I’ve had mine since 2019, she’s been all over Europe two up and covered 15000 trouble free miles. She’s now out of warranty so I had her remapped, this already very rapid and powerful engine is now producing 222bhp at the back wheel and it’s only had a mild remap! I then went to Italy two up for two weeks, again, trouble free and silky smooth and useable. Kawasaki nailed this thing, Japanese wizardry at its best👌🏽
Good review. I've had one since 2019 and have ordered a new one in 2024. Great bikes with performance to spare, comfort for 2, integral luggage and handling that can keep up with sports bikes.
Good review here. I have a wish list for more info and updates on the bike. Shame about the height of the passenger seat. Hoping for a taller windscreen but the higher Center of Gravity doesn't help around town handling. I wish you showed a side angle two up as I'm curious what your arm reach looked like and how much your back is leaned over the bars. Would need your heights, inseam, arm length added to really gleen perspective for others. Also curious about your bar risers source. Wish the H2 had a brighter blind spot light like the Pikes Peak style of warning. Later I also want to see Kawasaki incorporate braking pressure assistance through the ICU, if bike is closing in on an obstacle that it knows is not enough brake pressure (like the Tracer 9GT+ already has). Ultimately we need forward compatible software updates like this given it is just software not hardware changes needed on these expensive Bosch etc. systems. Let me know if you have more details. Thanks,
I haven't seen any on the market where you could use the rear sensor. its pretty bulky so hard to say what it would look like with just the plate and the box
I bought one I'm 2018, when they launched in SA. I regrettably sold it, but now the price has just become out of my reach. It has jumped from R280k (when launched) to app. R750k now. that's about R50k American dollars. Kawasaki why did you raise the price of this bike so much. It has become to unaffordable, that even Kawasaki South Africa won't bring in any units, unless you give them 50% deposit and be prepared to wait 6 - 12 months. I still think it's the best sports tourer, with the best features.....
I have been quoted roughly ZAR650k (USD 36,000 -- or GBP 28,000 ) -- which, by the way EXCLUDE the panniers!! --- for the 2024 SXSE with a 7+ month wait (bet it will be longer than this) and the 50% upfront deposit by Kawasaki RSA, as they are not taking orders anymore for the 2023 SXSE model. (there goes your interest earning on your Deposit moolah, given the long wait) Might as well buy the 2023 model in Portugal then without tying up your deposit for so long, given the silly waiting periods and the absolute ridiculous prices Kawa RSA wants to charge, compared to European prices for both the 2022 SXSE and 2023 SXSE models (new or 2nd hand), as I and familia are in the final stages of emigrating to Portugal.
@Charl Theron you 💯 correct. Kawasaki SA is chasing away what little clients they have left. in the UK you can get the bike for around 20k pounds, no waiting. Demo or slightly used much cheaper and readily available..... you can buy 2 busas for that kind of money. Good luck with your journey ahead 👍🏼
Antonio The seat itself is super comfy however the position for where the passenger sits is the downside. With the clip on bars you sit a little more upright on the bike so the passenger sits more upright vs a tucked position, so they are getting a lot of wind at their head. Not a dealbreaker but should be noted for a longer trip
I'm 6ft 1, the wife 5ft so wind buffeting isn't really a problem, the only complaint is a numb bum after an hour or so, but that's been the same on any bike we have owned. The rear grab handles for the pillion have been lowered on the H2SX to below the seat height which was a complaint on the Z1000SX so kwak are listening to there customers :)
I have this bike and my wife goes pillion quite alot. Im 5ft 9 and my wife is 4ft 10. She doesnt find any problems with wind blast or the seat being set high, but she is tiny. The only thing i have done is put a gel inseat in the rear seat as after 2 or 3 hours in the saddle she said it started to feel uncomfortable. The gel insert was not that expensive but i did get it done by a profrfesional so the seat still looks standard. Ive had ZZR 1400's Busa's etc but this is the best bike ive ever had. Mine is the performance tourer version so it has all the paniers etc. It is great for touring and we have done a fair amount on it. I would not swap it and I am very very happy with it.
@@dan7418 they are listening indeed how is your windscreen, is it adjusted all the way up? My g/f is 5.5 and I'm only 5.10 so there is definitely not much gap to block the wind
@@andymawby52 Would you ever attempt to do your own Gel seat? they look like they would be super comfy but I haven't swapped any of mine yet. My g/f and I are a little closer in height so maybe that's why she got a little more wind on our ride, she liked the seat tho
The quality settings should be on the lower part of your screen. The keyless go is very sensitive and the second your a few feet from the bike it won’t work 🤙
What about wind protection, I own a Concours and Kawasaki say they’re not going to make a new model, saddens me concours is under rated bike. Really been wrestling to get one or not. Suggestions?
@@jonbusby3881 same issue here, no more Triumph ST with integrated bags. So now the H2 here in 2023 there is only one bike with similar advanced suspension, HP, 3 bag options and radar, the Duc Pikes Peak. Both have more high rev horsepower than needed but not much selection. The Tracer 9GT + in 2024 will offer a lot for the money as a modern sport tourer with radar tied linked braking effects at a much lower price from lesser suspension and engine. Have to wait to see the fit/finish.
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I’ve had mine since 2019, she’s been all over Europe two up and covered 15000 trouble free miles. She’s now out of warranty so I had her remapped, this already very rapid and powerful engine is now producing 222bhp at the back wheel and it’s only had a mild remap! I then went to Italy two up for two weeks, again, trouble free and silky smooth and useable. Kawasaki nailed this thing, Japanese wizardry at its best👌🏽
Good review. I've had one since 2019 and have ordered a new one in 2024. Great bikes with performance to spare, comfort for 2, integral luggage and handling that can keep up with sports bikes.
I'm picking mine up next week. So excited !
Congrats!
Have a ninja h2 and zx14r but with all the tech on this one i just ordered one, hope i don't regret it. Great test
how did your bike order work out?
@@jr.6199happy owner
Good review here. I have a wish list for more info and updates on the bike. Shame about the height of the passenger seat. Hoping for a taller windscreen but the higher Center of Gravity doesn't help around town handling. I wish you showed a side angle two up as I'm curious what your arm reach looked like and how much your back is leaned over the bars. Would need your heights, inseam, arm length added to really gleen perspective for others. Also curious about your bar risers source.
Wish the H2 had a brighter blind spot light like the Pikes Peak style of warning. Later I also want to see Kawasaki incorporate braking pressure assistance through the ICU, if bike is closing in on an obstacle that it knows is not enough brake pressure (like the Tracer 9GT+ already has). Ultimately we need forward compatible software updates like this given it is just software not hardware changes needed on these expensive Bosch etc. systems. Let me know if you have more details. Thanks,
Great video. I noticed you using the quick shifter. Can you talk about that a little?
For similar amounts of money, there is a large number of vastly more accommodating passenger/luggage solutions than an H2.
i wonder if there is any way to clean up that rear area and still have the sensor operational.
I haven't seen any on the market where you could use the rear sensor.
its pretty bulky so hard to say what it would look like with just the plate and the box
What a machine, maybe the k1600 has it beat as long distance cruiser
No maybe about that one.
I bought one I'm 2018, when they launched in SA. I regrettably sold it, but now the price has just become out of my reach.
It has jumped from R280k (when launched) to app. R750k now. that's about R50k American dollars.
Kawasaki why did you raise the price of this bike so much.
It has become to unaffordable, that even Kawasaki South Africa won't bring in any units, unless you give them 50% deposit and be prepared to wait 6 - 12 months.
I still think it's the best sports tourer, with the best features.....
I have been quoted roughly ZAR650k (USD 36,000 -- or GBP 28,000 ) -- which, by the way EXCLUDE the panniers!! --- for the 2024 SXSE with a 7+ month wait (bet it will be longer than this) and the 50% upfront deposit by Kawasaki RSA, as they are not taking orders anymore for the 2023 SXSE model. (there goes your interest earning on your Deposit moolah, given the long wait)
Might as well buy the 2023 model in Portugal then without tying up your deposit for so long, given the silly waiting periods and the absolute ridiculous prices Kawa RSA wants to charge, compared to European prices for both the 2022 SXSE and 2023 SXSE models (new or 2nd hand), as I and familia are in the final stages of emigrating to Portugal.
@Charl Theron you 💯 correct. Kawasaki SA is chasing away what little clients they have left.
in the UK you can get the bike for around 20k pounds, no waiting.
Demo or slightly used much cheaper and readily available.....
you can buy 2 busas for that kind of money.
Good luck with your journey ahead 👍🏼
Just use legs in Joe Biden planet mayn
@@geert574 Huh??
Were did you get bar riser
Hello, how is the comfort for passenger? Is high seat? Awesome video, mate!
Antonio
The seat itself is super comfy however the position for where the passenger sits is the downside.
With the clip on bars you sit a little more upright on the bike so the passenger sits more upright vs a tucked position, so they are getting a lot of wind at their head.
Not a dealbreaker but should be noted for a longer trip
I'm 6ft 1, the wife 5ft so wind buffeting isn't really a problem, the only complaint is a numb bum after an hour or so, but that's been the same on any bike we have owned. The rear grab handles for the pillion have been lowered on the H2SX to below the seat height which was a complaint on the Z1000SX so kwak are listening to there customers :)
I have this bike and my wife goes pillion quite alot. Im 5ft 9 and my wife is 4ft 10. She doesnt find any problems with wind blast or the seat being set high, but she is tiny. The only thing i have done is put a gel inseat in the rear seat as after 2 or 3 hours in the saddle she said it started to feel uncomfortable. The gel insert was not that expensive but i did get it done by a profrfesional so the seat still looks standard. Ive had ZZR 1400's Busa's etc but this is the best bike ive ever had. Mine is the performance tourer version so it has all the paniers etc. It is great for touring and we have done a fair amount on it. I would not swap it and I am very very happy with it.
@@dan7418 they are listening indeed
how is your windscreen, is it adjusted all the way up?
My g/f is 5.5 and I'm only 5.10 so there is definitely not much gap to block the wind
@@andymawby52 Would you ever attempt to do your own Gel seat? they look like they would be super comfy but I haven't swapped any of mine yet.
My g/f and I are a little closer in height so maybe that's why she got a little more wind on our ride, she liked the seat tho
Damn that's basically a tablet for a headsup display lol
had a 2019, this one cannot be flashed, don't bother, very restricted, get a BMWMXR1000, almost as fast and way lighter......
I've got a 2020 SXSE+.True story...the pillion is poorly designed.Sits too high.UNCOMFORTABLE for someone sitting there.
You filmed with a potato? If its keyless dosent that mean if you park on a supermarket someone can jump on and steal it?
The quality settings should be on the lower part of your screen.
The keyless go is very sensitive and the second your a few feet from the bike it won’t work 🤙
What about wind protection, I own a Concours and Kawasaki say they’re not going to make a new model, saddens me concours is under rated bike. Really been wrestling to get one or not. Suggestions?
@@jonbusby3881 same issue here, no more Triumph ST with integrated bags. So now the H2 here in 2023 there is only one bike with similar advanced suspension, HP, 3 bag options and radar, the Duc Pikes Peak. Both have more high rev horsepower than needed but not much selection. The Tracer 9GT + in 2024 will offer a lot for the money as a modern sport tourer with radar tied linked braking effects at a much lower price from lesser suspension and engine. Have to wait to see the fit/finish.