i dont care what anyone else thinks, I really like it. I dont want another bike, that looks like just another bike. Plus that supercharger sound and power speaks to me. I prefer if no one else has one
For me, I love the look of this, it’s very different, it’s good to stand out and be different, bring on the supercharged breed....an honest review too...great
Well before your time I had a 1974 Norton 850 and put a Druin supercharger on it. Had two stage belt driven impeller that ran 7 times engine rpm. That turbine sound was awesome. Tied the chassis in knots though.120 mph tank slapper. Took it off !! 46 years later and a factory does it right. Might have to try one .
Just wish they put the supercharger in the ZX-14, with today's modern electronics. It's just too small for larger rider's. It's 3am here in southern Ontario Canada, just can't sleep thinking about my new 1290R coming in 2 days.
On the looks you are right about seeing them in person. When I first saw the pictures of z1000 (2014) I thought it looked ugly, Until I looked at it in a show room and bought one. since then the style is now only in the hands of posh Ducati streetfighters. I found the same with this, I thought it was terrible looking but once checked out in real life with a non standard exhaust I bought ZH2 as well.
Honestly I think the styling on the previous Z1000R looks so much better. If they'd kept that look I'd rate it much higher on looks. It's mainly the front end I think, it's just too fat for my tastes. Each to their own though, and I'd have one in my garage if it was being given away! 🤣
Chopsy absolutely hit the nail on the head with “ it’s a pussycat” you’re 💯 right, I tried it last weekend and my god it’s such an easy bike to ride especially in traffic, low speeds , it’s heavy but so is my S1000Xr but it’s not an issue
Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde🧪 the perfect name for this bike!!! Kawasaki is not gonna win any beauty contest with this futuristic designs but they created true monsters 🐉 I love it
i love my zh2, looks and all. i have the green and i think its sexy as hell. you are right though, its incredibly easy to ride but if you want to grip and rip, its a rocket ship. only thing i wish it had stock was remote preload adjustment for the rear.
Amazing looking bike! So much so I,m getting one in the Spring . The only thing I dont like is the exhaust but I will throw an Akra slip on , easy job and thats all . No remaps or power commanders its fast enough
I just bought one of these a couple days ago in metallic black with the green frame and I absolutely love it. The one thing I’m curious about is why the U.S. version comes with standard bulb turn indicators instead of the LED’s like the U.K. versions...🤔🤔
I think this bike is rad, with a few mods you can have Motogp power on the road mental haha. I agree the styling is a bit marmite but that red/black scheme looks nice.
You can beat this power plant, smooth and superbly capable in pretty much every situation that’s thrown at it. I’ve got an H2SXSE as I do a lot of European trips, but I’d love a ZH2 too for hooning about on here😂👍🏽
I’m liking Kawasaki daring to be different, and I see many other manufacturers starting to adopt some of their styling cues. I wish all the manufacturers would offer as optional extras some touring gear rather than specific touring models, how about some factory panniers, remote rear preload and a centre stand? Not all of us want a touring bike first, but albeit compromised, a touring capable naked is appealing, like the VFR800 was.
Personally it looks good. I own the black edition 2020 ... i love it. Sound with the bodis exhaust streetlegal is juicy. Whistle is just what you gonna love all day every day. Power is perfect. But yes it can go on twisties but it feels a lot better doing pulls on the autobahn. Just super fun comfy ans quick. Also ppl hearing the whistle and staring at you for being mentally prepared to die on a boosted bike.
Excellent review LCR, i'm loving mine, it's a great straight line blaster that'll handle the bends reasonably well with a bit of tlc. It's the perfect gentleman express., which I now want to get remapped, sod closing throttle bodies at 10k, they should be wide open. P.S. the paint on the tank on mine was all scratched up within a few rides also. Had to buff it out and put a tank protector on to avoid more of the same.
Green is my favorite color,but I think I like that bike in the red trim looks better and I don’t like red bikes.Just not into the nakeds too tall don’t like catching all that wind in my chest.Good review as always!🏍🍻
Mr Chops. This is a fair assessment of this machine.When i was viewing it on the walkabout.it reminded me of my daughters cat " FAT " but with big claws.I'm also concerned about the frame, it looks a bit light on for all that power. Time will tell.
Great review, I like how you do a balanced and knowledgeable review, not just from a riders point of view but also because you have mechanical knowledge, still think you like the KTM best
I own one, good review and I agree with most of what you said. The things you noted both good and bad are exactly what I like about it. I spend most of my time on the road so it’s good to have a road focused bike, not a pin sharp track day tool. In the real world there’s not a lot that’ll beat it from A to B
@@LambChopRides Look forward to seeing your review, keep up the good work, they are the best on the web, down to earth and done by a rider who rides like most of us, no smoke blowing up ya bum, honest lol
Gorgeous bike. Not a bike for my capabilities & physical stature but I still drool over it in the showroom and dream.I’ll stick with my Ninja 1000sx :).
Loved the fair, balanced, often retrained review. Last clear out of the unsold H2 engines for max profit it seems. Next weird Kawaka is electric power with a gear box, speed and range, just get an Italian to choose the final look.
I've just taken one for a test ride. The power is next world fast and very controllable, The speed this thing gets to on part throttle is amazing.. The negative thing I found was the bike didn't handle too well. What I found was the bars wanted to turn sharply in the direction of the corner i.e opposite to opposite lock which I didn't like at all. spoke to the dealer about it and he said the tyre pressures may need to be looked at which I guess makes sense. Looks-wise, Like it. Insurance was a killer too......
Just a little pricy but then saying that the new v4 street fighter is 18-20k! I’ve had z900 then z1000sx, only time I have low power is In the wet! but 100% of the time = full power!!!! (When it’s not raining in the Uk haha)! The new street fighter looks like the z1000 from the front which is nice!
I think the front end may be long like that to increase the Arrow dynamics it doesn’t have wings like the street fighter Kawasaki had to do something to keep the front and down and make it more stable at high speeds
For me if you don’t turn back to look at your bike once you’ve parked it somewhere it’s not the right bike for you. And I definitely wouldn’t turn back to look at this! The thought of a supercharger in a 600 is very intriguing!
Good review Looked at one in Bournemouth Kawasaki and the build quality is not good and talk about ugly but as you say beauty in the eye of the beholder Get the Super Duke all day long
I actually think the side profile looks good, but the head on view... I think they've tried too hard to make the headlight resemble the rest of the Z family. More of a concern to me were some of the details like the hose sleeves, which were already fraying and just didn't have a premium, finished look to them. A supercharger makes up for a lot though.
in red and grey it's absolutely FUGLY! In green however, ahhh... I'm in love with mine! Nice review Mr Chops! 😁 Waiting for that comparison with the Sdr. Cheers
@@M4rkmcc21 Yes... I have some unexplicable disgust with matte paint. It makes everything look cheap. The black is more like a dark grey, and the red is not really a red neither, it's more towards burgundy. This bike has very distinctive looks, loads of angles and edges, a decent paint job makes a huge difference. no wonder kawasaki priced this version a couple of hundreds of quids under the all black and the black& green.
Great fair review as ever. The engine & power are undoubtedly very cool but as you touched on, it's not a beauty & also too heavy for my liking. Although it would no doubt be a tuners dream as you could have a lot of fun increasing the bhp, making it lighter & improving the looks. I agree with your R version comment too. To be fair it's comparitively well priced & there's definitely a place for it.....just not at my gaff thanks lol.
It's so ugly it's lovely. I love ugly bikes. I've owned a GT550 and R1150GS in the past, both hideous contraptions that fell out of the ugly tree holding hands and hit every branch on the way down. Dunno why but ugly bikes just work better for me. This one is spectacularly hideous. Want.
Hi Chopsy. Gret video as always. I've got a 360 OneR on its way and was wondering what your stem on the mount is as it is a lot more beefy than the normal little plastic bits. Thanks in advance mate.
Really enjoyed your reviews of this bike, many thanks for your efforts. I am looking to get this next year as a replacement for my zzr1400. How much do you reckon the Euro 5 exhaust is adding to the weight in comparison with a full race exhaust which doesn't have all the catalytic converters?
I think it looks half decent. The stock exhaust is hideous of course, but overall I like it better than the Super Duke which looks like the insides of a container full of construction site waste.
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i dont care what anyone else thinks, I really like it. I dont want another bike, that looks like just another bike. Plus that supercharger sound and power speaks to me. I prefer if no one else has one
I can’t believe people don’t like the look of it, I think it looks amazing even in photos.
For me, I love the look of this, it’s very different, it’s good to stand out and be different, bring on the supercharged breed....an honest review too...great
"Lardy." I guess you don't have to worry about getting a Kawasaki press bike now, but your honest reviews are what keep viewers like me subbed.
Thanks Bill, yeah Ive decided its the truth like it or lump it!!
I really like it, so I bought one. Thanks for the review chops keep up the good work.
Likewise, i love mine, so much more usable than the H2 i had with its on/off throttle which ruined the whole experience.
Perhaps you guys could give us a small review for the bike ?? Owners review is always welcome
Well before your time I had a 1974 Norton 850 and put a Druin supercharger on it. Had two stage belt driven impeller that ran 7 times engine rpm. That turbine sound was awesome. Tied the chassis in knots though.120 mph tank slapper. Took it off !! 46 years later and a factory does it right. Might have to try one .
I might be one of those people that are just a bit weird, but i personally love the looks of the Z H2. Especially compared to the Ninja H2
Just wish they put the supercharger in the ZX-14, with today's modern electronics. It's just too small for larger rider's. It's 3am here in southern Ontario Canada, just can't sleep thinking about my new 1290R coming in 2 days.
Seen it in the flesh, bloody lovely bike 🤘
On the looks you are right about seeing them in person. When I first saw the pictures of z1000 (2014) I thought it looked ugly, Until I looked at it in a show room and bought one. since then the style is now only in the hands of posh Ducati streetfighters. I found the same with this, I thought it was terrible looking but once checked out in real life with a non standard exhaust I bought ZH2 as well.
A face that only a mother could love
Is it the beard?
Chops ain't That ugly!
A face only Stevie Wonder could love...
Maybe Chops should adopt a TWAP policy on his face 😂
Even the mother would have put it in a pillowcase with some bricks and chucked it in a river!
I think it looks great, very aggressive. Certainly prefer it to the Ducati and most KTMs.
Honestly I think the styling on the previous Z1000R looks so much better. If they'd kept that look I'd rate it much higher on looks. It's mainly the front end I think, it's just too fat for my tastes. Each to their own though, and I'd have one in my garage if it was being given away! 🤣
Chopsy absolutely hit the nail on the head with “ it’s a pussycat” you’re 💯 right, I tried it last weekend and my god it’s such an easy bike to ride especially in traffic, low speeds , it’s heavy but so is my S1000Xr but it’s not an issue
It’s not bad looking in person and the quality and performance for the money is fantastic.
It's crazy how divided people are on the looks of the Z H2, personally I think it looks really good
It’s stunning all Kawasakis look amazing
I absolutely love your channel Chopsy , your enthusiasm and excitement is fantastic 👍🏾
Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde🧪 the perfect name for this bike!!!
Kawasaki is not gonna win any beauty contest with this futuristic designs but they created true monsters 🐉 I love it
Ducati Streetfighter, Aprilia Tuono, BMW M1000R and MV Augusta ♥️
im buying one tomorrow cant wait
I didn’t like the look of them , until I seen it in the showroom and the rest was history, bike is amazing
i NEED to see this bike tuned to the max , come on chops !
I think the zh2 is a beautiful bike
Missing your Hypermotard restoration updates! 😀
Coming soon... Hopefully
Looking forward to the next episode
i love my zh2, looks and all. i have the green and i think its sexy as hell. you are right though, its incredibly easy to ride but if you want to grip and rip, its a rocket ship. only thing i wish it had stock was remote preload adjustment for the rear.
Have you had the major service done yet? I’ve heard it’s like £1500 and they have to replace the fuel pump as part of the service? 😕
Amazing looking bike! So much so I,m getting one in the Spring . The only thing I dont like is the exhaust but I will throw an Akra slip on , easy job and thats all . No remaps or power commanders its fast enough
I find myself watching more UK videos than U.S. ones for this bike. Great reviews from the UK.
Thanks Grimey 👍
I just bought one of these a couple days ago in metallic black with the green frame and I absolutely love it. The one thing I’m curious about is why the U.S. version comes with standard bulb turn indicators instead of the LED’s like the U.K. versions...🤔🤔
The LEDs are not legal in the US that's why 👍
Ohhhhhh ok! 👍🏾👍🏾
I quite like the looks of it and for 15k that's a lot of bike if you compare the spec to the European manufacturers .
I think this bike is rad, with a few mods you can have Motogp power on the road mental haha. I agree the styling is a bit marmite but that red/black scheme looks nice.
But not Moto-GP weight/handling!!
@@michaeljkasnter It's a road bike not a GP bike. If you want a GP type bike then get a Panigale or the new Fireblade. Simples.
First mod is to change the bulbs to LED. Only a £50 fix. Rest of it is perfect. If it ain't broke dont fix it 👍🏾🍻
@@M4rkmcc21 It had led lighting already.
I eventually saw it in the metal and then I bought it. Still loving it, looks and all! :)
I saw it on display at the nec and thought it looked pretty mean. Not ugly.
As someone that bought a ZX6R based on LCR review, my ears pricked up when you talked about a supercharged ZX6. That would be perfect!
Agreed!! :-)
Idk, I kinda like the looks Chopsy. Then again, I've been known to like... "controversial" designs. Case in point, the MT-10 in my garage.
You can beat this power plant, smooth and superbly capable in pretty much every situation that’s thrown at it. I’ve got an H2SXSE as I do a lot of European trips, but I’d love a ZH2 too for hooning about on here😂👍🏽
I’m liking Kawasaki daring to be different, and I see many other manufacturers starting to adopt some of their styling cues. I wish all the manufacturers would offer as optional extras some touring gear rather than specific touring models, how about some factory panniers, remote rear preload and a centre stand? Not all of us want a touring bike first, but albeit compromised, a touring capable naked is appealing, like the VFR800 was.
I like the looks of it, even more in person, but then I have the other Z's too. I'm looking forward to riding it
Love the concept of the engine,hate how it looks
Personally it looks good. I own the black edition 2020 ... i love it. Sound with the bodis exhaust streetlegal is juicy. Whistle is just what you gonna love all day every day. Power is perfect.
But yes it can go on twisties but it feels a lot better doing pulls on the autobahn. Just super fun comfy ans quick. Also ppl hearing the whistle and staring at you for being mentally prepared to die on a boosted bike.
Excellent review LCR, i'm loving mine, it's a great straight line blaster that'll handle the bends reasonably well with a bit of tlc. It's the perfect gentleman express., which I now want to get remapped, sod closing throttle bodies at 10k, they should be wide open.
P.S. the paint on the tank on mine was all scratched up within a few rides also. Had to buff it out and put a tank protector on to avoid more of the same.
Yea same I think because it’s a taller bike you tend to lean on the tank getting on , I PPF’d the 2 sides to help protect it a bit
Good review of a bike that can go fast in a straight line, I think I will be keeping my S1000r.
Green is my favorite color,but I think I like that bike in the red trim looks better and I don’t like red bikes.Just not into the nakeds too tall don’t like catching all that wind in my chest.Good review as always!🏍🍻
Mr Chops. This is a fair assessment of this machine.When i was viewing it on the walkabout.it reminded me
of my daughters cat " FAT " but with big claws.I'm also concerned about the frame, it looks a bit light on for
all that power. Time will tell.
Thanks for the honest review. Lets hope that Kawasaki go in a different direction with their styling of naked bikes in the future.
Not that I could afford the insurance, but a Z1000 RS/H2 cafe styled on the 78 Z1R TC with the molly paint scheme would be epic.
love it looks wicked! I m waiting for Ducati to put the v4 in the monster ad wings all buy new love your rants good day mate roll that power on!
Great review, I like how you do a balanced and knowledgeable review, not just from a riders point of view but also because you have mechanical knowledge, still think you like the KTM best
Thanks Simon 👍👍
I own one, good review and I agree with most of what you said. The things you noted both good and bad are exactly what I like about it. I spend most of my time on the road so it’s good to have a road focused bike, not a pin sharp track day tool. In the real world there’s not a lot that’ll beat it from A to B
No I agree, actually looking forward to trying the new SE version
@@LambChopRides Look forward to seeing your review, keep up the good work, they are the best on the web, down to earth and done by a rider who rides like most of us, no smoke blowing up ya bum, honest lol
Gorgeous bike. Not a bike for my capabilities & physical stature but I still drool over it in the showroom and dream.I’ll stick with my Ninja 1000sx :).
Pros
- SuperCharger
-LCD Dashboard
- All modern electronic
- power
- comfort
-good value for money
Cons
-Fugly
Loved the fair, balanced, often retrained review. Last clear out of the unsold H2 engines for max profit it seems. Next weird Kawaka is electric power with a gear box, speed and range, just get an Italian to choose the final look.
Depends on how the suspension is set up.
I've just taken one for a test ride. The power is next world fast and very controllable, The speed this thing gets to on part throttle is amazing.. The negative thing I found was the bike didn't handle too well. What I found was the bars wanted to turn sharply in the direction of the corner i.e opposite to opposite lock which I didn't like at all. spoke to the dealer about it and he said the tyre pressures may need to be looked at which I guess makes sense. Looks-wise, Like it. Insurance was a killer too......
Beauty from Ducati, beast from KTM and hunchback of Notre Dame form Kawasaki. Looks fun though
Just a little pricy but then saying that the new v4 street fighter is 18-20k! I’ve had z900 then z1000sx, only time I have low power is In the wet! but
100% of the time = full power!!!! (When it’s not raining in the Uk haha)! The new street fighter looks like the z1000 from the front which is nice!
Excellent video Mr. Chops....just as I have come to expect from you....excellent review!
Thanks Dave!
Ugly enough that it will be cool in a couple years
I think the front end may be long like that to increase the Arrow dynamics it doesn’t have wings like the street fighter Kawasaki had to do something to keep the front and down and make it more stable at high speeds
Chops seal of Quality for this review. Nailed it.
Need to get a test ride on one of these at some point. Think if I do, I’ll probably leave the shop with empty pockets. Maybe next year 😆
For me if you don’t turn back to look at your bike once you’ve parked it somewhere it’s not the right bike for you. And I definitely wouldn’t turn back to look at this!
The thought of a supercharger in a 600 is very intriguing!
I'm in the market for changing my 2011 Z1000. Can't make my mind up between the KTM 1290 superduke and the ZH2. 🤷🏻♂️
Well I finally done it. It was either the ZH2 or the 1290. And the.........1290 superduke r won. Collected it today. Love it #beast.
Beast until the zh2 overtakes it 😂😂😂
Love the camera positioning. Sounds like a missile
Brilliant video Mr chops 👌 I'm not sure about the bike not for me . Thanks from Danny
Good review Looked at one in Bournemouth Kawasaki and the build quality is not good and talk about ugly but as you say beauty in the eye of the beholder Get the Super Duke all day long
I actually think the side profile looks good, but the head on view... I think they've tried too hard to make the headlight resemble the rest of the Z family. More of a concern to me were some of the details like the hose sleeves, which were already fraying and just didn't have a premium, finished look to them. A supercharger makes up for a lot though.
With the handling you could always but a slightly bigger tire on the rear like with the H2 as Ik it helps the bike out a huge amount 😊
in red and grey it's absolutely FUGLY! In green however, ahhh... I'm in love with mine!
Nice review Mr Chops! 😁 Waiting for that comparison with the Sdr. Cheers
U can hate a bike that much just cos of the colour but then be so in love with the same bike but different colours? Doesn't make sense
@@M4rkmcc21 Yes... I have some unexplicable disgust with matte paint. It makes everything look cheap. The black is more like a dark grey, and the red is not really a red neither, it's more towards burgundy. This bike has very distinctive looks, loads of angles and edges, a decent paint job makes a huge difference. no wonder kawasaki priced this version a couple of hundreds of quids under the all black and the black& green.
Your toy box overfloweth Mr Chops! Enjoyed vid as usual.
Good review, thanks!
Much prefer this over the KTM. My last 1290 was a constant headache with electronics issues.
that does have quite a large front faring, i wouldnt call that a naked bike just cos it doesnt have a wind shield.
You mention the cost cutting Kwan has done.. but it's nearly 16k... no comp on rear shock think I had more adjustable on my old gpz lol
Great reviews. Always look forward to the next one 👍
Thanks 👍
Very good looking machine. How much power can we use, this much.
Nice vid Chops!
I like the color a lot, and the look is suggestive as you say, anyway I like different...
Thanks.
I love your vids lamb. I'm a proud owner of a '20 zx6r partially thanks to you.
Great fair review as ever. The engine & power are undoubtedly very cool but as you touched on, it's not a beauty & also too heavy for my liking. Although it would no doubt be a tuners dream as you could have a lot of fun increasing the bhp, making it lighter & improving the looks. I agree with your R version comment too. To be fair it's comparitively well priced & there's definitely a place for it.....just not at my gaff thanks lol.
Thanks RR and agree!
good to know the shaking is the camera mounts
And there’s the difference, Lamp Chop you really do your homework with interesting facts detailed fun vid yet again !
Thanks Rob!
It's so ugly it's lovely. I love ugly bikes. I've owned a GT550 and R1150GS in the past, both hideous contraptions that fell out of the ugly tree holding hands and hit every branch on the way down. Dunno why but ugly bikes just work better for me. This one is spectacularly hideous. Want.
😂
East meon looking good in the sun, shame about the bike! I’m sure the motor is creamy but not my cuppa, great review as always John
Thanks matey 👍👍
Great review as always chopsy
Really need to test ride one of these. Great video as usual buddy.
Great review 👍😎
Different is good. The good the bad and the ugly.
Wish they'd do more retro looking bikes like the z900r
Great review as always chopsy! 👌
Hi Chopsy. Gret video as always. I've got a 360 OneR on its way and was wondering what your stem on the mount is as it is a lot more beefy than the normal little plastic bits.
Thanks in advance mate.
It's a RAM mount Bert 👍👍
If you see the prototype it looks awesome and then to meet budget it ended up looking like it dose 😤 does it feel light when riding like the h2?
Your videos have been sick recently mate loving it
Thanks Buddy 👍👍
Really enjoyed your reviews of this bike, many thanks for your efforts. I am looking to get this next year as a replacement for my zzr1400.
How much do you reckon the Euro 5 exhaust is adding to the weight in comparison with a full race exhaust which doesn't have all the catalytic converters?
Thanks Ritesh
Can i travel on it sir ?
Nice presentation, as always. Did you “unleash” the power of your ninja h2 after the ecu flash ? Can’t wait for the video. Stay safe
Soon 😎😎😎
Chopster, where's the Hyper Motard? Have you lost the 10mm socket?? I'm missing it! Great vid as always.
Soon Vinny hopefully!! 🤞
When put in comparison against other nakeds I can't think of a single reason why I would choose this bike. Thanks Chops.
That looks like the apprentice forgot heat shrink at15.50, were you show red housing. Bare cable end to attract water and grime..🤭🤨
Great review!
I think it looks half decent. The stock exhaust is hideous of course, but overall I like it better than the Super Duke which looks like the insides of a container full of construction site waste.