04-26-2023, 08:47 AM
I bought one of these two weeks ago, I traded in my Kawasaki ZH2 so this is my second super charged Kawasaki in a row.
This is a great engine, I am ready to declare it the best engine of any bike I've ever owned. It is smooth, it is powerful, it is torquey. There are no drawbacks to this engine.
I made the trade to get the newest electronics, specially the electronic suspension. I never could adjust the manual suspension on the ZH2 to my liking.
Price: more expensive than BMW's! $27.5k without panniers and with a chain drive. Panniers are another $1200.
Electronics: on a par with BMW although there are some pluses and minuses. It does not have self cancelling turn signals but it has everything else and more. It has adaptive cruise control, blind spot warning on the rear view mirrors (like cars), forward collision warning, cornering lights, vehicle hold assist, keyless fob, quick shifter, heated grips (no heated seat), traction control. About 190 miles to low fuel light.
Kawasaki has chosen to go with the TFT navigation on this bike, similar to the BMW's with the 10" TFT. It sucks, I don't like it, it's even a little worse than the BMW which I also don't like. Garmin is not loosing any sleep at night in fear of these new navigation methods.
The ergonomics are more sporty than I like, I already put bar risers on it which makes it similar to my RS before bar risers on it.
It is an absolute hoot to ride! I am really enjoying it.
This is a great engine, I am ready to declare it the best engine of any bike I've ever owned. It is smooth, it is powerful, it is torquey. There are no drawbacks to this engine.
I made the trade to get the newest electronics, specially the electronic suspension. I never could adjust the manual suspension on the ZH2 to my liking.
Price: more expensive than BMW's! $27.5k without panniers and with a chain drive. Panniers are another $1200.
Electronics: on a par with BMW although there are some pluses and minuses. It does not have self cancelling turn signals but it has everything else and more. It has adaptive cruise control, blind spot warning on the rear view mirrors (like cars), forward collision warning, cornering lights, vehicle hold assist, keyless fob, quick shifter, heated grips (no heated seat), traction control. About 190 miles to low fuel light.
Kawasaki has chosen to go with the TFT navigation on this bike, similar to the BMW's with the 10" TFT. It sucks, I don't like it, it's even a little worse than the BMW which I also don't like. Garmin is not loosing any sleep at night in fear of these new navigation methods.
The ergonomics are more sporty than I like, I already put bar risers on it which makes it similar to my RS before bar risers on it.
It is an absolute hoot to ride! I am really enjoying it.
2020 R1250 RS
2022 K1600 GT
2024 S1000 XR
Niwot CO USA
2022 K1600 GT
2024 S1000 XR
Niwot CO USA