2019 Ninja H2SX / SE / SE+ are here.

[JonTheChron]

Update 06/11/2019:

H2SX SE+ has been announced in addition to the other 2019 models posted below.

In addition to the current features of the SX SE, the new SE+ features include:


HIGHLY DURABLE SELF-REPAIRING PAINT

• Features a special top coat that allows certain types of scratches to repair themselves, enabling the paint to maintain its high-quality finish through normal wear and tear.
  Self-healing is achieved through microscopic soft and hard segments within the top coat to work like a chemical spring that creates a trampoline effect to absorb impacts.

SMARTPHONE CONNECTIVITY

Bluetooth® technology enables NEW smartphone connectivity, allowing riders to connect to their motorcycle wirelessly. Using the RIDEOLOGY THE APP smartphone application, you can do three key functions:

• View vehicle information and check the latest status of your vehicle.

• Keep a detailed riding log that can be played back for review. You can also view riding route, distance and time traveled.

• Easily change vehicle settings before riding such as Ride Mode and Electronic Suspension.

INTEGRATED RIDING MODES

NEW Integrated Riding Modes allow you to set traction control, power delivery and suspension character with the push of a button deliver confident riding in a variety of situations.
inking Kawasaki TRaction Control (KTRC), Power Modes and Kawasaki Electronic Control Suspension (KECS), these all-inclusive modes give riders the ability to choose from three programmed settings and a customized rider (manual) setting

• Sport Mode allows riders to enjoy sporty riding on winding roads.

• Road Mode offers comfortable riding over a wide range of situations from city riding to rural roads.

• Rain Mode offers rider reassurance when riding on a wet surface.

• Rider Mode (Manual) allows independent adjustments to suit rider preference.

KECS (Kawasaki Electronic Control Suspension)

• Take to the street comfortably and confidently in a variety of riding situations with NEW Kawasaki Electronic Control Suspension (KECS). Combining high-level mechanical components with the latest electronic control technology, KECS adjusts damping in real time, enabling the bike to adapt to road and riding conditions. Both fork and shock damping are adjusted electronically to suit vehicle speed and suspension stroke speed.

• Sporting the same rear suspension used on the Ninja® ZX™-10R supersport bike, KECS on the Ninja H2™ SX SE+ also features an electronically adjustable preload. A 43mm inverted Showa cartridge fork and a high-spec BFRC lite rear shock helps deliver added confidence when cornering, assuring the tires feel planted.

• The damping level is determined by the Integrated Riding Mode the rider has selected. KECS then adjusts to the road surface in real time, taking into account vehicle speed and stroke speed. Deceleration is also accounted for to manage the pitching that occurs under braking.

• The electronically adjustable preload allows riders to choose from three payload modes: rider only, rider with luggage, rider with passenger and luggage. Riders can fine-tune these settings with 10 levels of adjustments for each of the settings.

BRAKES

• Brembo Stylema® calipers are lighter and have less volume around the pistons and brake pads, enabling a more direct braking response.

• An increase of airflow around the brake pads and an opening that allows air to exit from the central bridge allow the calipers to cool rapidly.

• The dual radial mount, opposed 4-piston Bremo Stylema® front caliper grips a semi-floating 320mm discs that are equipped with KIBS ABS to complement the technical innovation and premium quality of the Ninja H2™ SX SE+.

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27/10/2018



H2SX / H2SX SE

The only change appears to be the "Super Charged" logo on the gear cover.

No mention of Bluetooth connectivity for 2019, but I guess full specs aren't out yet.

[AndrewD]

Ok. Thanks. Lucky, I just got my 2018 2 days ago

[GT550]

I figured I saved 4000 by getting 2018. The thing I miss most are the bare bones brakes. Not sur they are worth 4k

[wellcraft]

Is there a software upgrade to 2018 H2SX to add bluetooth connectivity?

[Burmashave]

Is there a software upgrade to 2018 H2SX to add bluetooth connectivity?

Not likely. Providing BT connectivity requires not only software, but also hardware, including an antenna and often a dedicated chip.

[wellcraft]

Is there a software upgrade to 2018 H2SX to add bluetooth connectivity?

Not likely. Providing BT connectivity requires not only software, but also hardware, including an antenna and often a dedicated chip.

Thought that was probably the case but figured it wouldn't hurt to ask. BT connectivity is nice but something I can live without.

[jjscsix]

Is there a software upgrade to 2018 H2SX to add bluetooth connectivity?

Not likely. Providing BT connectivity requires not only software, but also hardware, including an antenna and often a dedicated chip.

Antenna? How do all the smart phones, tablets etc work without n antenna?

[Burmashave]

Is there a software upgrade to 2018 H2SX to add bluetooth connectivity?

Not likely. Providing BT connectivity requires not only software, but also hardware, including an antenna and often a dedicated chip.

Antenna? How do all the smart phones, tablets etc work without n antenna?

They all have antennas. On consumer electronics, the antennas are often small and internal, but they're there.

[jjscsix]

Is there a software upgrade to 2018 H2SX to add bluetooth connectivity?

Not likely. Providing BT connectivity requires not only software, but also hardware, including an antenna and often a dedicated chip.

Antenna? How do all the smart phones, tablets etc work without n antenna?

They all have antennas. On consumer electronics, the antennas are often small and internal, but they're there.

Yes, I obviously knew the answer to that question. If they can fit it in somthing as small as an iPhone, then it can fit in the dash of the bike. Some bikes already have it.

[Prof J]

Is there a software upgrade to 2018 H2SX to add bluetooth connectivity?

Now that the '19 years are out, I wouldn't be surprised if some tech savvy individual could adapt a bluetooth gadget that would hook into ad adapted cable fitting to the bus, or where-ever, to read what the new, stock bluetooth can read, and have the OEM software for the phone portion, work and be able to write to the bike.