Kawi supercharged sport-tourer coming in 2018

[slayman]

Done deal! Goddamn this bike is smooth.

Congrats, what an awesome bike. Can't wait to read your musings. That would be a nice replacement for my ZZR but the price of admission is a hindrance. And for most of my Appalachian riding something a bit lighter seems more appropriate.

[Sport-Touring]

[UFO]

Here's a post of my quick impressions. Of course the bike shows up and forecast shows rain for the next 10 days.

https://h2sxriders.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=234

[Acadian Rider]

  for heated grips and cruise control.  

[rajflyboy]

I’m freakin jealous  

Nice ride  

[UFO]

I’m freakin jealous  

Nice ride  

This is why I don't have a 401k.

[Sport]

Sweet UFO, how bout some close up pics?  I’d like to see those wheels closer up.

[rajflyboy]

This is why I don't have a 401k.

Dude

U got a 401k

You ain’t stupid

 

[UFO]

Sweet UFO, how bout some close up pics?  I’d like to see those wheels closer up.

The SE version has the exact same wheels as the H2, but with different rim graphics. This is a big pic... (click it)

H2SX


H2

[JTM]

I have read how smooth the engine is, beyond zx14 smooth apparently. It’s a busy design, that somehow works and I am sure is related to wind tunnel design. The only thing I don’t like is the exhaust muffler, but that is a modern concession on all bikes, and this one isn’t as bad as most.

The green is rich and deep. Haven’t seen one in the flesh yet ... but I really like the look.

You’re going to have a memorable spring!

I'm sure Akrapovic and Yoshimura will have solutions for the stock muffler soon.

[Baz]

This is why I don't have a 401k.

If that bike were in my hands I probably would not need one either.....

[UFO]

Finally stopped raining after a week and was able to hit some backroads with some twisties (after mowing the 6" tall lawn first!), including the integrated bags (the matching color panels are still back ordered, so they're a bit homely right now).

Fantastic!

I'm getting used to, once again, the bike and it's incredibly smooth delivery of power, even at break in RPMs. Corners approach deceptively fast and my brain hasn't rewired itself to this fact yet. So the brakes got a workout today. I only did about 100 miles but the computer said something like 45 mpg. This is just spirited cruising as this point, not ham fisted riding. Point being it can get pretty decent mileage for a 207 hp bike.

Anyway, it's good to see a bike like this back on the market. All the classic sport tourers of 10-15 years ago have vanished to be replaced by adventure style bikes.

Side note. My main helmet is almost 20 years old, and it's falling apart. Good excuse to upgrade finally.

[Sport]

Yeah, get a new lid, just not a green one.  How far are you from Crater Lake NP in Oregon?  Lassen NP?  Yosemite NP?  You'll have to take your new 'touring' bike out of state sooner or later.   You could paint 'SIDE PANELS ORDERED' on those blank panels until they come in.

[Indefatigable]

How are the mirrors?  Do you have a good view of what is behind you?  

[st2sam]

Thanks for sharing your ride.

I'm not brand loyal by a long shot, but IMHO Kawasaki is no.1 of the big four, no make that big six.

And Boss, I remember back in the day when you said, "I'll never buy another Kawasaki".  

Best of luck with her, she'll be the top Sport-Touring ride for quite a few years.

Also, lets not forget, you created the Sport-Touring segment years ago.  

[rajflyboy]

Finally stopped raining after a week and was able to hit some backroads with some twisties (after mowing the 6" tall lawn first!), including the integrated bags (the matching color panels are still back ordered, so they're a bit homely right now).

Fantastic!

I'm getting used to, once again, the bike and it's incredibly smooth delivery of power, even at break in RPMs. Corners approach deceptively fast and my brain hasn't rewired itself to this fact yet. So the brakes got a workout today. I only did about 100 miles but the computer said something like 45 mpg. This is just spirited cruising as this point, not ham fisted riding. Point being it can get pretty decent mileage for a 207 hp bike.

Anyway, it's good to see a bike like this back on the market. All the classic sport tourers of 10-15 years ago have vanished to be replaced by adventure style bikes.

Side note. My main helmet is almost 20 years old, and it's falling apart. Good excuse to upgrade finally.

Don't mess her up with "Meals On Wheels" boxes  

[UFO]

How far are you from Crater Lake NP in Oregon?  Lassen NP?  Yosemite NP?  You'll have to take your new 'touring' bike out of state sooner or later.

Been to all those places on multiple bikes. Yes, will probably do again.

How are the mirrors?  Do you have a good view of what is behind you?  

Visibility, they are okay. I have broad shoulders so the inner part of the mirror gets my arms/shoulders. But this has applied to nearly every bike I've owned. The mirrors are 100% vibration free at all RPM (not sure about hypersonic yet, still in the break-in process).

And Boss, I remember back in the day when you said, "I'll never buy another Kawasaki".  

Yes, I had to set aside my 20+ year grudge. It was nothing against the bikes, but against Kawi USA (corporate).

Don't mess her up with "Meals On Wheels" boxes  

At least they don't leak water like the Ducati bags.

I think the later used market for these will be interesting. So if you are waiting to pick one up used down the road, do your homework carefully. There are two groups of owners, ones that are going to treat it like a less expensive H2, mod the hell out of it, drag race it, dyno it 1000 times, etc. Then others who will use it for its designed intent. Avoid the first group as if your life depended on it.

[HipGnosis]

The mirrors are 100% vibration free at all RPM (not sure about hypersonic yet, still in the break-in process).

I heard the H2R is capable of ludicrous speed.   You'll have to let us know about your bike.

I think the later used market for these will be interesting. So if you are waiting to pick one up used down the road, do your homework carefully. There are two groups of owners, ones that are going to treat it like a less expensive H2, mod the hell out of it, drag race it, dyno it 1000 times, etc. Then others who will use it for its designed intent. Avoid the first group as if your life depended on it.

I didn't realize they are less expensive than the H2.  

[UFO]

I didn't realize they are less expensive than the H2.  

MSRPs...

H2 - $28,000
H2R - $55,000 (not street legal, does not come with a warranty, significant and expensive maintenance)

H2SX - $19,000 (base model)
H2SX SE - $22,000 (pictured above)

[UFO]

Side note. My main helmet is almost 20 years old, and it's falling apart. Good excuse to upgrade finally.

New helmet day. I bought the silver Arai Signet GT shown above back in 2000 when I had my silver/blue Hayabusa. It's lived a long and useful life. It is now retired and hanging on the wall in the garage. Is it weird to get sentimental about gear?  

Found a left over 2017 Shoei GT-Air that's an excellent match, with the features I wanted, and not too squidly (skulls, monkeys flinging poo, dragons, ace of spades type of graphics). 25% off.

[rajflyboy]

Nice Truck

Nice Bike

Nice Lady