated screen. The biggest win on this bike is sitting bolt upright on the boring sections with the adaptive cruise doing the pace for you. Yes its heavy but it works for you by steam rolling over all the bumps and letting the suspension flatten them rather than upset the bike it has so much mass that it stays stable. It allows me to travel hours away to the mountain roads and ride all day and then head for home like a billionaire on his private jet. I don't find it all that attractive its looks are growing on me due to its ability to make each ride a delight. Add self cancelling turn signals. Add simple knob or tool path to adjust headlight vertical aim without fuss and you address my issues.

[@afletra]

I can hear Chris talk about bikes all day long hahaha... I dunno, many can talk about bikes but there's just something about him that makes it enjoyable to watch the review. keep it up!

[@pauldark3044]

So happy i bought one, looks, motor, handling and tech is just brilliant!

[@kawker]

Chris you nailed this video man. Great to see you out in Wales, in the wet having fun! More bike reviews need to be like this! Sunny Spain is great and all but, we live in the UK where is pisses down most of the time 😂

[@stewsinc7885]

Thee best motorcycling journalist out there. Articulate, funny and very knowledgable . Excellent review. There are an awful lot of KZbinrs out there that need to watch Chris's videos to get some tips !

[@BikeWorldTVshow]

Thanks, we get where you're coming from.

[@Danger_Mouse3619]

That super charger noise sounds like something out of the Jetsons 😂

[@blackk1UK]

A good sports tourer should get you and your luggage to the Alps today, ride the passes with the sports bikes tomorrow, before returning home the day after. All with a big smile on your face. Nothing else can do that anywhere near as well as the H2 SX as you have very nicely shown. Great review!

[@gprimeofx]

Center stand and heated grips. That's all that a touring bike needs.

[@Villani_AV]

Cruise control helps if you're on a long trip

[@Michael-Masi-911]

Can you help me understand why the Center stand is so important?

[@gprimeofx]

@@Michael-Masi-911 It makes routine maintenance much easier: cleaning and lubing the chain, changing the tire, plugging punctures on the road, etc.

[@Michael-Masi-911]

@@gprimeofx I appreciate your feedback and wisdom.

[@MatNewtonTrio]

Amazing bit of kit. The electronics are absolutely amazing. The kind of bike I could live with..

[@thomasschuh980]

One of the best motorcycle reviews Ive seen

[@blipco5]

I’m fully aware the H2 SX exists but I have never wanted one… until now. Chris has done an excellent job of why this bike makes sense and why you need one. Will I buy one? No. I owned a ZZR1200 in the past and that was plenty. But anybody considering buying or on the fence about it, well, they’ve just been convinced.

[@urbanadventurer5]

Excellent video. Lots of fun to watch and it’s extremely informative. 👍🏾

[@steveyork8069]

I’m on my third one had a 2019,2021,and now a 2023.I’m retired and can ride at will.I’ve had mine flashed air filter and exhaust dynode at 257hp on a near perfect day.I’m 6’5” and a muscular 275lbs and this bike is a completely comfortable ride.I am going to buy a 2024 Busa to run around town to save miles on my 23 because I don’t I’m trading this one in.This bike is an absolute genius of a motorcycle.

[@mrzeke4413]

Consider the Zh2 with some bags and a windscreen I feel like would be a decent option

[@steveyork8069]

@@mrzeke4413 Maybe ,but it doesn’t have the technology or suspension the sx se already has,plus it isn’t as comfortable.

[@jimmymcjimmyvich9052]

You must look fantastic in a mirror)

[@StevieSmith77]

I'm glad Kawasaki are still making proper sports tourers. I can get on with adventure bikes

[@MiguelRPD]

I wish they didn't discontinue the 1000sx. We need more affordable sports tourers.

[@fivespeed3026]

When I get bored with my Pan America, this bike will be at the top of my list.

[@ianrobertsonRR1]

Well what a refreshing & down to earth review containing all anyone could need to know about the bike ! Well done sir.

[@christianmedina7670]

What an amazing video. So much great information all in one spot. Kudos. I feel like not many people go out of their way to review the H2 SX SE lol

[@BikeWorldTVshow]

Thanks Christian!

[@jasonbrierley1]

I’m on my 2nd, now the SE plus with brembo’s and the semi-active suspension….oh and de-cat, filter & rolling road map of 255bhp (did 19k miles on my old bike with the same set-up)which transforms the bike to exactly what it always should have been! Very smooth throughout the range and blisteringly fast….Superbikes goodbye 😉👌🏻

[@MrSimonfoz]

Brilliant review. Defo a bike I would like in the future when they come down in price a bit . For now my ZZR1400 does a great job.

[@joaoalexandrino6220]

You made me feel like i need to give my multistrada a go and leave the adventure/sport/touring flock! Damn that whistle is vicious...

[@Eben-Victorious]

If you do that, you will see that you will enter in another world... that of H2

[@jamest5149]

Great video content as usual Chris. More in-depth/wider ranging than other bike reviews👍

[@s1dew1nd3r4]

Absolutely loved this, iv been looking at these for a while now - i really like the look of them for a start and then the fact they are actually a bit of a "do-it-all" type of machine and yes granted you are compromising at both ends of the scale but thats what a sports tourer is/should be for me... i spend all day out riding my zx7r or 918 fireblade anyway and im fine the next day but id not fancy going away on a long riding weekend on them for instance, im even more keen now!

[@johnadams9044]

Utterly amazing. My last bike was a 2016 BMW K1600 and I thought that was a fully loaded luxury touring maching. If I was still riding today, I would definitely select purchasing this Ninja H2 SX SE. Suzuki's SE package makes the H2 SX wonderful for daily riding.

[@tahirsharif9461]

Cracking review Chris and in proper British weather as well. Lovely to hear that chirp of the supercharger on the video. Looks like a brilliant all-rounder for fun and touring, expensive up front, but you are getting an amazing engine, reliability and a lot of tech. More sensible prices for new’ish ‘22 models out there.

[@russellfletcher114]

Brilliant video Chris and thank you so much for shooting it on a wet day in the UK 👍 Whilst we all dream of touring distant shores in the sunshine, your video is the reality of riding in dear ole Blighty for a good 5 months of the year 😉 Being blessed with one of these incredible machines, may I just say that you are spot on🤗 There's nothing that I disagree with and seeing the maps working on the dashboard, I really must get my arse into gear and download the app 👍👍 So many thanks once again Chris, please keep on making your fantastic videos 🙏 Take care, all the best Russ

[@paul.vanhout57]

Fabulous review and truly an intriguing and unique motorbike. Downside for me is the weight and overall bulk.

[@Eben-Victorious]

I have one and the weight is felt in the agility general of the bike because it will never be at the level of a pure sports bike. On the other hand, it offers incredible stability in curves. To do this, simply fit sports tires more than the original ones.

[@wowIloveusernames]

My dad bought this bike this past summer. For a sport tourer idk that there is anything better. With all the electronics and comforts, you could really do crazy miles on this and still have fun. He can always ride my smc r if he wants something lighter though 🤣

[@ralphwarom2514]

I really like the H2 SX. Lovely bike. Mostly for the chirps and signing :D

[@MiamiJato]

Im have the 2019 H2SX model and just bought an 2022 SMCR, best of both worlds.......

[@lestersmyth692]

Excellent and fair review Chris all I can say is Wow what a machine a brilliant allrounder which is very difficult to achieve. Back in the day….1994 I had a Honda CBR 1000F a similar bike back then without the tech - happy days 😊

[@greenbow7888]

For someone who was not into sports bikes, or track days, the H2 SX SE would be a blast. It really would do everything they wanted. I had a bike that was often quoted as being a bit boring. However I never found it boring and it blew my socks off. Just being on a bike is perfect for me. Even riding at 20mph down a high street, and it's still a perfect experience. (Like you said on your Kwak Z900 RS video, "Bikes are amazing".) Hence have never seen the attraction for sports bikes, since they are also less comfortable.

[@brianeaston3748]

Great video Chris, I had a h2sx for 3years, I had a z1000sx before that, the z1000sx is more comfortable with better usable everyday power,I loved the h2sx amazing power but it really is too much for our roads,also you do have a lot of weight on your wrists and after 3years of ownership I traded in for a versus 1000s,less power but 120bhp is enough and the comfort is brilliant, I'm glad I owned an h2sx it's a great bike I looked at getting the latest model but decided to get the versys, definitely not as flash but it's a bike I feel is more usable for me👍

[@davidebbs2797]

I couldn't think of a better ride to get to a Teddy Bears picnic no matter where🏍 🐻! From Sunny Perth Au loved the review guys and roll 23 ✊

[@jayzee1968]

Happy New Year! Brother. Thanks for sharing the experiences with us. Good stuff as always.

[@brianlove6506]

Hands free?!! You lovely mad man!! Great review!

[@descendantofphineas7785]

I have the grand dad bike, zed1200. 2004 26k miles, great sport turing bike, kaw has been knocking it out of the park for years.

[@alp3781]

Great review, really enjoyed it. The TFT is really fantastic, safety options, very good deed by Kawa. I own a new Goldwing and its a shame on Honda not having the same electronics as this one. Honda is late in this game, don't know why. I hear that 24 GW will have it all. This bike looks so sleek and just right. I just don't know if I can go back to forward leaning again. The Goldwing got me spoiled heavily. I would buy the Kawa before the BMW RT.

[@KK20048]

10.02 that whistle...wow... awesome review...

[@davidmiles8855]

You just sold me this bike. Great review!

[@philipsparrow7977]

Brilliant video Chris. I also like the content you and Mat Watson get up to. Much as I am perhaps a bit more of a car guy, I always want the bike to win the Carwow drag races!!

[@genemounce8302]

Appreciate all yalls hard work over in the land of Texas, lol .... Happy New Year !

[@kiddcisco]

Really great review Chris and a great analysis, fully agree. It's a fantastic bike, especially the 2022/23. Currently own a 2020 & just love it. Its really great:) once flashed they even offer more but bags of power as is stock. Love the 750 triple, had the honor of riding one back in the day many times!! How far we have come

[@rickmancr]

I love the roads around Llyn Brianne and the Devil's Staircase, although I just plod around them on my Street Scrambler. :-)

[@mojosdad68]

I bet 80% of ADV bikes never leave paved roads, it would be nice to see more sport touring models released by manufacturers - with emphasis placed on sport. Bikes like this H2, and some more affordable options, obviously.

[@mikelewis6634]

The ninja 1000sx is the budget version of this.

[@monchgupit]

Wonder how the super duke GT stacks up against this Kawi. As always, great review :)

[@theguvnorjasonwareham]

I have a 2023 one and I love it .... 😀

[@MotoQuickShifter]

Congrats mate lush bike, where ru located

[@RUBBERNMETAL]

Awesome review. I’ve always wondered why they put too much power on a sports touring bike, more than the GTR1400 but from your review it seems like a wonderful machine setting it apart from others. I’d love to give it a try one day.

[@jonasbaine3538]

It’s not too much power. Lots of 200hp sport bike riders want same performance in sport touring setup. This replaces zzr1400 also. Ninja1000 is available with less power and more simple platform.

[@bernardcucuz3315]

I bet that teddy is traumatize when Chris is "sport touring". Great video

[@BikeWorldTVshow]

🤣

[@TexasSteele67]

Killer review' I fell in love at 1st ride

[@static369]

Great video! Big fan of Kawasaki. Hopefully I can get my hands on one next year!

[@drdanimalsize]

Yup I have one and I love it, also worthy of note you can pick up an extra 40 or 50 horsepower by just putting a tune on it ;)

[@charltheron2769]

The TEDDY BEAR at 8:30 !!! 🤣🤣

[@enduroed]

I've got the silver and black one, on a centerstand in the middle of the road picture of one on my laptop, spend way too much time looking at that picture. Had a 75 h2 with chambers and other farkles, love that bike. Want the SX SE in my garage. Great review.

[@Navyguy]

*what a beautiful motorcycle....* 💜💚💜

[@ghowells5433]

Great video Chris. Would be great to see a review of the Ariel Ace, just ordered a Black Edition

[@ceejay1364]

Love the H2 ergonomics

[@Panagiotis-Skordilis]

What a fking beast. Best bike right now !!

[@bradleyalexander5821]

Why is it, after watching your review video, I always want that new bike? Weird I know!!! 😎

[@kevinroark5815]

Supercharger Sparrows is what gives that joy of riding this bike.

[@paulfowler6665]

Great review and bike I'm sure but for most who can't afford to buy one would the Ninja 1000sx be almost as good? Would love to hear your thoughts on that bike.

[@murdoch9106]

Cant wait for the greenlaning vid!! H2-Oh-sh*t!

[@nomojo1110]

Great stuff, Chris & Chris' uncle 👍If only Kawasaki invested in a 600 model to give the category some much needed low end shove. Perhaps the class wouldn't have all but disappeared ☹

[@m1cky6]

Great review, as always. 👍

[@doombuggy7331]

“I’m not needed here anymore.” 😅😅 My Multistrada V4S has it…it did take some adjustment, but it’s brilliant!

[@Farsightful]

i smiled when he blinded himself ^^ i wouldn't trust that thing on the road neither. especially if it brakes on its own. i ve already hurt my balls once by releasing the throttle on a twin.

[@alien1366]

Iv'e had the H2 SXSE for over 5 years now bucking the trend of most bike owners and having completed all the major services myself think I understand my bike. I have completed up to 600 miles in 1 day on my bike here in the UK in Scotland not using dual carriageways or motorways and the very next day when getting on the bike it felt even better than the day before. Is it the bike for all occasions, yes. Is it the bike for everyone, no. I am hoping to take the bike up to 1,000 miles in a day but unlike the Iron butt group I avoid motorways so that will be an interesting ride. 10's of thousands of gear changes and braking will be needed and my bike and I will be tested properly.

[@rickphillips2900]

Great review as always, how did you find it compared the the ZZR1400?

[@ericaworthington2675]

Fun video of a dream bike. And you look much cuter with a clean shave

[@ashleyarmitt]

if you want to go far, fast and dominate the entire way, this is the bike....

[@mrmark8603]

Officer! I wasn't speeding...I needed to go fast enough to close the throttle, to hear the chirp!

[@paulmulks]

Lovely machine 👌

[@kevinoduor-noah1231]

Good review mate!

[@keithwaller4545]

Excellent review as always. Must admit do love the bike . It's quite hard getting a bike to do everything as so many are just single purpose and mostly pants 2 up. And getting very expensive to . Would be nice to have an old zzr11 colours from 90s as not a Kawasaki green fan or just boring black. Shame Triumph or Ducati don't do this style of bike.

[@korbendallas3592]

Great review!♥

[@flatcapcaferacer]

Nicely done!

[@ljubott]

Ninja POWER 👍💪🏍

[@pauldark3044]

Great review Chris, not shore if I'm gonna buy one, have a 2014 zzr1400 PS with low mileage and love that one to, difficult 🤔

[@goldie6579]

Love it. Wish I could afford it

[@nokneedownian8521]

I do love a super charge whistling

[@sbkpeace.24]

I'm on my own, with my uncle 😂 The tech is awesome

[@gorgemetz8062]

This is old I saw this 7 months ago. Great bike.

[@BikeWorldTVshow]

Saw what 7 Months ago?

[@RidingTusCanY]

Amazing bike!!

[@BibTheBoulderTheOriginalOne]

About as good as it gets. The bike ain't bad either.

[@ninji5226]

I think people are waking up to the limitations of the track bike on the street concept and hopefully that opens up the door to more sport tourers like this and the GSX1000-s and 1000sx. A sport tourer with a capitol S is what I've heard these called vs a capitol T like the FJR or Concourse. Those bike have a lot of function but they look like giant scooters to me. The few I mentioned look like proper sport bikes, with luggage.

[@skillet1033]

Great job I had no idea. All I can say is WOW

[@everacemotovlog5558]

Hey ShawtAwt From the Place of Adobo ✌️

[@Red-74-]

The semi active shock can't be serviced unless it's an ohlins Chris, so when the damping has little effect in a few years, it's a new one💲💲💲

[@edge9758]

Can you please elaborate that “you are limited on how much load can you put on a front tire” (on the track)? I would like to apply your reasoning to ZH2. Great and useful presentation, thank you!

[@the_tube]

It’s not a looker but that noise ❤❤

[@PhotoTenderline]

Great review ❤

[@nigelfisher3756]

Very informative and interesting video; thanks. All that electronic kit can seem a bit OTT but, let’s be frank, the standard of driving today is dire, and any aids to get one safely to required destination is good by me (provided said aids are not punitive, cost wise). Looks like a great package but not convinced by Kwak’s green - would prefer the single colour for a more classy bike. I would consider one but would add bar risers. But…..as Chris says, no boring old barge needed in this category, so I’m going to test ride the new Guzzi V100 Mandello - dripping quality, class, badge and handling. Not as fast as the Kwan’ but one hell of a bike for the dough.

[@Nulibrium]

Great video, you made me want one, then the price made me not want one.

[@mwverheijen]

Thanks for an awesome vid. I had hoped you would compare it to its only real rival - the Hayabusa.

[@dukie1616]

Definitely want one in the garage