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Cycle News Issue 14 April 10

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VOL. 55 ISSUE 14 APRIL 10, 2018 P115 Initial throttle response is soft, with power readily available around the 4500 rpm mark. Then comes a smooth transition from gentle delivery to arm-pulling acceleration as the ta- chometer needle climbs above 7000 rpm be- fore quickly running into its limiter at 12,000. Kawasaki's work here impresses me. The broadness of the SX's powerband means that the motorcycle will happily handle any sort of touring-type riding, while still harnessing the performance of its hyperbike siblings. It'll get you to where you need to be in a hurry, but has no problem taking a leisurely cruise either. Team green made bold claims about the H2 SX's improved fuel efficiency, and our test ride only backed them up. It wasn't unusual to see fuel averages reading upwards of 50 mpg while on the open road, meaning that on a laid-back ride, pulling about 180 miles out of a tank is entirely possible. Good luck with that, however. The SX's sheer potential for speed makes it too easy to hammer on the throttle, which drops the fuel range quickly. The new ride-by-wire throttle and electron- ics packages makes for a rather un-eventful ride, which is a compliment to the precision of the systems. With KTRC set in Mode One, there were only hints of noticeable interven- Even at 573 pounds with a full tank of fuel, the H2 SX is nimble on its feet and will prove its corner- carving prowess.

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