Here's a decent little look back at the Kawi H2, with a cursory nod to the current H2

[Bill Douglas]

Around here they used to call them a Blue Meanie.

I rode one around the block and that was enough.

Exhaust note going "Tang tang tang." A few revs then let the clutch out. All's well, then the revs got to about 3,000rpm and it took off full speed across the road nearly hitting the opposite side kerb. Get the bike straightened up. A little more gas, then it's doing a massive wheel stand down the middle of the road. That was enough.

[Skytrooper]

I had a 500 when I was in high school. Man, that was a bike !

[MMARSH]

Originally Posted by E Sully

I accidentally picked up a basket case last spring. It was shortly after I decided to sell my last bike, a 1975 GT380 triple. While both are 2 stroke triples, they are complete opposites.


I finished last fall. I asked the previous owner if he wanted to ride it. He said he was happy it was brought back, but has no desire to get on it again. I actually have not ridden it either.
I am amazed what they go for now. The past 2 years it has become quite popular. It reminds me of my '73.5 911T, nobody really wanted them when I bought it in '87.

That is a beautiful bike. I'd be very interested if you decide to let it go.....

[Tim Hancock]

Would love to take that for a rip!

[Yorkie]

I think my opinion might not be popular on this topic - I hated my H2. It vibrated even though it had the factory lead in the bar ends. The thing was only good for sprints in a straight line. Suspension was not great. Seemed perfect for one thing and one thing only. After I’d restored it I quickly sold it. Don’t miss it.

[creaturecat]

i had a blue H2. at age 17.
drag racing, from a standstill? - keep the back wheel spinning, or pay the price.
i still can't believe i got away with it. it got especially hairy with someone on the back.
i also got caught/kicked off the local harness racing track - it was one scary dirt tracker, with that infamous frame flex, while coming "on the pipe".


young and stupid vs old and stupid. there is a difference.

[stevej37]

As long as we are showing bikes from that age....Here is me on my brand new 1978 Honda 750-4

[Bill Douglas]

Originally Posted by stevej37

my brand new 1978 Honda 750-4

My most favourite bike ever.

[stevej37]

^^^ Windjammers were very popular in that era.
The 'ex' and I took it on several long distance rides and I remember it not being tiring at all.
She insisted on the back rest.

[speeder]

Honda CB750 bikes from the '70s were undeniably well engineered and extremely well made bikes for the era, my crowd was more interested in loud wheelie machines in those days like Triumphs and Nortons. A lot of us came around to better bikes like BMWs and Yamaha triples in the late '70s but Honda 750s were too slow for us. In hindsight, however, they were great bikes.

[Bill Douglas]

Originally Posted by stevej37

The 'ex' and I took it on several long distance rides and I remember it not being tiring at all.
She insisted on the back rest.

I always wanted one but never had a 750-4.

I had a Triumph 650 and a Yamaha TX650A. On both of which I enjoyed having female passengers on the back as a very comfortable backrest.

[stevej37]

At a friends place...same day.

[Bill Douglas]

Nice!

[stevej37]

Thanks...I remember trading the bike in for a 900 Honda with the dual tranny. (High and Low)
It was way more powerful...but the 750 was more fun to ride.

[E Sully]

Originally Posted by MMARSH

That is a beautiful bike. I'd be very interested if you decide to let it go.....

As it was being loaded into the pickup to bring it home I was getting offers for $5000. I also had a few low ball offers on the Kawasaki Forum where I showed the build as it progressed.
I was thinking I might sell next year, but I really don't like the process. I've had some rather interesting experiences with "buyers" in the past when selling cars and bikes.
The 1972's are going for quite a bit these days, with Haggerty valuation runs from a low of $9000 to $29,900.

[flatbutt]

I wish I had a pic to prove it but my gf at the time and I rode 2 up from jersey to Cape Cod on the Kawi. She particularly enjoyed the buzzy feeling, her words not mine. Man, she was a good girl...both of them.

[E Sully]

Pretty amazing prices at Mecum for the H2's. There was a short lived new record sale at $44,000. The following one went for $55,000. Crazy money.

[Flatbutt1]

Originally Posted by E Sully

Pretty amazing prices at Mecum for the H2's. There was a short lived new record sale at $44,000. The following one went for $55,000. Crazy money.

Now that is stupid money! IIRC I paid about 1200 for mine new but, it wasn't the 750.