Probably one of the better riders reviewing motorcycles on KZread, what he says you could probably take to the bank. Keep up the good work!

@jamescavanagh9276

Жыл бұрын

Michael Neeves is another. Fully agree

One of my favourite motorcycle journalists reviewing the bike I wanna grow old with...Great Job👍. This is exactly what the ZX14 R is; it's a booster doze for men ( not boys) who want to ride it to the moon and back. It can push your eye balls back under your helmet and at the same time give you the sofa seat comfort....doesn't get better!

I had a 2011 exactly the same as that. It was a lovely bike. Did a lot of tours of Germany and Scotland and loved it.

I had a 2007 ZX14, I put 67k miles on it, there were hiccups along the way, but never once did she leave me stranded, for 6 of the 7 years of ownership, she was all I had, no car, I went through EMT and Fire School on it, I miss it, and I want another.

@itairusmihsah3770

Жыл бұрын

No car ? How about cat ? You're truelly amazing person !!!

@terrydietzler4096

Жыл бұрын

Over 70,000 miles so far on my '06. Flash and full exhaust. 198 RWHP. Zero problems.

@engimatlda.9932

10 ай бұрын

2006 ZZR, stock except for Leo Vinci pipes. 180k km / 112k mi. Used mainly for touring. 0 problems. I also have Hondas and I find it on par regarding build quality. The only thing is valve clearance check is hard because of the monocoque frame. Spark plugs are not that hard to reach and change. And iridiums will last well, well over the maintenance scheduled 7,5k mi

@alexmtbbb

Ай бұрын

Have you guys had problems with the rear abs pump failure ?

Especially when you consider you go back, ZX-12R, ZZR1200, ZZR1100, ZX10B1 (had one loved it), GPZ100RX, GPz1100, through to the Z's etc etc... Kawasaki KNEW what they were doing when it came to power and speed. Cut my wrist, I bleed green! 👍 😎🇬🇧

All ZZR Kwackers are lovely, everyone should try a big ZZR

Done a lot of maintenance jobs on the zzr.. a good mate owns one n he loves it. Good quality build bikes. Excellent performance and handling for a big heavy bike. Kawasaki knew what they were doing when they built these hyperbikes from windtunnel design.

I had a 2016 Zx14r for a bit. Awesome bike and it was a land based cruise missile. The only problem was the insurance premium. It cost a arm and a leg to insure and I'm in my late 30's with a clean driving record and 20+ years of riding experience.

@JohnSmith-cs7jg

Жыл бұрын

I disagree, the had a 2008 zzr1400, when I was 37 with clean license and 2 years no claims, insurance was just short of £300…I don’t think that’s bad for a missile.

Had a new ( US spec) 2017 model. Very smooth engine, and of course, PLENTY of oomph to move that big girl down the road ( or the drag strip). I kept mine for about five months then sold it. Took a somewhat lengthy ride on a Sunday and towards the end couldn't wait to get off the bike to give my arms , shoulders and neck a MUCH deserved rest! I now own a low mileage ( only 5500 miles or so) 2002 CBR1100XX Honda with Heli-bars. I am a happy rider again with NO regrets! The old girl XX has enough power to keep me entertained, a super smooth engine and much better build quality.

Got a love a bit of bike world on a Monday👍🏻 fantastic job guys 👌🏻

My first ZZR was a C1 1100, great bike. Then I bought the D1, 1100, even better! We went everywhere around Europe, 2up, luggage, great time. Probably the best bike I have owned in that class! I still have it. Been stored for quite a while now but may well get her back on the road. Yes we had cruise control - an elastic band for those long runs back to Dover from Chamonix! If I can find a good ZZR 1400 ………

@williamsterben

Жыл бұрын

I'm exactly the same as you regarding your ZZR1100 history. I also had a Gen 2 ZZR1400 and would highly recommend it! I miss mine, but my H2 sort of makes up for it!

@jockejocke1

Жыл бұрын

How does it work with an elastic band as cruise control? Would you mind expanding on that, no pun intended ;)

Love the zx14. A lot of people hate on it but I love the look. Plus that power is addictive.

I absolutely love my gen2 - the bike I should have bought 8 bikes ago

I had a 2007 model and I absolutely loved her, fast and so comfortable mile after mile! Stable, handled really well and confidence inspiring! I would love to iwn another! Definitely better than a Busa! Great review!

Had 5 ZZR1400s and about 8 Busas in my time, always went back to a ZZR it my touring bike of choice and does everything you need it to very well.

Used reviews are great. New bikes stupid prices.

Took my 2013 Zx1400R to the Bonneville Salt Flats in 2016 with three changes: higher gearing, slip on exhaust and ecu altered to allow more top speed, my best 196.3 mph.

Definitely the best real word reviewer!!! Would love an FZ1-FAZER 2006 - 2014 review..

The ZZR1400 is fantastic! I owned two; a 2007 and a 2012 one. Both sold after a few years with over a 100k km on the odo. Man i loved that bike! Sadly most people see them as a fast bike only and it is; but I used it as commuting bike (and a sporty weekend every now and than).

Love these used bike videos. Great work. \/

Much more easy on the eye than a busa or modern sx

Great job Chris! Very easy going yet spot on review! Have a 2007 model and absolutely love it! Probably won't sell it for a long time. Well, maybe for a gen2 eventually..

Keep the used bike reviews coming!

The ZX12R is the most underrated "big bike" there is, blisteringly fast and good looking. Never liked the looks of this one but I've heard they're great to own.

@morri03

Жыл бұрын

Agreed the ZX12R looks great the 14 not so much

@cwgillan702

Жыл бұрын

Came to say the same… ZZR isn’t as good as the 12R… and that was better than both the Blackbird and ‘Busa.

@michaelvickers1202

Жыл бұрын

I own both bikes do track days on them they're a blast!go buy em.

@terrydietzler4096

Жыл бұрын

They should have stuffed the 14 engine in the 12. I sold my 12 for the 14 anyway. Admit I was seduced by the bigger motor.

@zspence77

Жыл бұрын

I bought mine new back in 2003, and still have my ZX12R! Frickin sweet bike!! I run my GTR1400 for really long rides! Frickin sweet bike as well!!

As always nice review! Would love to see your review on Kawasaki Z1000 from 2020. 😎👍🏻

She’s a big girl, but one of the last proper old school bikes with grunt a plenty.. I have it’s older/smaller brother, the ZX12R

@darylclifford

Жыл бұрын

I bought a two year old Z-1300-EFI 6cyl in 1988 and in 1990 was being offered double what I paid. Ever since I’ve longed for that same feeling of K- reliability, smoothness and power for days. Love Kawasaki’s always!

@zspence77

Жыл бұрын

I have a ZX12R as well, absolutely love it!

Owned a gen 2 perf sport for five years from New. Lovely bike, handles great, comfortable and yes, very fast. Nice to see M and P took the time to clean this one, as most of their used bikes are hanging.

Great review again Chris, had 3 of them and must say that the updated version from 2012 did a lot so recommend to spend a grand more for a 2012

Passed my motorcycle test last year since than I have done 3k miles, as a natural progression I was thinking about street triple but now I seen how good the speed twin looks I’m in two minds, I am a middle age man, I have always love the design of classic looking bikes hence when I got my first big bike I got Honda cb650r as it looks closer to classic bikes, I also like the street triple design it’s more like gentleman’s naked bike compared to some other naked bikes, I’m really confused now! Btw great video, subscribed to your channel, I have been watching your videos since last year, I can’t believe I wasn’t subscribed!

Gr8 review vid. Ride safe, god bless u.

great review as always

Had the 11 & the 12, they were great bikes, can only imagine this would follow suit....and it's GREEN too ! 😍👍🤙🤘🖖✌👌

I have a 2016 Performance Sport model with a few mods such as K-tech fork upgrade. Great bike and can hustle along better than the looks would suggest. The Gen 2 model improved things in a few areas, plus a slightly larger engine.

@stephenbrown3495

Жыл бұрын

I have same 2016 but this 11 plate my old bike was faster more nibble

Excellent bike. One thing to note is that in bog stock form, she is a little neutered in stock form on the low end. Gen 1 owners would full the secondary throttle flies etc. Gen 2 sorts this with an ECU reflash which makes a significant difference and can also sort some of the weirdness the Gen2 can experience with traction control not knowing how to deal with modified gearing etc. Large but very fun bike.

Have an anniversary edition, love it! Always looking for the next victim

You forgot to mention the zx12r kawaker in that lineup, probably the quickest of the lot, until they brought out the restricted models on 2002

I'm so pleased u mentioned this. Another great that no one gives props to is the zx12 (faster and more agile yet still a truly great sports tourer?) Would love your opinion on this. Thank you for being one of the top info channels we can rely on 👍👍

The zx14 was always called a Hayabusa killer...yet it is the one that perished.

@Demonbfg

Жыл бұрын

Because it doesn't pass euro 5 standards and the Suzuki does.At least the 14(2022) is here in the states but probably last year.

Great review, totally incredible bike 👍

My old actual bike i px ed great bike great review

Лучший мотоцикл из того на чем ездил!

This is a cool video concept

Love Chris reviewing any bike.. Note though 5.32, Traction control for normal riders is for, surface issues (grease oil diesel etc) not concerns about power slides.

Excellent commentary 👍👍👍

I had a 600 e10 as my 2nd bike and absolutely loved it. Regret not buying a 1200 when I had the chance and always wanted the 1400…. Don’t have the garage space for it though….

I have the sport touring version, GTR1400, I thought it could go until I'd a run on my mates 2017 zzr... It'll put you in a different post code in the twinkling of an eye..

Excellent review, I don't know if anyone else has heard the rumours, however, there is suppose to be a similar bike like this coming out in a couple of years, but a 1600 version, if this is so. I may trade mine in for it, otherwise, I have a keeper. I've test rides the Busa, it doesn't compare, this is my all time over all favourite bike. I use it for everything, work, pleasure, when Im bored, just go out on the beast. I have the last bike in production year , 2020..

It's got ninja blood indestructible engines from the guys at team green lol

I got one and thats a bang on review!

Still one of my dream bikes. I will own one one day, oh yes i will!

@xyuc0cu

Жыл бұрын

you will not regret it! no videos or reviews will explain the feeling you get when you spin her up!

Proper mans bike !!

Solid bikes!

Wondered what you were doing in MandP on Friday

I had one of the Performance Sport versions (but a later one), an H2 SX SE and a Gen 3 Busa and find the Busa better all round but this bike was great no doubt. While this may be a bit faster it never felt it day to day over the Busa, but an incredibly smooth engine. Felt weightier on the wrists than the Busa I have now. Great bike tho.

Love the gen3 busa… but holding out to see if Kawasaki updates the 14 before pulling the trigger on the busa

@BibtheBoulder

Жыл бұрын

Yep, exactly how I feel.....

I'm 6'4 and I paid $17800 AUD for my 2018 ZXR14. Just love it. It fits me.

wonderful bike

Totally underrated bike! 👌🏾

@BibtheBoulder

Жыл бұрын

Not to those of us who own one.....

I sold mine after my chain snapped off at 60 on the motorway, scariest experience of my life…maybe my mistake in chain maintenance but it was maintained by Kawasaki. I got unlucky maybe but so sad that I had to let it go…

That bike has the best ergonomy of any bike I have tested which is why I like it so much. I feel like I sit in the bike, instead of on top of it, which is a dealbreaker to me especially on something like this. The Hayabusa is made for tiny people so for me its proportions is just weird. It's still a big bike, but you sit so low, and the footpegs are so high up that your knee angle is worse than on normal sportbikes. It's just terrible. The Hayabusa is more nimble, but I just don't care. The ZZR1400 feels so much better.

Do the old 1999-2000 CBR600F4. Oh I got it. Compare the 99' CBR600F4 & 22' CBR650R. On street, on track & might as well go on dirt also. 😁

Please do a retro review on zx12r

I am really sad that manufacturers are not making hypersport touring bikes anymore.... There is only new Busa....

Best bike I ever owned

Accurate description of the big Kwak. I test rode a 2016 bike , found it too soft & vibey (like most big kwaks). Test rode a busa & fell in love immediately plus wanted 300 plus @ wheel which is not realistically available on the 14 . Big Kwak nice enough , just not for me

@scribehades

Жыл бұрын

Kwak?😆

@peterherrington3300

Жыл бұрын

@@scribehades Kawasaki You must be new to bikes

@scribehades

Жыл бұрын

@@peterherrington3300 No, just weird regional nicknames for them.

I'm 5'7 and weight 145lb, kind of small build, used to owned a ZX-7R for 3yrs w/o too many problems except sharp twisty roads, wonder if the ZZR1400 would be too big for me?

My dream bike, this gen 2 Man do I wish they updated it this year... I STILL HAVEN'T GOT THE MONEY TO BUY ONE hahaha

Anyone know the roads?

Maybe review cbr 1000rr 2012 sometime?! ❤️

I never would have put this in a budget class. Zzr14000 cheated by increasing the capacity. This one i want. But I can't afford as cheap as it probably seems

Not as exotic, but you should check out the Kawasaki GT 750.

There will be only two bikes I would like to buy as a new one. New Honda CBX with 6 cylinder water cooled engine and new Honda CBR 1100XX Super Blackbird

I used it for a year ..maybe more …it was my friends loaner bike .. in pristine condition… 8-9 grand … was a easy bike … although I prefer a slower ..Trail oriented bike .. high, easy …

I own YZF-R107,S1000RR21,this motorcycle08,ZZR1400 is best.

Cant believe nobody still bought it great bike for the money get down to m and ps Swansea

Well I like your Channel and I respect your opinion. But I think you may have missed the mark a little bit on this one. For one you forgot to mention that 2012 was the second Jan with a bigger motor and a few minor differences. And I think you over estimate the difference in speed from a Hayabusa versus a ZZR 1400 it's true the Kawasaki feels quite a bit faster has a stronger mid-range and a more responsive throttle. But when you compare the two on the drag strip is very little difference between the Hayabusa and the Kawasaki. The Hayabusa has a more aggressive seating position it seems to Corner better and it's more aerodynamic, it's not as wide. But I'm not beating up on the Kawasaki I own a 2012 and I love it very much. The Hayabusa seems to get quite a bit better MPG than the than the Kawasaki and I would say that's really the only complaint I have about mine I seem to get between 28 and 34 miles per gallon. Oh one more thing the traction control is not very good I run mine on one on the street and turn it off to drag race it. You pretty much have to turn it off to drag race that bike, it just interferes too much. She's a big girl but with the Right Tires in the right Rider she Corners a lot better than most people assume she would, I surprised people all the time.

So why the hype around busas?

no mention of the 12r. aah well

I owned the gen 2. Put 60K KM on it. Regret selling it till this day.

Ha my bike great bike

Owned a 2020 ZZR1400. Stunning machine, but when you ride it you know you aren't on a Hayabusa....and let's be honest, the ZZR is the bar steward love-child of the elephant man and the UK women's gurning champion 1976.....

AHHHH the mighty 'Six Eyed Beast!' Love 'em and the ZX12-R.... Cut my wrist, I bleed green! Hahaha 😉😏 😎🇬🇧

Hayabusa any day.... Speaking of which where's the Busa hot up and touring content you mentioned? soon I hope.

The Japanese are masters. ❤️

YOU SHOULD DO THE KAWASAKI ZX12R!

02:22 - I DID! THRICE! 😈 2 times (like a top speed run, one each way) on a Suzuki RF900RW - 168 MPH (indicated on speedo) so maybe more 160/163?, on the A/M180,Humberside and 1 time before that on the same road with a ZX10-B1 - 162? (indicated on speedo) so, what 155? 😉👍 Notes... The A/M 180 is KNOWN to be a VERY quiet motorway in big stretches, so, yes, wreckless as it was, I encountered no more than 3 cars during my 4 to 5 am runs 😎🇬🇧

If you get one and you like to do your own maintenance find a mate with thin arms to help you do the spark plug change 😲😲😟😟 tight space !

Race this with the gen 3 hayabusa please

The busa you raced against was either running on 3 cylinders or the rider didnt know he was racing , I’ve seen 95 mph in 1st gear and 150 mph in 2nd on my gen 1 , nothing got close

@killernugget97

Жыл бұрын

thats some cooked gearing to be doing 150mph in second gear.

@victoroneill4381

10 ай бұрын

Damn,150mph in 2nd,what did the Busa do in top gear...300mph lol

@muckle8

8 ай бұрын

@killernugget97. Yeah it was geared up as much as possible , both sprockets changed

@muckle8

8 ай бұрын

@victoroneill. Bout 220 mph

...can you turbo it, though?

@CheapskateMotorsports

Жыл бұрын

Yes, plenty of these have been turbo'd, just not to the crazy figures you see on some busa builds.

@peterherrington3300

Жыл бұрын

You can but they are a pain to do because the aftermarket parts are hard to find & a pain to fit. There's a really good reason they bolt turbo's on busa's

When my 21 year old son was threatening to get an S1000RR the ZZR1400R was my counter. "You'll kill yourself dad!" he would say. Thankfully he plumped for an ER-6. Still feels like a bike itch that need scratching at some point.

Kind of a pain to work on. Otherwise brilliant!

A big bore bike with a full exhaust a flash, v stacks and a new air and oil filter, you can make 250hp naturally aspirated.

@300zxdriver

Жыл бұрын

You’re about 50 hp too high.

@eclipsegfxable

Жыл бұрын

Stop talking shite

On its worst day, the ZX-14 is twice the motorcycle that that ugly Hayabusa could ever be. It beats it in every single performance category and has since Day 1 and costs $5000 less….never really have understood the draw to the Suzuki

@richardcerritelli9657

Жыл бұрын

I have the generation one Hayabusa how does it compare the zx1400 Comfort wise my bike leans too forward my body's beat to shit after riding it even with the risers that does nothing for me I have short arms is it more comfortable I was thinking about either that bike now or the ZX10

This is a bike i look at too long when i ride past it.

Too short an interville between valve clearances compared to Suzuki

I used a year old 175 hp gsxr13 in gold…in `scotland..I thrashed it to its limits everywhere…in every gear …like it was a 125.. not great on corners… the torque is great .. pulls everywhere..terrible for passengers .. I thought it too fast …especially top speeds.. too easy to 180 plus … I notice a Tesla plad is faster …which is Odd … especially with music playing and passengers

The Hayabusa is only better in 2 ways: It has iconic status It has cruise control The ZZR is better in every other way. EDIT: I have owned 6 Hayabusa's, most recently a Gen3. I have sold the Gen3 for a 2013 ZZR1400. They really are that much better....

If you are a follower... ride the Busa... Want to be a leader... ride the ZX14.

Personally i find there is one problem. It is pretty damn ugly.. pretty nice bike itself tho, cant imagine how nice it would be to do long roadtrips