Kawasaki keeps knocking with sportier sport-tourers.

[runnerhiker]

My local Kawasaki dealer had the Ninja 1000SX and the Z H2 both on the showroom floor this past week. I had a chance to sit on both back to back and make a good showroom floor comparison.

Ray has it right in the opening message here, I was very impressed with the Ninja. Good price, well equipped, ergonomics just right. The Z H2 has a great engine and that's very appealing, but a close comparison of the seat, footpegs, wind protection, and ergo's makes a strong point for the Ninja.

I am in the process of modifying the seat on my S1000XR. If I get a seat that's all day comfortable for the XR, I think I'll stop lusting for one of these Kawasaki's. The XR would be almost as powerful as the Z and just as comfortable as the Ninja.

The Ninja would be $15k with bags.
The Z H2 is $18k before any accessories.