Thank you for your kind words. The purpose of my channel besides having fun, is to contribute to the community in a helpful and informative way and your comment just showed me that I am achieving my goal! Thanks again!
Finally!!! Someone who has finally explained the base model, along with the dash in detail. Rather than everyone talking about the SE version. Great video and thanks 👍👍
When we get a new bike, I like to go farther than even the magazine guys in reviewing the bike. Most people all focus on the usual, I like to explain the little things nobody talks about.
@@SJMudTurtleCruises Yeah and I like all the details being explained, especially when your looking to buy a bike but you want to know the info yourself before you go to the dealer. I've bought a H2 SX in the same spec as yours btw 2 days ago, just waiting to pick it up from kawasaki eventually at some point. Also there is more differences between the standard model compared to the SE version isn't there...
Congrats on the new bike! You will absolutely love the bike. Yes there are a lot of differences between the SX and SE, just to name a few: cornering lights, heated grips, braided brake lines plus much more. Also there is a difference between the 1st SE and the new SE's, but not sure what they are off the top of my head. But we like the SX standard model, good enough for us...lol!
@@SJMudTurtleCruises you'd be surprised but kawasaki aren't very clear on their website on the differences between the standard and the SE model. But i do thank you for the review once again, I knew 90% of the bike but it was the dash menus and electronics that I wanted to know what was left on the standard model, engine breaking control, launch control etc etc. But you've cleared that up for me. Look after yourself and happy riding 👍🍻😎🏍
Wow! This is extremely impressive so far. The introduction was so professional-like I really thought it was a Kawasaki promotional video. When I clicked Hubby's link I didn't know this was (your) video. I'm still at below 4 minutes because I'm repeating parts to understand all the different model variations. Is there a quiz at the end? :-) It's so late I'll be watching this into tomorrow. I'll comment at the end.
Still after finally finishing, again, "Wow!" That was extremely detailed. As someone who hasn't ridden a motorcycle in decades it reminded me, and taught me more, about that motorcycle's many basic parts and features. Then, in my imagination, the accompanying needed behavior of the rider to be safe and have fun on any motorcycle. Thank you very much. :-)
Yes it is an awesome machine! I wanted to give a detailed review because even the motorcycle magazines do not give detailed reviews. If you are interested in a motorcycle having this type of review helps not only to understand the motorcycle but helps in the decision making of buy one or not!
Welcome to the club just purchased today, but won't be pick up till next Tuesday 16 2019. I got my colours grey and black with bit of green, I purchased the Kawasaki SX SE + . Going get full exhaust and Sprint air filter, next year getting it flashed,
Awesome video! As others have stated, this is absolutely the most informative vid I've seen on this bike and I've been watching quite a few lately. Well done. Subscribed!
@@SJMudTurtleCruises Very welcome. Out of curiosity, have you or your hubby had any experience riding a 6th gen VFR800? This is what I'm currently riding but am very intrigued with the H2 SX. Problem is, here in Western Canada I haven't been able to find one to test ride, or even sit on, as of yet. Any opinions as to the cornering, riding position and any other comparison between the H2 and the VFR? Cheers!
@@Viajero69 Neither hubby nor I have ever ridden a VFR800. As far as a comparison between the two bikes concerning cornering, riding position etc., I can not compare because I have never ridden the VFR800. But looking at the specs of both bikes, I can say, the H2 SX is almost 100lbs heavier than the VFR. Both have been sold as sport tourers. Top speed of the VFR is 146mph and the H2 SX is speed limited to 168mph. Doing that math with the HP the VFR is rated at 102hp at the crankshaft and the H2 SX is rated at 200hp at the crankshaft. The take away again, never having ridden the bike would be, do you enjoy the twisties or do you enjoy the road? The VFR would be better if you are looking to ride the twisties and the H2 SX would be more suited for the straight roads. All depends on how you like to ride!
@@SJMudTurtleCruises Thanks a lot for doing the math and setting it out like that. I do enjoy twisties, a lot, but also like doing long multi day/week rides. I was actually able to sit on an H2 today as a customer's bike just happened to be in a bike shop that I was in today. Total luck!! Sitting on it, I was actually surprised at the weight, as it really didn't feel that much heavier than my VFR...maybe the centre of gravity is higher on the VFR? As for the twisties, I'm curious as to why you think the VFR would be better. I'm sure it probably is a bit better, but is there any reason to think that the H2 can't handle the twisties easily? I realize it has a LOT more power, but Iit doesn't have to be used all the time. Thoughts? Cheers!
I'm assuming that the SX and the SX SE have the same capacity fuel tanks.... The SX SE has a 5.0 US Gallon (19 liter) tank. Outstanding video, it truly is a great bike.
Outstanding! Really nice video and now I'm really really jelly! Keep up the good work and I look forward to more videos on this bike! Cant wait to see you out on a ride! Take care!
Why Thank you!! Maybe you need a Congressional Budget Meeting with the wife to start the budget process for one of these..lol. Definitely more videos to come with this bike! Hubby has been having a blast on this bike and been very stingy on who is riding it, but I will one day knock him out of the way and take it for a ride..lol!
Thanks as I am looking at the 19 H2 SX SE and I was wondering if I was to consider the SX if it would be enough or if I would regret, after seeing the differences with one missed which is the LED fairing side light which illuminate in a 1, 2, 3 dependent on lean angle. I think the additional features esp if you can work the bags in as well are worth the extra cost, Braided lines are a must on this bike in my opinion.
Both bike are great! Yes the extra options you get with the SE are worth it! The only reason hubby chose the SX over the SE was he didn't like the color and just couldn't get past it...lol! Hopefully you can work a deal with the bags because they are expensive if you buy them off Kawasaki. Braided brake lines are great but you can always upgrade the lines to braided if they do not come with the bike. Whether you get either the SX or the SE, I wish you the best with the bike and remember to keep that inner animal in check because he will want to come out every time you are on the bike...lol!
@@SJMudTurtleCruises so true. I have been strongly looking at a 19 used SX SE w 1000km only. Price great and comes w bags. I have a ZX11 and a ZX-9R both old skool but very good shape w all the mods. One will have to go, probably the ZX11. I am also looking at the 20 BMW 1000XR Not getting any younger and I want to try out a bike w all the goodies such as the H2. Your 650 is a nice bike as well. Be safe ride safe and be well. Really good job on the thorough review.
@@kiddcisco Thank you for your kind words! That is always the tough part getting rid of a bike, it would be nice to keep them all..lol! Be safe and Ride safe as well!
I just researched the tank capacity. Kawasaki does say 5 gallons but in the manual it says 4.5 gallons. Sounds like a typo on the printing of the manual by Kawasaki! Thank you for pointing that out!
Good question! Had to do a little research. The 2018 H2 SX and the SE ,the hard bags were an option not standard. For 2019 since Kawasaki dropped the base model the SX, they made the hard bags standard on the SE! Thank you for commenting!
We use the abba superbike stand package2 by abbastandusa.com. It is really nice and you can use that stand for other sport bikes if you own them, just have to get the right adapters.
U did a great job with this! Thanks a lot, I'm thinking of buying this bike.Your bike is absolutely gorgeous! Kawasaki should pay U for this! Take care!
In California where I live there are seventeen 2018's SX's sitting in dealerships and close to 100 nationwide. Some are discounting them up to 4k off MSRP. The SX model has been discontinued for 19. Even though it's a great bike and was bold move by Kawa to create and market it; it appears that it never caught on like they assumed. Take Care Myke
I don't know if it was that it never caught on, I think it was people wanted the upgraded SE model over the SX base model. What was offered on the SE to most, was worth the extra money, and for the ones who could not afford the extra cost went with the SX. But again the SE sold better due to the upgrades that were offered. With that thinking,it would seem logical that they would drop the SX base model and keep the upgraded SE model since that was a better seller. If it wasn't for the color of the SE, Hubby would have bought the SE but that emerald green was just too much for him. Kawasaki introduced both models in 2018 to see which or if both would be good add to their line up. The SE model made it another year, while the SX did not. This by no means, means that the SX is any less of a bike. Remember they are both the exact same bike the SX is the base model and the SE just offers a couple of extra gadgets that people preferred.
@@SJMudTurtleCruises You make some Good points. I do not like the SE color either ; it's simply a deal breaker. The heated grips on the SE are the only thing that's a issue to me. The TPS screen is much nicer, but not a biggie to me. Launch control a center stand and steel braided brake lines are no biggie to me either. It all worked out in my advantage if my wife will let me get one!Tks again!
Your welcome 😁 If the wife is willing to ride with you, let her know it is a sport tour and that the rear seat is very comfy..lol! Hope the wife lets you get! As an old friend of mine says, this life is not a dress rehearsal!
Great informative vid. Subscribed. Can't understand why Kawasaki don't put a steering damper on a 200BHP bike and have more of a color selection. Other than that, my dream bike.
Thank you for subscribing to the channel! I wish as well that they had other colors, maybe next yr...lol! Yeah I do not understand why they don't put a steering damper on the bike, but I'm sure after market steering damper is in the works somewhere..lol! Thanks for commenting, ride safe!
It's really tricky on that particular bike with the raised bars and the shape of the tank. One of those two things would have to be changed for it to work. I know some people are in the process of making an aftermarket adapter but it needs to be raised above the tank
You say it your way, I'll say it my way 😛... Ppl in different parts of the country say things differently! I'm just amazed that after watching that video that's what you comment about!!! 🤔🤨
Hubby keeps his in number 2 traction control setting , with power in high mode and has never wheelied in any gear. Hubby is quite happy with these settings but if you turn the traction control off it might just wheelie in most of the gears...lol! But I would recommend doing that! Ride Safe!
Thanks for this video. One of the most thorough treatments of this bike on TH-cam.
Thank you for your kind words. The purpose of my channel besides having fun, is to contribute to the community in a helpful and informative way and your comment just showed me that I am achieving my goal! Thanks again!
Finally!!! Someone who has finally explained the base model, along with the dash in detail. Rather than everyone talking about the SE version. Great video and thanks 👍👍
When we get a new bike, I like to go farther than even the magazine guys in reviewing the bike. Most people all focus on the usual, I like to explain the little things nobody talks about.
@@SJMudTurtleCruises Yeah and I like all the details being explained, especially when your looking to buy a bike but you want to know the info yourself before you go to the dealer. I've bought a H2 SX in the same spec as yours btw 2 days ago, just waiting to pick it up from kawasaki eventually at some point. Also there is more differences between the standard model compared to the SE version isn't there...
Congrats on the new bike! You will absolutely love the bike. Yes there are a lot of differences between the SX and SE, just to name a few: cornering lights, heated grips, braided brake lines plus much more. Also there is a difference between the 1st SE and the new SE's, but not sure what they are off the top of my head. But we like the SX standard model, good enough for us...lol!
@@SJMudTurtleCruises you'd be surprised but kawasaki aren't very clear on their website on the differences between the standard and the SE model. But i do thank you for the review once again, I knew 90% of the bike but it was the dash menus and electronics that I wanted to know what was left on the standard model, engine breaking control, launch control etc etc. But you've cleared that up for me. Look after yourself and happy riding 👍🍻😎🏍
You as well Adam! Ride Safe!
Thanks for your video. Your pronunciation it’s perfect for non English speaker, and your information it’s very complete.
Thank you for watching and for the kind words!
This is best & most instructive vid of the features I've seen! Nice work! Thank you :)
Thank you Geoff! 💚💚💚
Just bought one of these and i really appreciate this video , well done
Thank you! You will love it.
Very straightforward and clear explanation - Great video!!
Thank you! 💚💞
Thanks alot for this video! I got alot of questions answered that I could not find elsewhere.
You are very welcome!
Wow! This is extremely impressive so far. The introduction was so professional-like I really thought it was a Kawasaki promotional video. When I clicked Hubby's link I didn't know this was (your) video.
I'm still at below 4 minutes because I'm repeating parts to understand all the different model variations. Is there a quiz at the end? :-)
It's so late I'll be watching this into tomorrow.
I'll comment at the end.
Still after finally finishing, again, "Wow!" That was extremely detailed. As someone who hasn't ridden a motorcycle in decades it reminded me, and taught me more, about that motorcycle's many basic parts and features. Then, in my imagination, the accompanying needed behavior of the rider to be safe and have fun on any motorcycle.
Thank you very much. :-)
Thank you for your kind words!
Yes it is an awesome machine! I wanted to give a detailed review because even the motorcycle magazines do not give detailed reviews. If you are interested in a motorcycle having this type of review helps not only to understand the motorcycle but helps in the decision making of buy one or not!
Welcome to the club just purchased today, but won't be pick up till next Tuesday 16 2019. I got my colours grey and black with bit of green, I purchased the Kawasaki SX SE + . Going get full exhaust and Sprint air filter, next year getting it flashed,
Awesome Congrats! Thank you for commenting! Ride Safe!
Best H2SX breakdown hands down, thank you!
Thank you! I try to give as much info as I can on bikes I own! Thank you for commenting! 😁
Great job describing the bike’s features. Kawasaki should buy this for new buyers
Thank you Joe for your kind words!
I enjoyed the thoroughness of your wife's description of how things worked. Better than reading the manual
Agreed 100 percent!
Best informative video I've seen on one of these bikes!
Thank you for your kind words, I tried to really do a good job on this video! Thank you for commenting!
This vlog is on fire 🔥.
Thank you Charles👍💚💚
I also thank you for giving us a good vibes😊.
Awesome video! As others have stated, this is absolutely the most informative vid I've seen on this bike and I've been watching quite a few lately. Well done. Subscribed!
Thank you so much for your kind words and for your sub!💚💚💚
@@SJMudTurtleCruises Very welcome. Out of curiosity, have you or your hubby had any experience riding a 6th gen VFR800? This is what I'm currently riding but am very intrigued with the H2 SX. Problem is, here in Western Canada I haven't been able to find one to test ride, or even sit on, as of yet.
Any opinions as to the cornering, riding position and any other comparison between the H2 and the VFR?
Cheers!
@@Viajero69 Neither hubby nor I have ever ridden a VFR800. As far as a comparison between the two bikes concerning cornering, riding position etc., I can not compare because I have never ridden the VFR800. But looking at the specs of both bikes, I can say, the H2 SX is almost 100lbs heavier than the VFR. Both have been sold as sport tourers. Top speed of the VFR is 146mph and the H2 SX is speed limited to 168mph. Doing that math with the HP the VFR is rated at 102hp at the crankshaft and the H2 SX is rated at 200hp at the crankshaft. The take away again, never having ridden the bike would be, do you enjoy the twisties or do you enjoy the road? The VFR would be better if you are looking to ride the twisties and the H2 SX would be more suited for the straight roads. All depends on how you like to ride!
@@SJMudTurtleCruises Thanks a lot for doing the math and setting it out like that. I do enjoy twisties, a lot, but also like doing long multi day/week rides.
I was actually able to sit on an H2 today as a customer's bike just happened to be in a bike shop that I was in today. Total luck!!
Sitting on it, I was actually surprised at the weight, as it really didn't feel that much heavier than my VFR...maybe the centre of gravity is higher on the VFR?
As for the twisties, I'm curious as to why you think the VFR would be better. I'm sure it probably is a bit better, but is there any reason to think that the H2 can't handle the twisties easily?
I realize it has a LOT more power, but Iit doesn't have to be used all the time.
Thoughts?
Cheers!
I'm assuming that the SX and the SX SE have the same capacity fuel tanks.... The SX SE has a 5.0 US Gallon (19 liter) tank. Outstanding video, it truly is a great bike.
Yes both the SX and the SX SE have a 5.0 gallon tank. Thank you!
Great real world review! Nice work :)
Thank you and Thank you for commenting!
Thats a sweet Bike !!! Great Vid !!
Thank you Dawson! 💚💚💚
Very informative video. Liked every second of it
Thank you very much! I am glad you enjoyed it!
Outstanding! Really nice video and now I'm really really jelly! Keep up the good work and I look forward to more videos on this bike! Cant wait to see you out on a ride! Take care!
Why Thank you!! Maybe you need a Congressional Budget Meeting with the wife to start the budget process for one of these..lol. Definitely more videos to come with this bike! Hubby has been having a blast on this bike and been very stingy on who is riding it, but I will one day knock him out of the way and take it for a ride..lol!
Thanks as I am looking at the 19 H2 SX SE and I was wondering if I was to consider the SX if it would be enough or if I would regret, after seeing the differences with one missed which is the LED fairing side light which illuminate in a 1, 2, 3 dependent on lean angle. I think the additional features esp if you can work the bags in as well are worth the extra cost, Braided lines are a must on this bike in my opinion.
Both bike are great! Yes the extra options you get with the SE are worth it! The only reason hubby chose the SX over the SE was he didn't like the color and just couldn't get past it...lol! Hopefully you can work a deal with the bags because they are expensive if you buy them off Kawasaki. Braided brake lines are great but you can always upgrade the lines to braided if they do not come with the bike. Whether you get either the SX or the SE, I wish you the best with the bike and remember to keep that inner animal in check because he will want to come out every time you are on the bike...lol!
@@SJMudTurtleCruises so true. I have been strongly looking at a 19 used SX SE w 1000km only. Price great and comes w bags. I have a ZX11 and a ZX-9R both old skool but very good shape w all the mods. One will have to go, probably the ZX11. I am also looking at the 20 BMW 1000XR Not getting any younger and I want to try out a bike w all the goodies such as the H2. Your 650 is a nice bike as well. Be safe ride safe and be well. Really good job on the thorough review.
@@kiddcisco Thank you for your kind words! That is always the tough part getting rid of a bike, it would be nice to keep them all..lol! Be safe and Ride safe as well!
Why does Kawasaki list the tank capacity as 5 gallons?
I just researched the tank capacity. Kawasaki does say 5 gallons but in the manual it says 4.5 gallons. Sounds like a typo on the printing of the manual by Kawasaki! Thank you for pointing that out!
Very informative video, thankyou.
Thank you for your comment!
JUST BOUGH H2SXSE GREAT VIDEO MANY THANKS
Congrats on the new bike! It's an awesome bike! Thank you for commenting and ride safe! SJ
such a informative video madam
Thank you very much!
Ma'am,amazing video of a super amazing machine.most informative.kudos.
Thank you for the very kind words 😎 Thank you for commenting and the sub! Ride safe!
Thought the se as all that you’ve said but I thought the luggages too ?
Good question! Had to do a little research. The 2018 H2 SX and the SE ,the hard bags were an option not standard. For 2019 since Kawasaki dropped the base model the SX, they made the hard bags standard on the SE! Thank you for commenting!
Great video getting my H2 Sx next week. X
Congrats on the new bike! Ride safe!
Kawasaki 💚🖤
since it does not come with a center stand, what kind of rear stand can you use?
We use the abba superbike stand package2 by abbastandusa.com. It is really nice and you can use that stand for other sport bikes if you own them, just have to get the right adapters.
U did a great job with this! Thanks a lot, I'm thinking of buying this bike.Your bike is absolutely gorgeous! Kawasaki should pay U for this! Take care!
Thank you for your kind words. It is a great bike! Thank you for commenting! Ride Safe!😎😁
In California where I live there are seventeen 2018's SX's sitting in dealerships and close to 100 nationwide. Some are discounting them up to 4k off MSRP. The SX model has been discontinued for 19. Even though it's a great bike and was bold move by Kawa to create and market it; it appears that it never caught on like they assumed. Take Care Myke
I don't know if it was that it never caught on, I think it was people wanted the upgraded SE model over the SX base model. What was offered on the SE to most, was worth the extra money, and for the ones who could not afford the extra cost went with the SX. But again the SE sold better due to the upgrades that were offered. With that thinking,it would seem logical that they would drop the SX base model and keep the upgraded SE model since that was a better seller. If it wasn't for the color of the SE, Hubby would have bought the SE but that emerald green was just too much for him. Kawasaki introduced both models in 2018 to see which or if both would be good add to their line up. The SE model made it another year, while the SX did not. This by no means, means that the SX is any less of a bike. Remember they are both the exact same bike the SX is the base model and the SE just offers a couple of extra gadgets that people preferred.
@@SJMudTurtleCruises You make some Good points. I do not like the SE color either ; it's simply a deal breaker. The heated grips on the SE are the only thing that's a issue to me. The TPS screen is much nicer, but not a biggie to me. Launch control a center stand and steel braided brake lines are no biggie to me either. It all worked out in my advantage if my wife will let me get one!Tks again!
Your welcome 😁 If the wife is willing to ride with you, let her know it is a sport tour and that the rear seat is very comfy..lol! Hope the wife lets you get! As an old friend of mine says, this life is not a dress rehearsal!
Tank you
Welcome
Great informative vid. Subscribed. Can't understand why Kawasaki don't put a steering damper on a 200BHP bike and have more of a color selection. Other than that, my dream bike.
Thank you for subscribing to the channel! I wish as well that they had other colors, maybe next yr...lol! Yeah I do not understand why they don't put a steering damper on the bike, but I'm sure after market steering damper is in the works somewhere..lol! Thanks for commenting, ride safe!
It's really tricky on that particular bike with the raised bars and the shape of the tank. One of those two things would have to be changed for it to work. I know some people are in the process of making an aftermarket adapter but it needs to be raised above the tank
Great job!
Thank you Blue Rage 💚
Great bike
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Yes it is!!!
Great video, keep it coming! Can you make one for the 22/23 mod? Greetings from Norway
Thank you for watching. Do not plan on doing one for other models unless we upgrade to them. Glad you enjoyed the video 💚
The 2020 is the same ? And has the same colour also ?
Nice .. jop
Thank you!
What the hell is a brake leeever anyway?
You say it your way, I'll say it my way 😛... Ppl in different parts of the country say things differently! I'm just amazed that after watching that video that's what you comment about!!! 🤔🤨
Lighten up, sweetcheeks. It's just a joke.
@@SJMudTurtleCruises I thought it was cute living her in in southern Ontario. Will she/he throttle wheelie on you in 3rd gear.?
Hubby keeps his in number 2 traction control setting , with power in high mode and has never wheelied in any gear. Hubby is quite happy with these settings but if you turn the traction control off it might just wheelie in most of the gears...lol! But I would recommend doing that! Ride Safe!
Great video and very informative, I too noticed you have some English accent as I say leeeeeever too!