Kawasaki H2 Sx Se

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Liking the look of that Arsey; I will have to check one out for the SX; did it take much fitting ? As for your luggage; I have just bought the ventura kit for mine; I didn't see one listed for the Charger, but I wouldn't have thought they would have been that much different.:beerjug:
 
Liking the look of that Arsey; I will have to check one out for the SX; did it take much fitting ? As for your luggage; I have just bought the ventura kit for mine; I didn't see one listed for the Charger, but I wouldn't have thought they would have been that much different.:beerjug:

I had to remove one of the fairings . Took about 30 minutes . Pretty straightforward .
Givi have a Monokey plate/adapter arms currently in manufacturing so will get that together with a top box for taking girlie away probably.
 
A very good review in the latest Ride mag of the H2 SX SE.
Simon Hargreaves says it’s his bike of the decade !!
I must agree that the bike probably has the best suspension and handling out of the crate of any bike I’ve owned .
I’m just nipping to France for some high speed house hunting so will be able to stretch its legs for the first time .
 
Done about 300 miles in Brittany today . First time I’ve had it off the island to stretch its legs a tad.
The shift light is set to 8000rpm with red line at 12000.
Still running it in but going through the gears to 8000, it’s utterly ballistic!
I’ve had a Busa, GSXR 1000 K5, Blade, K1300S but this is on another planet !!!
At about 70mph in sixth , the boost is sitting at about one third and if you open the throttle it’s like doing the same on most fast bikes in fourth .
I thought the motor would overwhelm the rest of the bike but not a chance !! The suspension out of the crate must have been set up for a 90kg lump as it’s sublime . So so smooth and planted yet supple . The brakes are also fantastic .
Unlike other large Kwaks of old, such as the ZZR1400 , you don’t need to muscle it into a corner . It just rolls in and out with utter precision . Probably the best handling bike I’ve had.
For me at 6’1” the riding position is perfect . Not a single ache after riding on and off for 10 hours . The clip ons are just right as are the pegs-just low enough for comfort but perfect to brace on when you open the taps .
Heated grips work well as does cruise control when I briefly tried it .
The screen is still lowish, even on the SE but it gives you clean air on your chest which supports the lower back and causes no aches .
Faults ? Struggling to find any to be honest . I guess the seat could be a tad more supportive and the fuelling has the odd lurch at closed throttle . And it won’t tour two up with a heap of luggage. But for fast solo touring/the perfect bike .....

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It’s official . This bike is nuts !!!

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Done about 300 miles in Brittany today . First time I’ve had it off the island to stretch its legs a tad.
The shift light is set to 8000rpm with red line at 12000.
Still running it in but going through the gears to 8000, it’s utterly ballistic!
I’ve had a Busa, GSXR 1000 K5, Blade, K1300S but this is on another planet !!!
At about 70mph in sixth , the boost is sitting at about one third and if you open the throttle it’s like doing the same on most fast bikes in fourth .
I thought the motor would overwhelm the rest of the bike but not a chance !! The suspension out of the crate must have been set up for a 90kg lump as it’s sublime . So so smooth and planted yet supple . The brakes are also fantastic .
Unlike other large Kwaks of old, such as the ZZR1400 , you don’t need to muscle it into a corner . It just rolls in and out with utter precision . Probably the best handling bike I’ve had.
For me at 6’1” the riding position is perfect . Not a single ache after riding on and off for 10 hours . The clip ons are just right as are the pegs-just low enough for comfort but perfect to brace on when you open the taps .
Heated grips work well as does cruise control when I briefly tried it .
The screen is still lowish, even on the SE but it gives you clean air on your chest which supports the lower back and causes no aches .
Faults ? Struggling to find any to be honest . I guess the seat could be a tad more supportive and the fuelling has the odd lurch at closed throttle . And it won’t tour two up with a heap of luggage. But for fast solo touring/the perfect bike .....

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That looks stunning ; and 300 mls with out a twitch; fantastic. Did you have to spec the centre stand; or was it standard? No got one on mine ; and missing it already. Still waiting for my Blaze green panniers; but I've fitted the rack this afternoon; then put another 200mls on her , to get it run in before the TT.
 

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That looks stunning ; and 300 mls with out a twitch; fantastic. Did you have to spec the centre stand; or was it standard? No got one on mine ; and missing it already. Still waiting for my Blaze green panniers; but I've fitted the rack this afternoon; then put another 200mls on her , to get it run in before the TT.

Centre stand is standard equipment on the SE.But I didn't get a hose-reel carrier like you !!!
 
Centre stand is standard equipment on the SE.But I didn't get a hose-reel carrier like you !!!

That's a reversed Ford Cortina rostyle hose reel; I do have a little style and class you know. :D:D:beerjug:
 
^^^Please get that exhaust changed. It looks complete...... and boy, those mirrors are bloody ugly.
 
Good old Liz; picked a winner.:D
 

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