Is the Kawasaki Z H2 SE the craziest naked bike of all? - Cycle News First Ride

There are very, very few machines on the road, let alone motorcycles, that can hold a candle to the sheer mental-ness that is a Kawasaki Z H2. We had one for a few weeks to see if we could live with the beast.

[MaynardHershon]

Rennie, you're the guy who should be doing these road tests! Really enjoy your chats, like listening to a friend...

[FastRu-kliy]

Have just seen you PP record lap - breathtaking ! Great respect!

[ST-kqpy]

Awesome review Rennie, very relatable and honest.
I just watched your on board footage of Pikes Peak 2019 on the Tuono, wow what a weapon, you can ride mate, unbelievable and well done!!

[ramamaiden]

Cant wait for mine to arrive. Was a bit sceptical since i already got a ZX10R but really hope it is whats all the fuss is about.

[randypullman]

It looks as fun as a motorcycle can be. I own several motorcycles including a squid missile and this thing looks perfect!

[conceptsmart]

Thank you for real life review. Going to buy one this month in SE trim. Also did not like pretty cheap suspension and brakes in the base model last year and waited for SE

[mudwhistle]

“Go the rat!” I had those stickers on my dirt bike in the eighties. Retro cool 👍

[Slambog]

Nice review, I was curious what the difference was between this one and my 2020. As far as the mileage, I’ve seen this comment before and experienced it on mine but lets be honest you dont buy a Ford GT for Gas or a SC bike for econ mode you get it because you like to go WFO.

[huambo]

I get about 41mpg on mine long distance. Ridden sensibly you can get the mileage, so it makes a really decent tourer.

[SureshKumar-xyzn]

I can't get over the feeling that I'm listening to Dai Henwood. Other than that solid review.

[gundamfromjapan]

I owned an H2 SX SE, but I'm 6'4" and it just was too small for me. I got rid of it but seriously considering the Z H2 Se....I haven't found one yet to sit on, but hoping the upright position helps, but you say at 6'1" you're at the upper limit so concerned. ;-(

[ragerider]

Nice review. It actually looks pretty good in those colours although still not pretty.

[STGeneral]

Can you give your opinion on a naked performance bike that 🤔 gives the economy numbers and performance numbers also

[pistolpete]

Great review video! I would love to own one but surely would lose my license the first month of ownership!

[MrBryn]

Australian here;
How come the US bikes don't have the LED indicators that everywhere else has?

[rhyseee]

Have you heard if we are getting these in Aust mate? Cheers

[thebigdr]

I average 39 mpg on mine, and I ride fairly aggressively.

[wildingnemo]

Anybody know if theres a really noticeable difference between the green and the red i would like the better suspension but green just isn't me so im getting the red one hopefully its still nice

[ausforce]

Kawasaki doing everything right!❤️
SUZUKI doing everything wrong! 🤦🏼
Yamaha ...still making us wait for the new MT-10🤷
HONDA still making everyone yawn with boredom 😂

[scotty]

Is it comfortable? Easy on the shoulders and butt while riding vs. leaning forward so much on the regular H2?