Tetsuo1000
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I thought this would be interesting. Base model H2SX. Prices in loonies (CAD) which would you buy?
H2SX vs GEN 3
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Only problem is the prices aren't the same as they were in 2019. Not to mention Kawasaki has large rebates because they just aren't selling, not much is on the street side. Off-road stuff took off during the pandemic when people starting spending time outside again.
Comparing a current model year to the Busa is more fair since you can't buy a 2019, and if you can there's a reason it's been sitting for almost 3-years...
As you can see prices have jumped a LOT in just the last couple years on everything. Heck, 600's are selling for more than I paid for my first 3-Hayabusas...
Comparing a current model year to the Busa is more fair since you can't buy a 2019, and if you can there's a reason it's been sitting for almost 3-years...
As you can see prices have jumped a LOT in just the last couple years on everything. Heck, 600's are selling for more than I paid for my first 3-Hayabusas...
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It would be, but take that passion away the Kawasaki has more power 200hp claimed, better ergonomics, factory hard bag option, possible better insurance price (1000cc), and save $500.
it has a lot going for it. But in the end motorcycle purchase is all about passion.
That's why the Gen 3 threads have taken off so well...we are passionate about our Hayabusas.
I know for me, money wasn't the driving force behind my buying a Hayabusa, nor was ultimate performance...it was the essence of the bike which drew me in.
Tetsuo1000
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It looks like the one I quoted is the base model from 2019 (non SE or SE+) and is no longer offered in 2020. But a quick look at kijiji shows some still in dealerships
Yep, I wasn't sure if a base model is offered anymore. But I know a few guys with H2's and other than basic mods most are either still on a Busa or going back to one because they don't live in high-HP applications like the Busa does..
Hard bags are a great option for some, I just currently don't have a need for them.
Is $1k a decent price?, not sure what people paid for the (I think) Corbin bags offered for the Busa years ago.
240HP from the sx se with an exhaust and flash. I'd imagine you could push 250hp with minor other changes. Not sure of the size of it, and/or how comfortable it is, but that's a lot of power. Not to mention used you can find them for $15k all day.
I think the prices are high. I can't see spending that kind of $$$ for these bikes. I guess maybe I'm just set on a price I would pay and those are past it. I'm cheap.
I think the prices are high. I can't see spending that kind of $$$ for these bikes. I guess maybe I'm just set on a price I would pay and those are past it. I'm cheap.
Tetsuo1000
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Man they nickel and dime you for every part of that bag system lol. But $1000 is about going rate for factory hard bags I think.
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New leftovers marked down too:
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$19K for a new H2 SX just outside of Ottawa.
I find the 225rwp on my H2sx more than adequate.But with that, goes all the noise from the full system.
Plus all the engine reliability concerns. Especially the con rods
Several instances of breakage.
Stock produces 170 odd and very anaemic low down.
Incomparably more, off the stop torque, from a 1352 engine.
A very flickable bike I find, curtesy of an almost adventure bike riding position.
But the pillion seat is far too high.
Part exchamged for the new hayabusa.
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Yep H2 SX.... Kawasaki bothered to make an effort for their customers...
c10
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H2 SX is eaiser to service than a ZX14 but its still heavy @577 wet . Just 9 lb lighter than a gen 2 bird . Torque is the big miss on the H2 over the bird . Center stand is nice , and its comfortable to sit on . Bags are funky shape , and do not fit items well compared to other style of hard bags
The Duke is a completely different ride but I love that bike!!!! If we had a KTM dealer I would be riding that now. However, I really like the Busa's big inline 4 the best of all engines. I like the smooth turbine-like, endless power. The Duke I rode for a day had a lot of engine braking, so much that you really had to be careful and keep a hand ready to feather the clutch. Still, that bike is all grins and you will not believe how fast it is on a twisty road.
The sound coming out of one with pipes is intoxicating too...
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Merely through that out there considering all these bikes are considered tourers and the market is flooded with exceptional bikes with more bells and whistles for the same money. I’ve ridden the 1290 GT and the Super Adventure countless times and get excited every time.
Ditto
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the h2sxe has great stuff on board. cruise is great but the bike does not make power unless it has brocks handy work on it. His video shows it on the dyno at i think 240hp with exhaust, pc5 with street map and ecu flash by don guhl. took him a while to crack it open and I think they are still working on the zh2 trying to crack open the ecu. Its a lot of work it seems. I can barely operate a computer so its magic to me!lolol
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