Never trust the opinion from a rider that prefers the Suzuki SV 😂

They are beautiful bikes, you should clean it up and take all of those damn stickers off of it, good Lord man!

@rolandkeith5322

2 жыл бұрын

Oh yeah indeed

That heavy feeling is what keeps it planted at 180mph. I keep finding myself looking at the Concourse because it fits me.

With lowered pegs and raised hand grips the bike becomes very comfortable.

I’ve owned one of these for 12 years and it is a breeze to ride, it has a very smooth power delivery and chews up long trips with ease. ZX14s are a gem - nice all rounder. Sad they stopped making them.👍😀

@buzzlightyear2490

2 жыл бұрын

THERE news on zx1400r, as to H2r turbocharged, there's a review on trake with zx1500r turbocharged coming out now, you can look it up on KZread too. 300hp off the floor.

@DarkSim77

2 жыл бұрын

Still made..the 2022 ZX14 model is on the Kawasaki website..

@ShabbernigdoXingjian

2 жыл бұрын

@@DarkSim77 just bought a 2022 so yup they are still making them lol.

I've had that model zx14 now for 7 years and although it is heavy in turns compared to my wifes 600 it handles really well for its size, especially if you are prepared to move around on the bike... and the acceleration out of the corners is ridiculous. I moved from smaller bikes (900's)to this as i do a bit of freeway work, the the better gearing for that is far more relaxing. I used to swap bikes every few years but don't feel the need with this beastie... nice review, good to see a different perspective.

@hvymax

2 жыл бұрын

That heaviness is the stability that you need to survive at 180+. It's a cruise missile not a crotch rocket!

I don't know if anything can catch this bike, in first gear with wide open throttle it comes up at 6000rpm, I still cant go to redline in 2nd or 3rd, I feel lite headed with the brutal acceleration as the front wheel is a foot off the ground the whole time over 6000 rpm, not to mention its hard to pull on the clutch to change gears as you are holding on for dear life. When I leave the house I don't know if I will make it back, not exaggerating. I guess that is why I love it. Its the ultimate.

@damienwright7517

2 жыл бұрын

I try telling my guys it's a freaking rocket on wheels. Thinking about a cut seat for that sunken back reaching for the clutch feeling lol

@ALEXdaG

2 жыл бұрын

Haha wow

@fryloc359

2 жыл бұрын

The one thing I didnt like was that I felt like I was going to slide off the seat every time I went for a ride.

@b.p.rwebber8098

7 ай бұрын

@@fryloc359 I thought the same thing but figured out that the bike is so dam fast I wasn't sliding back but getting left behind hahahaha.

@b.p.rwebber8098

6 ай бұрын

thats how I feel. doesnt feel like sliding but more being left behind lol

i’m only 5’7” and 140 lbs barefoot and rode it over 14 hours 700 miles from Reno Nevada to Ensenada Baja California. it’s very sedate under 6k RPMs

Come on man, you never gave it the beans! What kind of gentle review is this? If you putter around at the bottom of the rev range, sure all you're going to notice is that it's heavier than your 650. Regarding the handling, your friend needs to crank up the rear spring preload and drop the forks in the triple clamps a bit.

@Tempcitz

3 жыл бұрын

I did give it a bit more of a rev off camera, but unfortunately breaking laws on public roads on public record is a good way to get a licence lost and a bike impounded 😅

@juliusilori6615

2 жыл бұрын

@@Tempcitz who you kidding!??...in NO way did you give "a rev" , you were too SCARED of the bike, you joker!!..😛

@Tempcitz

2 жыл бұрын

@@juliusilori6615 unfortunately, giving a zx14 the beans on public roads with video evidence is a great way to lose your licence. What happens when the cameras are off is a different story

@juliusilori6615

2 жыл бұрын

@@Tempcitz who you KIDDING!!!...There are TONS of KZread with ZX1400's being "reved" as you call it. You just a scared baby 👶....🤣😂...Stick with your 'Learner' SV650 and you will do fine, better still get a 'moped' even you will be able to "Rev" that out!!..🤪

@Tempcitz

2 жыл бұрын

@@juliusilori6615 find a hobby champ.

ive been riding for over 32 years and love my zx14r. at first it felt a bit heavy especially since i was riding a katana 600 i built for 3 years but after 2 weeks of tuning the suspension to my weight and riding style it handles ALMOST as light as the katana. After the k&n filter, exhaust and moore mafia tuned ecu the bike feels even better. no top speed limiter, lowered fan turn on temp and now 200hp at the rear tire.

You didn't really feel the full power that bike has a 100% stock setup.. those factory pipes need to come off asap

The steering feels heavy for sure if your not use to it. I test ride one and immediate noticed I was struggling a bit. Then I said ok it's one of those bikes that needs physics to come into play. Well after 10 minutes I was fine. Counter steering and leaning is what she likes best. Now my 2008 Sprit ST 1050 is a sweetheart to ride and does not need any thought about steering dynamics. It's very easy and friendly and loves corners. That bike feels much lighter then it is considering it's only 60 pounds less then the zx. The Sprint is pretty nimble for it's size. Love the zx1400 power though. It's a beast and deceptively fast.

Ive had your feeling in the first few days of riding it,after that,I started to get a feeling for how it turns into corners. Now,after 1year of riding it,I feel her more nimble than my scooter :) Day after day,she practically teaches you,how to handle her.

I just one 3 weeks ago. not nearly too much power, I think its perfect. Been riding 15 years, last bike was a fz09, had that awhile. Never ridden a literbike or anything this powerful. The weight negates the speed til triple digits lol. It handles great too! best handling bike Ive owned

Just took delivery of a special edition 2009 zx14. Now it is going to be a long long canadian winter before I can get it out. Dealerships I have spoken to already are saying they will now have much of anything in the spring and what they will have will be way overpriced. I love have something that is a bit more "rare" on the roads. I think have seen only one other in the wild in Calgary in the last several years.

I love bobbin around on my sv650. Thinking about getting a zx14 for drag racing.

@brotherbread6549

3 жыл бұрын

I have a unicorn of an sv650 brother. 2006 with 5000 baby miles. All sorts of goodies on it. I absolutely love my SV but I would really like to have something for the quarter mile runs

The Busa is a 1340cc the ZX14 series 1 and 2 are 1352cc, why are you riding the clutch? It is obvious you have no experience on powerful bikes these are for experienced good riders not a novice. To turn these types of bike you use the throttle in conjunction with the handling as for the power band full power is delivered from 6000 rpm on wards but in your case 3 to 4000 is ample until you get better. I have had my ZX14 since new 2009 and haven't found a more enjoyable bike, by the way the 14R only came out in 2012. Also I would really suggest you do an advanced rider training course because you seem to not understand counter steering.

@Tempcitz

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks champ

Doesn't handle like the SV?,please elaborate. Heavy on the front end?,its big because it makes it a very stable platform at high speed. On another note,why is the bike covered in stickers?,are they holding it together?.

Thought it may take off with those stickers!

I had one, I swapped the rear tire for one size larger and it made a big difference in handling. Also, I wish I had kept it.

Dont be put off this wonderfull machine with the copious reviews of slugish/slow handling, good tyres and pressures also get the suspension set up sag wise for your weight with gear on and then give it a go. i Borrowed my mates ZZR1400/ZX14 Few years back and went 2 miles before i came home, absolutely hated the handling on it, sorted out the Static Sag which took 15 min and wow! night and day difference. only problem i have with people reviewing bikes which have not been set up for them is it is totally inacurate. when i buy a bike and pick up i always sort the preload roughly out before riding so dont be put off till suspension sorted for your weight then review and decide 👍👍👌👌

did you check the front tyre pressure before your ride? I don't find the steering heavy at all but about the same as my bandit commuter.

@mylestaylor3103

8 ай бұрын

My thoughts exactly. Tyre pressure's and getting the suspension set up properly make a world of difference. No heavy issues on mine at all

Dude you sound so soft and weak. It's heavy it's heavy go to the gym. The bike is a beast I'll take anyone in the streets. My 2021 zx14

@Tempcitz

3 жыл бұрын

Okay tough guy

@jnew6808

3 жыл бұрын

@@Tempcitz 650 that's you....

@Tempcitz

3 жыл бұрын

@@jnew6808 not sure what your point is champ. I've had big bikes, doesn't make anyone tougher? Being the strongest person or the weakest person in the world doesn't change the weight of the bike, I've just said it's a heavy bike. Simmer down

@sav.labrant

3 жыл бұрын

Insecurities much? 😂

@colinm1325

Жыл бұрын

@jnew6808, Dude, you sound like ur 5 foot 2......😂😂😂

Young man, you definitely need more hours on that beast. I'm 5'9" and 140 pounds... and 60 yo. I ride my 2016 juuussst fine. As for the bike being just for straight lines or not really for the track against quick 600's or powerful liter bikes, it's a HUGE misconception. Do take the time to watch these awesome video clips on how we can ride them in basic stock configuration. Enjoy! kzread.info/dash/bejne/Z3h-j8OxY6bLhbw.html kzread.info/dash/bejne/qZmprbGzm7O8cZc.html

I had a ZX14 for two years. It is big, heavy, cumbersome and not very agile, having a very long wheelbase. It is really not that responsive until you really get into the throttle because it is geared so high to attain a top speed of 190mph. Where are you going to go 190mph? It doesn't make sense for an around town motorcycle. A mid-size naked bike is more responsive up to 100mph, handles better and is more fun to ride, plus the maintenance is easier because you don't have to remove all the fairings to simply change the oil. Unless you are doing a lot of highway cruising or touring, I would recommend a Kawasaki Z900 or Yamaha MT09 naked bike. They are just as fast from 0 to 60mph, and the Z900 is faster than the ZX14 from 70mph to 100mph in high gear because it is geared lower and has a top speed of 150mph, which will get you in plenty of trouble on any highway. Another problem with the ZX14 is it is deceptively fast. With the Z900 or MT09, you know you are going pretty fast, but not as much with the ZX14. I just cranked mine on once getting on the highway and I didn't even think I was going that fast, and I got tagged by the Highway Patrol going 109mph. Whoops! 6 point ticket and $500 fine. It takes real self control not to exceed the speed limit with it, but on the other hand, that is the ONLY thing that is fun about it. It doesn't handle well, and it is cumbersome around town and at stoplights. Driving it at normal speeds is BORING because it seems like a 500cc motorcycle until you awaken the beast, and when you do that I assure you you are going to lose your license. I sold mine and I ride a Z900 now, which is actually a lot more fun and much better around town and in the mountain canyons. Unless you are an excellent rider, you can get yourself in a lot of trouble quick riding the twisties on a ZX14. I know!

@zzrider805

Жыл бұрын

I also have a 2nd gen SV650, S model, different bike for other purposes of course, but great fun to ride

When you hop onto a big ZX you have to you re-think things a bit and this is what many just don’t do and it is not smart either. You have a longer wheel base and a heaver bike so your input must match this. It is not realistic to think that those bikes will use the same input as a 650 or even a 1000. Just like going from a R15 (150cc) to a 650cc bike you will have to put more into the bars to get the same result and the 650 will feel heaver and not as easier in a tight turns as a R 15 will. So with this analogy in mind naturally on first impressions a ZX if you’re not thinking about it will be as you expressed. However when you counter steer with muscle to match the weight of those 1400’s they will race on the track as good as any can. It’s all down to the rider and how much time spent on the bike. I have been thinking about putting out a video on my channel explaining the fundamental physics that goes on when one swaps from a light blow around in the wind bike to a heavy solid as a rock bike, as they are two very different understandings on operation. Enter corner speed on the ZX’s is the same as anything it’s the exit grunt and speed that is on tap that kills them all. When riding a ZX 14 at 60, 80 and 100 kph as normal they are one of the most effortless bikes to ride that is ever built on this planet. And to date out the box they are faster than the Hayabusa by just a slight margin.

@aleksandarbotic979

2 жыл бұрын

Well said

Isn't 1st gear a bit too much torque? I only use it to get moving. You'll also waste hella gas.

@rolandkeith5322

2 жыл бұрын

Same I short shift mine

Mine never felt heavy to handle for me.

It rides like a bicycle, and it has the perfect power to glide through roads like a f### jet engine wih wheels, god sent

Steering is heavy only at very slow speeds, due to physics. Bike is heavier than a 600cc so it gives that feeling but once you open the trottle it's not heavy at all, I find it extremely nimble for it's size and weight (2006 ZZR1400 owner for 9 years, 100k km / 62 k miles ridden).

I think it's inappropriate to say "too powerful for the road". If that's true, then so is any Corvette, Ford Mustang GT (and above), let alone every single Exotic Sport/Hyper car ever made. If you want to say "too powerful for most people", I think that's fair.

@Tempcitz

2 жыл бұрын

No those are absolutely too powerful for road use, especially in Australia. If you can't leave first gear without losing your licence, then they're not great ideas as road vehicles. They're cool, and we like them, but if we're being honest with ourselves they're bad decisions

The bike actually handled amazing. But it's not a town bike! And it doesn't have too much power there's no such thing. There's a lot of bikes out there now with more power this. You got low air pressure or maybe you're just a boy on a man's bike.

First of all it’s never to powerful for the roads, thing is you are controlling the throttle it’s up to you no matter what !? It never could be the bike fault, if anything we’ve seen often in a curve as exemple ! The bike starting to wobble and the rider was ejected and suddenly the bike stop wobbling and continued into the curve almost perfectly without any rider on it ! I had a ZX-14R 2013 that had 210 HP and 126 lbs of torques it’s was the perfect highway TGV so comfortable and never have to downshift, not the most nimble but could hold his own in twisty roads, but for travelling the perfect weapon. 😍😍😍😍

I'm 6'5" and hardly anything fits me.

@awesomeness24158

2 жыл бұрын

DR 650 fits well.

Sv looks hideous and boring to me

Dirt bikes have flat seats so you can ride where you fit. That's why I have a KLR650.

@H31MU7

3 жыл бұрын

still one of the most comfy bikes i've ridden, wondering about the new one coming out

@ALEXdaG

2 жыл бұрын

How is it to ride on the highway at say 80mph?

@hvymax

2 жыл бұрын

KLR isn't bad at 80 with a 17 tooth sprocket. Tire selection is the biggest factor at higher speeds. I've been to 100 on Shinko 705's.

@ALEXdaG

2 жыл бұрын

@@hvymax i appreciate your response. I dig the klr and want one next lol

Complaining that the 14 is slow and cumbersome to lean because you're used to the SV. @6:12 the SV's tires are literally squared off with edges. lmao. I went from a 650 to a 600 then to the 14 and was shocked at how flickable it was, maybe you had some bad or flat tires when you took it out because there's no way you should have been struggling to lean in that wide sweeping turn at 10:28, or maybe just inexperience.

@Tempcitz

2 ай бұрын

Very cool homie

@ok101h3

2 ай бұрын

@@Tempcitz made the mistake of clicking your channel and seeing you work with a disgraced company like braaap. That's a big yikes

Rides x2 better than busa.

How big are you?

@Tempcitz

2 жыл бұрын

6'7

Sticker's was here

It's only too powerful for off road and water sports. Bar Risers fix any lean over whining.

Those stickers are hideous

kzread.info/dash/bejne/X2iZw8RposbVpbg.html this bike was asleep the whole time in this video, it doesn’t wake up until 150 MPH. 100 - 120 MPH is my cruising speed to go to work 😂😂😂 barely humming in 4th gear

Heavy? I am 168kg, and it is perfect for me 😂. Maybe your just too small. There is too much power for the road? ... owned one for 8 years, and i am still here.

Please change title. This isn’t a review. It’s a test ride😁

Must be nice

@Tempcitz

3 жыл бұрын

Feet still planted firmly on the ground, never lost touch with the common man

This guy should not be posting motorcycle videos. The only perspective he has to offer is a comparison between the SV650 and the ZX-14. We get it!! You have very little riding experience to offer!!!

@Tempcitz

5 ай бұрын

Lol

There is no such thing as a 2009 zx14r.

@Tempcitz

Жыл бұрын

The extra r is for rwarrrr

If you haven’t had about 20 years of biking don’t buy a ZZR

@innocuousmerchant8766

2 жыл бұрын

I bought one with under a year, I've taken it out under supervision and it's not as horrible and heavy feeling compared to my ninja 650 as this guy reckons. I'm also like half his height lol

@innocuousmerchant8766

2 жыл бұрын

he's right about the smooth power delivery though, my old man's got a newer 14R and a 1250 Bandit, and the Bandit has a real twitchy throttle in comparison to his 14R or my 1st gen 14R.

@thedriverofallthings

2 жыл бұрын

@@innocuousmerchant8766 yea first gen is really smooth I just think it’s so easy to go fast and it’s better to make silly mistakes that we all make on a slower smaller lighter bike

@innocuousmerchant8766

2 жыл бұрын

@@thedriverofallthings yeah you are right in general man. had plenty of moments on my first bike, a Ninja 250, that would've gone very badly on a 4 cyl or maybe even a 650.

Your review is terrible because you are afraid of it

@Tempcitz

2 жыл бұрын

Nah champ, just not worth losing a licence over a youtube review👍

@okinawanah3463

Жыл бұрын

@@Tempcitz i go 180 all the time on my ZX14 they dont bother chasing and a speeding ticket is only $50 cash… i dont ride too fast because i wore through a tire to the wires in under 2 weeks. cost about $250 parts and labor. a review isn’t complete nor comprehensive without hitting the rev limiter in every gear for a few minutes

@okinawanah3463

Жыл бұрын

@@Tempcitz kzread.info/dash/bejne/X2iZw8RposbVpbg.html this is only playing around in 3rd and 4th because 5th goes to 186 MPH indicated on GPS. 6th gear is just for fuel economy. you will understand the bike when you can make it scream in 4th gear.

peg lowering kit for you mate for the zx14 mate :)