Ah OK wondering if there was a shortcut like that! I did try some combinations but obviously not that one! 👍if only they would give the handbook with these bikes it would help 🙄
You CAN adjust the distance to follow on the adaptive cruise while riding... hold the function button on the right grip module, then used the up/down arrows on the left grip module.
My dad had the 2018 SX SE and toured most of Europe doing 13,000 miles and had no complaints. Rumour has it he hit 186mph with panniers and all 😉. Best bike he ever owned. Such a pleasure sitting down and watching a chops video
There was one of these sitting in the showroom waiting on a lucky new owner when I collected my 900RS. I spent a good 20mins drooling over it. What a truly beautiful machine it is in the flesh. If only I had the money and space for it...
Finally a tall rider with weight doing a practical test. I'm 6'2" and I have been waiting on this review from a tall rider. It gives the viewer some perspective. Thanks alot
I am 6’2.5” 210lbs so I am pleased the bike is suitable for you. Was wondering about wind buffeting on the helmet but you answered that. I sold my BMW K1200S and bought a K1600GT but I lust for a lighter & more powerful ride. If my wife ever decides she doesn’t want to ride with me, I will get the H2 SX SE.
I did a 700 mile long weekend on my SE with bags recently. It was all country B roads and an absolute blast. The ability to sit up and left the cruise manage throttle and brake in the doldrums of traffic is a treat. The real win on this bike is it’s turbine smoothness. I don’t think you can stress how amazing the acceleration is while remaining so smooth. It has a unique perspective of FAST at ease. I know you keep mentioning this. It is so smooth that it’s become the character of this bike. Absolute power in an incredibly stealthy delivery. My RT wishes it was this smooth. It may be up for sale soon.
Couldn’t agree more regarding the engine, superb power plant… I’ve had all manner of motorcycles over a 40 year span, including Busa’s, Blade’s etc and the H2 is by far the smoothest and most exhilarating to ride👍🏽
@@BibtheBoulder I agree, the H2 SX is so much more comfy though and yeah it looks better. Also I felt the H2SX handled better than the ZZR1400 I test rode.
I've owned mine for a few months now, have had no issues what so ever, as for the fuel consumption ride it like a maniac you'll get around 70 miles, sensible riding I've had 190 so far. ❤️ this bike
As you say, this is for touring, you've actually got to go somewhere, and Kawasaki has dialled in that smoothness perfectly. Lucky for us that you had the rain to test the fairing. The electronic niggles, not being able to connect your phone, and the apparent impossibility to save personal settings for the cruise control seem to indicate immature electronics. You made the comment that the Multistrada V4S is more nimble. The weight difference is only 20kg, and I believe this, apart from more mature electronics, is Kawasaki's challenge; to lighten this bike despite all the tech in the next generation. That and adding self cancelling indicators. The SE's electronic Skyhook suspension, which I understand mainly keeps the bike level during acceleration and braking, and adjusts to more weight, only works in the Road Mode, not in Sport, or Rain, or Manual. Not sure it's worth it, but it would be interesting to hear your evaluation of that. In addition I've seen testers saying the rear damper on the H2 SX could be improved. So switching the rear damper for e g an Ohlins, is not possible on the SE as it would render the Skyhook ineffective. Part of the attraction of the H2SX are the panniers are certified for speeds up to 186mph. I've seen German riders saying the bike is totally relaxed and stable, up to 155 mph before the speed requires more attention. BTW, you state the MPG, but what was your average speed?
As someone who rides 15 years in Belgium with all kinds of.. you're talk and chats about the cycle and things around it including some deeper thoughts about for example holding in memory settings made me as a young lad interested in subscribing. Which I did. You did hit all my thoughts around this bike and I will order one sooner or later when im done with construction. I'm used to heavy bikes and i just like to have torque, a whistle, own servicing which i have fun things to tinker with (includes knowledge ofcourse), and a plush tour with some massive corners and roundabouts. Thanks alot Sir . No need for wheelies and godspeed, just some tickles now and then for me however. Cheers !
You sir have sold me on a purchase of H2 SE. I’m a yank who was stationed in UK Cotswolds in the 1980s. My first true sports bike was 1984GPz 550 A1 Galaxy silver from George White Kawasaki in Swindon. Tracy White was my sales gal. Never forgot.
A detail you appear to be unclear on: The engines in the H2 and the H2 SX may look similar but are VERY different. Capacity may be the same and they may both have a supercharger but there are only 1 or two parts that are common to both engines.
Thanks so much for the great video! You sounded live you enjoyed your day :) I love the H2 SX, will trade my 1000sx in for one next year and I cannot wait! Regards from Germany
I was toying with the idea of an H2 SX, but I ended up with the ZH2. I just couldn't find the value in the increase in price for the sort of riding I do. Some days when I'm on the highway, I do wish I ponied up for the SX. Great video.
That mileage is very impressive considering the bikes weight and it's supercharged engine. I have a 19l tank too, I managed 160 miles, some of which were very fun ones, very little super sensible ones. I couldn't hear any fuel in the tank when I got home and checked by shaking the bike with the cap open, and that's a 900cc carbbed engine, so still pretty impressive.
Another absolute Banger of a Video Chops!!! I can’t help but wish I was with you on another Of the same bike!!! Would be incredible to ride your roads!!!
Really good review. The swimming discussion reminded me of deploying into RAF Mildenhall one summer in the early 90's. Much hotter than normal, so a car full of us Yankee airmen decided to go to the coast and swim in the North Sea. Picked Great Yarmouth as the closest place to make that happen. About five miles from our destination, the seasons changed and we went from 80's F to cold and foggy as we got to the beach. Left the shorts and towels in the car and spent the day in coats. The locals paid it no mind. Might as well have been in Hawaii. Swimming, and general frolicking. We got drunk, visited the cheesiest amusements this side of Atlantic City and learned from our intrepid hosts that it was, in fact, possible to play Frisbee in a light gale.
Fabulous machine. And yes, I suspect 90% of GS riders would be far better off on this than their german road barge. I understand why Kawasaki don't allow fiddling through menus while riding. Watching you stop and scroll through at the end, there, illustrates it is no different to a driver scrolling through a phone, let us be very honest. My bike has very little to scroll through by comparison, but there have been times it has distracted me ever so slightly from watching the road, and again let's be honest, on a bike you cannot really afford to be distracted for even a second.
This bike is just fantastic, it has everything. The only sad thing is that sport tourers aren't trending as years ago. People wants crossovers, people wants nakeds...
I have had mine for 3 weeks and clocked up 3950km and have only ridden it between friday arvo (go home) and sunday night (back to work) 4.5hrs away.. last weekend i spent basically 13hrs in the saddle went home 4.5 hrs up to nieces 3rd bday 1 hr away, over to mates 54th bday another hour, 2 hrs home then 4.5 back to work... AWESOME MACHINE did get to 220km/hr when i sneezed it did tell me the range was 411km once full..
I kept wondering why mine doesn't have the 2 green bushings at the bars' Duh I've got the SE-SX with the active suspension (also lots of dead or weak batteries in the FOB's and the tire pressure monitors being reported on the forums')
Great video Chopsy. I have a 2021 Ninja 1000sx and love it, especially now it has a full system on it 😁😁😁😁 Back in my stomping ground again (I live in Swanage) 👍👍
@@markharrison2484 Delkevic headers (full de-cat) with a GR Moto end can. Haven't flashed it yet but will do soon, although it runs spot on at the mo I'll still get it done.
I put a powerbronze double bubble screen on mine,made such a difference,also put a powerbronze hugger on it and pyramid extender on front mud guard and a radiator guard and sports pegs which are lower than the rubber OEM one's,did make it a bit more comfortable,has the new model got the plastic bottle to catch oil from supercharger?was a bit awkward too empty!
Loved watching the video and Dorset is a lovely place to ride and I see you went passed the roundabout turn off to loomies cafe and after that you turned down a road I love going I see they still haven’t filled that pothole in yet but great video on the green girl
Very nice comprehensive review Chops. Looks like a great machine overall with a few minor niggles. Looks like it could be a decent one bike solution for a lot of people. As mentioned before, could be worth doing a Hayabusa comparison one day with Greg if you can get both bikes at the same time.
I sat on this bike and the standard H2 and I tell you what the fairing on the SX in person it actually looks a bit better than the H2 naked , it’s sooooo comfortable too I was surprised 👍🏾
Another fantastic video as always Chopsey 👏 Please keep em coming!! I'm so glad that I didn't say anything about mine in the comments after episode 1 because you have come to all the same conclusions as me 👍 Two things I must add.... 1, Ride it like you stole it, and you'll be paying regular trips to pumps!! However when running the Beastie in, ( no more than 4000 rpm for the first 250 miles) the range regularly showed 270 miles after a fill up..... How do they do that??? 2) The cruise control works as slow as 19mph. You just have to down stift, 3rd will go down to 30mph any slower you need 2nd or 1st 👍 And happily, up or downshifting doesn't effect the cruise control 😉 All the best Russ 👍
That Candy Green is a fabulous colour. I suppose this is a successor to the ZZR1400R, big, plush and mind bendingly rapid. 44.5mpg is very impressive given the performance. plenty of us get that when pressing on on humbler steeds. While I'm at it my mate has just put a deposit down on a Speed Triple RS. Many reviewers (usually race spec physique) complained it was too stiffly sprung but you said it was great. On that basis he tried one and was smitten. Turns out 20 stone or thereabouts does make a difference!
Whenever I’ve had issues with my GoPro recording, I do a full format on the SD card, not a quick format, and then format it on the GoPro and it’s always fixed it.
Great review mate. Thanks. Love the green paint… beautiful. I have had sport tourers…Busa, 14, etc..however I really prefer my KTM SAS…much more comfortable for me. But…would love a ride on the green beast.
My old Ninja12 didn't like the rain. Heading back along the 272 from Andover to Haywards Heath in heavy rain I was lucky I didn't switch the ignition off as the lower loom was destroyed by water ingress. After I got home it would not start.
Sports tourers are my choice for a road bike. The H2 SX is a beaut but very expensive. It's great that it is very different because of that supercharger but I can't get by the cost myself. Personally I keep looking at that Super Duke GT for a one bike garage but really you need more bikes for all occasions. At least that's what I tell my Mavis. If you want to test out the sport tourer / adventure bike argument you could seek out and test the VFR 800 and VFR 800 Crosstour (or the 1200s) to see which you prefer but as a Superbike School graduate I can probably guess the outcome.
Great review, Chopsie. I had the H2 SX SE when it came out and loved it. Took it over the Alps and also to Asturias in Northern Spain. Didn’t have the adaptive cruise or blind spot stuff. Only sold it as it gave me nerve pain due to riding position. But that was more about me than the bike. Are you tempted to chopsie your H2R in for something greener ? 🤔
Great video Chops! Haven't ridden the more recent models but back around 2020 the Z H2 had a slightly different tune for better low down response along with lower gearing, so my ideal combo would be the H2SX chassis/bodywork with the Z H2 tune... miles of smiles.. and a new rear tyre every week 😂 👍
What can I say Chops.......love it ❤ A very proffesional video , even with your camera letting you down occasionally. ....you're nailing these bike reviews. Awesome going mate. 👍😊
Great video Chops 👍. This will probably be my next bike , I just like the all round usability of this machine. The piggy bank will take a hit , but I tend to keep my bikes for few years . Lulworth Cove used to to be a tank range shooting towards the the sea , ( yes I did ) believe it’s closed now. CU out and about.
I had similar issues on triumph tiger couldn’t get my phone to connect to use sat nav or turn by turn, you cant go wrong using a phone best option really 👍 nice bike but its pricey and can it be a only bike at that price
I had the previous Gen SX SE, and from what I’ve read this isn’t different other than some electronics and a few bits and pieces here and there. I’ve now got a Gen 3 Hayabusa and I’ll stick with that. This H2 is hugely expensive as the ‘base’ model and the one thing nobody ever talks about is servicing. At some point you’ll be hit with a very eye watering bill thanks to the supercharger (which doesn’t actually make it feel any quicker than any of the litre sports bikes I’ve had so.. why have it?). Nice bike for sure, but nah
Great video👍I had a 2019 H2SX,really great bike but I'm over 6ft and I found it comfortable for about an hours ride then I began to feel it on my wrists,the bike is amazing but I did feel it was too much on our roads,you really can't use all the power because I was always worried about get caught speeding because it is so deceptively fast,so I traded in for a versys 1000S,my fourth kawasaki,great comfortable bike and enough power for the road,I'm not flying around all the time,going for a ride is a more relaxed affair now😄glad though to have owned a H2SX👍enjoying your great videos LCR👍and I had three sets of rear wheel bearings changed ,one was a recal but the others, kawasaki changed free of charge because it was a known fault,have you had any problems with this? No it wasn't due to me having it on the back wheel alot😂
Nice review as ever😀 Question: I was wondering about this special jacket or vest you are wearing ? Do you use it for comfort or as some kind of protection? Or for storing little items like a wallet for instance…? And where did you get it from? Keep up the good work and your infectious enthusiasm for riding motorcycles 💪Thx Chopsy
I've had mine for three years now, done a couple of tours in France and Spain two up with luggage and i use to fill up every 150 miles with two bars still showing! So yea, they're pretty damn good on the go go juice... Excellent bit of Kawasaki wizardry...
Stopping every 150 miles/240 so kilometers would do my head in my Bmw 1250 gets 380 / 400 klm & still that’s not enough, in Australia out of the city we need more than that !!
First used adaptive cruise control on my Subaru XV/Crossover. You can reset the distance from the car in front on the go. It's brilliant. Water too cold for the sharks.
It's strange that you guys use the metric system for weight and fluid volume (kilos and liters)... but use miles for distance instead of kilometers. Good video, I've owned my 2022 H2SX SE for a little over a year (7k miles)... usually I'm thinking about what the next bike will be by now, but I'm still loving it. No interest in riding anything else.
Really enjoyed this video. Thank you. I love this bike. Shame it is so very expensive though...Wonder if lease deals is to blame for bikes being this expensive....
wait till you ride the SE' model brotha' Lamb - my Goldwing is covered in spiderwebs at this point !! Love my Dragon - BTW can ya' say "Its an incredibly powerful machine !!"
At 26:00 he says “that was quite amazing actually, I wasn’t expecting that, there was vanilla, Oreo, clotted cheese….“ I was expecting he was going to talk about the views, the ride and or the amazing H2, but no, Chops went on to say how amazing his ice cream was!😂 How can you not love this man🤣 Chops Sir you’re the best!👏 And yes he covered the bike, ride and views too. Can’t wait for the next video!
Great video looking into depth of what really counts before buying a bike. Just one question what would be the main difference between the SX SE with the automatic suspension and is it better and therefore worth buying than the 'basic' SE? Love your videos... Cheers
@@LambChopRides bizarre that Suzuki also has no heated grips!! What make a good comparison video for which touring and sporty bike is best between those 2??
The Hayabusa way more STABLE and planted when getting ridden hard, it is also very smooth in throttle and gearbox. I have a 22 H2SX.(traded in a ZX14R) Had my 1st ever ride on a Busa when the dealership gave it to me for a loan bike while they fixed the recall issues on the H2. I LOVED the Busa's handling and silky smoothness, but getting back on a Kwaka gets your blood pumping again🤪
I believe you have to download an app on your phone to connect to the bike’s dash by Bluetooth. And did you try the QuickShifter? I test rode the 2019 model SX SE, and it was buttery smooth.
Off to watch V4s video again … I’m in the market for a tourer. Swaying towards RT initially but this has completely changed my thought process. Bennett’s done a bud too on the SX but slated the comfort. Need to try it for myself I guess. Kraken Vid chopsy. A little trip to the B500 please on one will really tell us about comfort 😜
Hi Chops , at the moment I’m deciding about which bike to purchase , would you buy this as an only everything and everyday bike. I’m considering this as well as the pikes peak . Love the videos mate .
Mr Chops, I have been watching your videos on the hx SX, multistrada V4 and the BMW 1000XR - Im the same height as you so am cautious with the h2 and if I may bet uncomfortable after a while. Im used to the H2 SX style (Currently Ninja 1000 SX) and thought the Multistrada / BMW XR 1000 might be more comfortable but not sure about the riding position after a test ride on each. Any thoughts
Off at a tangent, but when you get a chance can you post the footpeg (top) height of your H2 (not the loaner SX) with it upright please with both wheels on the ground - I'm looking at them but I'm not sure I can get my leg up :) An S1000RR is 42cm. Thank you!
Would you buy this or the 1290 super duke GT if you had to choose one? Looking at it from long distance comfort and enjoyment in the twisties point of view. Currently riding a 2011 multistrada 1200. I ride it like a sport bike,but it is not very inspiring to fully lean over,you don't really trust the bike when you do it.
What’s your wet gear of choice? I tend to use Richa typhoon over the top but would love to find something that doesn’t need me to jump off to put on the onesie in desperation
My in market a bike to replace my cbr1100xx. Torn between the s1000rr or the h2sx. Might even consider the zh2. Watched all your reviews and still undecieded
I went from a blackbird to a h2sx se last year ,you will blown away by this bike ,it ,is everything that LCR said ,infact it was this video that convinced me to go for one !
It would be a Supernaked, reason being I don't do long trips. My riding is local Sunday morning blasts. If I wanted to go to alps though it would be the H2SX 👍
This is great and I’m with you on the preference for sport touring over adventure bikes. As for MPG, I have yet to see a frugal V4 yet, my VFR1200F gets about 38mpg on a sleepy commute, 34 with luggage on, >30 when abusing it.
You can adjust the cruise control distance on the fly by pushing two buttons: Alt on the right hand and the Up / Down on the left hand.
Ah OK wondering if there was a shortcut like that! I did try some combinations but obviously not that one! 👍if only they would give the handbook with these bikes it would help 🙄
Hi, there is a full searchable version online btw.
Ok thx ! Will try it tomorrow, you made my day 🎉
You CAN adjust the distance to follow on the adaptive cruise while riding... hold the function button on the right grip module, then used the up/down arrows on the left grip module.
My dad had the 2018 SX SE and toured most of Europe doing 13,000 miles and had no complaints. Rumour has it he hit 186mph with panniers and all 😉. Best bike he ever owned. Such a pleasure sitting down and watching a chops video
😉👍🏽Yea I’ve been on the limiter two up with luggage💨💨💨
I wonder why they have an 80 mph warning I've had mine faster as well.
@@skts2610 Me too! 😁
There was one of these sitting in the showroom waiting on a lucky new owner when I collected my 900RS. I spent a good 20mins drooling over it. What a truly beautiful machine it is in the flesh. If only I had the money and space for it...
Finally a tall rider with weight doing a practical test. I'm 6'2" and I have been waiting on this review from a tall rider. It gives the viewer some perspective. Thanks alot
Perspective.
@@Nickbaldeagle02 thanks 😆
I am 6’2.5” 210lbs so I am pleased the bike is suitable for you. Was wondering about wind buffeting on the helmet but you answered that.
I sold my BMW K1200S and bought a K1600GT but I lust for a lighter & more powerful ride. If my wife ever decides she doesn’t want to ride with me, I will get the H2 SX SE.
I did a 700 mile long weekend on my SE with bags recently. It was all country B roads and an absolute blast. The ability to sit up and left the cruise manage throttle and brake in the doldrums of traffic is a treat. The real win on this bike is it’s turbine smoothness. I don’t think you can stress how amazing the acceleration is while remaining so smooth. It has a unique perspective of FAST at ease. I know you keep mentioning this. It is so smooth that it’s become the character of this bike. Absolute power in an incredibly stealthy delivery. My RT wishes it was this smooth. It may be up for sale soon.
Couldn’t agree more regarding the engine, superb power plant… I’ve had all manner of motorcycles over a 40 year span, including Busa’s, Blade’s etc and the H2 is by far the smoothest and most exhilarating to ride👍🏽
My ZZR1400 also does FAST at ease. But I do like the look of the H2 SX
@@BibtheBoulder I agree, the H2 SX is so much more comfy though and yeah it looks better. Also I felt the H2SX handled better than the ZZR1400 I test rode.
I just bought one 3 days ago and I absolutely love it!!!!!!
The SE version?
@@SmittyAZ yes
I hope you're really enjoying it. I've had an SE since 2019 and collect my new MY2024 H2 SX SE in a couple of weeks.
I've owned mine for a few months now, have had no issues what so ever, as for the fuel consumption ride it like a maniac you'll get around 70 miles, sensible riding I've had 190 so far.
❤️ this bike
This type of supercharger gives you the best of both worlds, efficiency when ridden sensibly and extra power when needed.
As you say, this is for touring, you've actually got to go somewhere, and Kawasaki has dialled in that smoothness perfectly. Lucky for us that you had the rain to test the fairing. The electronic niggles, not being able to connect your phone, and the apparent impossibility to save personal settings for the cruise control seem to indicate immature electronics. You made the comment that the Multistrada V4S is more nimble. The weight difference is only 20kg, and I believe this, apart from more mature electronics, is Kawasaki's challenge; to lighten this bike despite all the tech in the next generation. That and adding self cancelling indicators. The SE's electronic Skyhook suspension, which I understand mainly keeps the bike level during acceleration and braking, and adjusts to more weight, only works in the Road Mode, not in Sport, or Rain, or Manual. Not sure it's worth it, but it would be interesting to hear your evaluation of that. In addition I've seen testers saying the rear damper on the H2 SX could be improved. So switching the rear damper for e g an Ohlins, is not possible on the SE as it would render the Skyhook ineffective. Part of the attraction of the H2SX are the panniers are certified for speeds up to 186mph. I've seen German riders saying the bike is totally relaxed and stable, up to 155 mph before the speed requires more attention. BTW, you state the MPG, but what was your average speed?
As someone who rides 15 years in Belgium with all kinds of.. you're talk and chats about the cycle and things around it including some deeper thoughts about for example holding in memory settings made me as a young lad interested in subscribing. Which I did.
You did hit all my thoughts around this bike and I will order one sooner or later when im done with construction.
I'm used to heavy bikes and i just like to have torque, a whistle, own servicing which i have fun things to tinker with (includes knowledge ofcourse), and a plush tour with some massive corners and roundabouts. Thanks alot Sir . No need for wheelies and godspeed, just some tickles now and then for me however. Cheers !
At 5’10” it’s so easy to put your foot down when at a stop. Love mine😊
You can adjust the cruise control distance on the go, use the right function button and the down button on the left controller as you ride 9:36
Thanks I’ve been trying to figure out how to adjust cruise control distance on the fly 🙏
You sir have sold me on a purchase of H2 SE. I’m a yank who was stationed in UK Cotswolds in the 1980s. My first true sports bike was 1984GPz 550 A1 Galaxy silver from George White Kawasaki in Swindon. Tracy White was my sales gal. Never forgot.
A detail you appear to be unclear on: The engines in the H2 and the H2 SX may look similar but are VERY different. Capacity may be the same and they may both have a supercharger but there are only 1 or two parts that are common to both engines.
Awesome Video buddy. You really are the best at these reviews. I've ordered mine :)
Modern video, modern bike, f f f aark how smoooth. For an old fella use to 80's bikes just amazing to watch. Thanks Chopsy
Another great video. I work that out to be about 44mpg? Never get tired of your fantastic reviews.
Thanks Peter 👍
Thanks so much for the great video! You sounded live you enjoyed your day :) I love the H2 SX, will trade my 1000sx in for one next year and I cannot wait! Regards from Germany
I was toying with the idea of an H2 SX, but I ended up with the ZH2. I just couldn't find the value in the increase in price for the sort of riding I do. Some days when I'm on the highway, I do wish I ponied up for the SX. Great video.
Gotta get both bro. One for the city one for touring
That mileage is very impressive considering the bikes weight and it's supercharged engine. I have a 19l tank too, I managed 160 miles, some of which were very fun ones, very little super sensible ones. I couldn't hear any fuel in the tank when I got home and checked by shaking the bike with the cap open, and that's a 900cc carbbed engine, so still pretty impressive.
Thanks!
Thanks buddy, really appreciated
Just off to pick mine up. Weather looking sunny at dealers ready for the 165 mile ride home
Should be OK with one fill up then 😁 enjoy it!!
Great bike. Ordinary cruise control suits me. Great ice cream. 😂👍
Another absolute Banger of a Video Chops!!! I can’t help but wish I was with you on another Of the same bike!!! Would be incredible to ride your roads!!!
Really good review. The swimming discussion reminded me of deploying into RAF Mildenhall one summer in the early 90's. Much hotter than normal, so a car full of us Yankee airmen decided to go to the coast and swim in the North Sea. Picked Great Yarmouth as the closest place to make that happen. About five miles from our destination, the seasons changed and we went from 80's F to cold and foggy as we got to the beach. Left the shorts and towels in the car and spent the day in coats. The locals paid it no mind. Might as well have been in Hawaii. Swimming, and general frolicking. We got drunk, visited the cheesiest amusements this side of Atlantic City and learned from our intrepid hosts that it was, in fact, possible to play Frisbee in a light gale.
Haha love it John 🤣👍
That metallic green looks awesome.
It does Richard! 👌
This is the coolest dad bike for sure
I sat on one and fell in love. My dream bike 🥰
What an enjoyable video, you answered many of my questions re this bike as this is the bike I want to get.
Thanks 👍
As usual, fantastic video, amazing scenery! This motorcycle is incredible, so much tech, speed and comfort but you pay a pretty steep price for it.
Fabulous machine. And yes, I suspect 90% of GS riders would be far better off on this than their german road barge.
I understand why Kawasaki don't allow fiddling through menus while riding. Watching you stop and scroll through at the end, there, illustrates it is no different to a driver scrolling through a phone, let us be very honest. My bike has very little to scroll through by comparison, but there have been times it has distracted me ever so slightly from watching the road, and again let's be honest, on a bike you cannot really afford to be distracted for even a second.
PS i forgot to tell you thanks for the review..
I'm smiling cause i know how good the machine is and thanks Kawasaki
This bike is just fantastic, it has everything. The only sad thing is that sport tourers aren't trending as years ago. People wants crossovers, people wants nakeds...
I have had mine for 3 weeks and clocked up 3950km and have only ridden it between friday arvo (go home) and sunday night (back to work) 4.5hrs away.. last weekend i spent basically 13hrs in the saddle went home 4.5 hrs up to nieces 3rd bday 1 hr away, over to mates 54th bday another hour, 2 hrs home then 4.5 back to work... AWESOME MACHINE did get to 220km/hr when i sneezed it did tell me the range was 411km once full..
Thank you SO much for doing this. 🙌 I need to know that buying this was the right decision 😁.
Welcome Trond 👍
Great two part video, looks and sounds an amazing bike, give me this all day long over an adventure bike, Cheers Chopsy.
Awesome review. I must be candid.. you have to best voice for motorbike reviews. Thankyou.
Wow, thanks! 😁
@@LambChopRides Very welcome . Miss the UK you have the best riding on the planet Earth!!
I kept wondering why mine doesn't have the 2 green bushings at the bars' Duh I've got the SE-SX with the active suspension (also lots of dead or weak batteries in the FOB's and the tire pressure monitors being reported on the forums')
Only time i went to lulworth cove was for a school trip, think i was 10, i'm now 27! Think i had £5 to spend in a shop! Great video as always!!
Great video Chopsy. I have a 2021 Ninja 1000sx and love it, especially now it has a full system on it 😁😁😁😁
Back in my stomping ground again (I live in Swanage) 👍👍
What did you go for? I assume you had to flash the ecu to suit?
@@markharrison2484 Delkevic headers (full de-cat) with a GR Moto end can. Haven't flashed it yet but will do soon, although it runs spot on at the mo I'll still get it done.
I put a powerbronze double bubble screen on mine,made such a difference,also put a powerbronze hugger on it and pyramid extender on front mud guard and a radiator guard and sports pegs which are lower than the rubber OEM one's,did make it a bit more comfortable,has the new model got the plastic bottle to catch oil from supercharger?was a bit awkward too empty!
Brilliant! Luv it! Great content.. that bike would be a great addition to the stable
i love these Choppsey reviews, thank you sir!
Loved watching the video and Dorset is a lovely place to ride and I see you went passed the roundabout turn off to loomies cafe and after that you turned down a road I love going I see they still haven’t filled that pothole in yet but great video on the green girl
Very nice comprehensive review Chops. Looks like a great machine overall with a few minor niggles. Looks like it could be a decent one bike solution for a lot of people. As mentioned before, could be worth doing a Hayabusa comparison one day with Greg if you can get both bikes at the same time.
Thanks RR 👍
I sat on this bike and the standard H2 and I tell you what the fairing on the SX in person it actually looks a bit better than the H2 naked , it’s sooooo comfortable too I was surprised 👍🏾
Another bike I never even considered when buying ..I do like that blind spot detection
Brilliant video chops lovely bike thanks again Danny
Another fantastic video as always Chopsey 👏 Please keep em coming!!
I'm so glad that I didn't say anything about mine in the comments after episode 1 because you have come to all the same conclusions as me 👍
Two things I must add....
1, Ride it like you stole it, and you'll be paying regular trips to pumps!! However when running the Beastie in, ( no more than 4000 rpm for the first 250 miles) the range regularly showed 270 miles after a fill up..... How do they do that???
2) The cruise control works as slow as 19mph. You just have to down stift, 3rd will go down to 30mph any slower you need 2nd or 1st 👍 And happily, up or downshifting doesn't effect the cruise control 😉
All the best Russ 👍
Thanks Russell 👍
Best bike Ever🎉! Love mine ✌️😎
Bovington Camp is where Harry did some of his training.
That Candy Green is a fabulous colour. I suppose this is a successor to the ZZR1400R, big, plush and mind bendingly rapid. 44.5mpg is very impressive given the performance. plenty of us get that when pressing on on humbler steeds. While I'm at it my mate has just put a deposit down on a Speed Triple RS. Many reviewers (usually race spec physique) complained it was too stiffly sprung but you said it was great. On that basis he tried one and was smitten. Turns out 20 stone or thereabouts does make a difference!
I had both the ZZR1400 and the H2 SX SE and interestingly enough despite the marketing about the supercharger the 1400 smoked it.
@@Kurlach Wow, did not expect that!
Sneaky segue with the phone case there chops, been on that ‘Marketing for UA-camrs’ course I see 😉
Haha oh yes 😆
Whenever I’ve had issues with my GoPro recording, I do a full format on the SD card, not a quick format, and then format it on the GoPro and it’s always fixed it.
Will try it Ryan 👍
Great review mate. Thanks. Love the green paint… beautiful. I have had sport tourers…Busa, 14, etc..however I really prefer my KTM SAS…much more comfortable for me. But…would love a ride on the green beast.
My old Ninja12 didn't like the rain. Heading back along the 272 from Andover to Haywards Heath in heavy rain I was lucky I didn't switch the ignition off as the lower loom was destroyed by water ingress. After I got home it would not start.
Sports tourers are my choice for a road bike. The H2 SX is a beaut but very expensive. It's great that it is very different because of that supercharger but I can't get by the cost myself. Personally I keep looking at that Super Duke GT for a one bike garage but really you need more bikes for all occasions. At least that's what I tell my Mavis.
If you want to test out the sport tourer / adventure bike argument you could seek out and test the VFR 800 and VFR 800 Crosstour (or the 1200s) to see which you prefer but as a Superbike School graduate I can probably guess the outcome.
Someone will always be swimming and I am much less likely to filter when it's pissing down... Not sure why? Lovely bike.
Yeah know what you mean Christian, guess it's because it's more risky 🤷♂️👍
Slippy road markings don't help!
Great review, Chopsie.
I had the H2 SX SE when it came out and loved it. Took it over the Alps and also to Asturias in Northern Spain. Didn’t have the adaptive cruise or blind spot stuff. Only sold it as it gave me nerve pain due to riding position. But that was more about me than the bike. Are you tempted to chopsie your H2R in for something greener ? 🤔
Great video Chops! Haven't ridden the more recent models but back around 2020 the Z H2 had a slightly different tune for better low down response along with lower gearing, so my ideal combo would be the H2SX chassis/bodywork with the Z H2 tune... miles of smiles.. and a new rear tyre every week 😂 👍
Great video, enjoyed it 👍
Wow, really nice video and what a bike😍👍
Thanks Erik 👍
What can I say Chops.......love it ❤
A very proffesional video , even with your camera letting you down occasionally. ....you're nailing these bike reviews. Awesome going mate. 👍😊
Thanks Dean 👍
Great video Chops 👍. This will probably be my next bike , I just like the all round usability of this machine. The piggy bank will take a hit , but I tend to keep my bikes for few years . Lulworth Cove used to to be a tank range shooting towards the the sea , ( yes I did ) believe it’s closed now. CU out and about.
I had similar issues on triumph tiger couldn’t get my phone to connect to use sat nav or turn by turn, you cant go wrong using a phone best option really 👍 nice bike but its pricey and can it be a only bike at that price
I really enjoyed this video, thanks 👍
I had the previous Gen SX SE, and from what I’ve read this isn’t different other than some electronics and a few bits and pieces here and there.
I’ve now got a Gen 3 Hayabusa and I’ll stick with that. This H2 is hugely expensive as the ‘base’ model and the one thing nobody ever talks about is servicing. At some point you’ll be hit with a very eye watering bill thanks to the supercharger (which doesn’t actually make it feel any quicker than any of the litre sports bikes I’ve had so.. why have it?). Nice bike for sure, but nah
All what you write makes sense to me. I have heard good things about that bike, but its price is just crazy (and on top of that, a ZZR14 is faster...)
Can you put panniers on a Hayabusa? I would love to get one as I love the new Gen 3 but I didn't think you could add hard luggage for touring.....
My 2018 H2 SX SE has been no more to service over 5 years and 25k miles than the BMW K1300S before it.
@@davidmandell9909 sw motech has a nice set of panniers for it
Great video👍I had a 2019 H2SX,really great bike but I'm over 6ft and I found it comfortable for about an hours ride then I began to feel it on my wrists,the bike is amazing but I did feel it was too much on our roads,you really can't use all the power because I was always worried about get caught speeding because it is so deceptively fast,so I traded in for a versys 1000S,my fourth kawasaki,great comfortable bike and enough power for the road,I'm not flying around all the time,going for a ride is a more relaxed affair now😄glad though to have owned a H2SX👍enjoying your great videos LCR👍and I had three sets of rear wheel bearings changed ,one was a recal but the others, kawasaki changed free of charge because it was a known fault,have you had any problems with this? No it wasn't due to me having it on the back wheel alot😂
Nice review as ever😀 Question: I was wondering about this special jacket or vest you are wearing ?
Do you use it for comfort
or as some kind of protection?
Or for storing little items like a wallet for instance…?
And where did you get it from?
Keep up the good work and your infectious enthusiasm for riding motorcycles 💪Thx Chopsy
Ah i know this route well, passed Bovington ranges… great ride. Enjoyed this one Chops, great vid. 👍
Thanks buddy 👍
I think this will be a worthy upgrade from my k1300s
I've had mine for three years now, done a couple of tours in France and Spain two up with luggage and i use to fill up every 150 miles with two bars still showing! So yea, they're pretty damn good on the go go juice... Excellent bit of Kawasaki wizardry...
Stopping every 150 miles/240 so kilometers would do my head in my Bmw 1250 gets 380 / 400 klm & still that’s not enough, in Australia out of the city we need more than that !!
@@kwakaj14 All due respect my friend, it’s really not in the same category as the GS and you don’t get the thrills and performance of an H2…
@@skts2610 I didnt say GS my is a R1250R .
@@kwakaj14 you said BMW 1250 so I assumed it was a GS! Still not in the same class especially performance wise!
First used adaptive cruise control on my Subaru XV/Crossover. You can reset the distance from the car in front on the go. It's brilliant.
Water too cold for the sharks.
An Electrified lamb chop- sounds gruesome.
Yeah I love cruise control and the adaptive stuff is brilliant.
Lulworth cove is my old hunting ground. Much less busy 25 years ago.
It's strange that you guys use the metric system for weight and fluid volume (kilos and liters)... but use miles for distance instead of kilometers. Good video, I've owned my 2022 H2SX SE for a little over a year (7k miles)... usually I'm thinking about what the next bike will be by now, but I'm still loving it. No interest in riding anything else.
Another good review Lamb Chop
Really enjoyed this video. Thank you. I love this bike. Shame it is so very expensive though...Wonder if lease deals is to blame for bikes being this expensive....
Should be your next bike mate it suits you. Very nice machine.
Great video! Once I'm getting older, I need one of those. Got any great plans for when you hit 100k?
Thanks Rutger, no plans it's still a few months away at the current growth rate but getting closer!
wait till you ride the SE' model brotha' Lamb - my Goldwing is covered in spiderwebs at this point !! Love my Dragon - BTW can ya' say "Its an incredibly powerful machine !!"
At 26:00 he says “that was quite amazing actually, I wasn’t expecting that, there was vanilla, Oreo, clotted cheese….“ I was expecting he was going to talk about the views, the ride and or the amazing H2, but no, Chops went on to say how amazing his ice cream was!😂 How can you not love this man🤣 Chops Sir you’re the best!👏 And yes he covered the bike, ride and views too. Can’t wait for the next video!
Great video looking into depth of what really counts before buying a bike. Just one question what would be the main difference between the SX SE with the automatic suspension and is it better and therefore worth buying than the 'basic' SE? Love your videos... Cheers
Hey Chops, great video! If you HAD to chose one bike for everything (Touring, sports etc.), would it be the Hayabusa or the H2 SX?
Would be this Darryl as no panniers on the Hayabusa. Suzuki missed a trick there!
@@LambChopRides bizarre that Suzuki also has no heated grips!! What make a good comparison video for which touring and sporty bike is best between those 2??
The Hayabusa way more STABLE and planted when getting ridden hard, it is also very smooth in throttle and gearbox.
I have a 22 H2SX.(traded in a ZX14R)
Had my 1st ever ride on a Busa when the dealership gave it to me for a loan bike while they fixed the recall issues on the H2.
I LOVED the Busa's handling and silky smoothness, but getting back on a Kwaka gets your blood pumping again🤪
I believe you have to download an app on your phone to connect to the bike’s dash by Bluetooth. And did you try the QuickShifter? I test rode the 2019 model SX SE, and it was buttery smooth.
Nice machine Kawasaki always .
Off to watch V4s video again … I’m in the market for a tourer. Swaying towards RT initially but this has completely changed my thought process. Bennett’s done a bud too on the SX but slated the comfort. Need to try it for myself I guess. Kraken Vid chopsy. A little trip to the B500 please on one will really tell us about comfort 😜
No comfort is excellent, well certainly for a larger gentleman 😁
Nice vid. 😎👌
Hi Chops , at the moment I’m deciding about which bike to purchase , would you buy this as an only everything and everyday bike. I’m considering this as well as the pikes peak . Love the videos mate .
If you hold the front brake and the back brake at the same time on a hill , the roll back feature activates automatically
It will be great to see if you do detailed review of Yamaha R1 and R1M
Yes would love too if Yamaha ever respond to me 🙄
Mr Chops, I have been watching your videos on the hx SX, multistrada V4 and the BMW 1000XR - Im the same height as you so am cautious with the h2 and if I may bet uncomfortable after a while. Im used to the H2 SX style (Currently Ninja 1000 SX) and thought the Multistrada / BMW XR 1000 might be more comfortable but not sure about the riding position after a test ride on each. Any thoughts
Ah, back to the time of year when your glasses steam up at the traffic lights
Off at a tangent, but when you get a chance can you post the footpeg (top) height of your H2 (not the loaner SX) with it upright please with both wheels on the ground - I'm looking at them but I'm not sure I can get my leg up :) An S1000RR is 42cm. Thank you!
Would you buy this or the 1290 super duke GT if you had to choose one? Looking at it from long distance comfort and enjoyment in the twisties point of view. Currently riding a 2011 multistrada 1200. I ride it like a sport bike,but it is not very inspiring to fully lean over,you don't really trust the bike when you do it.
I would love to test ride one of these 👍🏼😎
What’s your wet gear of choice? I tend to use Richa typhoon over the top but would love to find something that doesn’t need me to jump off to put on the onesie in desperation
Is the 1000sx a smarter buy? Not quite all the toys but more agile?
My in market a bike to replace my cbr1100xx. Torn between the s1000rr or the h2sx. Might even consider the zh2. Watched all your reviews and still undecieded
I went from a blackbird to a h2sx se last year ,you will blown away by this bike ,it ,is everything that LCR said ,infact it was this video that convinced me to go for one !
‘Fantastic place’ not the views and scenery but the ice cream and chippy 😂
So chops one bike in your garage would it be the h2sx,v4s multistrada or supernaked??
It would be a Supernaked, reason being I don't do long trips. My riding is local Sunday morning blasts. If I wanted to go to alps though it would be the H2SX 👍
This is great and I’m with you on the preference for sport touring over adventure bikes.
As for MPG, I have yet to see a frugal V4 yet, my VFR1200F gets about 38mpg on a sleepy commute, 34 with luggage on, >30 when abusing it.