I'm 61 now and value my life a little bit more So I limit my speeds from 200mph to around 175mph. I have this bike last 2 yrs and I'm still alive. Wonderful bike! Rip up your tarmac and put your faith in your experience. This bike will take you to Nirvana & back in a flash. Happy riding. Stephen
Really curious as to real-world, long distance comfort on the 2022. Thinking of buying it as my next (and possibly last) motorcycle. But seat comfort is king. My 2017 Ninja 1000 was a torture rack.
I’ve know done 18,500 miles on mine and I can say that the seat isn’t to bad , I’ve been to Ireland , IOM and this year to the ABR as long as you have enough breaks you can ride all day
Awesome review.. thanks so much. Picking up my 2018 H2 SX SE next week. Curious to know about the 12V cigarette charger, is yours just an adapter or a complete unit.
Hi daz been watching your review on the kawasaki h2 sx se, this bike ive like since its conception, can you tell me me being the owner of this beautiful machine do you experience the vague feeling from the front end when leaning this machine over as there seem to be a few negative feedbacks on the lack of feel from the front can you give me your thoughts on this matter as its a bit of an heavier bike maybe the tyres could need changing suspension tweaked a little?
Hi Anthony had my suspension set up by a professional suspension guy from new the suspension was poor , he had to replace the front springs as the sag couldn’t be setup correctly, he says it’s the same on the ZZR1400 the front springs aren’t strong enough
Proud 2021 SESX+ owner, as i type putting on a Brocks Penta Carbon, Sprint filter, ECU flash with fuel tune, very excited to get er back. Best Bike I've ever owned for comfort and speed all in one....Cheers
Bikes back went from 173hp to 221 on pump gas.....smoother in first.and second...boy she hauls now after the flash n tune, now the bike I thought I purchased
@@dazasakigarage who done it? I have phoned around and I cant find any one who will touch it. They all just recomend a power commander, but i want the restrictions removed and thats only done in the ECU.
@@andymawby52 I had a local performance centre do mine in shire oak performance centre Brownhills West Midlands U.K. you can get your ECU flashed by Vcycklenut or Brocks both in USA
I’ve actually ridden the new one some nice features like the blind spot warning and the power delivery is superb, regarding the radar I’d probably never use it as I try and keep of the motorway where possible I think the rear end lets it down as the number plate ends up to low as the sensors need to be housed in the rear tail , the clocks on the new one are excellent with added car play system should be be great ,
I got a oil leaking in Air filter box, and a turbo chain noise inside engine (when hot start or rpm at 4000), now it's under fixing. I believe Honda have a better build quality...
@@stonehands0249 The famous Blackbird. Although getting quite aged I'm certain it will keep up with the H2 pretty well, and is even at 20+ yrs probably more reliable!
Hallo! I have the same bike and i really love him! The only one thing i dislike is the weight. Too heavier in my opinion. 30 kg low will be perfect! Save ride!
There are a couple of things to do to reduce weight , fit titanium headers off the ZX10R these save a load of weight change end can another massive weight saving , remove centre stand another big weight saving , lithium battery saves loads of weight
I only use mine when changing the tyres or doing some work on the bike , I have a Anna stand so I’m going to remove the centre stand when I have the abba fitting kit
Sure it's heavy ... but the weight keeps it rock steady at speed... pretty sure ya don't notice it once moving.... people said the same thing about the Honda VFR800 that I ride and I say the same thing...rock steady at speed. The only time you notice the weight is when having to physically move it.
Agree when riding you don’t feel the weight you only feel the weight after doing 3 x20 min track day sessions around Donington park race way , the weight really is only noticeable moving it around by hand
The original which were the S21 they lasted approximately 3000 miles then had the S22 they lasted 3500miles both had great grip in the dry and rain then had the M7RR they I had to change as they wore really bad on the RH side and had a big flat spot , the M7RR rear also let go in the damp conditions, so then went with the R5 which so far a brilliant
Mine came with S22’s, the rear lasted less than 1000 miles Then I had BT31GT’s, they were brilliant. Now I have Metzeler 01SE’s on it and it transforms the bike, excellent in the wet and dry… They’ve been on for 3500 miles and still look and feel like new. Metzeler 01SE’s seem to be the tyre of choice in my opinion.
I stopped being interested in new bikes around 09 or so, the styling from all the main manufactures just started getting too fussy, almost over styled. And while i think the styling of this bike suffers from the same thing i love the tech and forced induction of these bikes.
I'm 61 now and value my life a little bit more So I limit my speeds from 200mph to around 175mph.
I have this bike last 2 yrs and I'm still alive. Wonderful bike!
Rip up your tarmac and put your faith in your experience. This bike will take you to Nirvana & back in a flash.
Happy riding.
Stephen
thank you for your information it is really helpful, ride safe ☺️
I'm a proud and happy owner of an H2SX SE too and you nailed all my thoughts on the bike. It is a joy to ride, to say the least. Nice video.
When I first looked at one, I didn't think " that's ugly" I thought, wow, beautiful, I am buying it.
Child in the background screaming - out to the bike I go. I feel you bro 😂
A beautiful bike with a state of the art motor - Nice one Kawasaki - Giz a goo Dazza
nice bike Mr. !! enjoy
Good review!
Amazing bike
Great review, where did you get that 12V USB upgrade? Any recommendation or links to buy? Thanks. 👍👍
Just off eBay
Really curious as to real-world, long distance comfort on the 2022. Thinking of buying it as my next (and possibly last) motorcycle. But seat comfort is king. My 2017 Ninja 1000 was a torture rack.
I’ve know done 18,500 miles on mine and I can say that the seat isn’t to bad , I’ve been to Ireland , IOM and this year to the ABR as long as you have enough breaks you can ride all day
Yeh im also considering this or the little brother 1000sx. Going to trade my FTR1200 Carbon as it doesn't suit the riding I want to do now
Awesome review.. thanks so much. Picking up my 2018 H2 SX SE next week. Curious to know about the 12V cigarette charger, is yours just an adapter or a complete unit.
Thanks for your comments hope you’re subscribed to the channel , I completely removed the one kawasaki fitted and replaced it with a USB volt meter
@@dazasakigarage where did you buy it from, do you have a link, would be interested in getting one.
Hi daz been watching your review on the kawasaki h2 sx se, this bike ive like since its conception, can you tell me me being the owner of this beautiful machine do you experience the vague feeling from the front end when leaning this machine over as there seem to be a few negative feedbacks on the lack of feel from the front can you give me your thoughts on this matter as its a bit of an heavier bike maybe the tyres could need changing suspension tweaked a little?
Hi Anthony had my suspension set up by a professional suspension guy from new the suspension was poor , he had to replace the front springs as the sag couldn’t be setup correctly, he says it’s the same on the ZZR1400 the front springs aren’t strong enough
Nice!!
Proud 2021 SESX+ owner, as i type putting on a Brocks Penta Carbon, Sprint filter, ECU flash with fuel tune, very excited to get er back. Best Bike I've ever owned for comfort and speed all in one....Cheers
Bikes back went from 173hp to 221 on pump gas.....smoother in first.and second...boy she hauls now after the flash n tune, now the bike I thought I purchased
Please can you tell us where or who flashed the ECU? Many thanks, great video.
David Vcyclenut Verdecchia is the one most people recommend, mine was done at a local performance tuner in the UK
@@dazasakigarage who done it? I have phoned around and I cant find any one who will touch it. They all just recomend a power commander, but i want the restrictions removed and thats only done in the ECU.
@@andymawby52 I had a local performance centre do mine in shire oak performance centre Brownhills West Midlands U.K. you can get your ECU flashed by Vcycklenut or Brocks both in USA
I got the 2020 + version, its a tremendous bike
One of the first things I did was have the suspension setup by a professional 👍
@@dazasakigarage I'm in need of that.. Dave Moss does it by email
Doesn’t yours have the automatic suspension ? The company I used was SSR Suspension in Telford
@@dazasakigarage that's true.. i forgot :))). Problem of having too many bikes
Did you add extra padding on the Grips?
Yes I’ve added the sponge grips the heat front the heated grips still comes through these
Nice video,wich type exhaust of lextek is this?
XP8C silencer
@@dazasakigarage where online can i buy one including linkpipe and is it included db killer? Im from the Netherlands
How do you find the front brakes? Mine aren't great for the speed & weight of the bike.
Much better after I’d fitted the double HH sintered pads
@@dazasakigarage I fit them still no better . Had dealer put new fluid in & still not good. My old ZZR1400 had great brakes.
I find with the EBC HHSintered pads the bight front the front is pretty good , I think the only way to improve these is to go with the brembo calipers
@@dazasakigarage yes think your right but they don't fit off the SE+ . I want to road test 1 tho to see the difference.
What do you think to the new 2022 H2 SX SE ?
I’ve actually ridden the new one some nice features like the blind spot warning and the power delivery is superb, regarding the radar I’d probably never use it as I try and keep of the motorway where possible I think the rear end lets it down as the number plate ends up to low as the sensors need to be housed in the rear tail , the clocks on the new one are excellent with added car play system should be be great ,
Do you use the clutch much anymore?
Most of the time , just only use the quick shifter when I want to get a move on 😎
Mine has a boost on the L/H controls
I got a oil leaking in Air filter box, and a turbo chain noise inside engine (when hot start or rpm at 4000), now it's under fixing. I believe Honda have a better build quality...
Honda,s build quality has always been the best , but for some time kawasaki have been the company bringing out new innovations
@@dazasakigarage Does Honda have a bike comparable to this bike? Just wondering.
No mate not even close , only kawasaki do a supercharged motorcycle
@@stonehands0249 The famous Blackbird. Although getting quite aged I'm certain it will keep up with the H2 pretty well, and is even at 20+ yrs probably more reliable!
Hallo! I have the same bike and i really love him! The only one thing i dislike is the weight. Too heavier in my opinion. 30 kg low will be perfect! Save ride!
There are a couple of things to do to reduce weight , fit titanium headers off the ZX10R these save a load of weight change end can another massive weight saving , remove centre stand another big weight saving , lithium battery saves loads of weight
@@dazasakigarage Agree, but centre stand is very useful😄
I only use mine when changing the tyres or doing some work on the bike , I have a Anna stand so I’m going to remove the centre stand when I have the abba fitting kit
Sure it's heavy ... but the weight keeps it rock steady at speed... pretty sure ya don't notice it once moving.... people said the same thing about the Honda VFR800 that I ride and I say the same thing...rock steady at speed.
The only time you notice the weight is when having to physically move it.
Agree when riding you don’t feel the weight you only feel the weight after doing 3 x20 min track day sessions around Donington park race way , the weight really is only noticeable moving it around by hand
What other tyres have you tried?
The original which were the S21 they lasted approximately 3000 miles then had the S22 they lasted 3500miles both had great grip in the dry and rain then had the M7RR they I had to change as they wore really bad on the RH side and had a big flat spot , the M7RR rear also let go in the damp conditions, so then went with the R5 which so far a brilliant
Mine came with S22’s, the rear lasted less than 1000 miles
Then I had BT31GT’s, they were brilliant.
Now I have Metzeler 01SE’s on it and it transforms the bike, excellent in the wet and dry…
They’ve been on for 3500 miles and still look and feel like new.
Metzeler 01SE’s seem to be the tyre of choice in my opinion.
I like how you don't rev it at all... common man
I sure am common and proud to be
I stopped being interested in new bikes around 09 or so, the styling from all the main manufactures just started getting too fussy, almost over styled. And while i think the styling of this bike suffers from the same thing i love the tech and forced induction of these bikes.
Will a tune void my warranty?
Unless you blow the engine or destroy anything to do with the engine no it should not
Turn that damn key off!!!! :-). I already have tinnitus!!!
Don’t listen then
H2 sxse....h2 sexy 😂😂