The 2023 Kawasaki Z H2 Will Become a Cult Classic

In this video, let's take a look at the 2023 Kawasaki Z H2.
In the commuter category,
- The bike’s riding position is very comfortable for inner-city commute. Your feet are positioned almost directly down instead of to the back which creates less body fatigue. The Z H2 earns 6 out of 10.
- The fuel tank is big, holding roughly 4.5 gallons of gas. but as evident from owner forums, the supercharger takes a significant toll on the gas milage making the bike hover around 25 mpg earing the Z H2 a 5 out of 10.
- As far as commute-specific tech goes, the Z H2 has a fantastic cruise control, and the rideology app that can enable you to monitor details of your bike like how much gas is left, where you left the bike last, and what rider mode you were in last which is a nice touch earning the Z H2 a 5 out of 10.
- Storage is limited to under the seat and is considered average for a motorcycle, but anything larger than a soda can, you have to bring along your backpack earning the Z H2 a 5 out of 10.
- An important factor making a bike a great commuter bike is the cost effectiveness, reliability, and dealer network. The Z H2 is backed by a decent warranty and carries the credibility of Kawasaki’s reliability, but being a supercharged motorcycle does hurt its reliability a little bit as we have heard a lot of horror stories with the original H2’s supercharger. Nonetheless Kawasaki has a large network of dealerships in the US and earns the Z H2 a 6 out of 10. I would give it a 7 out of 10 if it wasn’t a supercharged bike.
For a total of 27 out of 50 points for the commuter category.

In the Performance/Dope Factor Category
- The Z H2’s upright commute riding style now becomes a slight downside in the performance category as the wind at high speeds can really bash you in the head and earning the Z H2 a 6 out of 10. Motorcycles with a more tucked in position score higher here.
- The Z H2 weighs a tremendous 525 lbs earning it a 3 out of 10. Kawasaki’s focus must be putting the Z H2 on a diet. For reference, the Ducati streetfighter V4 is almost 100 Lbs lighter than the Z H2 at 444 pounds.
- In regard to the rider aid’s technologies, the Z H2 is loaded with some goodies, such as Kawasaki quick shifters up and down, launch control, cornering assist, Lean censor, Rideology app, Intelligent Antilock brake control, and a Bosch multidirectional IMU earning it a 9 out of 10.
- As for the Z H2’s design choices and marketplace, it is an interesting looking bike but I wouldn’t call it a beautiful motorcycle. At the price of $18,500 it is out of the price range of a good portion of the population which makes it a high-end motorcycle. Resale values are average on this bike with some bikes losing almost 40% of their original MSRP after 3 years, so it appears the demand is not too high for a used supercharged motorcycle. With all of that, the The Z H2 earns a 6 out of 10 in the dope factor category.

[i]

Definitely the most detailed review out there, but damn bro put some fuel in that bike lol

[wakajawaka]

Probably the best motorcycle and best review you have uploaded so far. Thank you!

[qcx]

Yeah, this dude has done the excellent review on ZH2 ever!!!

[xPhen]

If you didn't get the information yet, the blinking is cause the bike is still locked and has an upgrade. With the upgrade you can adjust timing for when to shift as well as unlock a bit more power. Hope you are having a wonderful time! Great video!

[jesseonamotorcycle]

How’s the reliability with this bike ? Thinking of getting one.

[AS]

This bike looks phenomenal Idk why people call it ugly.

[nickmegadeth]

love the looks of it! and Kawasaki reliability!

[fabio_z]

My zh2 only color to chose is green and grey, and de turn lights are full led, bought at 2 weeks brand new

[habalhabaldriver]

I have a 1st gen, all lights are led as stock, rideology app was already there when i bought my zh2 back in 2020. I think the models after 2020 already have electronic suspension.

[Fernando]

Very explanatory bike review! Yo made it very clear and in such a short video covered all the important aspects of this bike. Impressive work. Well done!
👏👏👏 Thank you!

[MrScottless]

Riding in Bellevue WA I see. I buy my bikes from the same dealer.

[soksamedy]

i like your review style. keep it up man

[CrusaderGeneral]

very technical review.. I have the 23 SE and it is the ultimate naked!

[Paulfarmer-envh]

Its not a propeller its a impeller street fighter does not mean fighting the street

[tref]

There is No comparison. The zx400rr is worth every penny, and you most likely stay with the 400 /4 banger will keep and make many memories together ❤️ buy it! 52 yes of riding unless you get a good deal and are just starting out but my money is on the 400 / because it rides so much better and will be a collection of the ninjas someday.

[dhawalnaik]

Great review Emad, I learned a lot today!

[Niobium]

Great review, good technical info, you have upped your game!!! I’m really starting to like this channel!

[BlueRage]

I think you did an ok review here showing features, but you were very hard on the bike in your scoring. I have one...if this bike was 444 LBS, it would unridable. Also, it's not a street fighter, it's not really a hyper naked either, it's been best described as a muscle naked...think muscle car..and you will need plenty of muscle to hold yourself in the seat! Not for the faint of heart. It will kill you! Biggest criticism should have been lack of wheelie control. The whellies are unpredictable due to the supercharger.

[Alex-qfbh]

they do make an SE model with electronic suspension and better brakes

[ensyk]

doug demuro vibes lmao, cool video though.