Just as a long term follow up to this thread….
Im over 2 years into my H2 SX SE. It’s been interesting, and both good and bad.
Its a fraction more harsh engine than my Busa, B-King, GSX1400 etc, a tiny bit more vibes and certainly more noise. Jumping from my other bikes it’s certainly not lacking performance but it doesn’t have the low and instant big bore grunt I like. I have had no issues with mine at all, but there have been (depending on the year) 4 recalls, and I personaly know to a few bikes with piston failure when up around 220 to 240hp. Although the concept and design is similar to the sports H2 a LOT of the parts and actual bike isn’t. Comparing the 2 isn’t really relevant, an SX will never be able to do what the H2 will.
Why have I got mine and it isn’t up for sale?
Its a VERY good riders bike, not everyone is obsessed with straight line speeds and pub bragging numbers. I own a Hayabusa and a B-King and a GSXR, I never bought the bike to joint the “obsessed with numbers” club. I bought it to ride, jump on go. I accept it for what it is. It’s not the greatest bike for drags and dyno’s but I never wanted it to be.
S22 tyres and pro set suspension and it handles surprisingly well for its weight. 54 degree lean is no big deal and I’d be happy to go higher if I removed the centre stand and cat that start to touch.
The specs and extras are really nice. Braided lines, TFT dash with a huge list of display options, factory frameless luggage that uses the ignition key and no ugly mounting frame, nice single sided arm and easy chain adjustment, centre stand, cornering lights, quality paint etc.
Something that was a surprise was in top gear, highway cruising, cruise control on, sitting at the speed limit…. 385k’s / 240 miles from its 19ltr tank. Sure, when you’re playing hard it’s thirsty but it can be a real Jekyll and hide depending on the settings and how you ride. I’m not sure if it’s totally down to the smaller motor, the higher comp motor being able to be running with / without boost, or the fact it’s Euro-4 compliant but it can, if required, be very good on fuel.
Where the SX lacks the Busa’s big bike shunt it makes up for it with the boost and howling acceleration giving that addictive “chirp” from the supercharger as you shift up. It never gets old !
Ive had a LOT of Suzuki’s, currently have about 10, I’m a real Suzuki fan, but I’m not narrow minded enough to ignore what other bikes do well.
Im soon to test a Gen-3. It’s be interesting to do a real world back to back impartial comparison.