Kawasaki Z H2

Alzo · October 27, 2019, 07:43:54 AM

As a Kawasaki branded Forum are we in support of what Kawasaki has produced...are we to judge on looks alone...or should we applaud the level of performance this bike has been adorned with...or do we think the power is irrelevant and Kawasaki have failed.
Thoughts:

Alzo · October 27, 2019, 07:46:26 AM

My initial thoughts were it was ugly...it ain't no beauty but the more I look the more I like the styling...as for performance...I agree probably too much for the road...but I like the fact...given fossil fuel is on its way out I applaud these bikes...it's like a big farewell party.

7550 · October 27, 2019, 10:18:57 AM

First impressions are it's fugly. Will wait to see it in the flesh as I wasn't keen on the current z900 but its looks have grown on me. Will be interesting to see how much Kawasaki have strangled the motor and what the tuners can eek out of it.

Alzo · October 27, 2019, 11:53:26 AM

Quote from: GRUMPY on October 27, 2019, 10:18:57 AMFirst impressions are it's fugly. Will wait to see it in the flesh as I wasn't keen on the current z900 but its looks have grown on me. Will be interesting to see how much Kawasaki have strangled the motor and what the tuners can eek out of it.

We know tuners will find another 20bhp without too much effort if its siblings are anything to go by...197bhp ain't too shabby though. 😊

MOzZereLLa · October 27, 2019, 05:16:06 PM

I'll decide at the NEC

Interesting concept.

Jarse · October 28, 2019, 10:02:54 AM

Looking forward to seeing it at the show. Like you Alzo, looks are growing on me a lot.

Not my style of bike these days but you have got to applaud Kawasaki for doing something different.

zxrob · October 29, 2019, 10:40:52 AM

Pretty much the same thoughts, initial, is one ugly MF, but aint most of them now, will wait to see it in the flesh

Rob

Green_Ninja · October 29, 2019, 07:55:51 PM

I like the engineering but can't get my head around the looks, ssame for most current Kawas apart for the Z900RS/cafe

Alzo · October 29, 2019, 08:35:01 PM

I cannot wait to get a ride on one.

Phil_8 · November 01, 2019, 01:15:12 PM

It's a no from me

But then I'm grumpy and dont like the look of the vast majority of new bikes

Alzo · November 01, 2019, 04:46:15 PM

The looks are not my priority...I just fancy a hugely powerful bike before fossil fuel is banned and we're all going around on Milk Floats

Lord Danoir the first · November 01, 2019, 09:08:48 PM

Quote from: Alzo on November 01, 2019, 04:46:15 PMThe looks are not my priority...I just fancy a hugely powerful bike before fossil fuel is banned and we're all going around on Milk Floats

With a billion foot pounds of torque from zero rev's and only one gear.......

Oddly, I'm looking forward to it!!!

Manic636 · November 01, 2019, 10:14:19 PM

Brave styling allied to possibly the most exciting engine package, what's not to love..

MOzZereLLa · November 02, 2019, 08:18:44 AM

Any idea on price?

Alzo · November 02, 2019, 07:30:39 PM

Quote from: Lord Danoir the first on November 01, 2019, 09:08:48 PM
Quote from: Alzo on November 01, 2019, 04:46:15 PMThe looks are not my priority...I just fancy a hugely powerful bike before fossil fuel is banned and we're all going around on Milk Floats

With a billion foot pounds of torque from zero rev's and only one gear.......

Oddly, I'm looking forward to it!!!

I hear you...and yes I'm sure they will be epic...but nothing beats a fossil fuel burner for me.