I purchased one in April, been all round northern Spain touring two up, amazing piece of kit... She's a keeper and a future modern classic in my view.

Great review as ever. I've lived in Canada for thirty years but originally from Scotland and I must confess don't miss much but you're absolutely right when you say you can't beat Blighty on a beautiful Spring day. Thanks for the flashback 😊

I purchased a H2 SXSE in April 2019 with the Akro, tinted screen and panniers and all the toys. Ran her in and took her fully loaded with my other half as pillion to the Pico's. Two+ weeks of biking heaven. This is an absolute weapon if you want it to be, but more than happy knocking off the miles on motorways if that's your thing.I put Bridgestone T31GT's on before the tour, the S21's are very good, but the rear lasted just over 900miles!!...

@NoGlockTrucker

4 жыл бұрын

SKT's I must say normally this still of bike isn’t for me, I’m more cruiser and dual sport. However this bike just speaks to me, whispering my ear, you want me, you want mount and ride me. I would definitely listen if I could.

Looks much better than the ZZR1400 in my eyes. Will have to try one out, I think a tour is needed on this 😎😎

@markwilliams9793

6 жыл бұрын

I look forward to seeing a review with this bike ridden "properly" by the Chop!

@thedriverofallthings

5 жыл бұрын

Lamb Chop Rides zzr1400 is about 35 kg lighter

@TheShubbah

5 жыл бұрын

:O how dare you say that!!! the zzr1400 is beautiful minus the rear tail light!

@timmasonguitar

5 жыл бұрын

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, as the saying goes... Personally, I don't think it has the presence of the 1400, though the front being designed to look like Darth Vader's helmet is a nice touch :)

@markb4772

4 жыл бұрын

2wheels2fast ZZR1400 IS 13 KG heavier

Sold! Been looking for the right sports tourer and this has to be it. Now saving to buy one next spring :-)

I own the 2018 SX version and love it. I don’t miss the fancier TFT display because my attention is more focused on riding (often quickly) versus staring down where your eyes don’t belong. I did purchase the removeable side bags. I’m getting about 45 mpg which is great for a bike like this. My other bike is a Triumph Trophy SE for the really long touring

@spoonman73

5 жыл бұрын

I like those older H2 gauges better actually. They look cool, are less distracting and keep costs down. New digital tech is almost immediately outdated anyhow...

@NRSrider

5 жыл бұрын

A quick question. What gas mileage do you get out of full tank? I assume warning light comes on after about 160 miles..?

@mathias6423

Жыл бұрын

Traveling Joe do you still got it ? If so how is the bike treating you ? How many miles have you put on it ?

haven't seen TMF lose his composure yet, haven't watched this video yet, can't wait ! :P

Test rode one last week with the semi active suspension, very nice indeed

Saw one of these parked up at the Northwest 200 It looks pretty sweet 👌

Brilliant bike, brilliant first impressions video.

Thank you for a great review. I traded in my K1600GT for this bad boy and I have never looked back. Great job Kawasaki. Bmw can certainly learn a few things from this machine.

I really like that you did a unproper walkaround of the bike at the dealer sir 😊, hope you cont. To do that. Great review again sir, kawasaki is the 1st bike i have learn to ride a motorcycle and that bike still alive in my father garage in bits and pieces lol 😁😁😁

Glad it was sunny looks great in the walk around

Kawasaki launched a new H2 SX with Showa Semi Active Suspension now, spoke to Kirkcaldy Kawasaki in Fife Scotland and it costs £ 21,599 the dealer said. Looking forward to check it out.

Great review. Im looking for a sport tour bike and this one has my attention. Will be going to check it out very soon ..

Hi TMF, great review as always, test rode the standard SX which is a great bike, and obviously this H2 model is something else, and exhaust aside quite like the looks, however I will stick with my Italian twins lol.

It looks fantastic in the green and black and has some very impressive stats! I love those wheels... Not sure it would tempt me away from my Adventure Bike, although maybe more because I’d be worried about losing my license!! Great review though 🙂

Fantastic review. Lovely machine. Keep up the good work.

Another great review you could really sense that the bike is very user friendly 👍

Brilliant in-depth review.

Thanks for the review. I'm going to buy one this Saturday. Can't wait!!

@TheMissendenFlyer

6 жыл бұрын

Lucky man - enjoy!

@rupertburden2020

6 жыл бұрын

TheMissendenFlyer Thanks...I’m sure I will.

I like the looks. Given that it's a sports tourer be interesting to know how easily it takes luggage,fuel consumption etc but acknowledge you only had the bike for a short time.Hopefully Kawasaki give a you test bike for a longer review👍

@TheMissendenFlyer

6 жыл бұрын

Sadly Kawasaki UK don’t talk to me...shame as I live literally down the road from them!

Love it although love the zzr14 too. I go out riding at 4am these days to avoid the overtaking lane hogs that clog up our roads and tempt bikersbinto undertaking. I am usually back for breakfast at 9am. Only things to consider on empty roads at that time are the increased risk of deer crossing roads.

@kkiwi54

2 жыл бұрын

Come to New Zealand - undertaking on motorways is normal (and legal) :o

I love how it looks. It’s an insane, 200mph (ish), supercharged nutter bike and it looks exactly like one. Amazing machine that’s more capable than virtually any person that will ride it. If I win the lottery, it’s top of my Wishlist.

What an impressive bike! Like you, I'm a bit unsure of the pointy-looking front end, but the rest of it seems amazing. I do like that TFT plus analogue rev-counter - sets it apart from the all-TFT competition. Blighty looking beautiful there in the late Spring sunshine!

@TheMissendenFlyer

6 жыл бұрын

Cheers Andy (this was recorded back in early April believe it or not - cracking Spring we’re having)....

I have a Z1000SX (2018!) at the moment but I know this will be my next bike, I just love it.

I thought my old blackbird was powerful in its day but this looks awesome very nice

Yes the looks are a bit funny on the front agree on those wheels though they are lovely. Its good that you report that such a beast of a machine is easy and comfortable. This style of the sports tourer has kind of been eclipsed by certain adventure bikes I guess, things like the Multistrada.

Great review and a great bike, Love it. It takes a good few weeks to learn all the options on the thing, for example an option to feel how much engine break you want. Love the look but would change the can on it.

@TheMissendenFlyer

6 жыл бұрын

Yes I couldn’t really do the tech any justice on this first ride, amazing bit of kit though....

I do enjoy your balanced, honest and informative reviews sir but I nearly choked when you said ‘25C and hot’, probably because I was chugging a Coopers Sparkling and was caught short with your comment about the temperature. Here in Australia 25C is quite pleasant.

Must be surreal rinding a missile with public speeds. Thanks for the review Sir!

Beautiful looking, high performance motorcycle in true Kawasaki tradition!

1624: I live round this area and there are much nicer roads with some twisty road and slower roads near the Milton interchange. Rowstock roundabout A417 turn left towards Streetly great sweeping bends and hills should try this on your tests, great channel keep it up.

Looks like a comfortable ride. Would love to try one. Like you the only negatives for me are the looks. However I dare I say I could get past that while wringing nearly 200hp out of it! LIke the sound to the smoothness, but the windage would need some sorting if I was to tour on it. Also, think the g-meter, boost and throttle indicator are a bit gimcrack and could be a dangerous distraction while going into hyperdrive where you need your wits about you. Cheers for the review.

AWESOME! I do wonder how much power is too much power though. With you on the looks, think I'd still rather the Z900RS.

Thank you for the wonderful review. Excellent content as usual.

@TheMissendenFlyer

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

As a "sport tourer" I can't help wondering if they should have given it shaft or belt drive.

@valensinclair6750

6 жыл бұрын

Because it's a sport bike you can tour on, not a touring bike you can sport on (like an FJR1300 or ST1300).

@yvonjasser

3 жыл бұрын

They need to update the Concours with the supercharged engine

@timparker533

2 жыл бұрын

@@yvonjasser This is it.

@TopDonBarrow

2 жыл бұрын

If they had given it a shaft drive, I'd be all over it after my VFR1200F. Make it low maintenance.

@inspectorchicken

Жыл бұрын

Yes. My H2 eats tires and stretches out chains like no other, limiting the distance you can travel without wrencing to around 3.000 miles. It's a very short distance orientated touring bike.

Not sure why people complain about poor rear brakes, they always will be poor. It's like using your handbrake to stop your car, it's just a dragging brake. Therefore will never be anywhere near as good as a front brake, which has different forces acting on them. Great channel btw

Another Home Run for TMF. The day you ride the Yamaha Niken should be the day MCN offers you a job! I was excited for this one, and you didn't disappoint.

@TheMissendenFlyer

6 жыл бұрын

Yes looking forward to riding the Niken - stay tuned!

Hi TMF. Great review as usual. I rode this very bike back to back with the Z900rs a fortnight ago. The people at Blade in Abingdon were great. It cost 20 pound for insurance cover. The H2 SX was a great bike but far too powerful for my road skills, the Z900rs however was a brilliant bike for half the money. As other people have commented, the lack of electronic suspension is disappointing. Also I noticed on the H2 exhaust there was a chunk of plastic missing off the end trim of the exhaust. I know its a demo bike but for 18 grand that's bad. Cheers

@TheMissendenFlyer

6 жыл бұрын

Yes that Z900RS is a lovely bike isn't it....loved that puppy!

Love the mechanical genius of the bike but I might be stuck in an old school style vortex. Beam me up Scottie. Really like your reviews Sir.

@TheMissendenFlyer

6 жыл бұрын

Yes me too...and thanks!

Ohhhh yessss Mr. Missenden that's what I'm talking about

this is my dream bike! I love it one day I hope I will have it.

Great look at this bike, an excellent taster! Looks are very subjective....but as a continental tourer, the wind protection, thirst and smallish tank really miss the mark in my view.....but a technical marvel though!

Just found my next bike. Great review TMF 👌🏼😃👍🏼

@TheMissendenFlyer

6 жыл бұрын

Cheers Shifty!

I'd love to own one, was chatting to a guy a couple of days ago who has one. He confirmed it's a very thirsty machine. It's one of those bikes that if you have to ask about running cost then you can't afford it. Sadly I'm in that category. I think it looks striking (though the exhaust would be binned) the paint job is amazing. Nice video Sir.

@TheMissendenFlyer

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you M4 - been a while since I heard from you!

@M4BoarBiker

6 жыл бұрын

TheMissendenFlyer I'm always here lurking in the shadows. Great work TMF.

We always know its a quick machine when the word “stonking” is mentioned more than once,who wouldn’t want a super charged bike,nice review hopefully you might get a chance for a long term review and we can find out what all them switches and modes do

@TheMissendenFlyer

6 жыл бұрын

Now wouldn’t that be nice!

Enjoyed that, great! I like the styling and there’s some lovely touches, but too much pointless technology for me ( for the road anyway). Kawasaki’s are generally nice bikes with lovely engines. Come on Triumph, let’s have a replacement for the Sprint!

I like the green, but wish there was more choices in colors. Maybe a red or burgundy, and blue is always nice. Silver maybe. Just some variety.

@itzajdmting

4 жыл бұрын

True. And personally i dont like the 2 tone.

Great review. Thank you!

Nice review as always TMF

Excellent review as ever. 😊

Hello sir 👋🏼 love your reviews

@TheMissendenFlyer

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Colin...

22:08 - ...boring ride through France LOL Great video as usual, keep 'em coming.

I had the ZX-14 and loved it..but, had to raise the bars, lower the pegs and consume dangerous amounts of ibuprofen on long trips to survive. I went to a K1600GT and loved it, but missed the aggressive ride of the Kawi. Next went to the S1000XR and love it - great for long trips and plenty of get up and go. Picked up the H2SXSE 4 weeks ago. It's like the ZX14 and K1600GT had a love child. Those that say it isn't as comfortable or fast as the ZX14 are confused or just can't let go of the past. This may be the most rewarding bike to ride I've ever owned. Great review. Change the settings to F ( full power) and take it on an open road, you'll be ruined for all other bikes.

@seanwilbur1205

5 жыл бұрын

How would compare the S1000XR to the H2SX SE? I'm currently torn between the two. I have ridden the BMW but it's been quite a chore trying to find a Kawasaki dealer that will allow demos.

@Dp3.16

5 жыл бұрын

Watch the bike show vid on here,it's nowhere near as fast as the zzr sorry 😉and yes I've ridden both and it's not

Best bike reviews, ever! :) Great work.

@TheMissendenFlyer

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Richard....

Looks amazing bike but not sure I’d want that much power or should I say, I’d never use the power. Looks great though.

oooooooo my local dealership too! nice vid mate

Great review of a great bike. I just love Kwaks! I've got a ZZR and would be interested in your views on a similar review of that to give a comparison. Shame the ZZR is coming to the end of it's life....

Great review TMF not my sort of bike but still great looking.

Thanks TMF, another great review. I'm struggling with this bike, for looks and working out it's purpose when as a sports tourer there are other more obvious options even within the Kawi stable that provide way enough power and more economical. It doesn't help that I don't like the Kawi green either. Maybe that's just me.

@TheMissendenFlyer

6 жыл бұрын

...I’m not a huge fan of the green but the standard of finish is beautiful...

Another good vid TMF. Thanks for my 10% discount on my screen protector, how about some 10% discounts on Bikes :-) Joking! That Steverton road you use is known for its bad surface. An alternative could be taking the road into Wantage and going north which will bring you passed the end of that road, not all 50mph, but mind the speed camera you can see to the left of the road you turn out of.

Last night I watched you review a 125cc Chinese scooter.....I wake this morning to you riding this 1000cc supercharged beast.... I have entered the "Twilight Zone" Dah-dee-dah-dah, Dah-dee-dah-dah,Dah-dee-dah-dah, Dah-dee-dah-dah... LOL ;) As a road bike the H2 SX SE is more than any rider could ask for, probably too much :) .... I wish Kawasaki fitted this H2 with a shaft drive like the Concourse has, personally I wouldn't want to be dealing with a chain on long tours.

I think the 2019 "Plus" may be my next bike. Looks are a funny thing. I never thought about this bike at all until I "saddled" one last weekend. I'm not sure why I did, but I immediately fell in love with the "rider's triangle". Only then did I fall in love with the looks. I wonder how many great relationships begin that way?

@TheMissendenFlyer

5 жыл бұрын

Very many I imagine! 😉

That’s like 90% of our days here in Australia. I’m still going to buy the vfr800f

Hey, mate as always quality job (loved your Scotland tour vids!) now you have done a vid on my bike!... I have some different parts fitted that make it really really good (carbon rims Ti exhaust etc) am loving riding it and videoing as I go (although I ride it a bit differently lol)

@ross5506

5 жыл бұрын

The 2019 H2 sx se+ Brock did a video for about $1000. Slip on, custom air filter, ECU flash 248 rear wheel horsepower! Who needs the regular H2? Best of all it's much cheaper on insurance, thinking about getting one until June 17th 2019 4.99% for 84 months with nothing down comes to just at $408 per month or $102 a week.

@TMF: Sir splendid review again, I test rode one a few days ago and plonked £18.9k to pick up H2 SX SE Performance edition (It has few extras like smoked windscreen, knee pads & Akrapovic exhausts), awaiting for delivery of it shortly. Cheers :)).

@TheMissendenFlyer

6 жыл бұрын

Exciting times - congrats!

@prajwalkashyap4741

6 жыл бұрын

TheMissendenFlyer : Yes sir, Thank you.

Amazing bike. When I saw one I was surprised at how compact it was, Especially when compared to the Kawasaki Concourse (ZG1400?)

Great review! :)

For a first-time rider looking for a comfortable sporty touring bike, would you go with this one or the Z1000SX?

Good review, beast of a bike, I've got to agree with you on the looks , it could be a lot better.

If you can't escape white vans on a Kawasaki H2, I'm afraid you're doing it wrong. haha ;P

Would be good to see a first ride / review of the Kawasaki H2 if possible.

I’d love a bike with more power than my car. Another fantastic review

@TheMissendenFlyer

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks...

Love the analogue rpm with digital speedo

Only one kawasaki to have the Z900 RS unfortunately I have champagne tastes and lemonade pockets lol . Can’t see the point of all that power on a road bike.

Nice video....seems like a great bike.

I went past that spot you stop at in Steventon yesterday on my way to take the grass cuttings to the local rubbish tip just out of the village there. I'll give you a beep if i see you sometime reviewing a bike.

@TheMissendenFlyer

6 жыл бұрын

Please do!

Did it not have self cancelling indicators thrown in ;) only kidding! Great review as always!!

Strangely, that fairing style reminds me of those 50's 60' American cars, all fins and wings. It's one of those marmite things, you'll either love it or hate it. That is one expensive motorcycle but as a flagship model, I don't suppose it is expected to sell in quantity, just draw attention to the brand. You really hit the nail on the head with that 50 miles an hour limit, thrashing comment. It's so hard to find roads where Mr Plod isn't going to take an interest in how fast you're going in the UK. When out for a longer ride, may I suggest one of my favourites the A342? Turn off the A338 near Tidworth and head up towards Devizes, glorious views on a quiet road with a good mixture of bends and straights, great for biking.

@TheMissendenFlyer

6 жыл бұрын

Nice one Geoff!

@ed_richards47

6 жыл бұрын

Love that road!

Great review as always. Not sure I can see the point of 197bhp for the road; just the first 3 gears would be enough. The bike would be a bit intense for me, I would have more fun on the Z900; and take more pride in ownership. Keep up the good work. Regards Pete

@Onedayilbeok

6 жыл бұрын

I just bought a brand new Z900 and it's great but this H2 would be the best bike ever to own

@doowaditti

5 жыл бұрын

You need a 2 speed

Hope the weather is as good for your current Scotland tour. Thought this might be a great replacement for my MT10, now I'm less keen. Just too expensive and Chatting to a dealer if you get that supercharger chirping much that 19L fuel tank is quickly empty. Also those gimmicky lean sensor and boost gauges are just a plain distraction from keeping your eyes on the road. Cheers for the review TMF.

@TheMissendenFlyer

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching as ever banditman....and if only the weather was like that up here! (On the ferry to Skye as I type!!)

@Banditmanuk

6 жыл бұрын

TheMissendenFlyer That's Scotland for you: Fabulous scenery and roads when it's dry. Not had a drop here in the Midlands for over two weeks.

Looks great

Seems like a lot of hate in the comments section with regard to this bike. Lots of people complaining about the tech like lean angles being a waste of time. U can reset all the data, and once u finish with your ride, u can call up info, like max lean angle on the trip. Might not be useful but a great talking point around the braai non the less. Also lots of comments about how much better the zzr is compared to this. For me just having the latest tech and a bike the can corner and handle better will always be better than choosing a bike that's already 8yrs old. But that's just me.

Tried one of these yesterday. Quite an addictive sound when you shift gears, especially in high rpms. Overall very fun to ride. Not as much low end power as the Hayabusa I had, but more top end for sure.

I really like it, but it probably doesn't have much advantage over my 14r except I guess it does come with panniers. I'm really curious what the maintenance cost and MPG are. My 14 I get between 32 and 36 miles per gallon and maintenance cost on the 14th seems to be very minimal

i wonder if laminer lip has made a shield extension for this bike it help out tremendously! i have a lip on my 2003 aprilia futura, which is similar to the sx, sport touring bike! and you can cruise at highway speeds with no wind buffeting!

I like spring with spring temperatures but we're having summer temperatures and tropical this weekend. Too hot to ride.

Having the lean angle, boost and throttle position on the TFT is nice, but if I was riding that beast through the twisties at speed, the last thing I would be looking at is those gauges. I think I will stick to my R1200RT.

Hi kid, nice light review. Well done. Hope Kawasaki will make new zzr1400 styled in H2 way with good components (brembo, ohlins) as they did for Zzr1400 performance sport. H2sx with cheap parts and expensive engine is not my dream at all.

Great review, now's a good time for a ZZR1400 review. Cheers..

Bike looks great - don't think I'd fancy one mind. Very surprised it's almost 200bhp and no Brembo brakes too :o

Would love to see you review the updated 23' She's a perfect swap from my 19' GL1800 DCT

You did the Z1000 SX and now the H2 SX, this screams for a ZZR review! :). No, seriously, I am thinking of adding a ZZR to the stable even though it has way too much HP in my opinion. But after having ridden the Z1000 SX and ZZR I think it’s the most comfortable and best handling sports tourer around. Would love to hear your opinion when you rode all three Kawas.

@TheMissendenFlyer

6 жыл бұрын

It’s getting hold of a ZZR that’s the issue alas....

@lunayconsuela

6 жыл бұрын

I know, I tested a second hand 2016 one as there was no demo around at any of the dealers here. I also find it the most beautiful looking bike of the three as a retro/naked/custom lover. Not that it's really retro but it still has the 90s look. :)

@m1bjr

6 жыл бұрын

Ditto. There are simply NO demonstrators... been all over the West. S/H is the only option. I suspect they will run them out if the SX SE takes hold.

@lunayconsuela

6 жыл бұрын

Yep, either run it out or give it a nice update like TFT and active suspension. Which makes the decision hard for me to either get a Performance Sport now or wait and see what happens by the end of the year and if they stop making it try to score a PE anyway. Wonderful bike although 150HP would have been more than enough. Reminds me of the CBR1000F and K1200RS I used to own. The Z1000SX and H2SX don't look half as good to me and the ZZR just handles so damn effortlessly for such a big bike.

@StevIebenz

6 жыл бұрын

I’ve got a 2017 Performance sport zzr. Yes it misses cruise control, quickshifter but as recent review in MCN it’s the h2 biggest problem. Cheaper and I think better. Wouldn’t part with it.

Used to have a boost guage (Turbo) on my 1985 Kawasaki GPZ 750 Turbo. Wonder if it's still going..C936 BYE I still miss you..😢

Cool id again matey, however not sure on all those gadgets as they may take your eyes off the Knobs in cars!!!

Hmm, why did this SX SE not have the balance free fork or what it is called, the front suspension zx-10r and Gsxr 1000rr both have and the sx se should be equipped with also?

Nice one TMF! Lovely bike, i think it looks great! I don’t like the price though, could never afford that! Never had a bike with a quickshifter. What happens if you go for a gear at the wrong engine speed? It just doesn’t change?

@TheMissendenFlyer

6 жыл бұрын

Same as without a quick shifter!

I suddenly need a new bike 😂

In my youth had the GPZ 750 turbo - very quick but unlike the H2 did not corner very well! Entertaining review as ever, but 197 BHP for our roads................not for me anymore! Cheers, Jon.

@TheMissendenFlyer

6 жыл бұрын

No not me I must admit - I value my licence (and life) too much!