Living With The Z-H2 | Dr jekyll Or Mr Hyde??

Подписаться 123 тыс.

Просмотров 77 тыс.

50% 1

I've been lucky enough to be riding around on the new Kawasaki ZH2 for the last week (huge thanks to Wheels Motorcycles) I've come to an understanding about this bike and its not what you might think!
Massive thanks to my channel supporters:
Motorcycle Dealers:
www.wheelsmoto... - Suzuki, Aprilia, Honda, Kawasaki, Mutt, Vespa
www.destinatio... - Triumph
Phone & camera mounting:
ultimateaddons... - LCR10 Discount code for 10% off!!
Hearing protection from Custom Fit Guards:
www.customfitg... (Use discount code LCR10 for £10 off!!)
For all your motorcycle insurance needs use:
www.bemoto.uk/
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Get 20% off all Cardo Intercom products here!! - cardosystems.re...
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
LCR Stickers and Merch available at - lambchopsrides...
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NEW PATREON:
/ lambchoprides
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Filming Equipment Used:
Insta360 One X 360 degree Camera - www.insta360.c...
Insta 360 One R - store.insta360...
Camera Primary - GoPro Hero 4 Silver - amzn.to/2rlaBec
Secondary's - GoPro Hero 4 & 7 Black - amzn.to/2rhoU1m
Intercoms - Cardo PackTALK BOLD - cardosystems.re...
Data Logger - SpeedAngle www.rg-racing.com
Helmet microphones - Sony ECM-PC60 - amzn.to/2qx7K2t
Phone mount - ultimateaddons...
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Riding Gear in this video:
Vented Jacket - Knox Urban Pro Shirt
www.planet-kno...
Gloves - Knox Handroid Pods
www.planet-kno...
Shoei X-Spirit 3 - www.shoei-euro...
with custom Gopro chin mount from www.fabcustomm...
Vest - amzn.to/2FQSwsW
Touring Boots - Dainese Gore-tex shop.wheelsmot...
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Bikes mods Ninja H2:
Exhaust - vandemonperfor...
Carbon parts - www.motocompos...
Tail tidy and paint film - www.rg-racing.com
Shido Battery - www.bickers-on... -
Ti Bolts - www.racefasten...
Indicators / Screen - www.performanc...
===================================================
More from Lambchop Rides on:
www.Twitter.com/lambchops1971
www.Facebook.com/LambchopRides
Instagram - lamb_chop_rides
Thank you
LC
#TeamLCR #LambChopRides #KawasakiZH2

Опубликовано:

6 окт 2024

Ссылка:

Скачать:

Готовим ссылку...

Добавить в:

Мой плейлист

Посмотреть позже

Комментарии : 305

@rubberonasphalt 2 года назад

i dont care what anyone else thinks, I really like it. I dont want another bike, that looks like just another bike. Plus that supercharger sound and power speaks to me. I prefer if no one else has one

@darkone6030 2 года назад

I can’t believe people don’t like the look of it, I think it looks amazing even in photos.

@PeteDove68 4 года назад

For me, I love the look of this, it’s very different, it’s good to stand out and be different, bring on the supercharged breed....an honest review too...great

@abba6112 4 года назад

I really like it, so I bought one. Thanks for the review chops keep up the good work.

@PaddyWack999 4 года назад

Likewise, i love mine, so much more usable than the H2 i had with its on/off throttle which ruined the whole experience.

@antonytony33 3 года назад

Perhaps you guys could give us a small review for the bike ?? Owners review is always welcome

@Miata822 4 года назад

"Lardy." I guess you don't have to worry about getting a Kawasaki press bike now, but your honest reviews are what keep viewers like me subbed.

@LambChopRides 4 года назад

Thanks Bill, yeah Ive decided its the truth like it or lump it!!

@KevGoesRiding 4 года назад

A face that only a mother could love

@davidbesant 4 года назад

Is it the beard?

@Bow-to-the-absurd 4 года назад

Chops ain't That ugly!

@Ze-Germanzuk 4 года назад

A face only Stevie Wonder could love...

@TheAegisClaw 4 года назад

Maybe Chops should adopt a TWAP policy on his face 😂

@timmo3351 4 года назад

Even the mother would have put it in a pillowcase with some bricks and chucked it in a river!

@nazgul9 4 года назад

Seen it in the flesh, bloody lovely bike 🤘

@tonyciriello6872 4 года назад

Well before your time I had a 1974 Norton 850 and put a Druin supercharger on it. Had two stage belt driven impeller that ran 7 times engine rpm. That turbine sound was awesome. Tied the chassis in knots though.120 mph tank slapper. Took it off !! 46 years later and a factory does it right. Might have to try one .

@shaunwoodbridge2323 3 года назад

im buying one tomorrow cant wait

@aeror115 4 года назад

Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde🧪 the perfect name for this bike!!! Kawasaki is not gonna win any beauty contest with this futuristic designs but they created true monsters 🐉 I love it

@Davidlouis3 3 года назад

It’s stunning all Kawasakis look amazing

@ross5506 4 года назад

Just wish they put the supercharger in the ZX-14, with today's modern electronics. It's just too small for larger rider's. It's 3am here in southern Ontario Canada, just can't sleep thinking about my new 1290R coming in 2 days.

@patrickspapens5497 3 года назад

I might be one of those people that are just a bit weird, but i personally love the looks of the Z H2. Especially compared to the Ninja H2

@Cartsp70 5 месяцев назад

I absolutely love your channel Chopsy , your enthusiasm and excitement is fantastic 👍🏾

@TheAegisClaw 4 года назад

I think it looks great, very aggressive. Certainly prefer it to the Ducati and most KTMs.

@hyperthunk 4 года назад

Honestly I think the styling on the previous Z1000R looks so much better. If they'd kept that look I'd rate it much higher on looks. It's mainly the front end I think, it's just too fat for my tastes. Each to their own though, and I'd have one in my garage if it was being given away! 🤣

@steve-wu7jp 4 года назад

It’s not bad looking in person and the quality and performance for the money is fantastic.

@Cartsp70 5 месяцев назад

Chopsy absolutely hit the nail on the head with “ it’s a pussycat” you’re 💯 right, I tried it last weekend and my god it’s such an easy bike to ride especially in traffic, low speeds , it’s heavy but so is my S1000Xr but it’s not an issue

@kobemoose6995 4 года назад

I think the zh2 is a beautiful bike

@nathankiley8206 Год назад

It's crazy how divided people are on the looks of the Z H2, personally I think it looks really good

@Edgunsuk 4 года назад

i NEED to see this bike tuned to the max , come on chops !

@grahamtricker4103 4 года назад

Missing your Hypermotard restoration updates! 😀

@LambChopRides 4 года назад

Coming soon... Hopefully

@Shinysideup 4 года назад

Looking forward to the next episode

@gtrmadman4127 5 месяцев назад

I didn’t like the look of them , until I seen it in the showroom and the rest was history, bike is amazing

@shavo_. 4 года назад

i love my zh2, looks and all. i have the green and i think its sexy as hell. you are right though, its incredibly easy to ride but if you want to grip and rip, its a rocket ship. only thing i wish it had stock was remote preload adjustment for the rear.

@Cartsp70 5 месяцев назад

Have you had the major service done yet? I’ve heard it’s like £1500 and they have to replace the fuel pump as part of the service? 😕

@paigntonbeach 4 года назад

I quite like the looks of it and for 15k that's a lot of bike if you compare the spec to the European manufacturers .

@Tenksen 2 года назад

On the looks you are right about seeing them in person. When I first saw the pictures of z1000 (2014) I thought it looked ugly, Until I looked at it in a show room and bought one. since then the style is now only in the hands of posh Ducati streetfighters. I found the same with this, I thought it was terrible looking but once checked out in real life with a non standard exhaust I bought ZH2 as well.

@woodsie7222 8 дней назад

Ducati Streetfighter, Aprilia Tuono, BMW M1000R and MV Augusta ♥️

@philipheron3429 Год назад

Amazing looking bike! So much so I,m getting one in the Spring . The only thing I dont like is the exhaust but I will throw an Akra slip on , easy job and thats all . No remaps or power commanders its fast enough

@massimobargagna5641 4 года назад

love it looks wicked! I m waiting for Ducati to put the v4 in the monster ad wings all buy new love your rants good day mate roll that power on!

@PaddyWack999 4 года назад

Excellent review LCR, i'm loving mine, it's a great straight line blaster that'll handle the bends reasonably well with a bit of tlc. It's the perfect gentleman express., which I now want to get remapped, sod closing throttle bodies at 10k, they should be wide open. P.S. the paint on the tank on mine was all scratched up within a few rides also. Had to buff it out and put a tank protector on to avoid more of the same.

@gtrmadman4127 5 месяцев назад

Yea same I think because it’s a taller bike you tend to lean on the tank getting on , I PPF’d the 2 sides to help protect it a bit

@unlimitedcosmicspeed Год назад

I eventually saw it in the metal and then I bought it. Still loving it, looks and all! :)

@vaughanboyce3702 4 года назад

I think this bike is rad, with a few mods you can have Motogp power on the road mental haha. I agree the styling is a bit marmite but that red/black scheme looks nice.

@michaeljkasnter 4 года назад

But not Moto-GP weight/handling!!

@fyorbane 4 года назад

@@michaeljkasnter It's a road bike not a GP bike. If you want a GP type bike then get a Panigale or the new Fireblade. Simples.

@M4rkmcc21 4 года назад

First mod is to change the bulbs to LED. Only a £50 fix. Rest of it is perfect. If it ain't broke dont fix it 👍🏾🍻

@fyorbane 4 года назад

@@M4rkmcc21 It had led lighting already.

@goldie6579 4 года назад

Ugly enough that it will be cool in a couple years

@grimey5.565 Год назад

I find myself watching more UK videos than U.S. ones for this bike. Great reviews from the UK.

@LambChopRides Год назад

Thanks Grimey 👍

@michaelcheesman2153 4 года назад

Love the concept of the engine,hate how it looks

@HydroTECGaming 4 года назад

I just bought one of these a couple days ago in metallic black with the green frame and I absolutely love it. The one thing I’m curious about is why the U.S. version comes with standard bulb turn indicators instead of the LED’s like the U.K. versions...🤔🤔

@LambChopRides 4 года назад

The LEDs are not legal in the US that's why 👍

@HydroTECGaming 4 года назад

Ohhhhhh ok! 👍🏾👍🏾

@jompesundman6565 4 года назад

How can so many dislike Zh2 front, look at Ducati streetfighter v4 and Ktm fronts ugly as hell on those bikes too.

@vladimirholonin6501 3 года назад

Good review, thanks!

@MartyG1957 4 года назад

I like the looks of it, even more in person, but then I have the other Z's too. I'm looking forward to riding it

@david-comfortablynumb.2570 4 года назад

Excellent video Mr. Chops....just as I have come to expect from you....excellent review!

@LambChopRides 4 года назад

Thanks Dave!

@steveyork8069 4 года назад

Green is my favorite color,but I think I like that bike in the red trim looks better and I don’t like red bikes.Just not into the nakeds too tall don’t like catching all that wind in my chest.Good review as always!🏍🍻

@CrossfireRewievs 25 дней назад

Personally it looks good. I own the black edition 2020 ... i love it. Sound with the bodis exhaust streetlegal is juicy. Whistle is just what you gonna love all day every day. Power is perfect. But yes it can go on twisties but it feels a lot better doing pulls on the autobahn. Just super fun comfy ans quick. Also ppl hearing the whistle and staring at you for being mentally prepared to die on a boosted bike.

@fakename4722 4 года назад

Thanks for the honest review. Lets hope that Kawasaki go in a different direction with their styling of naked bikes in the future.

@michaelbrown9363 3 года назад

Yep, it’s ugly, but it’s a lot of bike for the money. This could be a good replacement for my Concours. If they did a retro Z H2 RS, I’d get that in a heartbeat.

@JNPhotography 4 года назад

Need to get a test ride on one of these at some point. Think if I do, I’ll probably leave the shop with empty pockets. Maybe next year 😆

@simonrobinson7536 4 года назад

Great review, I like how you do a balanced and knowledgeable review, not just from a riders point of view but also because you have mechanical knowledge, still think you like the KTM best

@LambChopRides 4 года назад

Thanks Simon 👍👍

@SolivG 4 года назад

Chops seal of Quality for this review. Nailed it.

@skts2610 2 года назад

You can beat this power plant, smooth and superbly capable in pretty much every situation that’s thrown at it. I’ve got an H2SXSE as I do a lot of European trips, but I’d love a ZH2 too for hooning about on here😂👍🏽

@caspianprince 4 года назад

It's so ugly it's lovely. I love ugly bikes. I've owned a GT550 and R1150GS in the past, both hideous contraptions that fell out of the ugly tree holding hands and hit every branch on the way down. Dunno why but ugly bikes just work better for me. This one is spectacularly hideous. Want.

@twoeyedbob 4 года назад

😂

@simonhollywood5198 4 года назад

Good review of a bike that can go fast in a straight line, I think I will be keeping my S1000r.

@pjclark8624 4 года назад

Loved the fair, balanced, often retrained review. Last clear out of the unsold H2 engines for max profit it seems. Next weird Kawaka is electric power with a gear box, speed and range, just get an Italian to choose the final look.

@MyMednas 4 года назад

As someone that bought a ZX6R based on LCR review, my ears pricked up when you talked about a supercharged ZX6. That would be perfect!

@LambChopRides 4 года назад

Agreed!! :-)

@XRM473 2 года назад

I’m liking Kawasaki daring to be different, and I see many other manufacturers starting to adopt some of their styling cues. I wish all the manufacturers would offer as optional extras some touring gear rather than specific touring models, how about some factory panniers, remote rear preload and a centre stand? Not all of us want a touring bike first, but albeit compromised, a touring capable naked is appealing, like the VFR800 was.

@ninja636dac 4 года назад

Your toy box overfloweth Mr Chops! Enjoyed vid as usual.

@roberthall1437 4 года назад

Mr Chops. This is a fair assessment of this machine.When i was viewing it on the walkabout.it reminded me of my daughters cat " FAT " but with big claws.I'm also concerned about the frame, it looks a bit light on for all that power. Time will tell.

@CBRboy1717 4 года назад

Idk, I kinda like the looks Chopsy. Then again, I've been known to like... "controversial" designs. Case in point, the MT-10 in my garage.

@BigbubbaJ1000 3 года назад

I own one, good review and I agree with most of what you said. The things you noted both good and bad are exactly what I like about it. I spend most of my time on the road so it’s good to have a road focused bike, not a pin sharp track day tool. In the real world there’s not a lot that’ll beat it from A to B

@LambChopRides 3 года назад

No I agree, actually looking forward to trying the new SE version

@BigbubbaJ1000 3 года назад

@@LambChopRides Look forward to seeing your review, keep up the good work, they are the best on the web, down to earth and done by a rider who rides like most of us, no smoke blowing up ya bum, honest lol

@superbike1 4 года назад

I saw it on display at the nec and thought it looked pretty mean. Not ugly.

@Robbiemoto 4 года назад

I'm in the market for changing my 2011 Z1000. Can't make my mind up between the KTM 1290 superduke and the ZH2. 🤷🏻‍♂️

@Robbiemoto 4 года назад

Well I finally done it. It was either the ZH2 or the 1290. And the.........1290 superduke r won. Collected it today. Love it #beast.

@ur2slob724 3 года назад

Beast until the zh2 overtakes it 😂😂😂

@MrDucatiPenigaleV4s 2 года назад

Depends on how the suspension is set up.

@Tefloncoated 4 года назад

Love the camera positioning. Sounds like a missile

@andrewwallis328 4 года назад

Great reviews. Always look forward to the next one 👍

@LambChopRides 4 года назад

Thanks 👍

@Knobblytyressoggysocks 2 года назад

Gorgeous bike. Not a bike for my capabilities & physical stature but I still drool over it in the showroom and dream.I’ll stick with my Ninja 1000sx :).

@easternmenace 4 года назад

Beauty from Ducati, beast from KTM and hunchback of Notre Dame form Kawasaki. Looks fun though

@hottotty13 3 года назад

Not that I could afford the insurance, but a Z1000 RS/H2 cafe styled on the 78 Z1R TC with the molly paint scheme would be epic.

@Justwanthavefun_100 4 года назад

Pros - SuperCharger -LCD Dashboard - All modern electronic - power - comfort -good value for money Cons -Fugly

@suppersready4you 4 года назад

Nice vid Chops! I like the color a lot, and the look is suggestive as you say, anyway I like different...

@md2528 3 года назад

Great review 👍😎

@maxapollo1 Год назад

good to know the shaking is the camera mounts

@benn1181 4 года назад

I love your vids lamb. I'm a proud owner of a '20 zx6r partially thanks to you.

@richardbains5 4 года назад

I've just taken one for a test ride. The power is next world fast and very controllable, The speed this thing gets to on part throttle is amazing.. The negative thing I found was the bike didn't handle too well. What I found was the bars wanted to turn sharply in the direction of the corner i.e opposite to opposite lock which I didn't like at all. spoke to the dealer about it and he said the tyre pressures may need to be looked at which I guess makes sense. Looks-wise, Like it. Insurance was a killer too......

@frbfreeridebeans 4 года назад

Really need to test ride one of these. Great video as usual buddy.

@scaff3450 4 года назад

Good review Looked at one in Bournemouth Kawasaki and the build quality is not good and talk about ugly but as you say beauty in the eye of the beholder Get the Super Duke all day long

@dannyracer25 4 года назад

Brilliant video Mr chops 👌 I'm not sure about the bike not for me . Thanks from Danny

@geoffpoole1972 4 года назад

I don't understand why the looks are even an issue? It's purely subjective & if you don't like the aesthetics, I guess you won't buy one? Keep it logical Chops to how the bike performs!

@barnaby5896 4 года назад

With the handling you could always but a slightly bigger tire on the rear like with the H2 as Ik it helps the bike out a huge amount 😊

@patrickj5731 4 года назад

I think the front end may be long like that to increase the Arrow dynamics it doesn’t have wings like the street fighter Kawasaki had to do something to keep the front and down and make it more stable at high speeds

@TheBroadyBikers 4 года назад

Different is good. The good the bad and the ugly.

@brucekendall52 4 года назад

Thanks.

@GamingCornerYT 4 года назад

Just a little pricy but then saying that the new v4 street fighter is 18-20k! I’ve had z900 then z1000sx, only time I have low power is In the wet! but 100% of the time = full power!!!! (When it’s not raining in the Uk haha)! The new street fighter looks like the z1000 from the front which is nice!

@robtno1 4 года назад

And there’s the difference, Lamp Chop you really do your homework with interesting facts detailed fun vid yet again !

@LambChopRides 4 года назад

Thanks Rob!

@davidhemmings8423 4 года назад

Great review as always chopsy

@RollinThundervlogs 4 года назад

Great review as always chopsy! 👌

@szaesz8190 4 года назад

in red and grey it's absolutely FUGLY! In green however, ahhh... I'm in love with mine! Nice review Mr Chops! 😁 Waiting for that comparison with the Sdr. Cheers

@M4rkmcc21 4 года назад

U can hate a bike that much just cos of the colour but then be so in love with the same bike but different colours? Doesn't make sense

@szaesz8190 4 года назад

@@M4rkmcc21 Yes... I have some unexplicable disgust with matte paint. It makes everything look cheap. The black is more like a dark grey, and the red is not really a red neither, it's more towards burgundy. This bike has very distinctive looks, loads of angles and edges, a decent paint job makes a huge difference. no wonder kawasaki priced this version a couple of hundreds of quids under the all black and the black& green.

@Joric78 4 года назад

I actually think the side profile looks good, but the head on view... I think they've tried too hard to make the headlight resemble the rest of the Z family. More of a concern to me were some of the details like the hose sleeves, which were already fraying and just didn't have a premium, finished look to them. A supercharger makes up for a lot though.

@iamthemobey 4 года назад

For me if you don’t turn back to look at your bike once you’ve parked it somewhere it’s not the right bike for you. And I definitely wouldn’t turn back to look at this! The thought of a supercharger in a 600 is very intriguing!

@ragerider6283 4 года назад

Great fair review as ever. The engine & power are undoubtedly very cool but as you touched on, it's not a beauty & also too heavy for my liking. Although it would no doubt be a tuners dream as you could have a lot of fun increasing the bhp, making it lighter & improving the looks. I agree with your R version comment too. To be fair it's comparitively well priced & there's definitely a place for it.....just not at my gaff thanks lol.

@LambChopRides 4 года назад

Thanks RR and agree!

@taylorb4548 2 года назад

Much prefer this over the KTM. My last 1290 was a constant headache with electronics issues.

@pistolpete6321 4 года назад

Great review!

@kevinmill7965 4 года назад

You mention the cost cutting Kwan has done.. but it's nearly 16k... no comp on rear shock think I had more adjustable on my old gpz lol

@CJizzleJ 4 года назад

Your videos have been sick recently mate loving it

@LambChopRides 4 года назад

Thanks Buddy 👍👍

@motorbiketoureruk 4 года назад

East meon looking good in the sun, shame about the bike! I’m sure the motor is creamy but not my cuppa, great review as always John

@LambChopRides 4 года назад

Thanks matey 👍👍

@바보Queen 2 года назад

WTF it looks amazing

@adiohead 4 года назад

Wish they'd do more retro looking bikes like the z900r

@sleepindragon179 4 года назад

When put in comparison against other nakeds I can't think of a single reason why I would choose this bike. Thanks Chops.

@hommuside Год назад

I love it.

@avrc9285 4 года назад

Nice presentation, as always. Did you “unleash” the power of your ninja h2 after the ecu flash ? Can’t wait for the video. Stay safe

@LambChopRides 4 года назад

Soon 😎😎😎

@redjacc7581 4 года назад

that does have quite a large front faring, i wouldnt call that a naked bike just cos it doesnt have a wind shield.

@Larry_Mott 4 года назад

I hear you re the looks.. Although the KTM Superduke (and in fact all KTM road bikes) take the cake in the "hitting every branch falling from the ugly tree award" If i were to choose between this and the Super Duke i'd pick this one, easily. I think i'd rahter get the ZZR 1400 than the ZH2, or maybe not once i get my head around the almost MT10-ugly looks :)

@SFSomega 4 года назад

I think it looks half decent. The stock exhaust is hideous of course, but overall I like it better than the Super Duke which looks like the insides of a container full of construction site waste.

@deancarr1199 Год назад

I own one i love the bike so much my only gripe is the seat is like sitting on a park bench talk about being hard (padded underpants here i come!!!!) 😂😂