Kawasaki Z H2 REVIEW - supercharged supernaked with 197bhp!

[@chess747]

Just got mine yesterday. It’s super fast, cruse control, this list is endless, and very comfortable. But you burn through fuel, but I was doing over 200km.😅😅😅 But I love it.

[@exothermal.sprocket]

Brock's Performance dyno results are in! All stock, zero modifications: 184 hp 94 ft-lb @ wheel (SAE correction). As much as 80 ft-lb @ 5,000 rpm.

[@gm16v149]

Kawasaki had one on show yesterday at the WSBK at Phillip Island. It looks better in real life, but man that muffler is ugly. From the front the bike kind of reminds me of the Shinkansen bullet train. I would have thought with that sort of power you’d want to do a few track days with it, but I see what you mean, it would ground out if you got your knee down. By the way, if you’re using a GoPro for some of the shots the quality is amazing.

[@jongreen3027]

I think for the price its good value,i think the ducati will be fairly pricey

[@jp1234554321]

Cant wait,... mine is coming mid june. Green of course!

[@bennettsbikesocial]

You'll love it, I'm sure. Please let us know how you get on, especially after 2,000 miles or so. Cheers, Michael

[@MC-Racing]

Just get it flashed, the H2SX makes around 240 WHP after a flash, this will too :-)

[@KCbuffalo]

listepikster a flash and a few other bits

[@mrgreen9388]

🤔 now i want one

[@zfullthrottled3015]

Exhaust, filter and a tune and it’s at 260whp. That’s great! I just ordered my 2021 ZH2 and I’m going to have Brock Performance do my tuning. Shooting for 300+whp.

[@chr11sf]

Best thing about this bike is it still has a key operated ignition!

[@rajeshchinna6947]

3:58 that charger sounds like 🏇

[@rosendo3523]

What's the fuss? That exhaust is positively beautiful compared to the GSXR1000! (And who keeps 'em anyway??)

[@TheKccorporation]

very true people that buy this bike wouldnt have any trouble replacing the exhaust with another branded 4000$ exhaust and like straight from the dealer to workshop 🤣

[@jhhd1]

If I were buying a new bike this would be it, dealing with too many things right now to buy another bike but when I do it will probably be the Z H2

[@corbinroy4851]

Very well done video, but I dont know what this guy is talking about when he mentions that there is no other bike with this kind of torque, speed, electronics and such. The 1290 super Duke is a direct competitor at that price and dyno graphs are pretty similar with brake torque over 100 as well. As a side note this bike appears to make more power throughout its rev range compared to the dyno graphs currently available for the new streetfighter. Around 185 wheel hp is where the V4S lands as well. Seems Kawa under rated their figues a bit.

[@PsGetSid_]

great video, that is what i call quality video! moor video like that! details in the video about the bike is great.

[@bennettsbikesocial]

Thanks Thomas, we'll try! Cheers, Michael

[@prince_saiyan_n1]

Super video!!!! Keep the great work!!!!!

[@bennettsbikesocial]

Thanks George, we'll do our best! Cheers, Michael

[@ianlawrie919]

Great insight as always. Keep it up sir.

[@bennettsbikesocial]

No problem, thanks Ian! Michael

[@ruimteschipYT]

Awesome video z h2 looks nice

[@georamos8194]

what's the top speed, planning on buying this or the 2020 ZX10r to replace my 2015 zx10r as seen on my pic, give me your thoughts and opinions! it would be appreciated :))

[@bennettsbikesocial]

Hi, it'll easily get to 160mph which we managed on the Las Vegas Speedway on the launch but the focus is much more on low-mid range grunt (torque) rather than top speed. It'll be more comfortable than your '15 ZX10R and the acceleration from standstill will be faster too. You won't need 160mph everywhere to think about how you're using the bike and if it's suitable. If you do lots of track riding then you'll be buying new foot pegs every time with the Z H2! Have a read through the full review: www.bennetts.co.uk/bikesocial/reviews/bikes/kawasaki/kawasaki-z-h2-2020-supercharged-review-price-spec

[@stephen5665]

No one buys a naked bike to do triple digits lol. Might as well stick with the zx10r.

[@imotomoves]

They say 180s!!

[@ragerider6283]

Nice review. The bike is hideous pointless & completely awesome! This is a bike that you buy with your heart....& your eyes closed lol. Can is a wrong'un but I imagine you could probably lose 10kg when you inevitably bin it. Shame Kwak didn't put some high spec Showa suspension & Brembo Stylema calipers on & make it a really premium top dog. I guess it'd probably be too expensive but it's unique so I think they could've got away with it. I guess it gives them the option to upgrade or do a special edition in the future.

[@ross5506]

Kawasaki I've been buying your bikes, since my first Street bike H1 500, what the hell did you do settle on second best? You should of just plug in the H2 engine, without the tone down. It's not a touring bike like the SX.

[@larryhouse8358]

Its nearly hayabusa weight. Is it really justified? My FZ09 is under 400 pounds wet with the mods and I love its nimbleness and I think that goes with a naked bike. I'm not sure if I'm sold on this idea. Alot of weight for 20 HP on the competition...

[@hnic72]

Lmaoo.. the fz09 is 425lbs wet, it's throttle modulation is horrendous and its suspension is barely an upgrade on my 1/7 scale rc car.

[@mixvlogPhOfficialV5]

My dream bike, some day.

[@rennielcayno7949]

I'll get this bike someday.

[@nairbyad7188]

money's tight and my CBR1000RR is a back torture rack for trips. i visited the dealer anticipating a ZX14 and fond this for $2k more. WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@VideoInformation]

Versys with that torque numbers. Make it happen

[@diamondheat9]

Idk I am a fan of this look. If anyone is a fan of the z900 and such then they appreciate the lines and styling.

[@jeffiles7953]

I think it is s bargain and it looks pretty good in the flesh.

[@agsprojeck5602]

Best super.naked bike zh2 End soud amezing 😍

[@LENGDUMOTOVLOG]

I HOPE I CAN DRIVE IT SOMEDAY

[@75619630]

Ride it!

[@ginalopez6332]

And with a full flash and tune itll be the fastest naked bike oit there ducati will have nothing on it once its fully tuned ...

[@M4rkmcc21]

Fastest in a striaght line doesn't mean it's the best. Will get left behind on the bends buy a middle weight

[@davidfleet]

A face only a mother could love... Or apparently a blind designer at Kawasaki.

[@omegagraphix8819]

Thanks to this, we don't have to choose between ugly s1000r and MT10.

[@spoonman73]

Quit smoking crack. The S1000R is a gorgeous machine.

[@lynsmith1096]

Another good review

[@fishingwcp]

Just put some 90’s gauges on it and it’s good to go!!!!

[@pistolpete6321]

Great video!

[@bennettsbikesocial]

Thanks PP63, we'll keep doing our best. Cheers, Michael

[@carlosandleon]

looks amazing

[@LENGDUMOTOVLOG]

ITS SO PPOWERFUL MOTORCYCLE

[@michaeljkasnter]

How does the new FireBlade have a Gorgeous Exhaust and this looks like a trash can from IKEA

[@diamondheat9]

Who cares about the look of a stock exhaust? Almost everyone replaces it

[@chorleycake7942]

The new fireblade RR-R SP is heaps more expensive and everybody changes their exhaust from stock anyway.

[@Killswitch-ON]

Where exactly is this place/road from 11:20

[@shaunwoodbridge2323]

just bought one awsome machine ;-)

[@bennettsbikesocial]

Good choice! Let us know how you're getting on with it

[@shaunwoodbridge2323]

@@bennettsbikesocial i will when i can actually get out and ride it i do not ride in the winter so as you can imagine the frustration of having a bike like that just sitting in the garage i had to buy it cause it was such a good deal would of been silly not couldnt turn it down otherwise i would of waited till spring but it is what it is i guess ill just have to wait lol

[@sawzixiang1530]

How much the top speed

[@GaryJohnWalker1]

imv, it's not that the front end's ugly, it's that it looks a little too much like an Italian sports scooter.

[@iamtherealzombie]

Too heavy to be taken seriously as a supernaked... As I've said in comments for other videos, this thing weighs more than my 2016 Multistrada.

[@ozdlnam1495]

So.. how was it like to ride the world's most beautiful bike?

[@M4rkmcc21]

The front end of it is what let's it down. Whole bike looks squashed bit like the mt10. Not easy on the eye

[@LENGDUMOTOVLOG]

OH MEN!!!!!

[@CycleCruza]

Why couldn't Kawasaki make it better looking? Kawasaki needs to hire Ducati designers.

[@zfullthrottled3015]

I think it looks good, in solid black or the green. Not a fan of red in general, so I don’t like it in red.

[@darklovell9892]

@@zfullthrottled3015 am a fan of red and seeing it on there makes me uncomfortable, a solid green or black or white for me looks nicer

[@ur2slob724]

And Ducati needs to hire Kawasaki engineers

[@amaduulia8921]

Dream😍😍😍

[@GalaxyAddict15]

Wait the ducati streetfighter v4 has 220hp.

[@M4rkmcc21]

Yeh let's see what the dyno says. Panigale doesn't produce the figures its ment to

[@fukcg00gle95]

I really wish I wasn't 6'4" 😭

[@denhamwright7605]

Have you sat on it? I was thinking about getting one but I haven't seen one in the flesh yet. Im 6'6 😂 shit!

[@fukcg00gle95]

No. Haven't seen one up close either. We need a company to make sweet bike for the grown folk, like us. 😁👍

[@moderngames8892]

I am 5.5. am I too short for this

[@MrRGM10]

Imagine if this thing looks like a brutale or ducati

[@tancakar8987]

would never be able to ! kawasaki got not creativity ! the designers are too bland.

[@ricllinares5929]

Then it wouldn’t look like a Kawasaki

[@nihvl]

Can’t wait for people to buy the ZH2 and remove the ugly fairing and body part and make it sleek as it deserve

[@markurbancowboy]

This bike should have come with a 190 rear tire.

[@beanwithbaconmegarocket]

Just don't see why you'd buy this over a lightly used Tuono. Ergos maybe?

[@larryhouse8358]

Way cheaper maintenance. More reliable. Cheaper insurance. More dealerships to support your needs.

[@grenphelps7455]

Bmw s1000r has brembo calipers and nissin master cylinder

[@myagoodbody7942]

it could be a whole new frame if it’s dropped at the wrong angle

[@pdbordelon]

197 hp...sheez!!!!

[@kevinkev1530]

👍🏿👍🏿

[@gleximdelrosario9727]

Topspeed?

[@blainehouser4354]

Wish you would quote the price in US Dollars! Great Video!

[@ricardoedwardo5799]

That's great, now buy Tuono V4r

[@BlakeKoning]

Was waiting to actually buy this bike..... until i saw it. Its like they purposely made it ugly as I'm not sure how they could end up with that if there intention was to make it attractive 😅

[@BlakeKoning]

@The Underground Man Yeah, i think for me its the headlights that i really hate

[@f99o46]

Mumma bounced baby downstairs

[@eunoia9070]

Wow

[@projectg408]

Why is almost every other OEM headlining HP figured over 200hp for their flagship bikes, while the only bike with stock forced induction is claiming 197?????? What the fuck? Get your shit together Kawi?

[@cloushalan6785]

for a naked bike, I think it's too much(heavy and big) , more like a sprot bike.

[@tancakar8987]

Its not bold, its pure ugly, and suzuki did this before with B KING, and they fail hard, this might fail as hard but i can see this bike at the end of the season for £11K in the shops for second hand. There are many cheap parts on it , double swinging arm, very old brembos, heavy bike, supercharge is not a full selling point for these bikes really but it does help. I am really disappointed as a H2 SX SE owner.

[@zepha9110]

Honda will copy this again as they always do.

[@M4rkmcc21]

What did they copy before?

[@cpuuk]

You need to work out at the gym if plan on using those horses on a naked ;-)

[@bennettsbikesocial]

It's actually very manageable. Remember its only 197bhp at 11,000rpm.

[@bazitube390]

The naked bike for midlife crisis

[@steedu46gt]

If my dog was as ugly as the H2. I'd shave its butt and tell it to walk backwards.

[@undecodable6145]

I am not convinced about this sub 200hp with supercharger

[@m.rsteengrei3569]

Magenta colored frame??????!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! . . . what kawasaki has been thinking????!!! :( :( :(

[@T3merity]

It's not just ugly...it's FUGLY.

[@robertprosser6856]

It's absolutely ghastly! Kawasaki always manage to pull it out of the bag when it comes to making a bike FUGLY!🤢🤢🤢

[@carlosandleon]

don't buy it then

[@robertprosser6856]

@@carlosandleon I have no intention of

[@carlosandleon]

@@robertprosser6856 congratulations

[@robertprosser6856]

@@carlosandleon thanks

[@atishreyraina4854]

I've seen you say this so many times bruh. If you don't like it then move on ? The performance and engine on this machine is it's main selling points. Appearance can be changed.

[@kennigt]

sounds like electric bike...

[@death5151]

I hate that exhaust....

[@trebor4460]

Good vid thanks, .. pig ugly.. well done Kawasaki designers, take a pat on the back for throwing away a chance to make a bike with looks like the original Z1 and a super charged motor. .. be interesting to see how many of these ugly ducklings get sold ..

[@neil2wheels876]

Kawasaki just can't make a single good looking bike. It's an absolute mess. The SX 1000 looks ok I guess but this hit every branch on the way down

[@gm16v149]

The Z900RS in the Jaffa/ root beer orange color doesn’t look good? Okay...

[@fyorbane]

Yes they do. Z900RS, Ninja 636, Ninja 1000SX, ZX10R etc.

[@hatnhanvlogs4472]

Im re zị

[@ginalopez6332]

Atleast it lools better than a super duke wich is a ugly ass bike aswell. Well its ugly compare to this bike.....really

[@DrKampfpudding]

It just looks so Bad :(

[@krtong]

It's ugly. Heavy. Sounds like a weed wacker.

[@MatNewtonTrio]

Sure it goes like stink but it’s absolutely hideous.

[@yonniboy1]

What a pug ugly bike, all the makings of a class leader were there and Kawasaki ruined their chances, especially when compared to the looks of other naked heavyweights like the Tuono and Speed Triple, even Hondas CB1000R which most of the bike press branded bland looking, looks good in comparison to the Z H2.

[@robertprosser6856]

Couldn't agree more! This bike is revolting but that's what Kawasaki are good at these days making fugly bikes!🤢

[@carlosandleon]

Tuono is just as ugly if not more. You gotta love it for it's ugliness honestly. Besides it can just easily be fixed by putting a windshield on top

[@yonniboy1]

@@carlosandleon We've all got different tastes or else it'd be a pretty boring old world but I can't believe Kawasaki have made such a screw up when the original template the H2 was such a stunning looking bike.

[@carlosandleon]

@@yonniboy1 because of the immovable parts. But the issue can easily be remedied with a screen and a paintjob. I see potential and attractive lines you can highlight.

[@carlosandleon]

@@yonniboy1 this bike is less a naked bike and more a Tuono like Aprilia has. The Tuono is also ugly looking. But can be made attractive with some changes here and there

[@coldpeople]

Worst looking bike ever?

[@Techitai]

Z series r the worst looking bikes