rear disc . KCES refers to Kawasaki Semi-Active Electronic Suspension that adapts to riding conditions in real time providing ideal damping via Skyhook technology . Right , enough of all that ... let ’ s go for a ride . The first thing to notice is the smoothness of the engine . It ’ s beyond smooth . Amazing . Like a well-oiled sewing machine or a purring turbine . Then it ’ s the relaxed and comfy ergos that enter one ’ s thoughts . The seat is low , the bars a nice height , the screen reasonably protective , with only the pegs feeling a little tight for my long frame .
SURPRISING POWER Surprisingly , I was not amazed by the feeling of power ... but , I was impressed with the deceptive way the H2 gains speed . A careful eye on the speedo is definitely needed . You could easily find yourself going 40 or 50km / h faster than you thought – which can be quite attention grabbing when you arrive at the next turn . However , despite its pace , I was puzzled over the thought that it didn ’ t seem to have the raw grunt of the my 1400 . In the interest of science , I compared spec sheets . Both the H2 and the ZZR1400 make
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