The new supercharged Z! Kawasaki Z H2
https://www.visordown.com/news/new-bikes/kawasaki-z-h2-all-pictures-spec-and-details-new-supernaked
Cannot wait to test this beast out!
Posted Oct 23, 2019, 2:04 AM UTC
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Looking forward to getting real dead on one of these in a few years
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You think you can get a test ride?
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I mean once it’s released sure, why not? In any case my mate is a Z fanatic and this will be his next bike. It’ll be his 5th Z lol
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Where I live you can't even touch a h2 much less test ride a z650.
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India?
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United States.
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most dealers here in the states do not offer test rides, especially not on expensive bikes.
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I'm in Oz, it's pretty chill here. But yeah the more pricey, the more hesitant they are. I'm hoping this thing is gonna be a good deal less than a H2 though
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It will probably be priced along the H2 SE SX, although i bet it's a bit more.
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BMW encourages it.
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they stopped encouraging it once I took the 2020 S1000RR for a 6-hour test ride and returned it with shredded tires.
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I look up manufacturers sponsored demo days. On the 25th I’m riding to Miami for Yamaha demo days. Want to try the niken and new fjr.
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Who buys a bike without test riding it??
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Around me they were allowing H2 SX test rides if you were happy to put down a £500 deposit, refundable when you get back without binning it. Based on the standard swingarm, fairly low-spec brakes, no fairing and no mention of the super-exclusive H2-only paintjob, I think it's safe to say this is going to be a lot cheaper than that bike and the test rides will be relatively easy to get hold of.
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The article says it has brembo m4 brakes. I’d not call that low spec.
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Sorry, low-spec was the wrong term - low bling, I guess. They're not the flashy Stylema calipers; they're not going all-out like they did with the original H2.
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Gotcha. Yah not a bling bling sure but I think they where going for a more relaxed and fun street bike vs a hyper sport WOW!!! Fast machine. More Low and mid power, some more flex in frame seems like. Want to make the bike easier to ride and appeal to more riders.
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No mention of price? This is really tempting over a s1000r, mt10 or speed triple for my next bike but price will be a major factor.
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17k USD
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Thank you for that, not bad for what you get.
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No problem!
At this price it competes with the Tuono V4 1100 Factory and Super Duke 1290, which are both wonderful from what I have read and experienced. I'm looking forward to reading about it once people get on the saddle
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I wish there was an aprilla dealer closer, I have to drive over 200 miles to find one. The tuono v4 is very sexy and would be at the top of my list if a dealer was closer.
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It all sounds nice and impressive, but I was expecting a whole lot more than 197hp, especially when you have to wring it's neck to get that (11K RPM).
I'm also not a fan of digital tach - gimme an old-school dial every time...
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You can flash the ECU And put a slip on on for 40hp more. Lots of tuners offering it for H2 SX
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Not doubting you at all, but it does make me wonder why the ECU and can aren't included in the base model.
I mean, it's a supercharged motorcycle - I'm not buying it to commute down the freeway Monday to Friday, right? And I'll bet my backside you'll be paying top dollar for it...
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One word - emissions
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I guess you never really looked at the H2/H2sx either? Same power, stock ecu has a ride by wire throttle and it is mapped to partially close as you approach the limiter.
https://h2sxriders.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/h2-sexy-stock-fs-stock-with-flash_orig.jpg
Flashing with no physical changes and the stock bike with emissions systems is well over 200. Then a question of the dollars available. The fastest I know of personally (not just internet) is low 300's depending on fuel.
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But why aren't they achieving these numbers in stock configuration. Sure seems like cars are hitting ridiculous HP numbers these days even without ECU flashes or other mods.
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I was kinda hoping it'd beat the Streetfighter V4, but we need to at least acknowledge how absolutely fucking insane it is that we're in a world where a 200 horsepower supernaked is a purpose-built factory bike rather than a mangled superbike. And I think it's safe to say that it's going to have a ridiculously fat midrange, plus a ton of potential for aftermarket parts to bring out a lot more power from that supercharger.
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And since it is the same basic set up as the others, lots of the aftermarket is already there!
Look at Extreme Creations in Australia for example, modified bikes tend to use their intercooler plenum as one of the support mods for more boost.
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Agree about the power. Honestly that's why I was also disappointed with the H2. All of the stock dyno runs I've seen put it well below 200hp which seems awesome but every litre bike is putting that number out without the supercharger.
It might be a liability thing though.
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I think it’s a warranty thing. Keep boost low and tuned for less drivetrain shock, this will lead to less warranty claims.
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Like most things with saggy breasts?
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Yeah I’m not a fan of the new Kawasaki styling trend for the front ends. Didn’t like the H2 styling when it was released and now they’ve applied it to the whole line up
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no way, the new katana is a decent interpretation of the best katana. absolute perfection.
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I must be officially old because most new bikes look downright ugly to me. It's like everyone is trying to produce a Michael Bay transformer since around 2010.
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