PERFORMANCE TESTING

» The Z H2 just wants to wheelie, wheelspin, or both. Quickest acceleration is in Sport mode. Rival bikes are quicker, but the Zed feels mad – and this is what matters.

It’s flat out in under a mile.

Performance

0-60mph: 3.28s 1/4 mile: 10.73s @ 141.5mph Top speed: 166.5mph (indicated 179mph) 40-80mph top gear: 4.56s Braking 70-0mph: 54.9m

speedo accuracy

30mph: 28mph 60mph: 57mph 90mph: 86mph