Kawasaki ZH2 | First Ride Review

[@D001lz]

Great review as always chops. Your ability to ride and talk about the bike while keeping it interesting, is second to none!

[@gibafricatwin6663]

I've always been a fan of adventure bikes but that is for me the best looking beast of the last few years

[@MyRandomLife247]

The sensation of speed shown in this video, is nuts!!!!!

[@mattsbigadventureuk4864]

Currently toying between the Tuono V4 Factory and the ZH2. I was very impressed with the ZH2 on a test ride this week, the performance is insane but VERY usable. Totally agree the bike can be ridden slowly without constantly egging you on to go fast. You only feel the ZH2 weight when maneuvering and I personally feel that the weight helps the ride on the often bumpy UK roads. Feels a well made bike and does everything to a good standard, the brakes are also very strong with great feel considering they are not the top spec Brembo's. The Tuono was very exciting to ride though and feels much more at home pushing on into the twisties. The noise is addictive for sure and the performance being much less (relatively) also makes you feel like you can get on top of it which is very rewarding - No chance on the ZH2! The thing that most puts me off the ZH2 is my intention to do the occasional track day, the suspension would not support the bike well enough when you are flat out on track IMO. The front headlight design is a close second but then who cares when you have a SC 1000cc between your legs..

[@tonydowling802]

My mates just got one, lovely machine

[@MrAndrew1953]

I remember in 1982 when I had a Kawasaki 1100 B2 that had fuel injection, the fuel gauge was a series of blocks. I used to amuse myself by watching the blocks disappear quickly hairing around the countryside.

[@HalfdeadRider]

Cool, the H2 of it's time engineering wise I guess, I know there was an H2 by name back in the day.

[@philclarke7712]

My '07 BMW K1200GT did exactly that yesterday. Petrol gauge technology has not come on but I can adjust the damping at 80 mph. Go figure!

[@deanharris9331]

So many hypernaked machines to choose from now (spoilt for choice). That's why I love your bike reviews Chops....good honest feedback. Oooh what to have in my garage! I I know I'll watch a Chops first ride video 👍🙂 Brilliant.

[@lynsmith1096]

Good first look Lamb Chop. I like the colours on this 1.

[@ksrad7508]

Great review again, best channel on KZbin by a country mile👍

[@rockyp3917]

"It's got a bit of girth, you have to spread your legs" 😂 come on Chops it's a family-friendly channel.

[@BikesofRye]

I thought the sound from the supercharger was the air bouncing back off the blades when shutting off the throttle? The air has no where to go but return is what I understood Anyhow great review

[@letsgobrandon5622]

Its the blow off valve .

[@SuperDamnNation]

i can't help my self.. but your emotional explosions on the Superduke are much more freaking out.. I rode the new SD yesterday.. I am in Love .. something between fear, respekt and insanity

[@israelmercado9692]

Omg I love that black and red color scheme I can’t wait till I can afford one. For now I’m really happy with my mt09 but this will definitely be my next bike when I’m ready.

[@jpapss]

Ive had my zh2 for a week now. Awesome bike. Im just starting to open her up.... shes a beast.

[@kwak1k]

Brocks put one on their Dyno 185hp at the wheel. The vids on here.

[@kwak1k]

Yeah I know 250 is easily achievable. That kind of sets it apart from the other supernakeds

[@sivvinod3187]

Can't wait for the Florida man's aftermarket ECU flash.

[@huambo]

I think their Dyno might be optimistic. Mine was 162 stock, and 205 after a tune. Maybe my dyno was pessimistic! I guess what matters is the increase on the same dyno, 8n which case I gained over 40whp with just an endcan and filter.

[@benjaminlawrence2864]

Your a lucky man riding all these back to back chops

[@PW77788]

Wow that super charger sounds mint!!

[@anthonymckernan2536]

What a bike and what a review great work

[@fireblade6756]

Chops a stunner!! looks awesome! very tempting dont tell my misses lol!

[@MOTOUK1]

For that money I think they possibly have a leading bike here against the others. Not keen on the styling though but like every new bike it takes a while 😂 I am so looking forward to the new 2021 Yamaha MT10 Turbo charged bike, that will be an eye opener but is it enough for me to swap for my SP 😏 let’s see 👍 great first ride LC

[@oliverhorwood2339]

Looking at buying the KAWASAKI Z H2 so this was very helpful, thank you :D

[@philclarke7712]

"Tacos to the chateau". One of the best rhymes in rap history.

[@M4rkmcc21]

I sold my 2020sdr for the zh2 cos I was just bored of vtwins. I had the 2019 sdr previously and had done the v4 thing before that. Knowing I own a supercharged bike is a game changer for wanting to go out for a quick blast. I love how it doesn't try to be a pretty bike. Try too hard and it ends up looking fusy. The SF is trying to hard. This just doesn't give a shit. Its futuristic and matches its character

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

"Stick around and stay tuned"!!!! Hmmm!!! (c)

[@LambChopRides]

haha did I... I didnt even notice! Watching to much of your channel it seems!

[@paul.vanhout57]

TheMissendenFlyer - But no “Hey kids” 😁

[@Meadie69]

He’ll be saying things like 'verdant' and 'set fair' next....

[@trevorphillips3055]

What we need is 'The goldie locks zone' 😁

[@iainian]

Even maybe, "There's another white van"

[@Bitoy004]

Actually Brock performance did dyno on it I believe it was around 184ish, but it has so much restrictions.

[@forestaustin6739]

Sold my Tuono 1100 for 2021 zh2. No regrets. New Nitron R2 rear shock and BST carbon wheels this bike is a hoot on the twisties

[@chaoz_2k185]

My dream bike and sick review! What else could I want?!

[@MrChels1997]

Great review dude, when can we see a z900 on the channel?

[@chris_rides_kawasaki]

Good afternoon Chops, have you reviewed the Z900? I appreciate its a cheaper bike but I would be interested in your take on it due where it sits within the affordable nakeds. I've just bought one, for this reason. Thanks.

[@GhostSenshi]

You sure the chirp isn’t a bpv/bov exhausting unused boost upon throttle closure? I don’t know about all that sound barrier business

[@letsgobrandon5622]

Yeah it's a bov .

[@kevinmill7965]

The supercharger is addictive a choppers... I've demo all new nakeds now.. I liked the kwak but at almost 16k I should have the better callipers although they do work fine and should of had kwak elec suspension... the fact 16k bike don't even have 3 way adjust shock!! As we know the ape now 2k cheaper and has everything.. imo.... great vids as per...

[@Edgunsuk]

The ape ?

[@kevinmill7965]

@@Edgunsuk aprillia

[@M4rkmcc21]

16k? I paid 14750. The aprilia is cheap cos its been out for ages. Its paid for itself so aprilia can afford to drop the price. Zh2 is brand new. Brakes are superb. Why wish for something better that probs performs just the same but ups the price? The brakes on my zh2 are just as good as my 2020sdr and 2018 factory tuono.

[@andyjackson5]

markmcc21 yeah sadly people just assume that if they’re not brembo or ohlins they’re shit. why put something on a bike and make it more expensive when it doesn’t need them?

[@kevinireland837]

Mate, you've go to be pleased with that review! Great job👍

[@LambChopRides]

Thanks Kevin 👍

[@ross5506]

The look of KLX-650. Great bargain! Can't wait for your views between this and the Super Duke. 🇨🇦

[@dalehawkes1698]

Chops a little off peste but the handroid glove do the emblems on the fingers mean you can know us navi screens ,ect & secondly how hot r your hands in this weather cheers keep the videos coming

[@talkingrock7011]

You’re a lucky man Chops with two beasts on loan did I see a bicycle , I did watch this after rising up

[@bikerboi1983]

was obvious since the first launch videos it wasn't going to be a beast like the 1290SDR. but as you rightly say, it's a different type of bike and will appeal to a different type of rider. do you feel it would be too much for the chassis and brakes given it the full 250+bhp? it's not as if it will help it much in the corners only the straight line end of the day.

[@indyboumon8888]

is everyone going to ignore the MV agusta brutale 1000RR or the brutale 1000 serie oro?

[@letsgobrandon5622]

Yeah their overpriced.

[@fyorbane]

Chops, Maxx Moto have just tested the new SuperDuke against the latest Tuono and the Ducati V4S Streetfighter. The result will surprise you who wins. Great first impressions of the ZH2 by the way. The Kawasaki is clearly a different type of road naked to the lighter more agile usual suspects. It's more relaxed and softer and probably will make a great tourer and everyday bike [even though it's supercharged].

[@missydee6085]

Having read up about squat and its causes, it became clear to me that I knew diddly squat about it! How does the swingarm geometry & length of this H2 incarnation compare with your own full-fat one Chops? I know the latter's power can still make the front go light (obviously!) but it doesn't appear to as pronounced as the tested Zed.

[@alexandernoble8447]

Your review on the KTM , you couldn't stop giggling on that bad boy....think it speaks volumes...😆 Great review ..👍

[@Biosed]

What the the backpack with pole you are using for the 360 cam?

[@grenphelps7455]

Check out Brock performance video on the ZH2, stock bike 184rwbhp...

[@robertbelcher9822]

What jacket do you wear Lambchop?

[@michaeljkasnter]

A V-4 soundtrack is %100 worth the price of admission. When St Peter opens the pearly gates, the sound of a Ducati V-4 can be heard simultaneously!!!!

[@stevesmith6236]

V4s sound like sewing machines. And you know what type of people use them, right? Females and gay men.

[@markieell5614]

Would the vandermon pipe off your h2 fit on there ⁉️🤔 Would be some beast with 1 of them on , all the best mark 🇬🇧🍺👍🏻

[@LambChopRides]

Probably not.. I suspect they will bring one out for it soon

[@PartialS]

Absolutely love the way the H2 looks, but this thing is gopping.

[@trewebster5884]

Sorry if I'm acling for too much but when you talk about specs could you throw those numbers up on the screen in US specs?😅

[@philipcorbett4914]

What gloves you wearing Mr Chop they look comfortable

[@LambChopRides]

It's the Knox Handroid Pod 👍

[@nickrider5220]

On European roads this would be my choice of boosted Kawasaki's. Nicely presented L.C., no bad bikes around, just lots of choices. I like the dual sided s.arm, never liked the weight, cost and complication of the s.sided arm - Ducati race arms cost a fortune to alter wheelbase, on a conventional arm you just go forward or back in the adjuster slot and fit a different chain, job done - give me the adjustabiliy, price/weight saving

[@colinbell6461]

what is the engine braking like, any different with a supercharger?

[@nealebradford6417]

john, are they expensive to service, valves etc, keep em coming pal. ps, hows the duke coming on.

[@Rayk76]

Lamb chops what I'd love to know is can the anti wheelie be turned down or off ?

[@inked-96]

Yes.

[@szaesz8190]

Wunderbahr, ain't it? Yesterday between 2 jobs I swapped back from my Zh-2 to my Gsxs1000F the power and torque difference was evident right away...( so was the sound, the Gixxa-s engine just sounds sooo much louder, deeper and better( stock can on both)). Curious how it compares to the SDR. Nice run Mr Chops, waiting for your comparison of the two.

[@peterhird3542]

Hi Chops, What a delicious dilemma to be in...which bike to ride. The Beast, the ZH2 or your own gorgeous H2. I’m sure that you’re up to the challenge 👍😂. Looking forward to the comparison 🏍🤔🏍. Keep up the good work 🎥✊. Cheers.

[@johnhartley964]

Brilliant video, brilliant channel

[@Bass.Player]

Well how did it act when in traction control #1?

[@Dudsy907]

Can't just tease us like that chops !

[@EvanDrinkwater]

Hey Lamb, what gloves are they?

[@samiam5326]

@5:16 Hey Lamb Chops, why are you still using that Insta ONE X when the lens is so chipped? Is the Insta ONE R you have too big (not aero dynamic enough) for those cool aerial shots? Insta360 if you see this, please sponsor this bloke and send him a new 360 camera. Edit: @13:32 I see where you placed your ONE R. Insta360, on reflection, Lamb Chop Rides needs several of your cameras... His videos will do your company credit so future moto vloggers like myself can see how good your products are and whether they can stand the test of time...

[@LambChopRides]

Yeah I know.. I have repaired it a bit since then but its toast. No the R is just as good up there but wanted the better un-chipped image for the low bike shots, Actually Insta360 just agreed to repair my X FOC which is brilliant, guess they see the value of me using it which is brilliant as love those 360 shots

[@samiam5326]

Go Lamb Chop Rides! And go Insta360! 🙌

[@timjrvine]

Ahh my next bike.

[@darrenshawphotography]

Hey mate love your work. I am thinking of buying the 2020 ninja 1000sx it would be awesome if you could do a review on it if possible thanks keep up the great work...

[@stuwhite1969]

Want one!

[@florme6494]

I just got the z900. Plenty of power for my ability and for a naked bike I can’t understand how quicker could be more fun. You are sitting in the wind with no protection. If I was the get one of the turbo bikes it’d probably be the H2.

[@Miata822]

That price! I may have to go take a look.

[@simonrobinson7536]

Good honest review as always, that can would have to go though, I think you like the Kawasaki but you gussed over the KTM 3.0. I think the back to back reviews are going to be very interesting Mr Bond 👍

[@LambChopRides]

Thanks Simon 👍

[@tonebonetones]

hmm, given choice of that or H2, I think is a no brainer bearing in mind cost savings for performance and all round usability. In fact, that supercharger does not just come in mid range, but is there from low down - which you should know - its mechanical and geared to the engine the moment that engine starts spinning.....and other videos comparing it with the Super Duke say as much. I think you're in for a shock when you do the comparison and get to know the settings better.

[@jazchief]

The 3-2-1 guy Ted Rogers wasn’t it? The poor fella’s passed away. Great review Mr Chops

[@LambChopRides]

Yes that's it, Ted Roger's 😂

[@rgthomson100]

Whats with the straps round your thumbs at the start, is that to hold your hands on, cant be that powerfull is it

[@LambChopRides]

Haha 😂

[@markwestley397]

It's not a looker though is it?

[@robertprosser6856]

It's disgusting

[@stephenhendry447]

Nice wheels 🏍💨💪Dusty bin ?

[@FirdausAmir]

I can't wait for kawasaki ZX25R, 250cc 4 cylinder screaming sound so crazy in high rpm

[@iamthemobey]

I think the streetfighter is more powerful on paper but I doubt it will dyno as powerful as the z h2.

[@stevesmith6236]

The duc is supposed to have a factory rating of 11 more hp than the Kaw, but not on a dyno! The Kaw. however, is rated at 11 more ft lbs of torque.

[@jefferywhite5636]

could this be a naked sports touring piece?? i would fine tune that suspension before the next ride,that front end needs to be planted big time..........

[@mrnice2994]

Maybe an ECU flash would take the flat spot out?

[@letsgobrandon5622]

No ones cracked the ecu yet . But there capable of 230 hp to the wheel once flashed . Brocks performance has a few vids about it .

[@MUNRO13]

Your channel is amazing

[@mrsuperduke6684]

So chops.....zh2 or Sdr???? Great video👍👍

[@chenderson4969]

Z-H2 RS or RS cafe. Wouldn’t that be a treat

[@a9503128]

The outro always makes me laugh when I see the attempted super man mount on the KTM

[@massimobargagna5641]

Let the good times roll brother ! love the view of that top camera antena looking thing out of Halo game hargest thing when buying this dragon is green or red cant go wrong,

[@stevesmith6236]

Green version is the top-of-the-line one. Only one we get here in the states. I love mine!

[@johnmckay5711]

how is it going with your Ducati Hypermotard Restoration

[@LambChopRides]

Should have some progress very soon 🤞🤞

[@tkurban]

is this good for a second bike? i currently own a svartpilen 701 as my first bike and thinking of saving up to get this

[@inked-96]

No.😂

[@tkurban]

@@inked-96 yeaaa screw that. I got an r1 instead

[@inked-96]

@yahoo911emil from a 701 to an R1. I'm surprised you're still alive 😂

[@tkurban]

@@inked-96 first few months i got it it was scary as hell but all good now, went to few track days with it. Its my week end warrior and for daily i got a tiger 1050

[@Mr.L1987-h9s]

Excellent ride sir 💪😎

[@highlandriders9696]

A slightly more budget orientated version of the big beasty. Missing the good ole Kwak green though.

[@kimclarke4464]

Some of the H2 models, mine a 2022 being one of them. Push oil up though the crank case vent tube into the intake runner upstream of the supercharger. Given my aggressive riding style after 400 miles I have oil dripping out of the intake runner onto the floor. Kawasaki will not acknowledge the problem so they have no fix for the problem. My ZH2 is at the Kawasaki dealer were they are clueless as to the source of the problem. Tearing into my engine blindly. My advise, the bike is a rocket and despite being over 500 lbs. you can still run it though the corners fast enough you will wear your tires from edge to edge. Hold off on purchasing an H2 until Kawasaki has a fix for the problem.

[@Roy_Godiksen]

The most unnecessary, overpowered and most Amazing naked bike Kawasaki has ever made. I Love it 💖💖👏🏻👏🏻

[@karlbratby4349]

Nice review but think will stick with my 21 ninga 1000 sx…. 200 bhp on a naked is nuts

[@adamstratford6740]

Whatsup LC 👍🏻 I’m a Kawasaki boy at heart but tbh I’m not feeling the ZH2 aesthetically 1290 R looks so much better but as a machine its definitely a weapon from how you seem to be talking about it. Ok suspension needs tweaking but that’s standard on all bikes to get it to how you’d like it. Look forward to watching your next video about it 👍🏻👍🏻. As for Wheelsmotorcycles ive actually had dealings with them this week about my RSV4 and completely agree there awesome lads so helpful i actually dealt with Pete really nice guy.

[@LambChopRides]

Excellent news Adam 👍

[@flibbertigibbet6200]

'bloody boost gauge' pmsl Just got one of these this yr and totally agree. 'Bloody mental'

[@Joric78]

Look forward to the comparison with your H2 and the Super Duke. Did you ever ride a Suzuki B-King? That's what I'm expecting the Z H2 to be like, given the platform is also adapted to a Sports Tourer and Hyper Bike.

[@LambChopRides]

Might be riding one soon, the B king I mean :-)

[@yan-jk1ti]

Kawasaki is always fun to ride...great Brand.

[@paulbudford]

Nice. Can't beat a bit of Dusty bin.

[@gm16v149]

I’d like to see that engine and electronics in my Z900RS Jaffa. Then you’d have good looks and unreal performance. 110 HP v 200 HP, mmmm, yes

[@TheVestibulian]

200hp supercharged sexy retro insanity, yes please Kawasaki

[@michaelrussom9347]

I thought the MV Agusta Brutale 1000 series oro is the most powerful naked on the market.

[@rust-clips]

"BLOODY BOOST GAUGE!" haha nice

[@Banditmanuk]

Super quite, bit flabby, handling walowy. Think I'll still take the new KTM Super Duke. Enjoyed the review

[@mathiashammar1]

You also got the Tuono 1100, Streetfighter V4S, MT-10SP, BMW_S1000R,MV Agusta Brutale 1000 RR. But i guess you testride all of them and KTM beats them all?

[@Reelswheelsmeals]

Morning chops

[@LambChopRides]

Morning 😁

[@WEGOOD]

How many cc?

[@LambChopRides]

998cc

[@michaeljkasnter]

Rode my 220-HP Ducati StreetFighter V-4S yesterday extremely spirited, (just passed break in period) I would BET the farm NOTHING can compete with the Ducati!!!! Full Leathers/AGV-Pista Helmet, i had 0 wind issues at any speed. Yes you have to tuck behind the dash, but OMG what a feeling zipping in and out of cars and passing State Troopers!! Who needs a SuperCharger when you have a V-4 derived from Moto-GP !! Yes i had a SuperDuke R, this Ducati will blow its doors !!! I hate HEAVY motorcycles!! , so no go Kawasaki!! Wanna see a drag race against the V-4???

[@michaelrussom9347]

What about the Brutale 1000 series oro?

[@fyorbane]

It's 208 hp not 220.

[@ragerider6283]

Nice vid. It's definitely an interesting & novel bike & it even looks ok in that colour scheme but it's still not pretty by a long shot. The showpiece is undoubtebly the engine & as you say, why people will buy it but how much of it can you really use? Although I suppose you could say the same of many bikes these days I guess. It's definitely cool but it's just a bit too heavy & bit too ugly to shell out that sort of money for it imo.

[@scottbooth3818]

Your favorite twisty road on this ride is.......?

[@richardpearson4248]

Great video stay safe 🇬🇧👍🏻