Best looking ZX in a while.

The 2021 KRT livery is super cool! I have a soft spot for Kawis as well. Nice review, the filming and editing are on point.

@MotoJournoKris

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! They've always really stood out to me and the connection to the WSBK machines is very nice. I think only the Repsol Hondas stand out in a similar way when it comes to race themed livery.

Set on one of these for about 10 minutes @ the dealership..the words mid evil torture device came to mind towards the end of that 10 minutes..

@MotoJournoKris

3 жыл бұрын

Yep, you really want some engaging roads and to be moving around on the bike.

Great review of the best colour scheme in my opinion. I can’t believe you rode around in either 2nd or 3rd gear! Is it that insane? Thanks MJK🇦🇺🚀

@MotoJournoKris

3 жыл бұрын

Yep! And honestly the revs were not even that high. I probably could have knocked it up a gear or two, but you get a bit more exhaust and intake note and the bike seemed really happy in that rev range at those speeds.

Love this bike, front end got heaps of criticism in the UK but I think it’s the best looking ZX10 since the late 90’s early 2000’s Kawakers. For me I was deciding between the RR and V4SP for the track.

@MotoJournoKris

3 жыл бұрын

Definitely, I guess it's a big enough change that it can be a bit of a shock to people who really liked the old design, but I definitely thought it was an improvement. Styling is so subjective of course, the more unique bikes get the more people tend to either love or hate them!

@shinobi_ryder

2 жыл бұрын

I completely agree. However I cannot say the same for the new Mt 07/09....

@mikeharrison72

2 жыл бұрын

@@shinobi_ryder yeah I had a look at that in the showroom a while back and it’s weird looking front, comfortable to sit on mind you and I reckon it would be a good commuter but you’re right about the front, it looks like that wee robot, can’t mind his name.? 😆

@shinobi_ryder

2 жыл бұрын

@@mikeharrison72 oh I have no doubt that I will enjoy riding the bike. More torque is always nice. But... I guess I'm a bit shallow and appreciate a pretty face.😅

@mikeharrison72

2 жыл бұрын

@@shinobi_ryder don’t we all! 😄

Yes, it does look like a Koala from the front. How cutes is that? Good review, once again. Motohub will have to put you on staff.

Just got one. Super hyped to put some miles on it.

@WillieWheels

3 жыл бұрын

Congrats 🎉🎈🍾 man I want one ☝🏾

@muhatsy2455

3 жыл бұрын

How's your experience so far?

Great review mate! The ninja Zx-10r has been always been my favorite especially the previous model (non-koala 😂). I even love the instrument cluster(IC) in the previous model over the new one. The new IC isn't as premium looking compared to the R1/S1000rr/Triumph. Although the black model in the 2021 Zx-10r looks much better. Off topic : Did you manage to get back your stolen bikes?

@MotoJournoKris

3 жыл бұрын

Same, even back in 2013 the ZX-10R was a favourite, was just so planted and had a very different handling feel, and it only got better with the 2016 updates. It is a very different look though now, I can see it being quite polarising. They eventually found the WR250R somewhere out west being stripped, but insurance had kicked in by then, so working on the replacement. Hoping to be back on track in a couple of weeks, have started ordering the lost accessories in preparation.

Great review Kris! Thank you. If you had to pick this one or the supercharged bike you’ve previously reviewed which one would it be for you and why? 👍😎🇦🇺

@MotoJournoKris

3 жыл бұрын

Definitely the Z H2 to be honest, but that's as much a reflection of me liking something a bit more relaxed than a full sportsbike these days, as it is how good I thought the Z was. I've got a video on the way doing a bit of a comparison, but I definitely felt like the Z H2 felt faster at slower speeds, if that makes sense at all! The Z also had great comfort, alongside all the performance I could ever ask for and the chirp of the supercharger was addictive. If I was doing frequent track days it might be a different story, but for where I'm at the Z is top of the list!

@marcusgeorge1825

3 жыл бұрын

@@MotoJournoKris My thoughts are the same and my racing days are well behind me... That supercharged engine is really in a world of its own and definitely has more “real world” practically, comfort and effortless low down torque! A full exhaust system would be the icing on the cake. Looking forward to your comparison between the two! 👍😎🇦🇺

Top review 👍

i would very much like kawasaki to be in motogp again since they are so good in world sbk

@MotoJournoKris

3 жыл бұрын

It would be cool to see wouldn't it? I guess when you're onto a good thing there's not much reason to change. It's pretty pricey to go into MotoGP too.

@crunchied8

3 жыл бұрын

@@MotoJournoKris aprila gets less money they are doing alright in motogp now also aprila started with there superbike platform then develop from there and now look at aprila they are going to surprise this year for sure

@MotoJournoKris

3 жыл бұрын

@@crunchied8 Certainly a good start to the season, so let's hope they carry that through the entire year. That said, unless you can either win MotoGP or do extremely well, it seems unlikely it'd be better coverage than winning WSBK, and it would be jumping in the deep end for Kawasaki.

Nice review! I’m considering this - 3 questions Can you comment if the braking is combined or front and rear work independently? In addition did you feel the steering stable or felt any speed wobble at high speeds? Is the front lifting like the the previous gen ?

@MotoJournoKris

3 жыл бұрын

They definitely operated independently enough to feel a lot of differentiation between the two. Very stable for my ride, but being a road test the speeds were nothing like you'd reach on a track with a decent straight, where you're more likely to be able to discover anything like that if it's an issue. Front may have gotten a little light under hard acceleration but controlled nothing crazy and no aggressive electronics intruding - again for fun road speeds. That may just be a reflection of me not riding hard or fast enough though!

@vikonwheels2016

3 жыл бұрын

@@MotoJournoKris thanks mate. One last question - does it have fuel indicator (range or distance to empty?) ... cheers and thanks a bunch for the response

@MotoJournoKris

3 жыл бұрын

@@vikonwheels2016 Not a traditional fuel meter, obviously it has the trip meters, I thought I saw a range readout but I may be thinking the Z H2!

How does it ride compared to the BMW S1000RR?

??? I do not want a track weapon. I want a sexy superbike to ride on the streets. ZX 10 looks great.

I have the KRT ZX10R and Love it !!! 😎

@MotoJournoKris

3 жыл бұрын

Wicked!

When you have bikes like Aprilia RSV4, Yamaha R1 or Honda CBR 1000 RRR you can only look and wonder what Kawasaki was thinking when designing this bike. Then again, livery is fantastic.

@MotoJournoKris

3 жыл бұрын

I reckon it works really well with the KRT, or even in the Black, whereas the RR in the Lime Green - I think it is - just doesn't stand out nearly as much with that colour scheme and the contours of the bike.

@92Cuky_

3 жыл бұрын

@@MotoJournoKris Kawasaki most of the times has great liveries on their street bikes. But fairings on H2 and now on ZX-10R, especially the nose part, just doesn't work for me.

@MotoJournoKris

3 жыл бұрын

@@92Cuky_ Fair enough!

@christianbagge609

3 жыл бұрын

I think this is the best looking Kwak since the zx7r. RSV4 is definitely ugliest in the bunch.

@MotoJournoKris

3 жыл бұрын

@@christianbagge609 I wish they'd be a bit more creative with the Aprilia paint schemes, I haven't felt they really jumped out at me for a while.

Update for my Zxr ?!?!

The face shape remind me Zaku from gundum.

I’m too old, too slow and my name’s not Johnny Rea. But thanks for a great review Kris.

@MotoJournoKris

3 жыл бұрын

Haha thanks, I know the feeling, although I'm not sure if I'm allowed to play the age card in my mid-30s! In my 20s I wouldn't have thought twice about choosing a sportsbike.

@bruceleong9534

3 жыл бұрын

@@MotoJournoKris no, you can’t play that card for a while yet. I rode super-sports bikes until my early 50s when my neck cried out “no more!”. I rode a naked sports bike (KTM) until I was 61 and I got tired of looking over my shoulder for blue lights. Now I ride a boxer with shaft drive, which, when I was your age, I never thought would happen. And I love bikes and riding more than ever!

@MotoJournoKris

3 жыл бұрын

@@bruceleong9534 It's definitely an evolution. I'm hoping a WR250R will help keep me from worrying too much about the blue flashing lights. Just need a tourer in the garage for longer two-up trips!

I appreciate they tried a different styling for the face. Overall I think I like it just fine.

@kalasmournrex1470

3 жыл бұрын

I think this is the most beautiful sports bike I've seen. It's on the level of Ducati, except I like green more than red, so even better for me.

@Chainspike101

3 жыл бұрын

Well at least that makes one of us lol

@WEEKEND_9999

3 жыл бұрын

H2

Love this bike buy my biggest issue and disappointment is that they didn't add fuel gauge in the digital display.

@MotoJournoKris

3 жыл бұрын

I think I spotted a display that shows projected range, but I know what you mean, a fuel gauge is a nice reference point. My pet peeve is no clock!

@megatron7811

2 жыл бұрын

@@MotoJournoKris I’m a bit late to this conversation lol, but this bike has both a fuel gauge and a clock. I say that because I have this exact bike

@MotoJournoKris

2 жыл бұрын

@@megatron7811 Yep on second look it definitely has the fuel gauge. I didn't mean it didn't have the clock, just that's the one thing I do look for on all bikes, which is occasionally missing!

@megatron7811

2 жыл бұрын

@@MotoJournoKris yes u are correct sir

This video is way more better than the rest of the stupid ones on YT. 👍👍

@MotoJournoKris

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, glad you like it!

I prefer the look of my 2019 KRT Edition.

@akshaysinha1993

3 жыл бұрын

Looks better in person. Somehow looks strange in pictures.

Can you check out the ninja 1000 next?

@MotoJournoKris

3 жыл бұрын

Hoping to test one later this week if the weather clears up a bit or stays dry, forecast isn't looking good but it is next on the list!

Dream bike

@MotoJournoKris

3 жыл бұрын

It's definitely worthy of being one!

I like the new face reminds kinda the H2! The colours though they need to bring a full metallic green or more colour options

@MotoJournoKris

3 жыл бұрын

Definitely a really nice deeper metallic green I think would really bring out the bodywork more. The lighter lime green loses all the contours I, so it's not as eye catching. But most people buying the RR are probably fitting race glass for competition so it may be less of a concern.

@kwstasdip9742

3 жыл бұрын

@@MotoJournoKris I get what you're saying, but I'm talking about the standard zx10r! I think Kawasaki should bring more than just black, and that KRT is really poor for me

@MotoJournoKris

3 жыл бұрын

@@kwstasdip9742 Oh yep, I get what you mean. It's nice to have options!

Hey I'm like 5'9", would I fit this bike well in terms of height? (31.4 inside leg)

@MotoJournoKris

2 жыл бұрын

I would think so! I only have a slightly longer inseam and had no issues at all. It's not the narrowest reach to the ground for an 835 mm seat height but still very manageable.

@megatron7811

2 жыл бұрын

@Yousuf Gurmani I have this exact bike and I’m 5’9”. U will fit jus fine.

@angelangel-vv2yz

2 жыл бұрын

just bought the krt 2022 model, I'm 54 well build, with back issues, still it's a best sitting position for me atleast

Zx10r or the gsxr 1000r? What would you pick and why?

@MotoJournoKris

3 жыл бұрын

I haven't tested the new GSX-RR to be honest, so I can't weigh in on that one.

@allnighterist

3 жыл бұрын

suzuki has the power in low and mid range which better in street cos of that VVT, if you like peaky bike then kawasaki top end power is for you. you really cant go wrong between the two, both reliable, just power delivery preference when riding 👍

The front end looks like the Predator.

I really do want to go from my ninja 1000 to a zx10r, but I'm wondering if it'll work since I'm 193cm. Going to have to sit on one.

@MotoJournoKris

3 жыл бұрын

It's always worth checking one out in person, hopefully I'll test the Ninja 1000 and be able to give some comparison!

@angelangel-vv2yz

2 жыл бұрын

you'll feel a bit cramped cause of footpegs shifted hight, said that it works the best for me at 54 "height

Nice ... I'll subscribe ✅👌🏾

@MotoJournoKris

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers!

Beautiful Bike too bad it's locked down tighter than Ft.Knocks LMAO! Half the power lost due to all the dam restrictions on the bike! Unlockable perhaps but sad they throw this lion into a cage!

Whats your height?

@MotoJournoKris

3 жыл бұрын

I'm 180 cm, 32 inch inseam.

08:16 can become super wallpaper 😍

@MotoJournoKris

2 жыл бұрын

That picture came out pretty well!

@shiva0666

2 жыл бұрын

@@MotoJournoKris Up. So true! Great job.

Great review but Kawi ruined the bike with that horrible design of the nose fairing. The tech upgrade is long over due but still cheeped out with the rear brake caliber and rims!

@MotoJournoKris

3 жыл бұрын

Gotta go up to the RR for the Marchesinis! Would be nice to see a Brembo rear caliper though, especially with Brembo on the front.

Good road machine?? Too uncomfortable and will make you feel inadequate on the road. On the track however........

@MotoJournoKris

3 жыл бұрын

That's most sportsbikes really.

Feb13 😳👍🇺🇸Thx ditto

wtf almost 30k for that?

@MotoJournoKris

2 жыл бұрын

That's Aussie pricing, but all the superbikes are getting up there now!

Who is here after js film buy it😂

@mahendrakumarbhawnani4034

3 жыл бұрын

me

Missing that rpm meter😩

@MotoJournoKris

3 жыл бұрын

The new digital one is pretty cool, but there's something endearing about the old style clocks!

U didn't take the chicken strips off of it

This ain't it chief

One of the fugliest bikes ever 🤮