$28,000 for 228hp Kawasaki H2 (2019)

The prices on those things are insane. No way in hell I would pay $28K for a bike. I won't pay that for a Harley new. Bikes sweet spot is from $10k-$15k max for most people as it isn't the main for of transport for most.

Have to think about the power. If they are claiming factory 228, then with a pipe and tune, what 250? Still way too expensive for that as you can get the same power from a used bike with a stage 1 turbo for a quarter that price.

Hell even a new 2018 with a stage one is going to be less than $20k
 
What’s the HP to the tire? Bike is cool they are really nailing the technology with controlling things through your phone. And I didn’t see a price on this article. Might be more than 28.

It is amazing how Kawasaki keeps making update after update. And Suzuki takes 10 years.
 
greg3852 said:
The prices on those things are insane. No way in hell I would pay $28K for a bike. I won't pay that for a Harley new. Bikes sweet spot is from $10k-$15k max for most people as it isn't the main for of transport for most.

Have to think about the power. If they are claiming factory 228, then with a pipe and tune, what 250? Still way too expensive for that as you can get the same power from a used bike with a stage 1 turbo for a quarter that price.

Hell even a new 2018 with a stage one is going to be less than $20k
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$28K is not a lot for this bike. I have seen HD's in the middle $30K's and some near $40K! The KTM 1290 Super Duke GT is middle $20's too. This bike isn't for a mass market audience obviously but it's actually pretty affordable for what they have to offer. My BMW was this much, and I will be honest if these things don't detonate after a year or so it might be a better bike in many respects. These bikes are not transportation they are toys. Like a boat or a hot sports car.

If Suzuki wants to compete with a GEN 3 Busa it's going to have to be in the low to mid $20's at least. That might actually be what's holding things up - Suzuki doesn't think it's fans will pay for a bike that expensive.
 
fallenarch said:
$28K is not a lot for this bike. I have seen HD's in the middle $30K's and some near $40K! The KTM 1290 Super Duke GT is middle $20's too. This bike isn't for a mass market audience obviously but it's actually pretty affordable for what they have to offer. My BMW was this much, and I will be honest if these things don't detonate after a year or so it might be a better bike in many respects. These bikes are not transportation they are toys. Like a boat or a hot sports car.

If Suzuki wants to compete with a GEN 3 Busa it's going to have to be in the low to mid $20's at least. That might actually be what's holding things up - Suzuki doesn't think it's fans will pay for a bike that expensive.
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the h2s that have had issues the most are the ones that "reflash the ecu to raise the rev limiter" WHICH produces more boost from the blower..... its only a 1000cc bike with less than 100 ftlbs of torque...…...… if ure a person who loves grunt down low... this bike isn't for u.
 
Almost any boat is going to run you $30K. By the time you get a trailer, equipment, etc. Don't even mention a truck to pull it. A nice sports car is $40K and up from there. A Corvette is $60K+! I'm not justifying the price but it isn't that out of line if you are committed to the hobby. I know guys who have 5-6 $4K to $10K bikes and they think spending $28K on a single bike is a lot of money? I just think for a middle class person who watches their money, if this is what they wanted to spend their fun money on instead of huge vacations, cars & pools it's not that much. I base that on the fact that there is a HD in nearly every garage in my middle-class neighborhood. Everyone also has a pretty new F-150 long bed 5-seater too, except me!

PS: I get people not wanting to spend that much or making a car payment on their bike. If you feel that way you can't go wrong with a used Busa. There are a lot of options. Also, traveling on a Bike is very cheap and this country is full of places a bike makes even more special.
 
fallenarch said:
Almost any boat is going to run you $30K. By the time you get a trailer, equipment, etc. Don't even mention a truck to pull it. A nice sports car is $40K and up from there. A Corvette is $60K+! I'm not justifying the price but it isn't that out of line if you are committed to the hobby. I know guys who have 5-6 $4K to $10K bikes and they think spending $28K on a single bike is a lot of money? I just think for a middle class person who watches their money, if this is what they wanted to spend their fun money on instead of huge vacations, cars & pools it's not that much. I base that on the fact that there is a HD in nearly every garage in my middle-class neighborhood. Everyone also has a pretty new F-150 long bed 5-seater too, except me!
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I can confirm, if the garage doors are up....Harley in like 3 out of 5 garages in what I would consider a middle-class neighborhood.
 
fallenarch said:
Almost any boat is going to run you $30K. By the time you get a trailer, equipment, etc. Don't even mention a truck to pull it. A nice sports car is $40K and up from there. A Corvette is $60K+! I'm not justifying the price but it isn't that out of line if you are committed to the hobby. I know guys who have 5-6 $4K to $10K bikes and they think spending $28K on a single bike is a lot of money? I just think for a middle class person who watches their money, if this is what they wanted to spend their fun money on instead of huge vacations, cars & pools it's not that much. I base that on the fact that there is a HD in nearly every garage in my middle-class neighborhood. Everyone also has a pretty new F-150 long bed 5-seater too, except me!

PS: I get people not wanting to spend that much or making a car payment on their bike. If you feel that way you can't go wrong with a used Busa. There are a lot of options. Also, traveling on a Bike is very cheap and this country is full of places a bike makes even more special.
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I agree.. and if one starts heavily modifying a bike... the prices of things take ure breath away.... on a side note... the price point also keeps these things out of the hands of squids for awhile......…….. EVERYTHING is getting expensive... u should see my damn tax bill for a small condo in NY...… In closing I wanna say if anyone is considering this bike for the 228 hp... I IMPLORE u to have a conversation with one of the sponsors about going turbo on the busa…. NOBODY complains about a quality turbo system installed by a pro.....
 
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fallenarch said:
Almost any boat is going to run you $30K. By the time you get a trailer, equipment, etc. Don't even mention a truck to pull it. A nice sports car is $40K and up from there. A Corvette is $60K+! I'm not justifying the price but it isn't that out of line if you are committed to the hobby. I know guys who have 5-6 $4K to $10K bikes and they think spending $28K on a single bike is a lot of money? I just think for a middle class person who watches their money, if this is what they wanted to spend their fun money on instead of huge vacations, cars & pools it's not that much. I base that on the fact that there is a HD in nearly every garage in my middle-class neighborhood. Everyone also has a pretty new F-150 long bed 5-seater too, except me!

PS: I get people not wanting to spend that much or making a car payment on their bike. If you feel that way you can't go wrong with a used Busa. There are a lot of options. Also, traveling on a Bike is very cheap and this country is full of places a bike makes even more special.
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arch... my dream is a condo overlooking the gulf of mexico… with a 30 or 40 foot BAJA outlaw boat with twin screws on a lift outside said condo..... 280000 new... mine will be used... lol
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I have a couple friends that have h2s. One is flash and slip on. The other is carbon fiber everything, stage 2 gears, intercooler, exhaust, filter and tuned ecu. Made 290 on pump gas. He's just finished it and sounds like he's going to sell it.
 
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