Kawasaki Z H2 - Real Road Review 

I've ridden faster bikes. I've ridden better looking bikes. But I've never ridden a more fun and comfortable bike than the ZH2.

recently I fell in love with this bike, worst thing is I can't even afford a toy version of it lol

This bike looks sick! I don't know why people hate it. Whoever hates it, just hates they can't have one probably! Beautiful lines, colors, everything!!

It looks so much better in person. I thought it looked stupid but it's just something with the sharp angles on camera. I couldn't believe how much better it looked

i absolutely love my zh2 even after a year of ownership. i would never sell it like my other bikes. .great review.spot on. ride safe.

I just bought mine yesterday. Rode it before for a week and it‘s a dream. It‘s just like you say, so smooth to ride🥰

Broooo at 6 min the view, the bike how you dropped some calm and low music and your voice explaining this is just timeless. Soooo nice I will subs for your channel

What a great video production man, loved it!

Love that whistle,,. The cruise control as well. Enjoyable bike for sure.

Pure love with Z H2 for a year already. 🔥😎🥰

I really like the looks of this bike. That s/c and engine makes this thing a complete savage. Love it!

Good video !! I really love this bike I just finished the breaking period and I love it !! I choose the all black model

I got about 50m on a test ride and knew this was the bike for me. Had it for a week now and it just gets better and better. It''s big, heavy and intimidating, get it rolling though and it's a dream to ride. Awesome machine!

Great review. Thank you. After around 5 months of ownership it continues to put a smile on my face. I use it almost every day as my daily commuter and it's quite easy to ride around town and filter through traffic. The engine is sillky smooth and responsive. When you need to go fast it just does it, no hesitation. You feel the weight if you need to push the bike around the garage but once you're moving the kilos just drop off. The bike feels very stable in corners which, along with the electronic aids, give you a lot of confidence. Fuel consumption is high, but this is is expected for this type of bike. The only disappointment is the rear shock which is a bit harsh. While not cheap, you do get plenty for your $$.

Just ordered last thursday my 2024 ZH2 se performance….Cant wait

Great video and review !

Im a Proud owner of that kind of bike...thanks for the great review bro happy new year!

JUST BOUGHT MINE AND I COULDNT BE HAPPIER WITH THE AMOUNT OF CRAZY LAUGHTER IT BRINGS ME WHEN I TWIST THE THROTTLE

Great video! Everytime I get to sit on it, it just grows more and more on me. But sadly not my cup of tea.

Man I would say that people hate this bike but the day I saw the bike I let off and said that this is the bike and this is my dream bike I also kept my dream of h2 beside because this is something which people should by . Thank you Love from India ❤️👍

I changed my z900 this fall for a zh2 se 2022. Can't wait for spring, been checking this bike out for 3 years. Tried the direct competition as well, what a ride.

Ive owned this bike since may 2020. I have not as of yet seen a single video of anyone riding it as hard as i ride mine. I will make a video next season. This bike is a incredibly fast. Its easily quicker than any ducati, i have smoked them all.

A great bike that makes you smile every time you ride it.

That was very enjoyable to watch, I can only imagine how much fun you had creating it! Having finally seen one at the dealership, its hulking and muscular build reminded me of an NFL fullback like Bo Jackson. Not the ultimate fastest or most nimble, certainly not the prettiest (!), but Bo the warrior would absolutely run over guys on the playing field. The Z H2 emanates that sort of brutal vibe.

Amazing videography! Support and love for India

Nice review bro Happy New year 🎉❤️

I own a ZH2 my self, for the moment, and the few km i have driven last year (2020) has made me want more. This bike is pure fun, you have the power whenever and you have a touring bike (my own opinion). I`m not gonna say that this is the ultimate bike, but not far away from it. Ive had a Honda 600 CBR F, a Yamaha 750 Super Tenerer and a Kawasaki Z1000. The ZH2 that i now own, is by far the best bike that ive driven, so far... I cant wait to next season, which i hope is soon. Great video Mr. Drakenhoff and i hope i see you on the road soon :)

I think the bike is sweet! The ZH2 is loaded with options and can’t wait for the ZH2 SE to come out. I would consider selling my KTM Super Duke 1290 R for this bike. Great video, thanks!

I have not been riding any motobirke since 2006. My last bike was Honda CBR 1000 Fire blade. I turned 50 this year and bought this bike as a present for myself. Didnt drive it yet :D Looking forward for summer. Thank you for this video so much.

I bought a 2021 zh2 . I luv the look . Most fun street bike I've ever owned. An yes your right it's very quick an fast iam enjoying it.

Nice review

I never be a fan of the Z series from Kawy, but this one is nailed

This bike looks great. I am not sure why so many people think it looks ugly.

I need it. Looks like an amazing replacement to the 2012 Z1000 I wish I hadn’t sold.

Nice video 👍 It's one of those bikes I'd love to have, but replace after a season or two. Great power, decent design, but there's something missing. Doesn't have that wow factor in my eyes 😎

Great review, I thought the bike was ugly when I first saw it at a motorcycle show but it kind of grows on you, particularly when you get rid of that huge ugly Kawasaki muffler. I particularly like the electronics and up/down quickshifter. I’ve got a Z900RS which is probably a keeper, but I wouldn’t mind a ZH2, been thinking about it for a while. I think I have the same helmet as you, Shoei GT Air2 in matte black, nice helmet and very comfortable.

Powerbronze makes some really good windscreens from the UK. I have the medium and it helps deflect wind quite a bit. This bike is amazing and comfortable for long rides.

I'll be honest, I never know Kawasaki release this beast. And it is exactly what I want it look like!!!!

Much love 😎

i bought a new 2020 Z900 and not even broke in yet and the TORQUE is awesome!!!! i cant begin too imagine this bike and SOOOOO much faster and NO windshield in the least like mine and thats tough even trying to get low on tank. i now understand why the super sports have the lower angle bars and some wind blockage! lol i love the green frame on this bike and mine!!!

I was initially so impressed with the bike the first time I saw and sat on one at a major bike show in New York City, I eventually bought one. First off, it is not an inexpensive bike to buy. It's the second most expensive bike I've ever owned (the ZH2 is my 51st bike). Second, the engine has a single counter balancer so it is smooth, but not "silky smooth". Third, the seating position is one of the main reasons I bought the bike, You get 1000cc sportbike power but without the cramped "fetus" position. Fourth On the street from a 40-50 mph roll on test of speed in 2nd gear, this bike accelerates with AUTHORITY!! Fifth, with the Kawasaki accessory windshield , which is quite small, it does help a bit when in a full tuck on a HIGH speed run, but does little-nothing when at normal(sane) speeds. Sixth the build quality is quite good and should be for a premium motorcycle with a high price. Seventh The tool kit is a TOTAL DISCRASE! Cheap crap tools and very few of them. Eighth Low down torque is not nearly enough, especially when drag racing. I raced the bike three different days at an official 1/4 mile drag strip, and the results were quite disappointing. I've been drag racing motorcycles since 1977 and have gotten quite good at it. This bike as it is stock is no drag bike. It's too short, has a too high center of gravity, and stock, is geared too low. I didn't buy it as a road race bike so the weight is of no consequence to me. I like it's "in your face" mean looks too.

I’ll get mine delivered this week, can’t wait to get out on the roads here in Sweden after this winter. And too be honest, no biker in their “right mind” buys this motorcycle. If you have this bike, you are a throttle head just like me. Ride responsibility... with speed 🏍💨

I thinks it’s awesome. More exhaust note while riding please.

Intrigued for sure. Loving my 2021 CB1000R at the moment tho.

This production is top notch! I would get a streetfighter v4s or a superduke if I was looking for a bike in this class ;)

Had a test ride on a ZH2 SE recently and immediately said ill buy one when I got back lol! Got a good deal on a standard (new) 2020 model, I'm hoping missing the 'sky-hook' wont be too much of a problem for me.

Very nice video quality 🤟

Its beautiful bike ...i love that bike i love kawasaki

💚Lovely sound💚

Did you just scratch your helmet at 6:40? Really enjoyed this indept review. And that bike sure is pretty mental, would love to take one for a spin some time!

Yeah if I can find one in my area when they come in off the boat I'm going to pick one up I'm decided after your video for sure oh yeah he he he

This is a dream bike of mine. In a few months I will be acquiring the 2022 model in black and red. The anticipation is killing me to say the least. I have watched so many videos about this bike and I am with out a doubt certain this is the bike for me. Look forward to it!

I ride MT09 for the last 2 years and i hope to get Z H2 as my next bike... seems like pure fun

Nice video. Do you feel cramped on a long ride? I am 6.1" btw.

Great bike use it as my daily ride 60k per day. Makes the trip to work very enjoyable!!

It’s the ultimate Hyper Naked, along with the Ducati Streetfighter V4, the Aprillia Tuono V4 Factory, and the Yamaha MT-10.

This bike is so damn beautiful!

It's time for a new bike and I'm running 130 HP V-Twin I think I'm trading in and I got 10 grand in my pocket somehow I'm buying one I knew I was but after your video I'm sure I am buying one thanks have a good riding day oh yeah hehehe

When you said Monsterbike in Drammen I was like woot, i didn't know you were norwegian. Well procudes video! I might order the new ZH2 SE next week from Monsterbike, but not sure yet, currently driving an s1000r. I had a ZX10 RR before, do you know how it compares powervise to the Z H2 SE? The ECU is still not possible to tune yet and I've red that the Z H2 SE is quite restricted, I mean, the potential is nuts, just like the regular H2.

I felt the same about the looks a Until I saw it in the flesh.

Good job

This is my dream naked bike but i don't have enough money to buy this. Every night before i go to sleep i always watch review regarding this naked bike. Hope someday i will have this dream bike.

If you haven’t already done so, you need to try the H2SXSE👌🏽👍🏽

I'm buying the all black model in two weeks! Can't wait to ride this beautiful beast of a motorcycle. I'll be replacing the stock akrapovic exhaust with a bodis one. As it makes just a couple db's less but is still road legal in Europe.

Great review....I've owned one for 3 months now (all black version) and surprisingly its an awesome all round bike. Obviously its a ballistic bike but I took it on a mini tour down to Cornwall UK covering just over 1000 miles in the week, I put it in Rain mode for the 300 mile trip to our destination and was getting 48.5 MPG which is better than my Z1000SX. A fantastic all round bike sums it up.

Finally someone who knows how to pronounce Akrapovic properly!

Will it still be running in 22yrs time ?? My zx9r C2 is. Used for commuting, thrashed most trips lol. With all those K controls, even Lewis Hamilton could ride and win a race lol ( dont like F1) Yes ok, it is a lovely piece of kit. Thanks for your time and effort loading your video. 👍from Wales.

#Mr.Drakenhoff nice video my friend, i love the ZH2 I love this sounds from the Acrapovic exhaust and the supercharge sound, so, from where do you buy this acrapovic exhaust?? And one more question, do you update the ecu when you change the exhaust?? Sorry for my English

Great Vid thanks. If only my ZX14R had the supercharger flutter :-)

Im 5’6”” would it make sense for my height considering the weight of this monster? Im planning to get one. Best honest review so far.

Is the Z H2 reliable over all for a 2023 model? riding moderate

Great review. This bike is a very rare oddity because it's actually very good looking in person, but certain angles of the bike will suddenly make you cringe a little. It's like that one girlfriend you don't talk about that had an amazing body, but God have mercy if you look at her face. With that being said - it's a really cool bike with a ton of nice features for the money spent. I personally have a Suzuki GSXS1000F and a Yamaha MT10, and those too are both ugly in their own ways.. but it grows on you I guess. Haha.

Great channel mate. And good review love the riding video from the car following you. I have a review channel as well trying to do the same. Keep it up. I have subscribed

Make a video on Z H2 SE as well buddy

I’m torn on what to get, my RU-vid profile has vids of me on 07 Zx6r. I live in northern Michigan so our roads can be absolutely horrible. Also I plan on learning to track ride this year, bought all the gear I needed last year. So I was either gonna sell my bike and buy a new r1 or zx10r, or maybe one of these. But I could keep my Zx6r if I bought like a mt10 or something for my daily ride

Forsikringspris på denne? Og hvilket selskap?

It’s a badass bike, would love to see a side by side with its little brother the Z900. So I can see if the difference is worth double the price of the z900 😅

I had to hit like after 6 seconds... What a machine!!!

Thanks for your review Im very tempted to purchase one should I lol Ha Ha, how tall are you and if you don't mind me asking how much you weigh, is it a small bike or fairly big I know its heavy< i need to test ride one I guess thanks again

i have a z900 currently, and if i was to get another bike it would be a zh2. i love the looks of the Kawasaki's, which i guess is very subjective. i had the z900 as a wallpaper on my pc for over a year before i actually bought one.

I actually like the design, looks so agressive

I love this bike 🏍😄

It's beautiful. not hideous.

With this version of the Akropovich slip-on exhaust, did you need to remap the bike's ECU?

I've been waiting 10 months... ( Sadly COVID-19 smashed supply ) Finally , I got new Exhaust to my ZH2!! yeahhhhhh!!!

Taking delivery of mine in a month. How intrusive is the TC/wheelie control? I like wheelies and hooning and I’m familiar with liter bikes and balance point activities. That said I’m a little nervous as my dealership will not allow test rides and nobody within a couple hours of me has one.

How would you describe the riding position for this bike? I went from a 16 Yamaha R1 (aggressive position) to my current 2017 1290 SDGT (fairly upright position). Would you say this is aggressive or fairly upright with a slight forward position?

its badass is what it is

Sat on one today felt great, don’t think I like the position on the zx10 H2 was a better riding position. Idk I just want it 🤣

Nice

I've owned my "Zed" since new in 2020. A long and winding road including older slugs..ie XJ900,GS750,GPZ1100 a Bandit plus a plethora of bikes leading up to the chasm jumper-a Fireblade,followed by two Gen 1 Hayabusas. The combination of power,handling and braking experienced on late model bikes is a universe away from the head shaking,tail wagging antics of the bikes of old. Like any old fart,my delivery of narrative tends to head off on variable tangents-please overlook or at least be tolerant of my meandering style. Yes,there are more beautiful bikes and expressly designed machines for "knee sliding" or boulevard cruising or pretty much whatever"floats your boat" In my opinion ,the sheer joy of riding a bike whilst remaining mostly, in control is personified by the ZH2. "What a machine "

I want to ask about models like from 2020 to 2023 what are the differences in zH2? is it slight differences or major? thank you

Just back after a test ride on zh2 wow wow wow I never even considered one and knew nothing about it I was test riding a fireblade and sales man said just take zh2 out youll like it I was sceptical but bye far best motorbike iv been on absolutely blew my mind and was so so comfy iv now discovered I dont like sport bikes my whole biking career love of sport bike gone in 40 min if your thinking of one of these go ride one thank me later

Having owned Gen 1 1290 Superduke, Gen 2 1290 Superduke GT and currently a ZH2. In the naked section, I would rather stick with the KTM or even Ducati Streetfighter. Engine on the ZH2 is great and all the supercharger chirps are fun, but that's really all this bike has. To me the ZH2 does not look like Kawasaki's flagship naked bike, on the road it doesn't stick out as a crazy supernaked bike like KTM and Ducati does. Suspension parts could have been a lot better and electronics do not compete with European rivals. Still ZH2 is a fun bike and something that is definitely worth owning a season or two.

Hello from Norway!

Ots beautiful

Kawasaki makes awesome motorcycles.

I have a question about the frame sliders..Do you know by any chance how far out they get from the motorcycle (in cm). I am considering buying them but I don't know if they are worth it, my shop doesn't have them and I don't want to order them for nothing. Do they protect the exhaust? (which in my case is the most expensive part in case it gets damaged --> Euro5 can't get separate pieces, so you have to replace the whole thing)

nice.

The bike is beautiful for me