Kawasaki's new sport tour

[Highway Rider]

Well Kawasaki has done it. They are releasing a new sport touring bike. It is base on the Ninja H2. It will have a 200 Hp engine. But unlike the Connie this one is supposed to have cruse control. Fuel milage is not the best looks like around 36. But I wonder at what speed they are driving for that. No price released at this time.
2018 Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX SE
200HP Supercharged Sport Tourer

https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2017/1 ... ast-facts/

Ninja H2 SX se

[Highway Rider]

The H2 SX will be available in two trim levels. The base model includes electronic cruise control, all-LED lighting, a 2-mode LCD display, 3-mode Kawasaki Traction Control (KTRC), Kawasaki Intelligent ABS (KIBS), Engine Brake Control, three power modes (Full, 75-percent and 50-percent) and a 5-axis Bosch IMU with a sixth axis (yaw) calculated by Kawasaki’s proprietary software developed through World Superbike racing experience. The H2 SX SE adds LED cornering lights, a full-color TFT display, a larger windscreen for touring, Kawasaki Launch Control Mode for wheelie and wheel spin control, a quickshifter for clutchless up- and downshifts, braided steel brake lines, heated grips and a centerstand. Both models feature a fully adjustable 43mm KYB fork and fully adjustable KYB 40mm rear shock with remote preload adjuster.

The 2018 Ninja H2 SX is available in Metallic Carbon Gray/Metallic Matte Carbon Gray, at a retail price of $19,000. The H2 SX SE is available in Emerald Blazed Green/Metallic Diablo Black, at a retail price of $22,000. The Kawasaki 28-liter hard saddlebag set is optional, as are other add-ons like an Akrapovič slip-on muffler, helmet lock and Ergo-Fit reduced reach seat.

[cranky]

... I know I'm old, but how they could call that a tourer... I like my Voyager and previous
Vulcan 1500 Nomad, many years and miles... had/has plenty of storage, especially the
Voyager... just can't imagine... sigh....

[Highway Rider]

Yes I would have taken agree with you on that. Actual touring bike it is not but sport tour it is . Actually can't take much more weight the the pilot and some gear.

[Mr Jensee]

I guess I am too old as well cus it anything but beautiful to me. It was designed for millennials with apparently tough little butts. What is the reason it has to have 200 hp? That is as much as my car has. What happened to graceful lines? At least the Concours looks the part. Sorry but for $19000 I could better spend my money.

[voyager55]

Kaw requires owners to pass a certified yoga course before you can ride it

[cranky]

... and hold it for a days ride!!!! I can't imagine....

[Mr Jensee]

Now THIS is a sport tourer. It includes cruise control and host of features for $18000. The Yamaha FJR1300ES. And OMG it looks the part too!