Any Owners of the Kawasaki H2 on here.

[RemaL]

Just interested to know if any of the PH BB have a H2.

Popped into Bristol Kwak last Friday with the wife as we where passing. just on the unlikely off chance their would be one in the shop. There was not.

I've never had a Kawasaki before. I do like the H2 a lot.
talking to the sales guy who said there would be more chance of me winning the lottery than getting a test ride before I buy. Which i always said I would never do before buying a bike.

just interested to find out from owners about the bike. Any issues? How comfy, How high or low are the running costs. What the mirror glass finish paint is like to keep clean and scratch free.

Bristol Kawasaki will have one in around Feb and they will be giving me a bell to go down and have a look at it

Anyone

[SteveSteveson]

I think all you need to know about test rides is that there wasn't even one as the motorbike show to sit on.

[LoonR1]

I'd rather have a new R1M or ZX10 than the H2, or both It just looks like a bike that's the dumbed down road legal version of the bike they really wanted to build.

[RemaL]

LoonR1 said:

I'd rather have a new R1M or ZX10 than the H2, or both It just looks like a bike that's the dumbed down road legal version of the bike they really wanted to build.

As in the H2R? it is the dumbed down version of that bike

[LoonR1]

RemaL said:

LoonR1 said:

I'd rather have a new R1M or ZX10 than the H2, or both It just looks like a bike that's the dumbed down road legal version of the bike they really wanted to build.

As in the H2R? it is the dumbed down version of that bike

I know, they wanted to build the H2R which is a nice halo model bike, the H2 isn't anything other than a dumbed down version of that IMO and at best a curio. The ZX10 will be a far better bike on every level.

[RemaL]

LoonR1 said:

RemaL said:

LoonR1 said:

I'd rather have a new R1M or ZX10 than the H2, or both It just looks like a bike that's the dumbed down road legal version of the bike they really wanted to build.

As in the H2R? it is the dumbed down version of that bike

I know, they wanted to build the H2R which is a nice halo model bike, the H2 isn't anything other than a dumbed down version of that IMO and at best a curio. The ZX10 will be a far better bike on every level.

And much more common. Much like the Ariel Ace I'm looking at I don't want something you will see every day. And want something that my heart wants and not my head. if that makes sence

Having seen the lovely R1, Busa, 1299S, RSV4 etc... it was only the Ace that caught my eye and having liked the H2 sine it was lunched i'm trying to get a idea on ownership of a few bikes that I would really like to spend my money on, Enjoy and keep and still love in years to come

[2GOOD]

RemaL said:

Just interested to know if any of the PH BB have a H2.

Popped into Bristol Kwak last Friday with the wife as we where passing. just on the unlikely off chance their would be one in the shop. There was not.

I've never had a Kawasaki before. I do like the H2 a lot.
talking to the sales guy who said there would be more chance of me winning the lottery than getting a test ride before I buy. Which i always said I would never do before buying a bike.

just interested to find out from owners about the bike. Any issues? How comfy, How high or low are the running costs. What the mirror glass finish paint is like to keep clean and scratch free.

Bristol Kawasaki will have one in around Feb and they will be giving me a bell to go down and have a look at it

Anyone

Funnily enough, we came down to the Italian day in Bristol last April & popped into Bristol Kawasaki afterwards, the salesman happily told us how he'd delivered 3 already & if we'd been down in the morning we'd have seen one of them...

...at this point the guy with us on a ZZR1400 (weather wasn't good enough for him to get his Desmo out) who wanted me to show him where Bristol Kawasaki was, mentions that he'd placed his order in that first week & still hadn't got his delivery date through, hence inquiring if they'd seen any yet? Sales guy went a bit quiet.

Anyway, bike arrived a few weeks later, it had stone chip film fitted before it went on the road, it's the only one to our knowledge that's still got the standard exhaust as the owner didn't like the Akrapovic version. The owner is quick but ran it it in correctly, still needed a tyre at 1k though, he's been to Rockingham for some Kawasaki do where he met Ellison & was also invited to the Assen BSB round to do the parade lap (it went by van to Assen), now I've not been out with it on the road but have had plenty of feedback from others. So to sum it up, it's quick, he's happy & it's not the most comfortable bike.

[will77]

I've got one and it's like nothing else I've ever ridden. Ignore the on paper numbers, an H2 accelerates like no other litre bike on the market. I rode a 2015 s1000rr back to back with my std H2 and it felt quick obviously but peaky in comparison. Also don't read too much into the whole H2 vs H2R thing, my bike is making 240 rwhp with a full system, ecu re flash and a pcv which is pretty much identical to dyno numbers on the H2R's. It's a great road bike, comfortable but quite a big beast compared to the rsv4 and R1. It doesn't handle like a race rep but then it was never designed as one and is better for it I think. The quick shifter is excellent but the throttle takes a little getting used to as the power is so linear because of the SC, once you get used to it it's fine though. You certainly pay for it but it is a truly unique bike to ride and own. I love it.

[Tim85]

SteveSteveson said:

I think all you need to know about test rides is that there wasn't even one as the motorbike show to sit on.

At the birmingham show?

this was in the main kawasaki stand open to sit on.




I actually thought it was the most 'common' bike of the show there must of been a good 6/7 scattered around the place. Most places had customers as a show piece for their exhausts mind you. Ive seen a guy out on one near huddersfield as well just before winter sat in and i cant imagine huddersfields up there as a biking hot spot.

Great looking bit of kit but it felt massive sat on it. it felt like the old r1's do compared to more modern thousands which are like old 600s size wise. The r still stands out massively next to the h2 but i just dont understand where owners would use it.

I thought this vid was quite interesting. 3 different models and not really much in it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S4ep4uIxhtY

[neelyp]

LoonR1 said:

I'd rather have a new R1M...

I had to read that a couple of times.

[LoonR1]

neelyp said:

LoonR1 said:

I'd rather have a new R1M...

I had to read that a couple of times.

Don't knock it, til you've tried it

[The Grinch]

RemaL said:

And much more common. Much like the Ariel Ace I'm looking at I don't want something you will see every day. And want something that my heart wants and not my head. if that makes sence

If you want something uncommon, you're going to have to take a risk and buy before you try I reckon

[abw280]

Running Costs - BIKE mag had a feature the other month where owners were asked for opinions after the 1st few months of ownership and the main issue is insurance. Check your existing provider will cover and at what cost. Kawasaki's own insurance scheme came out the cheapest for most.

[RemaL]

I've seen on on the road when I was over Wales for a blat in the kit car. Seen it in the flesh at the shows

cheers for the feedback. I've also read the insurance for a bike over 20k is going to be more which I would expect. Currently with Bennett's and would have though they would be able to cover but would need to call them before to check to be 100% sure they do

I love the looks, and I was not going originally going to spend as much on a bike and was hoping to keep the blade which I won't be doing if I spend this much on one.

The main reason for upping my limit on a bike was the wife strangely. After talking her to about the Ariel Ace and how nice it was and told her the price she said if you like it buy it. shocked me a bit.

[srob]

abw280 said:

Running Costs - BIKE mag had a feature the other month where owners were asked for opinions after the 1st few months of ownership and the main issue is insurance. Check your existing provider will cover and at what cost. Kawasaki's own insurance scheme came out the cheapest for most.

Think that's often the case for new models as they're an unknown to insurers, so nothing to base risk on. Remember the S1000RR being the same.

Remal, buy the Ariel!

Or a Bimota? Or there's one of those Vyrus things for sale I saw the other day; won't get much more different (or cool!) than that

[RemaL]

srob said:

abw280 said:

Running Costs - BIKE mag had a feature the other month where owners were asked for opinions after the 1st few months of ownership and the main issue is insurance. Check your existing provider will cover and at what cost. Kawasaki's own insurance scheme came out the cheapest for most.

Think that's often the case for new models as they're an unknown to insurers, so nothing to base risk on. Remember the S1000RR being the same.

Remal, buy the Ariel!

Or a Bimota? Or there's one of those Vyrus things for sale I saw the other day; won't get much more different (or cool!) than that

booked to pop down to Ariel on the 29th to see the bike with the wife. Won't be test riding until the Spring. will give me a little to think about with the H2 at the same time

[Graemsay]

The local dealer here in Melbourne had a couple in a few weeks back. One was pre-sold, and the other went soon after.



I like the bike. Sure, it looks like a Transformer, but what doesn't these days?

The finish and detailing is very nice. It reminds me more of something like the BMW HP2 Sport than a typical hypersports bike, in that it's got a lot of nicer than usual components fitted.

It's had a few tweaks for 2016. The paintwork is now black, and a slipper clutch has been added.

I can get where RemaL is coming from, I'm in a similar position myself, and I also am a fan of the Ariel Ace. I saw that at the NEC show last year.

[RemaL]

will77 said:

I've got one and it's like nothing else I've ever ridden. Ignore the on paper numbers, an H2 accelerates like no other litre bike on the market. I rode a 2015 s1000rr back to back with my std H2 and it felt quick obviously but peaky in comparison. Also don't read too much into the whole H2 vs H2R thing, my bike is making 240 rwhp with a full system, ecu re flash and a pcv which is pretty much identical to dyno numbers on the H2R's. It's a great road bike, comfortable but quite a big beast compared to the rsv4 and R1. It doesn't handle like a race rep but then it was never designed as one and is better for it I think. The quick shifter is excellent but the throttle takes a little getting used to as the power is so linear because of the SC, once you get used to it it's fine though. You certainly pay for it but it is a truly unique bike to ride and own. I love it.

The Exhaust looks loud, And also just out of interest where did you get the tail tidy from

I have been looking about to see what options company's make for this bike and not found one that does a tail tidy

[will77]

RemaL said:

The Exhaust looks loud, And also just out of interest where did you get the tail tidy from

I have been looking about to see what options company's make for this bike and not found one that does a tail tidy

The exhaust is a prototype system made by Austin Racing and yes its pretty loud but there are inserts which quiet it down and a normal end can with baffles which reduce the volume further. Its made from Inconel and does sound incredible. The tail tidy came from Evo Tech, really nicely engineered and nicer than the R&G alternative in my opinion.

[Biker's Nemesis]

srob said:

abw280 said:

Running Costs - BIKE mag had a feature the other month where owners were asked for opinions after the 1st few months of ownership and the main issue is insurance. Check your existing provider will cover and at what cost. Kawasaki's own insurance scheme came out the cheapest for most.

Think that's often the case for new models as they're an unknown to insurers, so nothing to base risk on. Remember the S1000RR being the same.

Remal, buy the Ariel!

Or a Bimota? Or there's one of those Vyrus things for sale I saw the other day; won't get much more different (or cool!) than that

I didn't take many photos at the bike show but the ariel frame was one of them