The H2

[OKZ]

Originally Posted by Me2

Saw one of those at our local bike week this past Saturday. The thing that I first noticed was how compact it is. The paint has a kinda chrome shine to it. Guy said he could reach ludicrous speed with it. I think the Z9 is a better looking bike, but that thing just exudes power.

Exudes and then some. I would like to see them release a Z900sc (supercharged) and have it complete for top naked HP spot. Right now the top naked would in essence be the KTM RCwhatever at like 180 hp and the BMW S1000r is like 160. have the sc model push about 175 hp, how much fun would that be 

[stroh]

Originally Posted by OKZ

Exudes and then some. I would like to see them release a Z900sc (supercharged) and have it complete for top naked HP spot. Right now the top naked would in essence be the KTM RCwhatever at like 180 hp and the BMW S1000r is like 160. have the sc model push about 175 hp, how much fun would that be 

You're thinking of the super duke.

[OKZ]

Originally Posted by stroh

You're thinking of the super duke.

That's it! Thanks Stroh!

[Den]

Do you miss the power? Acceleration? When I say that most ppl think "speed". I mean acceleration, which leads to speed :)
One reporter said it wheelies like crazy but is nervous with front wheel in air, harder to balance.

[OKZ]

Originally Posted by Den

Do you miss the power? Acceleration? When I say that most ppl think "speed". I mean acceleration, which leads to speed :)
One reporter said it wheelies like crazy but is nervous with front wheel in air, harder to balance.

Somewhat, what's weird about the H2 was that it was sooooo smooooth and quite for being so powerful that when you accelerated you knew you moving but it was just so deceptive until you looked down at the speedo or watched as things went whizzing by really fast. I somewhat miss it, but the acceleration of my Ducati XDS more than makes up for it. The Ducati sounds like it is accelerating as well as the perception of acceleration. Don't get me wrong, H2 or XDS you better be prepared when you twist the throttle.

I agree with what the reporter stated, the ergos on the H2 were to me just a bit odd and I never really felt comfortable on it to where I felt in total control when in hooligan mode. What was really cool though was when cruising along down the highway and then drop it a gear or two and then nail the throttle and it would oh so silently loft the front wheel at 70+ mph. Riding the H2 was very sublime in that it was so mechanically quite and under so many electronic nannies it just was not as wild of a ride as you would think. But stinking quick!

[Den]

I find my zx14 like that (I understand the H2 has more umph) soo much torque that there is no real violent hit anywhere, just tons of pull, which makes other bikes feel quicker, but in reality not. My surprise was the 14 makes a very good smooth touring bike.
What a great experience/opportunity you had with the H2. Prob won't be the last one with a memorable bike

[OKZ]

Originally Posted by Den

I find my zx14 like that (I understand the H2 has more umph) soo much torque that there is no real violent hit anywhere, just tons of pull, which makes other bikes feel quicker, but in reality not. My surprise was the 14 makes a very good smooth touring bike.
What a great experience/opportunity you had with the H2. Prob won't be the last one with a memorable bike

I know of a few people that have installed hard side cases on the ZX's and bar risers just so they could tour on them. That's another Kawi bike that is soooo smooth and yet so fast. 

[ninjaef]

ZXR are sweet