Massive Respect to Kawasaki - For having the brains and the balls to give us this absolute quantum leap in motorcycling
@damienpeckham28344 жыл бұрын
I second that
@theonlyredspecial3 жыл бұрын
Yep absolutely stunning range of bikes.
@torontoyes2 жыл бұрын
100!
@Jambome5 жыл бұрын
Its official! As of June 28 2019 this is one of the ONLY two road test reviews of the 2019 H2 sx se plus available on you tube. Hats off LCR! Keep em coming
@semajohn5 жыл бұрын
Analogue rev with the TFT. This has the best looking dash yet 😍
@luket79_gc565 жыл бұрын
That would have to be one of the best looking bikes of today. Congratulations Kawazaki on a phenomenal bike and to Lamb Chop for another great review.👍
@LambChopRides5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Luke!!
@skts26104 жыл бұрын
Ive had my SXSE for nearly a year now, superb motorcycle...
@SAVAGE87able5 жыл бұрын
Great review I'm loving my H2 SX its literally a weapon now that I've flashed my ECU!
@PSCadu5 жыл бұрын
Where did you flash? Brock's Performance? How long was it when you flashed it? Any issues? My H2 SX SE PLUS is 2 months old and I'm still thinking if I should flash it and void the warranty or not? Any input would be much appreciated. :)
@dbperformance78thunder765 жыл бұрын
I too have a Don Ghule flash , full exhaust and sprint air filter and it for sure changes the character of the bike. Waaaay smoother and no more jerky throttle 👍
@zoranvasilijevic3 жыл бұрын
I fired brand new today.2020.SX SE. Haven't rode it yet.
@skts26103 жыл бұрын
You had the ecu recall done? Apparently it wipes the reflash and puts it back to original spec!
@musashiyamasaki28855 жыл бұрын
Great review, I own the 2018 H2 SX SE. I couldn't love it more!
@herkko614 жыл бұрын
What's the difference between Plus and your bike?
@akaims34 жыл бұрын
SE+ has KECS front, BFRC lite for the rear suspension system . sweet!
@volkankral12074 жыл бұрын
How is this bike when you are in town? I mean Im driving a gtr1400 (concors14) and I hate it whenever I have to be in traffick because it gets quickly heated up and starts the fans to cool the engine.
@mrharden115 жыл бұрын
I was just looking at purchasing this bike, you’re right a lot of money but I’m really thinking about getting it after seeing your review of this bike. Great job Sir.
@geoffpoole19723 жыл бұрын
My new bike Lamb Chop! This actual bike!!! 2000miles on it now, You left your camera mount on the left hand mirror!!! ;)
@LambChopRides3 жыл бұрын
Haha did I Geoff? Nice little extra for you then 😆
@geoffpoole19723 жыл бұрын
@@LambChopRides Yes mate! Awesome bike. Love your review of it. I proudly proclaim that my new bike was ridden by the mighty Lamb Chop!! ;)
@markwilliams97935 жыл бұрын
When it comes to "sports" bikes, your reviews are the only ones I trust and appreciate; nice one!
@robsonenduro33165 жыл бұрын
a perfect beginner bike.
@hawkslayers1 Жыл бұрын
😩
@Beastius2411 ай бұрын
Absolutely. A Hayabusa would be slightly better with less electronics though 😊
@timmasonguitar5 жыл бұрын
I borrowed a 2018 H2 SX SE for the day, and by the end of it I couldn't wait to get back on my ZZR1400. I found the H2's seat bum-numbingly hard, and the power delivery a bit unpredictable. Yes, the H2 is more agile, but it didn't feel as planted as the ZZR. I realise that it's like comparing apples and oranges, but give me the buttery-smooth never-ending pull of my 1400 any day.
@Donnner932 жыл бұрын
Always fun to watch someone the same height riding & giving their opinion with sportbikes/bikes in general - We ain't made body-wise for these toys, but seems like the H2 SX SE will suit me just fine, coming from a ZX10R that I already thought was a bit cramped :D
@gomertron63295 жыл бұрын
Come on National Lottery number's!
@d.l.16604 жыл бұрын
I own serial #2 according to the VIN of this bike. I agree with everything you've mentioned in this first ride video. Have only driven mine home from the dealership before putting it away till spring 2020. Can't wait to ride it again.
@sjcorona19405 жыл бұрын
better than the other bikes over there very stunning!! the best content in my own opinion
@dredd15065 жыл бұрын
SJ Corona literally different types of bikes?
@windyrun79795 жыл бұрын
"See that in your mirror and you know it means business". lol. Looks great - better than the original.
@snkneo-geo9335 жыл бұрын
I bought an 2003 ZX6R 636 last year it cost me £1900 and I'm well happy with it,this H2 is is on another planet to me 😮
@skinnyslugmoto61805 жыл бұрын
I think I NEED this. A good blackbird replacement 😀 And looks the nuts! Great review. Cheers
@PSCadu5 жыл бұрын
I have this bike for 2 months now...go for it...you will not regret it!!
@skinnyslugmoto61805 жыл бұрын
@@PSCadu congrats on the bike nice bit of kit. At the moment will have to wait to buy one 😣 have to be a responsible adult every now and then. But in a year or two🤞
@evilstalkerhorne5 жыл бұрын
I can only assume your referring to the Lockheed SR-71. There are so few people who have actually flown one of these when they were in service and even fewer now that they are not in service. I have to say my BS meter is twitching... you may be able to tip the scales in your favor by going into detail about what they use to keep the tires from going flat and in relation to this question once the U2 was shot down over Ussr in 1960... how did our government explain not still flying spy missions despite the unique substance periodically going low which these planes need for the wheels. (part of the U2 pilot being released from captivity was that we would quit spying and of course we said "why shure thing!" but you know that was BS and we just did it more sneaky). I doubt you can find this on google so if you are faking busted, but a pilot who flew one of these will know! I do because my relative worked on the U2 supplies back in the 1960's. They all are alike when it comes to what they use for the tires. Not saying if you know you are for real but a lot more believable.
@skinnyslugmoto61805 жыл бұрын
@@evilstalkerhorne uh? Honda blackbird. With just air in tyres. 🤔
@Mrfloydbryant4 жыл бұрын
evilstalkerhorne lmfao what a moron!
@aeror1155 жыл бұрын
Got the sister of this bike💚 Love the H2 line up! Hope to see more/ a low cc supercharged Kawasaki 🤙
@Villani_AV3 жыл бұрын
Hoping to see more affordable bikes like this in the future again
@TheMatttomlinson5 жыл бұрын
I'm looking at getting one of these next march, I've watched your video about 6 times, thanks for the great review chops 👍
@skts26103 жыл бұрын
So Matt, did you buy one?... I’ve had my SE for 18 months now, brilliant bit of kit. I chose to have all the toys including the Akro can. She’s a beastie, been all over northern Spain two up, absolute cracking bit of Kawasaki wizardry
@PSCadu5 жыл бұрын
I have this bike for two months now...just amazing...cornering ability on twisty roads is just amazing for a bike this big....I would say one of the most versatiles motorcycles I tryied and now own!!
@PSCadu2 жыл бұрын
@@The.Toaster It offers more comfort than the Haybusa, more praticality, it's in another league on the twisties compared to the Haybusa
@PSCadu2 жыл бұрын
@@The.ToasterHave friends with Hayabusas, so have been able to ride it a few times, including a full day of ride that included highway as well as mountain sections, so would say I'm at ease to compare them....would point out that on highway stability Haybusa is the king.
@the_mad_leprechaun4 жыл бұрын
Just going back over some of your older videos. As I had missed this one. Top quality as always.
@adamstratford67405 жыл бұрын
As usual LC giving us a proper review. Very well put together mate 👏👏👏
@LambChopRides5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Adam
@thebarbertoddbarbershop52533 жыл бұрын
The sound from the super charger is the blades breaking the sound barrier !
@davidharrington1133 Жыл бұрын
The squirrilly sound is actually the tips of the supercharger breaking the sound barrier.
@gilesfairweather99943 жыл бұрын
Excellent review on that bike, I found it so good and informative, took delivery of mine last week 👍🏼 amazing how good the bike is and how accurate the video is 👌🏼
@Joric785 жыл бұрын
Still not convinced on these filling the same role as the ZX-14R/ZZR1400, even if the purchase price wasn't so far out of my budget. Those big bore engines seem to be extremely durable, but I wonder about the longevity of 1000cc supercharged engines. Especially given the lure of so much additional performance available with little more than an ecu flash.
@K-carbon5 жыл бұрын
No complacement for displacement hey 😁
@Joric785 жыл бұрын
@@K-carbon Something like that. I mean I know they've detuned these to @170rwhp from the H2/R (which specifies conrod and exhaust valve changes at 60 hours over 8000 rpm), but apparently that can be increased to @220 (and back again) with nothing more than an ECU flash. I'll be interested in whether we will see these getting around with over 100,000 kms in a few years, as you do with the ZX-14Rs.
@petertakov5 жыл бұрын
@Joric78 I have a Versys 1000 with 78k km on it. Bought it brand new 3 years ago and a friend of mine bought the same bike at the same time but only has less 10k k. on his. I've tried his recently and mine runs better. Obviously it's not the same 1000 cc engine as the one on the H2 but 100k should be nothing for these modern engines.
@Joric785 жыл бұрын
@@petertakov Well I assume the engine's are good in stock trim if the maintenance schedule is adhered to. I'm sure Kawasaki has tested them for endurance. I doubt the increase in compression ratio and new pistons would decrease service life when the engine was originally designed for considerably more power. It's more about whether they'll still be reliable if you flash the ECU for an easy extra 50+ hp. People seem to assume that the top end power was tuned down for emissions, noise or fuel economy, but seem to ignore the durability question. I guess my concerns come down to whether H2 SX engines are relatively "overbuilt" and understressed in the same way as ZX-14Rs or Hayabusas? There's not many production forced induction vehicles where you can just flash the ECU (or wind up the boost) for an extra 30% power without an impact on reliability.
@alexlindberg885 жыл бұрын
I actually just traded in my 2014 ZX14R on a brand new H2 SX SE. Stock it's obviously not as fast as my 14R was but mine was modified with full exhaust, ECU flash and a BMC air filter. Dynoed tuned to 202whp. My H2 will be faster than old bike when im done though as supercharger adds a whole new level of power to be gained. I will tell you the SE is the way to go as you get way more shit vs base SX but this bike checks off every gripe I had about my 14. I'm a tall guy and the riding position is a bit more neutral than 14 and about 2 more inches of legroom than my 14 had. Cruise control, Bosch 6 axis ABS system. This bike is a work of art and electronically superior than the 14 was by far. So far I have 260 miles total on the H2 SX SE. Quickshifter is also badass as I've never had a bike that was equipped with one till now. 14 has more bite out of the hole and more torque. The supercharger really comes on around 7k though and feels like it will give the 14 a run from a roll. Unless kawi updates the 14R with similar electronics I'll stick with the H2s from now on.
@Miata8225 жыл бұрын
Can't wait to see the next video!
@hubert11425 жыл бұрын
@6:48 - time when Chopster goes full Zoidberg :DD Great stuff Chops, I am looking at this bad boy for comfy and supersonic touring.
@jasonsmith91615 жыл бұрын
I wish you had a regular H2 or at least a pic for side by side comparison. Very cool Bike, touring is getting better and better every year!
@LambChopRides5 жыл бұрын
As it happens I have one here!! so follow me on Instagram and will get a pic up tomorrow 👍
@1sal1ngebru1k5 жыл бұрын
Love the way you review bikes , I could watch this all day long - respect ✊
@LambChopRides5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Richard
@SixthGearMotorcycles5 жыл бұрын
Oh she’s a beauty! I’ve had hayabusa’s and zx12r’s but this is on another level 😯 I’d love to get one of these on the autobahn 😁😆 great vid as always 😎👍
@LambChopRides5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Griz!!
@damienpeckham28344 жыл бұрын
Having ridden for some years I do like checking people's bike vlogs. I have become rather clinical of many for how they're presented. Seeing the H2 SX as a worthy replacement to my Blackbird (should I ever replace it) I found this video yesterday. Nicely done sir! Well presented and rather enjoyable to watch. I've subscribed to your channel and look forward to watching your other videos over the coming weeks. Keep up the great work. Damien
@LambChopRides4 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much Damien welcome to the channel 👍
@surly605 жыл бұрын
Ryan at Fortnine channel work out the electronic settings, that cheeping is the impeller breaking the sound barrier, apparently.
@PHILIPWATSON825 жыл бұрын
ZZR 1400 is nice too
@paulst68624 жыл бұрын
Despite the headlight design, I think I must have this. Any decent man deserves to have 2 or 3 bikes. Now I have to figure out a way to tell my wife that her car upgrade will have to wait.
@WeirdBrainGoo5 жыл бұрын
Great video, I think it gave a really good view of what the bike is like. Love your enthusiasm. Kind of made me have a crush on the bike tbh!
@motorcyclegarage23075 жыл бұрын
I was drawling over that in Wheels - oh yes - love to own that one.
@cursethesky38742 жыл бұрын
This must be the most technologically advanced bike of any category on the market right now. Cant think of ANY other brand that has a model offering all these tech this Kawa offers.
@Infinitiivinen5 жыл бұрын
I tested it too about 2 hours. Yes, it is mental. You cant feel the speed until you are suddenly 200 km/h. Damn, not for me bc of that (and the prize). Quite heavy, but touring bike it is.
@4N2IN0JA5 жыл бұрын
There is one at a local dealership for 5 grand off. It’s very tempting but still out of my budget 😭
@Dp3.165 жыл бұрын
Try a the big Zzr1400 performance sport, good review 😉
@nivotron9605 жыл бұрын
hairless biker my very bike - unless u want the absolute latest tech, the old ZZR is just as fast and powerful and several grand cheaper 👍
@Dp3.165 жыл бұрын
@@nivotron960 yeah thats my performance sport in pic 👍ive tried the h2sx and couldn't wait to get bike on mine.cruise control would be nice😉
@nivotron9605 жыл бұрын
hairless biker u should look into after market cruise control like chops
@PSCadu5 жыл бұрын
@@nivotron960 J Niv Agreed the ZZR is a fuckin powerful and mega quick piece of kit. Having said that it's nowhere near as versatile as the H2 SX SE PLUS. Take both bikes to a twisty road and you'll realise how far apart they both are...if you can test the H2 SX SE PLUS you will easily realize this. Also the electronics on the H2SX SE PLUS are just amazing...they sort the bike in such a fashion that the bike feels always composed and balanced...I wasn't a fan of electronic semi-active/active suspensions but...I have been converted...the future is here and what a future it is!
@BibTheBoulderTheOriginalOne4 жыл бұрын
Not sure this is a bike for me, but having had a few machines from Wheels (Leicester branch) I can confirm they are top dealers.
@biswajitroy90334 жыл бұрын
an expert rider riding a beast
@plymouthjanner89405 жыл бұрын
Awesome Bike.. Had a Gen2 ZZR1400 and loved that. Look forward to the next Video. Cheers.
@RichyVida5 жыл бұрын
Oh man that is stunning! Want me a go on one of those, for sure 👍👍
@LambChopRides5 жыл бұрын
Subs ride eh Richy 😁😁👍
@rjwz285 жыл бұрын
I didn't even know a "Plus" was coming... Interesting.
@JJ_ExMachina5 жыл бұрын
The crazy part... Proper tune, race fuel, and supporting mods... The H2 puts out 300 WHP... NOW that is nuts.
@lightbeam4615 жыл бұрын
Please have the ecu flashed and remove the restrictions and do the review 🤪🤪 it must have at least 265hp!!
@droceretik5 жыл бұрын
It's a lone bike, a demonstrator. How would he be entitled to make those mods?
@edwinshabu57544 жыл бұрын
Love that turbo whistle.
@snoopsdog20074 жыл бұрын
Looked at one at our local Kawasaki dealer, $25,000 USA . In the green color. A very nice looking bike loaded with all the goodies. Excellent review! 👍
@dannyracer255 жыл бұрын
Lovely bike is it expensive though ? Great review though chops 👌 thanks danny
@SPSINGH-yb1lv5 жыл бұрын
I love that bird chirping sound.
@calewhitten33515 жыл бұрын
I love how he calls the original H2 "The real H2"
@turnyourpainintogreatness83145 жыл бұрын
Love your review of this Chops! It's an incredible piece of kit! I pick up my Versys 1000 SE Grand Tourer on Saturday - really looking forward to that. Big European tour planned for July including the B500, Swiss Alps, Dolomites and Tuscany! Brings me to asking you - what is, and where can I get the utility/pocket vest you wear over your jacket. Looks really useful, and could do with one for out aforementioned tour next month! Keep up the great work 👍
@LambChopRides5 жыл бұрын
Thanks matey your trip sounds incredible! Jacket is a OGIO Flight Vest there is a link in description 👍
@genuinecomments40085 жыл бұрын
Just passed my test. Gonna go get one 😁
@kayn36345 жыл бұрын
Genuine Comments don’t get a Liter bike
@NZSmall5 жыл бұрын
6:49 Great zoidberg impression 😅
@LambChopRides5 жыл бұрын
haha :-)
@nokneedownian85215 жыл бұрын
Oomph the sound of that supercharger
@Defender3d5 жыл бұрын
Great 1st part Lamb Chop! Love it.
@LambChopRides5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Tim
@philkearney05773 жыл бұрын
I'm getting one
@LiusLow5 жыл бұрын
Great review~Love it! Hope to see a review of 2019 H2 soon
@MotoMarkVlog5 жыл бұрын
" MY DREAM MOTORCYCLE "
@ToddtheExploder5 жыл бұрын
You’ve referred to this magnificent Kawasaki as a “bit of kit” three times in this video. Lord, deliver us from further such utterances. Great vid, needs impartial editing. Cheers, y’all!
@joeridestrijcker4454 жыл бұрын
well, he also keeps calling it 'haitch' for some reason ;)
@Davidlouis34 жыл бұрын
Kawasaki make beautiful looking bikes amazing
@scottc35 жыл бұрын
VERY nice. I actually prefer this to the original H2. Although the rear lights look like a bit of an afterthought compared to the rest of the styling. Look forward to seeing how you like it in 'Banzai' mode........
@MajorDrama15 жыл бұрын
Great review too btw.. Comparo of H2 SX with the mighty 1290GT please LambChop!!
@LambChopRides5 жыл бұрын
Coming soon the GT review
@georgea53355 жыл бұрын
Looks intimidating and sounds exactly like an angry racoon. I love it already! 😁
@Jambome4 жыл бұрын
Hi Chops, kindly consider giving us a review of this bike's progenitor, in its last production run, while stocks last Zzr14. It would better put the Ninja H2 Sx into perspective.
@isaachunt57993 жыл бұрын
buying myself one of these in spring. having riden superbikes since they invented them in the 80's i'm to old for a sports bike..this bad ticks all the boxes for me. flash the ecu full race exhaust and bobs ya uncle
@Coded19871 Жыл бұрын
You're riding through Rowlands Castle! I live near there. My dream bike!
@ragerider62835 жыл бұрын
Great review. It's an impressive machine & piece of engineering without a doubt but it's physical size & weight would put me off (because I'm a weed lol). I'm also not sure about the looks, I think it might date but either way it's undoubtedly a special bike. I also like your version of running it in & "taking it easy" lol.
@BibTheBoulderTheOriginalOne5 жыл бұрын
Great review. I have had two bikes from 'Wheels' and can't rate them highly enough.
@LambChopRides5 жыл бұрын
Good to hear!
@badger43615 жыл бұрын
I approve, although I think it would warp my mind 'again'......Not cheap either, but I do like it.
@WolfgangVonKempelen8385 жыл бұрын
It is big and beautiful if you ask me. Nice review, thanks ;)
@TakeTurnsGaming5 жыл бұрын
They need to give you a new zx14r SE for a test ride.
@andyp57435 жыл бұрын
Brilliant review!
@yayamaninking5 жыл бұрын
Kawasaki got crazy fast bikes out there, damn!!
@richardcollins5865 жыл бұрын
Will be interesting to see if they put cruise control on the Z1000SX as that’s their cheaper sports tourer. It won’t be this year, though hopefully in 2020. H2 is a lovely bike.
5 жыл бұрын
throttle by wire needed.
@markb47725 жыл бұрын
I think they will probably fit it for 2020 too, I’m just about to trade my Z1000SX for a H2 SX, I rode one at weekend and you are not always hunting for extra gears on the motorway on the H2 like you are on the Z
5 жыл бұрын
@@markb4772 Consider the Aprilia Tuono 1100. Considering everything , for me, is the best on the segment, you lose some wind protection though..
@DucatiDiaries5 жыл бұрын
OMG I'm jelly, mate!! I would love to ride that hotness. I'd love to see you compare this to the 2019 Diavel 1260.
@LambChopRides5 жыл бұрын
Never tried the Diavel but on my list!
@Kojak-zh7qo5 жыл бұрын
Brilliant again mate,what a bike 👍
@yiannispittas16196 ай бұрын
Do you have any experience with a pillion and what it was like for the rider and the second passenger? Thanks, great video...
@cjyu22 жыл бұрын
great review as always!! im really considering between the normal h2 and the sxse...i was wondering is it possible to remove the side grab rails on the tail to give it a more aggressive look? or is it just gonna look real ugly with wierd holes?
@mtaibouni643 жыл бұрын
What a beauty.
@gentleman2792 жыл бұрын
this is a replacement of zx1400 . because of euro4-5 issue. can't say, it's a touring bike. it's not comfortable at all, in fact it's very powerful and sporty. Bike can not be sport tourer as soon as you add side cases. needs lower pegs, higher handle bar, bigger fuel tank and less horse power than 200 :) for me , best sport tourer is K1600gt
@guillermoacosta79755 жыл бұрын
Really good Job , as always and Good bike
@Flip015 жыл бұрын
Awesome review. Your the official breaka inner!
@LambChopRides5 жыл бұрын
oh yes, bring me your bikes I will break them in for ya, well break them anyway :-)
@ApriliaRSV4Factory11004 ай бұрын
So what is the difference between the Kawasaki H2 SX SE+ version and the Kawasaki H2 SX SE version?
@essexhognose18085 жыл бұрын
Looks good, sounds good!
@Jesusprayerwarriorbw5 жыл бұрын
I love this bike!
@ross55065 жыл бұрын
I'm a Kawasaki fanatic my first Street bike H2 750 along with all their new big bore bikes until Zx14R. Kawasaki should of just put that supercharger into the 14R with electronic suspension. Great detail video!
@ross55065 жыл бұрын
@@justdad53 yes Jerry I've seen Jesus many times on that bike. She had 34 mm mikuni,Denco Chambers,Stage 2 ported&polish. It was a hand grenade. Now at 54 thinking about getting this H2 SX,I would get regular H2,but paying $800. Insurance monthly is insane. The insurance company classify the SX touring at $130. monthly. Cheers brother from Ontario Canada.
@mathias6423 Жыл бұрын
Lamb Chop Rides This is my dreambike. I rode the cheaper, black, 2018 model that is a bit lighter when it was brand new 2018. If I remember correctly the seating position was pretty close to the standard BMW S1000R not the "M" version. Would you agree or do I remember a bit wrong ? I remember that you were canted forward a bit more than my MT-10 and Ninja 1000SX was for instance. I think just like you it is much more comfy for long distance touring to take some weight of your a$s and balance it out with having some more weight on your wrists so I just love this semi aggressive riding position that the S1000R and H2SX has. So much better than the Ninja 1000SX, MT-10 or GSX-S1000.
@killygonz5 жыл бұрын
I know those roads and happily not many other riders appear to. Can blast along those in complete isolation.
@altypeRR5 жыл бұрын
They are utterly bonkers. As someone else said love the dash.
@frankmorris26035 жыл бұрын
Top vids Lamb Chop.
@hotenhitonokoe28484 жыл бұрын
Cool motorcycle
@bigogger505 жыл бұрын
If I was ever to start my own vlog channel I would call it 2+ luggage
@oldman7485 жыл бұрын
Great review Chops. When you gonna do a meet an greet at Wheels then. it’s only up the road from me.
@LambChopRides5 жыл бұрын
Yes we have spoken about it Steve . It's a good idea!
@treborhugh75995 жыл бұрын
Lovely looking bike.
@samgab5 жыл бұрын
Nice. 11:10 I see you have the obligatory elbow slider pads. And when you put panniers on, you'll also need pannier sliders for those fast corners...
@williamsterben4 жыл бұрын
I went full tilt and bought the H2. I should have been more sensible and bought the SX or SX SE, but I am a bit mental.