Chris the legend actually shows you what bikes are capable of. Doesn’t potter around for 30 minutes at 45mph telling you how they once hit a slight bend at 50 and it handles well like other TH-camrs
I picked up a 2020 one of these earlier this year, it's epic, absolutely epic! I don't know how Kawasaki got away with building this thing, but I'm glad they did!
I have to say, this is probably the ONLY motorcycle video review I've watched where I actually said "jesus" out loud because of the way this thing sounds. I...... I'm just speechless? Jesus.
I had one now for 8 years and people still go crazy when they see one, if some say it's ugly then they also think a Lamborghini Countach is ugly, they look extreme!
Chris, you have the BEST way to review a motorcycle... I own two bikes and watch videos about them all the time and you have the best style for describing and showing the bikes.
It's one thing to open it up hard on straight roads, it's quite another on a roller coaster back road !! Go Chris...I'll just watch you try and tame it 👍🙂
I get the impression maybe most other reviewers were, quite rightfully, too timid to really push the bike on the road. The bike is only savage because Chris is a beast. I'm sure it's a pussy cat if you just cruise around on it.
Love the final comments, "You guys are idiots. I love it!" It's crazy how close folks are to riding WSB bikes on the road now (not including actual road races.)
This particular unit stock has 200 horsepower. The dash and instruments show it’s a 2015-2018 model. The updated H2 and H2 Carbon from 2019 through 2022 has 228 horsepower stock, and a much updated TFT dash.
Kawasaki H2, my wet dream. Hopefully, when I win the lottery I'll get one H2 and one Z900RS SE. Just Kawasaki, nothing else! Cheers from Athens, Greece!
See the thing is as far as bike reviewers goes, Chris here is the most lovable and probably the rowdiest hooligan that’ll ever swing a leg over these two wheeled supercharged hell bikes we call the H f’n 2s baby!😂👏 What are you waiting for… go buy one!
Mostly I never care much for carbon fibre except for weight savings, but on this particular bike it just makes sense visually as well. Because there's so much of it the overall look is so subtle and it just suits the bike.
Had one of these myself. Without doubt the greatest bike I've ever owned! But now I have a ZH2 I'm more happy as the bike is just too nuts for the crap roads around me. Great vid mate
I don't find it too heavy, but I did progress to it from a ZZR1400. Unfortunately the supercharger blew up so it's off the road at the mo, just waiting for a new one.
there's only three 'serious' channels on youtube worth watching for first ride impressions and reviews: Revzilla's Ari and Zack MCN's Michael Neeves Bike World's Chris
Really good description- it was kind of like that back in the 70's when we had the H1 and then the H2. Nothing even remotely close to today's beasts, but we had nothing to compare that level of insanity to. Listening to your review makes me think that it would be mostly a garage queen because it's just pulling too hard, too often on the chain. Gorgeous insanity though...
Well Kawasaki launched new motorcycle line up for 2023 today Oct. 4th! And (USA) website doesnt have the ZX4R listed. Chris any rumors they are making ZX4R's for the UK? Cheers, fun video with gigglez! 😆
I admire Kawasaki for making this bike but I would never buy one. I used to ride a ZRX1100 with 100hp and 100Nm of torque and it was so much more usable. It was also 10kg heavier than H2 but didn't feel heavy. I could roll on from 2000rpm/30km/h in the 5th gear, albeit slowly until it gets to 2500. From there on it was just smooth power all the way up to the red line that I never ever reached. Actually, I never even revved her up above 8000rpm because at 8000rpm in the second gear she would hit 120km/h and that's the speed limit for comfortable riding on a naked bike. The riding position was upright and comfortable so my neck wouldn't start to hurt after 10 mins. In the city it was an absolute blast, very easy to ride. It was not so good on the highways as it had no protection, but who wants to ride the highways anyway. My point is, you don't need 200hp to have fun. I never even used the 100hp at my disposal. In the city, I would usually upshift at 3000rpm - that's how torquey that engine was. This is not to say that H2 isn't awesome - it is - but I see it as a work of art rather than a motorcycle.
Another great video, thanks. I’ve watched your original launch video many times, it’s a classic. Is the H2 more exciting than a 2022 Panigale? Was all set to get the Pani, until I watched this!!! 🤔😂👍🏻
H2 more exciting in a wild way, Panigale is lighter and probably more fun to throw around on tighter roads. Maybe get a Panigale and fit a supercharger?
Sounds awesome watching this makes sense to get lottery tickets 😁,,heard some on utube with the vandemen pipe and work on the electronic and fueling,,be ,, quick enough for me,,but what a motorcycle,, get bike ☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️ from northern Ireland
Do things on H2R more, if possible to get it on road by permissions and stuff , can you? Just wanted to know how it would be like and all, or make some videos on H2, have no suggestions for the time what kind of but yeah, would definitely like to see more H2R/H2 on the channel. Pakistan has H2Rs and India has H2s so would like to see what you guys do with those. And Chris and the team, you guys always make it so better to watch your videos. Thanks. ❤️🎉🎊🥳
The H2 is just an exhaust and retune away from 250bhp at the wheel (Lambchop has one). If you can use that on the road then you're a better rider than me but personally I don't see the point of getting a H2R converted to be road legal.
I can't wrap my head around the H2. Being marginally faster than a zx14r. Especially with the H2 now starting at $38,000 in canada. I picked up my ZX14r new for $14,000. ECU flash and pipe and it puts down 194 wheel horsepower and 118 torques.
I know what you mean, ZZR is ridiculous value for money when you look at it. But as fast as a ZZR is, it doesn't have that same ridiculous feel as the H2 when you roll on the throttle, the H2 is way more angry. That said, if I had to ride one every day or for any distance, the ZZR would be my first choice for sure.
It will have a lot more torque and a lot more potential. They are good for 250hp with some people pushing 300hp. In reality the ducati will be faster on a normal road. That being said just get a daytona 675 and that will just as fast as the ducati on a country road.
The H2 isn't being sold any more along with the ZZR1400R 636 ninja in Europe as won't meet the new emissions bollock but it may be possible to maybe get one if there in stock sum where in the EU The H2R bypass all the regulations and emissions crap hence why kawasaki are officially offering them for sale still
It would piss me right off if Jay Kay from Jamiroquai kept visiting my rare and exotic bike shop to keep having a go on all my bikes and racking up the miles and drinking my coffee just so he can have the time of his life testing all his dream bikes and make a living off a YT channel and getting all you idiots to pay for it.
Hey, any idea how much we get from TH-cam revenue, it won’t even cover the petrol. We don’t do the Patreon thing like a lot of other channels, not much to ask people to subscribe if they like the vids is it? By the way, James loves us riding his bikes…
The best motorcycle reviewer on TH-cam currently ......full stop
Absolutely.
Agreed. 👍
Absolutely 💯
Cheers guys, we work hard on these vids and appreciate the feedback.
full go
Chris the legend actually shows you what bikes are capable of. Doesn’t potter around for 30 minutes at 45mph telling you how they once hit a slight bend at 50 and it handles well like other TH-camrs
That's because he's got a some serious balls or a death wish Haha. Very skilled rider either way.
@@stichupman for sure I watch him knowing I won’t be able do 50% of what he can but nice knowing a bikes capable 😂
@@DucatiDale a lot of the time a crash can be avoided if you got the balls to lean it over but sadly not always the case with me Haha.
Thanks, that’s the plan. Average has become the normal, if you’re going to spend this much money on a bike you’d like to know what it’s capable of.
@@BikeWorldTVshow me buying one would be purely willie waving I'd never get nears it limits Haha. Good to see someone who can though.
If this guy found it scary then it must be terrifying, good job rider and bike!
Hello Chris, because of you I bought h2 in 2018, still impressed with the bike ✌🏻. Best regards from Moscow, Russia 🇷🇺
Love you Russia fellow H2 owner 💚💚💚
Shit! Congrats for the bike 👏🏻👏🏻
I picked up a 2020 one of these earlier this year, it's epic, absolutely epic! I don't know how Kawasaki got away with building this thing, but I'm glad they did!
Hi bud are you from the uk mate
@@MotoQuickShifter close mate, I'm across the water in Ireland
@@K-carbon where are you based lad?
They made the first bullet train in 1964.
That supercharger & exhaust note combo is amazing! It must feel “limitless” when you open the throttle 😮😊
I might record the "chirrrruppp"ing and play it in my Bluetooth helmet sp I can pretend to have a super charger
Chris out here, ringing the neck of an H2 on tight/twisty roads and giving real world experiences, what a lad.
I have to say, this is probably the ONLY motorcycle video review I've watched where I actually said "jesus" out loud because of the way this thing sounds. I...... I'm just speechless? Jesus.
Haha same. I was blasphemous throughout too
I had one now for 8 years and people still go crazy when they see one, if some say it's ugly then they also think a Lamborghini Countach is ugly, they look extreme!
Chris, you have the BEST way to review a motorcycle... I own two bikes and watch videos about them all the time and you have the best style for describing and showing the bikes.
It's one thing to open it up hard on straight roads, it's quite another on a roller coaster back road !! Go Chris...I'll just watch you try and tame it 👍🙂
Thank you Chris for finally giving a review of the H2 that's on point! What an review!!! Finally somebody who gets it!
Watching it for the 3rd time
Hi bud do you own a h2 if so are you based in the uk
I get the impression maybe most other reviewers were, quite rightfully, too timid to really push the bike on the road. The bike is only savage because Chris is a beast. I'm sure it's a pussy cat if you just cruise around on it.
@@MotoQuickShifter not in the UK;-)
@@pauldark3044 Probably wants to steal it.
Love the final comments, "You guys are idiots. I love it!" It's crazy how close folks are to riding WSB bikes on the road now (not including actual road races.)
Absolute beast of a bike dream machine ❤
Love these short reviews perfect and a genuine dream ride.
This particular unit stock has 200 horsepower. The dash and instruments show it’s a 2015-2018 model. The updated H2 and H2 Carbon from 2019 through 2022 has 228 horsepower stock, and a much updated TFT dash.
The new h2 boost is now limited ,the early ones are not,buy a 2015 to 2019 to tine
That’s you told !
Brilliant as always. Best bike channel on YT.
Kawasaki H2, my wet dream. Hopefully, when I win the lottery I'll get one H2 and one Z900RS SE. Just Kawasaki, nothing else!
Cheers from Athens, Greece!
See the thing is as far as bike reviewers goes, Chris here is the most lovable and probably the rowdiest hooligan that’ll ever swing a leg over these two wheeled supercharged hell bikes we call the H f’n 2s baby!😂👏 What are you waiting for… go buy one!
Chriss should do daily videos...They are friggin awesssssommme..😍😍😍
I have it's quiet sibling, the Z H2 SE. I love it. The mid-range power leaves my '12 ZX14R behind.
Mostly I never care much for carbon fibre except for weight savings, but on this particular bike it just makes sense visually as well. Because there's so much of it the overall look is so subtle and it just suits the bike.
Had one of these myself. Without doubt the greatest bike I've ever owned! But now I have a ZH2 I'm more happy as the bike is just too nuts for the crap roads around me. Great vid mate
Could have been longer, but still great - and thanks to The Bike Specialist for letting you on ..... Could I have a go?
Best sales job for the H2 I’ve ever seen. I didn’t need one but now i do need one. Not want, need.
Mate that fly by @3:50 sounded so good 😍
sounded like wheelie control kicked in there too
Love it.
Thanks Chris.
I don't find it too heavy, but I did progress to it from a ZZR1400. Unfortunately the supercharger blew up so it's off the road at the mo, just waiting for a new one.
Great arnt they 😁
Hello Sean Chops yes theyre an awesome machine 💚
Hell yeah! Been meaning to ask, do you have to park yours in a separate garage so it doesn't frighten all the other bikes?
I love that gloomy angel of death front end. Fitting for October. 🎃
Excellent. And green is my fav colour too.
The Japanese are masters. ❤️
japanese have weak engineering compared to euro superbikes now
@@jake88ci comes with a very big price tag. Japanese suit my wallet very nicely. 💰
Love the sound effects that Chris makes 🤣
That wastegate flutter is beautiful
Have my ZX14 and she is an amazing beast. The H2 would be another level beyond. Kawasaki monster muscle flex.
I love that BRAAAAAAAP. Sound of this bike is just amazing 3:49. It`s not piglet squealing sound like an old one ZX-10R 2018
Emotional ride for sure!
The H2 is a really unique bike
Way out of my capabilities as a biker... But I'd bloody love a go on one! Another great video
Beyond most people's capabilities but its bragging rights Haha. My uncle has one but he always loves to have bigger and better.
I loved your review of the original H2
there's only three 'serious' channels on youtube worth watching for first ride impressions and reviews:
Revzilla's Ari and Zack
MCN's Michael Neeves
Bike World's Chris
Thanks, we really appreciate the feedback.
Honestly really enjoyed the video i just wish there was more footage of it on the road
Well done, Chris! 😁
Great review, stunning motorcycle! Would love to own one!
great footage, great set
the early h2 models have a different character than the newer ones and I like them more how it's still aggressive.
Amazing review !!!
Really good description- it was kind of like that back in the 70's when we had the H1 and then the H2. Nothing even remotely close to today's beasts, but we had nothing to compare that level of insanity to. Listening to your review makes me think that it would be mostly a garage queen because it's just pulling too hard, too often on the chain. Gorgeous insanity though...
I think it's a beautiful bike.
In my opinion the H2 is the best bike ever built
And the most fun
I own one and it is 100% the best. Best engine ever built
@@Flakapief it's an experience to ride! Makes me smile every time
Oh the bike goes more modern than before. Awesome! Chris and Bike World team, can we have the controversial Ducati 999R please :(
I actually prefer the 999 over the 916 and think it's better looking.
Well Kawasaki launched new motorcycle line up for 2023 today Oct. 4th! And (USA) website doesnt have the ZX4R listed.
Chris any rumors they are making ZX4R's for the UK? Cheers, fun video with gigglez! 😆
Sounds like it needs a good tune to unleash its full potential and better road manners......good review by the way!!
Im so glad i purchased a ninja h2 the best thing ever, i will never sell my H2 💚
Ah jeez. These videos just make us want to buy more bikes!
Best 9 minutes spent on internet today.
Chris Awesome 😂 love your posts
Great real world review! I wouldn’t know what to do with that power but sure wouldn’t mind a little seat time on one.
What an awesome bike man. One day hahaha! Great video guys.
The adjectives used to describe this bike... make me want one. When a bike beats your @$$, you know it is a good bike 🏍 😂
Excellent video as usual! Have you tried a ZH2?
I own a ninja h2 and trust me the Zh2 is next in line what an awesome bike i love it, id deffo say go for it mate buy one
I’ve a ZH2, it’s a proper workout when I’ve been out 😵💫 I’m 61 !
Love it, best bike I’ve owned 😬😬
Fuck me that's ace Chris you are the man 🙌
How would you compare it to the h2sx? Love this content!
I admire Kawasaki for making this bike but I would never buy one. I used to ride a ZRX1100 with 100hp and 100Nm of torque and it was so much more usable. It was also 10kg heavier than H2 but didn't feel heavy. I could roll on from 2000rpm/30km/h in the 5th gear, albeit slowly until it gets to 2500. From there on it was just smooth power all the way up to the red line that I never ever reached. Actually, I never even revved her up above 8000rpm because at 8000rpm in the second gear she would hit 120km/h and that's the speed limit for comfortable riding on a naked bike. The riding position was upright and comfortable so my neck wouldn't start to hurt after 10 mins. In the city it was an absolute blast, very easy to ride. It was not so good on the highways as it had no protection, but who wants to ride the highways anyway. My point is, you don't need 200hp to have fun. I never even used the 100hp at my disposal. In the city, I would usually upshift at 3000rpm - that's how torquey that engine was. This is not to say that H2 isn't awesome - it is - but I see it as a work of art rather than a motorcycle.
Brilliant once again 🎉
Please make a video with the Fireblade 17 🥲
I'm not sure I'd want the full bore H2, I'd love a H2SX though.
I don't understand why they never used the supercharger on smaller capacity bikes, imagine a supercharged 250RR or even a 400RR.
On paper this (older H2, 200hp) is not that scary... But this is one of those bike that you must ride it to feel it isn't it?
Chris Harris' two wheeled cousin? Together the Chris and Chris are the best reviewers on t'web.
Another great video, thanks.
I’ve watched your original launch video many times, it’s a classic.
Is the H2 more exciting than a 2022 Panigale? Was all set to get the Pani, until I watched this!!! 🤔😂👍🏻
Panigale is a lame bike
H2 more exciting in a wild way, Panigale is lighter and probably more fun to throw around on tighter roads. Maybe get a Panigale and fit a supercharger?
@@chrisnorthover7582 Maybe get some knowledge on bikes??
If throwing a supercharger on a bike was that easy everyone would do it.
@@chrisnorthover7582 Why didn’t I think of that! 😂👍🏻
Personally I'd take a 1400. The looks alone kills it for me, that headlight
You should do a episode for the first superduke ,990r amazing bike ahead of it’s time
Can you Please, Please do a video on a MV Agusta F4? I'm very curious what Chris has to say about those bikes
Isn't the weight of this bike similar to the original Z1?
Sounds awesome watching this makes sense to get lottery tickets 😁,,heard some on utube with the vandemen pipe and work on the electronic and fueling,,be ,, quick enough for me,,but what a motorcycle,, get bike ☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️ from northern Ireland
Get your H2R wings online, toss out that shitty exhaust for a full titanium and remove the restrictions for 250 HP
DM me if you want to know the road. I won't reply but you can always try.
Do things on H2R more, if possible to get it on road by permissions and stuff , can you? Just wanted to know how it would be like and all, or make some videos on H2, have no suggestions for the time what kind of but yeah, would definitely like to see more H2R/H2 on the channel. Pakistan has H2Rs and India has H2s so would like to see what you guys do with those. And Chris and the team, you guys always make it so better to watch your videos. Thanks. ❤️🎉🎊🥳
The H2 is just an exhaust and retune away from 250bhp at the wheel (Lambchop has one). If you can use that on the road then you're a better rider than me but personally I don't see the point of getting a H2R converted to be road legal.
The No. 1 bike in the world: Kawasaki Ninja H2R
Desmo now H2 carbon. There's my 2 dream bikes ticked. Thanks Guys
This motorcycle is in-sane…..
Gen 1 BMW S1000rr HP4 please
That's also one monster for it's time.
wayyy too tech for it's time
a decade ago to be precise.
How does this review NOT want to make you mortgage everything you have to get one?!
Only Kawa could do this bike.
I can't wrap my head around the H2. Being marginally faster than a zx14r. Especially with the H2 now starting at $38,000 in canada. I picked up my ZX14r new for $14,000. ECU flash and pipe and it puts down 194 wheel horsepower and 118 torques.
I know what you mean, ZZR is ridiculous value for money when you look at it. But as fast as a ZZR is, it doesn't have that same ridiculous feel as the H2 when you roll on the throttle, the H2 is way more angry. That said, if I had to ride one every day or for any distance, the ZZR would be my first choice for sure.
Amen😁
Would love to see some top-drawer 'exotica' in this series, something along the lines of a Bimota V-Due...
Chad's on a Bimota KB4 next week, will that do Steve?
@@BikeWorldTVshow Certainly whets my whistle!
I don’t fully get this bike. You have Ducati’s with similar power and much less weight, so why choose this? Is it to flash and get 300+ HP?
It will have a lot more torque and a lot more potential. They are good for 250hp with some people pushing 300hp. In reality the ducati will be faster on a normal road. That being said just get a daytona 675 and that will just as fast as the ducati on a country road.
Different strokes mate, you know we aren’t all the same and want the same things?
Easy day for video editors with bike sticker on Speedo 😂😂😂
Thank god some of us humans are completely insane!
👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
I’ve just bought one in Australia now I’m scared
You need to race this against mat Watson
Wheelie on going down hill...😰😰😰😰🥶🥶🥶🥶
I love mine. Put more money than I want to admit into mine.
I know the feeling bro welcome to the H2 Club 💚
Cant order it for Europe i think..
Hey @bike world Spidi is your partner yes? Please list Chris' gear in every video so if we like it we can buy it!
Yep, they are. We’ll start doing that. Cheers!
@@BikeWorldTVshow Thank you!!
I thought I read that Kawasaki was going to stop making this bike cause they have the naked version?
Don't think so, they've just announced the 2023 H2R is available
The H2 isn't being sold any more along with the ZZR1400R 636 ninja in Europe as won't meet the new emissions bollock but it may be possible to maybe get one if there in stock sum where in the EU
The H2R bypass all the regulations and emissions crap hence why kawasaki are officially offering them for sale still
I'd buy one and leave it in my garage, as I would be too scared to even start it.
God I love crazy 😁😈💯
It would piss me right off if Jay Kay from Jamiroquai kept visiting my rare and exotic bike shop to keep having a go on all my bikes and racking up the miles and drinking my coffee just so he can have the time of his life testing all his dream bikes and make a living off a YT channel and getting all you idiots to pay for it.
Hey, any idea how much we get from TH-cam revenue, it won’t even cover the petrol. We don’t do the Patreon thing like a lot of other channels, not much to ask people to subscribe if they like the vids is it? By the way, James loves us riding his bikes…