Well, I sold my busa and now am the proud owner of the mighty ZX14R, in black. My friends and I took a 335 mile spin in the mountains around Sierraville/Downieville Ca this past Saturday. I could go on and on about this beast, but can truthfully say I have never been on a smoother and more powerful bike in my 40 years of riding. BTW, at 6'2 and 165# the stock suspension settings from the factory are perfect for me. I love this thing!!
Your superb review and a little homework of my own resulted in me purchasing a used 2013 ZX-14r here in southern Japan! My wife was a little disappointed but I didn't tell her about your channel so no bad vibes headed your way. All is well... still have the bike and the wife... and my 1996 Harley FXSTSB!😆
I really enjoyed this review. Thank you. I was listening carefully and was not surprised when I realised that the rider did not change out of first gear the whole time. On the drag strip reviews I have seen that first gear does from 0 to 120km/h which is over the 110km/h allowed here in Australia. It really is a beautiful bike and I would love to have one. Subconsciously I think I am saving for one. New in Australia it is $20,000.
Sorry bro, I just bought one about 9-10 weeks ago, brand new and it was $24,500. But I can also say it was worth every penny of it, it is the best bike I've ever owned.
Hi, the handlebars are not that low and the riding position bears no resemblance to the ZZR600. I have just passed 600 miles on mine, am 49 and 6'2 tall and find the bike really comfortable.I had a Honda Blackbird a while back fitted with Heli bars and a taller screen and put over 42,000 miles on it but feel that this bike is better in every way, including comfort. Go for a demo ride if you can as the bike is incredible and is what the Blackbird replacement should have been.
Just picked one up. Last 2 bikes are V65 Sabre and GS1150e. Big? Heavy? Feels small after those two bruisers, with twice the motor. Has power like electric locomotive.
can i ask how you got to record voice whilst riding...i own a very good helmet cam but so far have been unable to achieve decent voice/sound recording. this video gives very good voice over while giving a very good background of the engine and road noise..what equipment did you use???
This is a good example of moto-journalists being hired for thier work on paper, then youtube comes along and everyone falls asleep when they get on camera Nice job dude, you've made the hardest accelerating stock bike in the world as exciting as a ninja 250.
@@pebs1man I've been to my local Kawasaki dealer this morning and bought their last one. Brand spanking new. FFs I am SOOOO excited...pick it up in a week as having a radiator guard, heated grips, double screen and a trickle charger fitted.....
It's because you're old(No offense). For us Younger Riders that are used to being stuck in a flat backed CROUCH style riding position on Replica Racebikes...The ZZR series is pretty comfortable. If you want a comfortable power cruiser with touring ability...Look into a Suzuki M109R, V-Max, XR1200, K1200GT ect.
cans cut down on vibration? Seriously? The stock cans are way too heavy... 2 up? Seriously? Do you actually ride motorcycles? If you think this bike needs a turbo, you obviously don't own one.
Well, I sold my busa and now am the proud owner of the mighty ZX14R, in black. My friends and I took a 335 mile spin in the mountains around Sierraville/Downieville Ca this past Saturday. I could go on and on about this beast, but can truthfully say I have never been on a smoother and more powerful bike in my 40 years of riding. BTW, at 6'2 and 165# the stock suspension settings from the factory are perfect for me. I love this thing!!
This is my favorite review of the Zx14R
To me its the only crotch rocket that should've been made, its so comfortable does good on gas, haul ass, looks beautiful. Its my freaking baby :)
Your superb review and a little homework of my own resulted in me purchasing a used 2013 ZX-14r here in southern Japan! My wife was a little disappointed but I didn't tell her about your channel so no bad vibes headed your way. All is well... still have the bike and the wife... and my 1996 Harley FXSTSB!😆
I really enjoyed this review. Thank you. I was listening carefully and was not surprised when I realised that the rider did not change out of first gear the whole time. On the drag strip reviews I have seen that first gear does from 0 to 120km/h which is over the 110km/h allowed here in Australia. It really is a beautiful bike and I would love to have one. Subconsciously I think I am saving for one. New in Australia it is $20,000.
Sorry bro, I just bought one about 9-10 weeks ago, brand new and it was $24,500. But I can also say it was worth every penny of it, it is the best bike I've ever owned.
Thanks for the UA-cam clip keep up the awesome work and be safe.
Love to get one....Had a ZX 10 and thought it was fast... Nice review.... Ignore all the low-life , hater comments...Sounds like a bunch of Kids.....
Very nice review. Thank you
Good review.
Excellent review..thanks...just sold my Triumph rocket 3 ive been looking at the zx14r for a while now..cheers
Did you get one?
thank you for a good review, sir what a motorcycle!
excellent RESUME ! thanks a lot from FRANCE :)
Hi, the handlebars are not that low and the riding position bears no resemblance to the ZZR600. I have just passed 600 miles on mine, am 49 and 6'2 tall and find the bike really comfortable.I had a Honda Blackbird a while back fitted with Heli bars and a taller screen and put over 42,000 miles on it but feel that this bike is better in every way, including comfort. Go for a demo ride if you can as the bike is incredible and is what the Blackbird replacement should have been.
Just picked one up. Last 2 bikes are V65 Sabre and GS1150e. Big? Heavy? Feels small after those two bruisers, with twice the motor. Has power like electric locomotive.
Beautiful! I would get one but my Ninja 250 would get jealous. Thanks for the info :)
Ortega Highway.....good choice for a road test =)
Pretty good review, I really love my zx14r but I absolutely hate riding it around town so I avoid that as much as possible.
Ditching the exhaust for some Coffman Shorties makes a major difference in weight and handling
Amazing bike. Needs some megaphone exhaust pipes on it to clean up the mufflers a bit.
can i ask how you got to record voice whilst riding...i own a very good helmet cam but so far have been unable to achieve decent voice/sound recording. this video gives very good voice over while giving a very good background of the engine and road noise..what equipment did you use???
Obviously never ridden one, it would make a great sport tourer, beast at a drag strip and a good all a rounder in general.
ZX14R KING OF BIKES
Interesting and very informative review.
This is a good example of moto-journalists being hired for thier work on paper, then youtube comes along and everyone falls asleep when they get on camera
Nice job dude, you've made the hardest accelerating stock bike in the world as exciting as a ninja 250.
Nice Test!
Great review. BTW are you Donald Rumsfeld's better twin?
Beautiful bike beautiful weather beautiful day beautiful scenery, whats needed more for a biker?
very tempted to buy one. is the suspension changes alot better than the previous 14?
Great review!
How is it? From what I've heard it makes a very good touring bike
Excellent review,I want one of these bike soooooo bad!
Did you ever get one?
Bib The Boulder not yet.... looking at a 2020 now. I HAVE gotten to ride one....FREAKIN AWESOME BIKE!
@@pebs1man I've been to my local Kawasaki dealer this morning and bought their last one. Brand spanking new. FFs I am SOOOO excited...pick it up in a week as having a radiator guard, heated grips, double screen and a trickle charger fitted.....
Bib The Boulder Congrats! You’ll LOVE it!
@@pebs1man Oh I can't wait...I suspect it's going to be rather different to the Honda NC750 they've taken in part-ex lol lol
No one effort to show the controls, how they work, etc. I read Cycle magazine's review and I have to get one if I can
It's because you're old(No offense).
For us Younger Riders that are used to being stuck in a flat backed CROUCH style riding position on Replica Racebikes...The ZZR series is pretty comfortable.
If you want a comfortable power cruiser with touring ability...Look into a Suzuki M109R, V-Max, XR1200, K1200GT ect.
Nice job.
@Educalifa lol no kidding... bentley/bugatti, same thing apparently? :P
5:08 You can almost hear the bike say "this is what I do!"
I have never been more bored watching a video about anything, my god can i get a job
He called a Veyron a Bentley ??
I didn't know Jay Leno's dad reviewed superbikes...
Why can't any of you get the color right. Gold Blaze Green
Sweet now they got magazines doing the M13 method of Vlogging lol
@pebs1man bikes I meant to say
Kawathaki
At 31.5 inches seat height my short 26 inch legs forbid me from ever owing one, even if I could afford one.
Ortega Hwy?
This bike is a rippa but it needs a turbo to give it that extra edge
Bullshit
Hope he knows more about bikes than he does about Bentleys
The Cans have to go!
Them muffkens are unbelievable
cans cut down on vibration? Seriously? The stock cans are way too heavy...
2 up? Seriously? Do you actually ride motorcycles?
If you think this bike needs a turbo, you obviously don't own one.
Leave the reviews to the professionals
This is a review, get your own and ride the shit out of it. Or better yet make your own video.
dude sounds scared as shit riding through those turns
Alright pops now put your son on the bike and lets see some real riding!
It looks like he is going to fall asleep...
such a good bike but such a booooooring review
Shame it's criminally ugly.