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I actually purchased my zx-14 from SRK Cycles and Sean was the guy that sold it to me, complete gentleman and I love my zx-14 thanks sean !!!
You're welcome
Is that you Sean 😂
Comment with real account *Sean*
42 year old here, bought a 2006 ZX14 (3 months ago) after figuring out that I absolutely do not like my R1150GS (riding-wise). Sat on a Hayabusa and it's definitely not as good for very tall people (6'7") as the ZX14. So I went with the ZX14 and I absolutely love it. Previous owner fixed it up with Öhlins shocks, and all lights etc black on black. I messed the optics up by putting a huge Givi topcase on the back. Not the right bike for this as the rear is not built for carrying weight and there aren't many anchor points for straps. But doesn't matter: if this is the bike you want to ride, you just make it work.
It is ridiculously overpowered, really never rev it over 8-9k rpms. Just way too fast. Very smooth in lower rpms but at about 5k rpm all hell breaks loose. The 2006 does not have wheelie control, ABS or anything the like. More than once the front wheel accidentally came up. A close friend who looks exactly like me with the same bike sometimes does 120 mph for a few seconds on the highway, it takes about 3 seconds to get there from 75 mph. Adrenaline rush. I really love the bike but you need some self control.
Dear diary
I have a 97 ZX11 which was under predecessors same thing sits low long bike and it's the same way and it's got a lot of power
I mean i ride a hondas super blackbird not as fast as kawa but im cruising 120mph on a highway pretty much every day to work😂
@@kkklll694CBR11000XX Super Blackbird 👍🏼
I had the opportunity to ride a coworker's zx-14 a few years back. I'm a cruiser fan at heart but riding that beast was one of those life altering experiences... I lifted the front tire without even trying at 80 mph...
:')
Sweet😂
The one thing that always did amaze the hell out of me was just how simple and easy it was for all of the bigger cc bikes to pull the front wheel off the ground while running 80mph+, with no more than just a LITTLE twist of the throttle!!! Now, the one thing that was always sure to give me really good laugh after seeing the bigger cc bikes effortlessly lifting the front wheel off the ground was when I’d see all of the guys out here on the 600cc bikes that really believed that their 600 was really something to be reckoned with, yet even when they’d rev the engine and dump the clutch they would have a hard time riding long wheelies solely due to the sheer lack of power. I mean, just think about it though, a Hayabusa and the ZX14 BOTH have engines that are literally MORE than DOUBLE the size of those puny little 600cc bikes… and so, MORE than DOUBLE the horsepower was an absolute understatement, at best!!!
And yes, for those who don’t get it, I know very well that there are 600cc bike out there that can ride on the back wheel until you decide to put it back down on two wheels, WITH the RIGHT rider!!! However, I am ONLY talking about all of the guys that had been riding a while but never learned or were taught how to wheelie and what they ended up learning on their own was that they were just too scared to do more than rev the hell out of the poor engine, dump the clutch and barely get the front wheel off the ground, simply because they let off the throttle just as soon as they let off the clutch and felt it lean back, any at all, fearing the bike would raise up so far that they were going to fall off the back and/or the guys that were just too new to the scene and was really doing good just to even be riding, let alone popping and riding wheelies.
It doesn't matter if you like the Busa or the ZX-14 the better Rider will win every time the bikes are too close
@Cool as Ice you clearly do not understand what I posted
we understand very well, you just tried to sound wise by posting bullshit
Not on the inventory anyway.
@Cool as Ice In a straight line sure. In the twisties its a different story.
@Cool as Ice Still in the twisties is where the better rider will shine. I've seen guys with the latest and greatest bike get obliterated by a great rider on a lesser bike and a lot of times with huge displacement differences.
Hayabusa killer: Cagers turning left
Terrance McCann Now that I ride, I realize I was the worst offender.
Every damn time.
Bro, just bought a bike after an 8 year riding hiatus. It’s a Vulcan 900 custom, and I love it! I found your channel and subscribed. Good stuff man, and I LOVE how you incorporate the Word of God into your content; mad respect brother.
The speedo moves almost as fast as the tach ....
Watch your language
I had a zx12r and that's exactly what was happening in 3rd gear
@ Adam Frisoli
Hell yea! Bike is an ANIMAL!
@@dmac2899
Who??
I worked with a guy that used one of these as a commuter/tourer/track day tool. Has put over a 100k on it in a few years, very reliable, a bit service intensive, 4000miles rings a bell.
This was his 2nd motorcycle. Ever.
His first was a cbr1000r 😂👏
He absolutely adores it.
1st motorcycle was a cbr1000rr? What the hell. Is he still alive?!
@@jeffreywashington5461 You can start on any bike if you’re respectful of its power and mindful of your skill level.
@@yourwifesboyfriend6081 I hear your point. I’ve known people who have done the same. I also people who have lost their lives starting out on liter bikes. Real talk
@@jeffreywashington5461 Absolutely. New riders usually overestimate their abilities, I know I was guilty of it, but I only had 70ish HP to get into trouble with.
@@yourwifesboyfriend6081 agreed. The lower the cc bike the more margin of error that you have. I started on a 600. Several years in after pushing that bike to its limits was I ready for a R1 and busa. Lastly keep in mind that most of the younger generation have zero experience with manual transmissions
I just bought a new ZX14r and I love it. And it will lift the front wheel with no problem. I was doing 135 mph and not even feel it. Beautiful bike.
That's how I feel about my busa 👌
I use this as a courier bike. I do 200+ miles a day (up to 600). It's done an average of 48.6 mpg. Tops out at 186mph (restricted).
Love it to bits (which it will be one day).
A courier bike? What do you deliver?
@@CJonesFL... I was a courier in London (I quit now). Just typical business stuff. Documents, hard drives, keys, general "stuff".
No private clients, all account work, just whatever they wanted going from A to B.
Hey how's the bike holding up?or bits??
@@dabreez2489... Bits, I'm afraid.
A car went through a red light at a junction. I T-boned it @ about 55mph. Stoved the front in completely. Bent the chassis.
Such is life!!!
Got a Fazer 800 after which I couldn't get on with (too meh!).
@@howardmckenna it's great you're still here to tell the story.
0:47. "154 Horse Powers of Torque" ooops
Maybe 105 at the rear wheel.
@@bseidem5112 really? You didn’t get the mistake?
He is a joke
Came to the comments specifically for this. My 08 zx14 has dyno sheets for 175hp and 110 ft lbs at the wheel. And thats about as much as your getting from a first gen. He started with 154 hp and then said it has 154 ft lbs of torque which is wrong. I think it was just a matter of miscommunication not trying to missinform. But that bike is making 160hp stock and 100 or so foot lbs of torque. 2nd gens (2012 plus) are a whole different bike.
It has 196hp.
The undertaking/overtaking on the highway was driving me nuts.
Driving standards in the USA look terrible
Check out the driving standards in India 😂
Just started to watch these last week and can’t get enough thanks from Northern Ireland
Great channel mate. Biker here from the Republic.
The ZX-14 call is strong, I loved my busa when I had it. I'm enjoying some nostalgia with a 98 ZX9R but when I walking in to the dealership I talk to the ZX-14 and say you will be mine one day.
I had an 06 zx14, that was tuned by Ivan, at Rockland county cycles. He is THE destination for zx14's. After a tune, full exhaust, secondary butterflies removed, power commander, secondary ignition module installed it made 189.7 at the wheel.
From the factory, these were detuned horribly. The algorithm for the computer and secondary butterflies in the velocity stacks only allowed full power delivery for 15% of rpm range. The butterflies would remain mostly closed until full throttle. And right after that point the computer started pulling timing obnoxiously.
It went from sedate to an absolute animal. But was awesomebtondrive if you had experience, skill, and respected its power. What he describes as "twitchy" at low rpm would be 100 x worse if you didnt know what to expect or how to use it. If you get ham-fisted, YOU WOULD DIE.
I am not a sport bike fan but that looks really cool!
It's crazy how much more powerful the ZX14 is than the old ZX11 which I thought was ridiculous every time I rode it.
Still have the ZX11 I have a purple one 97
Two zzr1100s here, and an unrestricted zx12r which blows the 14 out the water.
@@tenbear5 LOL!!!! Definitely not on the drag strip.
Love my ZX-14 I can ride it all day and not even get tired
Looking to get one in a few months excited!
@D B 2006 is the first year, ever Google i have a 2006 Ninja zx1400
I have a gen 1 busa and will be upgrading to zx14 in the future as its the cheapest 200hp You can buy
the 1st generation Suzuki Hayabusa with the 1st Generation Kawasaki ZX-14 (ZZR 1400) specifications and performance! The ZX-14 or ZZR 1400 was released in 2006 after the demise of the ZX-12R.
This was probably the model that Kawasaki should have released back in 2000 unfortunately they didn't get it right until 6 years later. Furthermore why Kawasaki calls it two different names is a marketing issue to possibly rekindle prior owners of ZZR1100 memories. However dropping the 'R' seems sensible. So what ever you want to call the Kawasaki it is a seriously nice bike - I've even tried and almost bought one.
However there is one big issue - the ZX-14 is not better than the Hayabusa - different yes - but not ultimately different enough - and that's why I didn't buy one.
The fact that the original Hayabusa remained essentially unchanged since 1999 and a further two years after the release of the ZX-14 should tell you that Suzuki did the good job.
It's more a matter of taste. And every time I see a Busa, I think: that guy has bad taste 😁 To me the ZX-14 (rode an '09 for 10 years) has so much more style compared to the ostentatious Busa with it's fat ass.
I had one just like it but with even more finer tweaks. Dyna tuned with even more horsepower. Not 1 Hyabusa could ever take me, especially on twisty coastal roads. It is a very forgiving bike! Loved the bike.
My first bike was actually a ZX14. I’d never even sat on a motorcycle but I couldn’t afford to “rise thru the ranks” like everyone recommends. Getting a 300, then liter bike, then 1000 etc was something I didn’t want to do. I bought what I liked to begin with and years later I still love it.
I agree with your approach 100%. Self-control is not expensive for the wise, but 125 - 3\400 - 6\650 - whatever cc, sees many riders having a fairly limited biking history as finances\marriage\deployment+ prevented them from levelling up. I have friends who last rode @less than 600cc over a decade ago & nealy all of them truly believed at the time that they would 'naturally' follow the incremental path. Never happened.
Yeah the first bike I rode was and still am riding is a 2009 zx14 with full exhaust and a tune lol. I don't see what's so complicated about not going full throttle on something like this at first. Of course as one gets more comfortable you can open it up.
Had an ‘07 Mk1, black in color. One of the best, and most comfortable bikes I ever had!
Truly a gorgeous bike no matter the hp! Classic looking yet futuristic!
This was my first bike, no problem handling it as a noob rider. It’s gentle as long as you show it respect. Great for long haul cross country trips. Really miss it, will buy one again for sure. Buy one with abs if you want one.
No disrespect but why the hell would you take a 1400cc bike as a first bike?
@@aries666dc Why not? It was the bike i wanted when i got my license. As i said, a 1400cc bike is no problem for a beginner as long as you use your head. Within the first year of owning it i took it for a 2500 mile road trip on holiday from the south of Norway and up north and back again. It was the perfect bike for me at the time.
I have the Gen 2 ZX14r ...2012 & up has 1441cc engine ...older has 1352cc engine. I am 65 and I really love this bike.
in 2008 they made a couple internal changes to the original engine, mostly in the oiling system but also reduced some internal vibration. Gen 1 and Gen 2 are both great, Gen 2 is just better.
65 and u still enjoying life.. i salute you senior rider
55 with a pumped up 05 R1 Raven & nothing to lose!!!
this cat makes 100lbft more torque than my Bandit1200!!
@@fidelcatsro6948 Actually, his torque numbers are WAY off.
I had the ZZR1400 ( European version ) and yes it was an awesome bike . Plan on getting the H2 next .
I own its Cousin, Concours 14, everyone told me it was too much bike, but nah...just fast!
Got me a Fat Ninja too!
Randy G how do you like your gtr14. ?? I’m seriously thinking about getting concours or the new zx14r. Are they both related pretty closely in performance?? I would like to know what you think. Thanks
@@theozman38 I have a 2012 Concours. So let's be real for a minute; NO, they are not BASICALLY the same bike, at all. The Connie is tuned for sports touring; the suspension is for sport touring, not even close to a true sportsbike. Don't get me wrong when I say this though; frankly almost none of the guys and gals in my team (about 450 ppl) can keep up with me when I go into DEVIL mode with the Connie. If you dare, it is more than capable to be sporty, but she's a big girl, and such, demands respect.
Now, to the differences: Chain vs Shaft. I love the fact that my connie has a shaft, but of course, power output is quite different. Chain is way better at transmitting power to the rear wheel. Shaft loses a ton of horses there, but is super reliable and aside from a few ounces of hypoid oil every once in a while, maintenance free.
The engine: The one on the concours IS NOT the same as that on the ZX14, even more different to the 2nd gen ZX14. The concours has about 1352 cc's. Concours has shorter cams, lower compression, smaller throttle bodies, cast instead of forged pistons, smaller exhaust. The engine cases are basically the same, but the connie is tuned for lower rpms.
Concours 14 has a Variable valve timing module (VVT); ZX14 doesn't have that on the side of the intake cam. This little piece of engineering makes a huge difference.
Bottom line, don't expect to (ab)use a Concours 14 as you would a ZX14. Not a good idea. Are they close in performance? My 2012 flashed by Ivan puts out about 160 hp give or take to the wheel. A ZX14 2nd gen bone stock will put out something like 185-190 to the wheel.
Having said that, the Concours will perform each and every time; it is way faster than 90% of riders out there can handle. Once you have tried one, and put a huge grin on your face, you will understand. All the best!
Jeremy Doukler. Thanks for your reply and detailed honest opinion. The Connie is a sport touring bike ok I gotcha on that difference to the 14r. I hear so many people say it’s the same as the 14r but you’ve made it clear it’s a lot different and meant to be a tourer with a lot of grunts and speed but not a drag bike or to horse racing lol. I’ve heard people putting the stock 14r headers on the Connie to gain a few hp’s plus yah!! Ivan’s flash transforms it. Ok. Great information. Thanks a bunch. Ride safe.
@@theozman38 glad to help buddy. It is a common misconception that they have the same engine; I was even under the same (mistaken) impression for a while, but learned of the big differences later on. Yes, adding ZX14 headers may give you more hp up top (high revs) but flatter hp delivery on the below, where a sport tourer usually rides. Something to keep in mind.
I preferred a good flash (Both Steve Sefsik at Shoodaben engineering or Ivan's flash are awesome) and a nice aftermarket pipe, and you are all set with all the HP you will need. Cheers buddy! Ride safe! :-)
This was the first bike I drove and I was 18 years old !!! FIRST BIKE EVER
Honda Blackbird was the GOAT
This is my dream bike. Currently riding a GXSR 1000. Gonna hold on to the 1000 for a few more years than upgrade.
I've had an 08 and now have a 16... Though I don't ride it much. It's a hell of a bike.
That's called a track maintainer, making sure there is no broken or warped rail. By the way beautiful bike, always click on your videos so fast. Keep up the great work
Love my ZX14R! The 2nd gen does get a jump 100CC more and redesigned the headlights a bit. I had a 2008, loved it so much i bought a 2019.
Every bike tried to beat the Busa. That's funny ain't it.
Victor Le to beat. You just need to add a corner or sweeping s curves. (2005 ZX12R)
Bmws1000rr is a busa killer
@@shaunsnyman5107 With a 40% mechanical failure rate in the first 4 years, 50% if you include electrics. BMW is a lot more expensive to. No Thanks , Japanese all day.....i dont like throwing money away.
The ZX14R did mate, it's superior to the Busa, more power , more refined, and the 1441 model just thumps it.
@@shaunsnyman5107 Only in the earlier range. Passing 150 mph...... that Hawk is coming to get it.
Since 1967 , I have ridden motorcycles. Now I am 62 everything connected to the Age is not very funny, alcohol, gambling,smokes, brawles, wars, accidents, women (almost) are past. The only thing that infuses Life back in my Veins is the two Wheel Toys. I use to have twelve bikes (mud, regular, cruisers, race bikes, with big and small displacements engines from 1Cyl. 50cc engine, thruogh 2 Cyl boxers,6 Cyl.boxers,2 Cyl.V engines,4 Cyl. inline, 4Cyl.V twin and so forth ,the "crotch" Rockets are my loveley weaknes. Right now I have a Suzuki Hayabusa GSX1300R, Kawazaki Ninja GPZ750r.,Honda Valkyrie Tourer, Yamaha FJR1300, Honda CX500B (red), Yamaha Virago, Yamaha R1 (favorite one by handling the curves) use to drive and to have MZ Trophy, Java, Balkan, Planeta IZ Sport, MZ250, Kovrovets, CZ, Honda CX500B(blue),BMW 1150GS, BMW 1200C, Yamaha V-Max, BMW K-1200 and K-1300, Simson and on and on. By the Age infused Memory loss, I can not remember all my rides. Here I want to Thank You for the wonderfull video. Friend of mine have a ZX14 R. It is a bid comfortable than Hayabusa. For me is too bulky on the Front.
Excellent bike. Rode both a ZX14 and Z1000 out in Salt Lake City.
Opted for the Z1000 for the canyons but the 14 was awsome. Scary f'ing fast.
I run an 06 Z1K. Love it. Best all around bike you can get for the money.
That's a beautiful bike but too fast for my skill set. I'm a touring kinda guy. But man that's beautiful.
MrDavidelliottjr I have had 2 blackbirds for touring I now have a zzr1400 such a nice bike to ride perfect for touring I have full luggage for it you don't have to use its full power you should try one 🤔 ride safe from the uk 🇬🇧👍🏻🏍and good on fuel consumption
@@markdunbar8219 I've owned two Blackbirds as a well and thought that I would never find a worthy replacement. How wrong was I. I just purchased a low mileage 2006 zx14 last week and am still grinning from ear to ear after every ride and make excuses at work to go and stare at it like some sort of weird bike stalker 😂😂
Get one, you wont be disappointed.
I am 53 and own a 2012 zx1400r , it is beyond amazing , fast, smooth’ a truly incredible machine , don’t wait to be my age although , be experienced and wise !
The first bike I ever purchased new from a dealer was a 2006 ZX-12R, had it trucked in from Pennsylvania to Chicago. I had it for approximately 4 months... stolen from my backyard. Turns out it was my upstairs neighbor that did it. I found out after he moved away. The fantasies I've had about what I'd do to him if I ever saw him again, are so brutal I won't share them here. Those of you who have experienced the theft of your bike know what I'm talking about.
Dude if that bike had its weight distribution slightly altered/tweaked, lightened by say 40 lbs, and dimensions just slightly smaller/thinner by a tiny fraction then it would quite possibly be the greatest sports bike of that era. Just a bit closer to the ZX-10r of that era and with that engine it would have dominated all.
I've owned both a ZX14 and Concours 14 at the same time. Just two completely different bikes in terms of power, capabilities, and comfort. They both serve different purposes. With a tune the Concours is deceptively fast and twice as smooth as the ZX as hard as that is to believe. The shaft drive is wonderful and the storage capacity is slick as well. But the ZX is in another planet when it comes to acceleration, it handles better, lighter and can be toured just as well when equipped properly. Im 35 and decided to sell the Concours after our daughter is bor and kept the ZX for a personal bike. It's awesome. This review is spot on. All the power with out the wild redlines, superchargers and butterfly smooth shifts. Will always be my all time favorite bike. Anyone that hasn't rode one is either to small, to short or riding something else they enjoy. But I guarantee they'll never forget riding one and everything else will feel slow after that.
In 2012 the ZX14R got a displacement upgrade to 1441cc. Also 114 ft lbs of toque on the 2012, not 154.
Also a lot better front end look
This Model has 154 Newton Metres of torque. You know, the unit of measurement that the rest of the world uses.
@@jockojockoson9995 And, yet, he said foot lbs, genius.
Love the Bible quote, love the bike. Nice job
Silly old Bronze Age book of wholly unsubstantiated folk tales. Edited, translated, fabricated, re-edited.
Blind Faith, with the blind leading the blind.
GULLIBLE people "go for " this sort of nonsense - amazing!!!!
Grow up!
@@childofthe60s100 ooh! You got jokes? Tell me another
A. The 14 didnt become a offical Busa killer until 2012 w the gen2 14r.
B. Yes it did change from 08. See A.
C. 154 ft lbs of tq is way high
D. Power commander does not go under the seat. Its zip tied to left intake tract.
I own a gen1 busa with full bolt ons and gen2 zx14r that's dyno tuned and I have also ridden many gen2 busas and I can honestly say this.
A gen1 busa vs a gen1 14...14 gets waxed.
A gen1 busa vs gen2 14r busa gets demolished.
A gen2 busa vs gen2 14r....comes down to the rider.
*You seem like the right guy to ask*
Didn't the busa get choked back on power around 2012 or am I wrong about?
@@redneckbear8090 no the 2nd gen busa came out in 2008 and is unchanged motor wise till now. The only difference in 2012 was it was offered with Brembo brakes. Other than that only the color have changed.
Sorry to say but this guy really had no clue what he was talking about as far as specs.
@@haywoodjablomie3830👍 thanks budd
Not 154 ft/lb of torque, that’s the horsepower figure. Try 103 lb/ft of torque on the first run and 113 lb/ft of torque on the current run. And they weigh 580+ pounds road ready.
scott morgan got 115 out of mine and 117 at 14:1 but it was to lean.. dailed it back down to 13:2 ..sweet spot ..
I LOVE these bikes but even I was going to correct him lol
In the age of the internet...specs on production bikes are readily available.
I have a 2014 zx14 and it has some add Ins and is a rocket.
There are quicker bikes than either gen 1 or gen 2 hayabusas but none have the iconic status that the Hayabusa has, I had a GSXR 1100m new back in 1991, brilliant bike, then a 929 Fireblade for 12 years, again, brilliant bike, exchanged it for a stock 2015 Hayabusa 2 years ago, does everything, tour, blast, down to shops, Isle of Man etc, will be the last bike I have, cant fault it, two mates have zx14 gen 2 and one is derestricted, they go on about how much faster they are but I smile to myself knowing I have an iconic bike from when it was first made in 1999
Let's face it, every bike manuf. wants to build the next Busa,... but the old one simply never went away, so there never was a "....Long live the new King"
Hell, even the H2r: It took Kawasaki 20 years to build a Turboed Busa,.... what's so special/groundbreaking about imitating what guys have been doing for 2 decades already
@@Nightdare H2R is stock bike with compact engine supercharged.There is more to just install a supercharger and give qarranty to clients that bike's engine will last few decades.Show me any bike with supercharger with engine lasting a lot without rebuilding engine?That is the whole concept of H2R. Lower power but cheaper at lower emmitions to enviornment ( not that I am a enviornment activist).
@@wowerman
I sincerely doubt a h2R will last decades
A h2, yes, but not the R version
@@Nightdare Busa was dead after the ZX14r in 2006 lmao
@@proteg30
Sure, that's why we see so many 14's on the road
OH WAIT, we don't!
For every 1 ZX14 you'll see 10 Hayabusas prior
Even the 2nd gen Busa sold better than that thing
I have a 96 katana and it claims to be a sport touring. Not so much of a forward seating posting but low clip ons. Would love to see a review on it if you ever come in contact with one. Great stater 600 and I purchased mine for $960. Put some work Into it but could make a great video. Such an underrated bike
Indeed a very underrated bike with bullet proof engines
Best part was the scripture...i have a 2006 brought it 2 weeks ago...i just learned how to ride 2 months ago...started with a 650 Hyosung and then i brought this...it had only 2550 miles....extreme power
Everything going well?
"Best part was the scripture" - in a MOTORCYCLE review?????
Are you REAL?
I really like Kawasakis I have a 1980 KZ750 LTD that I made into a ridged bobber. I am a double amputee so I made the bike low but not stretched. Kawasaki makes bad ass motors that last through anything and have power. I have always been a fan of Ninja Motorcycle, Thanks for posting this amazing bike.
Son 😂 George Foreman grill?!🤣I never heard that before 🤣🤣🤣
Same but I'm going to start saying it 😂
that was beautiful bible quote GOD BLESS YOU BROTHER
LOVE FROM PAKISTAN
Amen
#WWG1WGA
@Net PlayThey just need the old people to go.
It was a sad, unnecessary and embarrassing quote!!
The guy is supposed to be reviewing a bike NOT becoming the next Billy Graham!!
I had 2 years of experience on a DT125R then got to try a 2003 Hayabusa on an airfield, it felt smooth and easy to maneuver at slow speed and felt like a tractor when I accelerated under 7k rpm, 3rd gear, pulls hard, next gear PULLS HARDER, next gear "WTF DOESNT IT STOP?!"
It made me think how insanely overpowered bikes are, the power after a 25hp bike compared to the busa feels like hopping from a WV Transporter 1,9D with 64hp to a 360whp Evo9
I have a 2nd Gen busa, I love the way evert hinges is layed out. For me it's a dream to ride and handle. I'm keeping my busa and I still want a fatboy.
Now the problem I'm having is trying to find a honest shop to inspect my Busa. I might make it a strip only bike and ride a fatboy since I have 3 rivers harley Davidson close to me.
@@BigDogRidgeback shut up.
Really enjoyed this review. I think your opinion regarding the difference with a 'Busa is spot on, though for me the first gen 'Busa is the bike of choice. Keep up the good work. Bib the Boulder, UK.
Owned a 2006 , gen 1. Loved it , but not that fast, my ZX12 had much more power. Would like to get the new ZZR , 2019 model. Beautiful bike .
I had exactly the same 2008,got it new,had it for 4 years,loved it,no issues,no problems,but when she hits 6000rpm,omg its mental... problem was cops are seeing you everywhere you go..this days i am cruising on klr ,love it..
Really appreciate the Words Of Wisdom. 👍
Why?
About the bike - yes!!!
The religious garbage - NO!!!!
@@timmyeff6792 wisdom
Hey man, nice video, but where did you get that torque number from? I dont think thats right. maybe 154 Nm, but thats about 113 ft lbs.
Poppa Zx
154hp 113nm torque that's plenty of power for the streets.
@@philsales7360 Nm = Euro torque (Newton Meters). 113ft-lbs = 154Nm. The bike makes 200+/-hp. And yes, its a lot.
Harness the power ride the bike 😎😎😎 gain skills and experience be safe 😎😎 😎
Suzuki: we made the ugliest motorcycles on the road
Kawasaki: hold my beer
Those Busas are bad ass looking imo
this is way better looking than the Busa, but Kawasakis new bikes are awful looking
This is the 5th Kwaka inline four I owned . Original Z1000 ,then GPz 900r . Excellent bike .
Then 2 xZZR1100 . No complaints . Now the ZX 1400 . PHENOMENAL !!!!!!!!!!!!!
SO powerful !! SO smooth !! SO comfortable !! An amazing top class motorcycle !!
Totally unbreakable !! The list goes on and on . Well done Kawasaki .The most versatile ,powerful bike you've ever
made ,and you can sling it into the corners as hard as you like with full confidence .
But treat this beast with respect !!!!This and my Honda Vfr 800 I will never sell .
Alistair Drew
Do keep the ZX 14. I still have the Kawasaki KZ 900 that I bought new in 1976. I’ve owned others, but I kept the KZ900 and I’m so glad that I did! My oldest son has it now. It’s been the best bike ever, and it’s still fast too. I did own a Concours14, and a ZRX1200R, but I only kept my baby.
Ok, so my Z900 with a PC5, custom tune, and full exhaust, and shed some weight (443lbs wet) hit the dyno at 132hp and 78tq at the wheels. My tuner said he'd guess maybe 150ish hp and 90ish tq at the crank. This ZX14 has 154TQ...That's insane, I've never ridden one but I can't even imagine.
I know this is 3yo but why the hell not😂 Ive been riding since I was 3 started out on little yellow Yamaha trizinger 60cc ATC around five got my first motorcycle a Honda z50R I’ve been addicted every since. Thank mom!
So went and looked at a 6k mile 06zx14 2 times the second I had money in hand and intended to leave with it. I’ve rode a lot of bikes and owned quite a few but never experienced a near 200hp machine. Took it for a 25-30 minute ride and loved every second of it it was surprisingly well mannered under 5500 rpm everything from then on is mind blowing. There’s really no way to explain it other than HOLY SHIT it just never stops pulling. 4th gear acceleration feels as strong as 2nd there’s no such thing as hitting the proverbial wall it just wants to eat . I know there’s faster bikes now but I can’t begin to imagine a world where a zx14 isn’t enough. If you ever get the opportunity to ride one take it you’ll either be in love or it’ll be a big hell naw it’s to crazy there’s no in between.
154 nm
My cousin said if I start on a 600 I will get bored but then again I don’t think I’m prepared for that because it’s one of my favorite bikes
The queen of the green👑💚
Kawasaki Family🤙
The king is the h2r !!
It don't seem like it was long ago when you guys were all pumped about hitting the 5k subscribers. Now you are over 141k subscribers. God has blessed you. You going to get a million subscribers!
Who is god???????
This was meant to be a bike review until it got hijacked by some proselytizing, uneducated script-writer.
@@childofthe60s100 You will find out who God is when you die. You will kneel to Him too.
I have this exact bike and haven’t been able to let it go because everything he says about it it’s true it’s a phenomenal overall bike.
First time riding it, it scared the shit out of me because I was used to the CBR1000F... now I can't imagine me riding an other bike other then my old timer Honda
Yeah and remember how fast the old cbr1000 seemed the first time you rode it? My mate bought one new in about 1990 and the first time I rode it i thought it would take off, I recently had a 95 cbr1000 as a winter hack and I couldn't believe how slow it felt compared to any modern litre sports bike?
@@sambrooks7862 Lol... you are so right. First time you think it will eat you alive. After a few years you get used to the nice powercurve. With the zx14 its a sleeping beauty under 5k. Between 5k and 8k its a kick in de pants... 8.5k and up... hanging on for dear life. After 5 years it still amazes me
@@ronalddebruin9009 ooh yeeaaah!!!
I love the Bible quotes. Very well made video and an awesome channel, good reviews.
Why do you need bible quote on a motorcycle channel?
"And lo - the roar of Moses triumph was heard throughout Israel"
WHO - IN THEIR RUGHT MIND:
1.PUTS
2. WANTS TO READ
Proselytizing B.S. in a bike review.
What an utter disappointment.
RUGHT = RIGHT
@@timmyeff6792 i need bible quotes everywhere 😎
I love my zx14r, bought it brand new back in 2020, it is a 2018 model but it still had zero miles. I was 27 when i bought it, 3 years later still in love with it
Do I get a discount in the future for always hitting the like button? :)
I was wondering the same thing + I subbed to every vid!
A good point he made on the test ride, remember to shift. Another thing, 1st gear gets you close to 100 mph, 2nd is more like 130.
I love both of those bikes if you keep them to their purpose busa is easy to crush straight shots and long hauls and is amazingly cheaper on insurance the zx is much nicer for curve carving
Remember the Gsxr 1100? I rode a 94 for a few years, It was a beast for that time, then the Hayabusa took its place. I kinda miss that bike, it was raw and had non of the new tech. Was a heavy tank too at 509lbs dry, but super stable at high speeds.
I had the gsxr 1100h for my first bike, it was superb at the time
I love the way you put the Bible quotes in your videos man...God Bless
Thanks
He does that in case the unthinkable happens.
Always good to listen. I’m not personally religious but sometimes things like that have a good lesson that everyone should listen to.
Maybe he should read one of the ones that endorse slavery or shit on women.
@@Knoss0s maybe he should enjoy his expression of faith how he wants? Riding isn't about your ego, it's about time as adults to have "me time" and play. Be cool to fellow riders man, we all ride, no need for drama at the table.
First season on my 2009 zx14 SE. Astounding bike in all regards. Lots done to it already. +2 rear sprocket with new chain. PCV with autotune and yosh pipes. And a must - speedohealer. With a 55 one the back instead of 50. pair valves done as well as butterflies removed. No useless cats also. You don't have to ever worry about stalling. Very easy slow riding. Super smooth. No matter what the speed and gear you are in... you have torque to get up and go. You don't have to get it "up into the rev s" to get the power. This bike gets attention everywhere. People come to you to see and talk about it. Don't want attention.. don't get this bike.
Hayabusa is the fastest bike ever stock or modified
90% of prostreet bike running 6 seconds 1/4 mile is hayabusa and hayabusa has the record for been the fastest pro street bike ..look it up.
H2 is faster stock.
@@johnjacob688 who keeps a stock bike?? 😂😂😂
@@johnjacob688
Impossible, stock, all bikes are restricted to 299kmh/186mph
@@Nightdare Look it up.
@@johnjacob688
I did, just to be sure, all I could find was the H2 is restricted to 186
Gen 1 would shit all over the gen2 busa as well. The 14R made it so that it wasn’t a race. There were two major differences between the two. The 14 had a Waaaaaaaaay better clutch, so it was much easier to launch. The busa’s clutch was kind of like a light switch. Off or on. The other difference was that the busa was really buzzy at highway speeds. The 14 was like butter. It’s so incredibly smooth. I owned both and would take the 14 every time. My 2007 14 ran consistent 8.78-8.82 at 152-153mph on 1.3 60fts. The busa was really hard to get into the 8s on the same 64” setup.
Its all fun and games till you try to change the spark plugs on it or adjust the valves and then you find out the horrible truth about this bike.
I changed the plugs on my 2012 model over the winter. It's a full day's work, including removing/refitting the plastics, and requires a whole lot of patience and engineering skill.
@@timmasonguitar yeeeeeep
These big displacement sport bikes are something else. The third gear pull is insane! you are fight or flight shaking when you get off of them if you're not used to it.
I don't trust or watch a guy that tells me ( on the screen ): " Torque : 154 hp ".
😂
THE ZX14 DO MAKE 154 TORQUE. THAT'S PROBABLY THE HOURSEPOWER
He purposely listed the torque and not the horsepower.. With 154 ft/lbs of torque the HP doesn't matter much, you know it will be around 200
@@cdnbcn6164 It's around 154Nm actually, not ft*lbs.
And HP matters always. A Harley makes as much torque as this if not more, but it pulls as hard in 3rd gear as this does in 6th.
OR who talks about discredited religions.
Perhaps, that's Torque 154 hp - in a biblical sense?????
Knows as much about engineering as he does about reality!
You are the first person I’ve heard giving an accurate representation, on the ZX 14. I watched probably every video until I got my 2015 busa. A couple years ago I got to ride a ZX 14. and I was like how are these comparable being they feel so different but they’re within a second or 10th of a second at every speed all the way up to top speed. Chris moor gave an accurate report on drag racing the Busa and zx 14R. The Busa can be bored larger easier to tear down at the dragstrip takes nitrous and likes it better than the ZX 14. ZX 14 is much easier to get to 200 hp to the tire.
No fair you had to use Hayabusa to get your mega views. Love your videos. Busa all day. The performance, looks and styling of the Hayabusa wins hand down.
nah all the subjective stuff like looks, yeah if it's your thing, but numbers don't lie zx14r is the busa killer
Agree
@@Dr.Zoidberg087 Zx12 was already faster than Busa...
This dude doesn't even know enough to tie his shoes ???????
Never have I been on a zx14 before . the power "band" sounds like my rc51 a little bite.
I’m not a Honda guy at all but I love the rc51. I would love to get one.
Had 06 ZX14. Loved that bike. Comfy. The only problem was, every biker wanted to challenge. Sold it when I moved to Poland. Roads aren't made for this type of bike as living on Long Island.
I put 45k miles on it in 3 years. I was 50+ and hadn't ridden in 15 years when I got the bike. Bought the second one sold on Long Island. Bought it because it was comfy and I'm 6'3". I couldn't fit on ZX10 or Busa. The Gixxer 1000, BMW RR were nice, but the riding position for me with bad knees/back, needed a different type of ride. I still love and miss that bike.
Why do people think that the ZX14 is a (Hayabusa killer) what makes it the killer of one of the greatest Sport bikes of all times. There both great Bikes, but we shouldn't shit on the other because you went the other way. I am a Hayabusa owner but I would never down another model or type because it's not a Busa. It's a ok review but the title is JANK I love alot of your videos. Please keep posting great content.
@Speed Demon - Of course you have a problem with the title, you own a Busa and the ZX-14R has officially destroyed the Busa in everything except reliability. There's nothing wrong about talking a little trash about your bike's rival, actually competitiveness inspires rivals to build faster bikes and that's something we all benefit from. Maybe if Suzuki sees enough videos of riders bashing the Busa with their ZX-14R, Suzuki will some day create a better faster Busa in the future to regain it's hyper crown.
.....besides....the Panigale V4, S1000RR, RSV4 have all pretty much beaten the big bikes on their territory anyways :)
@@reachblowsdick7222 I own a Busa and a 2012 Zx14r and there's not much of a differents there honestly. I'm not taking any side I drag race them both. Both on nitrous both over 250WHP I've won more money with my busa then my 14. I'm not saying there's nothing wrong with shit talking because us as riders do it daily lol. But it's all in the riders know it's all in the rider. You could be a complete better rider and drag my ass with your bike up against my modded bike... I agree with you the V4 H2 and s1k's are winning #RideSafe enjoy your riding season.
hayabusa is legend 😏
It sure is.
Your not wrong about the digital speedo. My Ninja 1000 goes up by threes at above 60% (ISH) throttle. An analog would be very nice.
@Anthony Smith I guess it's all personal preference then. I love my Magnas analog gauges, kinda meh about my Ninjas.
yes was hoping for this was put up quick thanks Sean 👍👍
3:50 - it almost seems line you probably ought to pray before getting on a beast like this! ;-)
I don't know anything about bikes but I can listen to this guy all day long.
Except when it comes to the religious fantasy????
@@childofthe60s100 Why you gotta be an idiot?
Sure Hayabusa and Kawasaki are fast! But speed kills. I prefer looks over speed. I like the Honda CBR.
Sounds angery, I like it. My last two bikes were ZX12Rs but I don't see many people comparing these to the 12R! They compare it to the 'Busa which I find a bit odd because most guys back then would probably have gone up to one of these from a 12R. Anybody watching this vid (reading this) ridden both?
I thought I read that the Kawasaki had more power but the hyabussa had better aerodynamics so the hyabussa had a higher top speed.
That was the case between the ZX12 and 1st gen Busa, the 1400 came after the gentlemen's agreement, so it never officially was pitted against it's nemesis
The Hayabusa actually held up much better to side winds than the ZX14 so that definitely helps. Also the 06 busa would reach 320kmh. Pretty sure after that they governed it to 300kmh. I'd go Busa all day.
Where the hell do you live that you haven't seen a truck on the railroad track....... i mean I'm 41 and I have see them my whole life multiple States
I considered it before my hayabusa nothing wrong with this bike i just wasn't feeling it
they are both amazing bikes and you cant go wrong
Wise choice
@night Rider, I completely agree with you. I saw the bike as well and I wasn't feeling it. I have a second gen Hayabusa and I love my bike! I'm not concerned with how fast it goes, but my Busa rides like a dream. I'll take that any day.
yep
I now look forward to watching this than sports!
Love the show brother, can't wait to get on your level.
No bike can beat hayabusa... I am not talking about speed... just the name hayabusa wins
Wins the ugliest bike ever award, yes.
Love the video. Was surprised when you were shifting back to 2nd showing the gear indicator - man those sportbikes are tall geared
It's a beautiful bike all around. I just don't think I am man enough to ride one lol!
I see the 0-60 mph time is about 2.5 seconds and the 1/4 mile time is around 9.7 seconds at 147 mph. Pretty quick for the time.
Quick fact: Around the early 2000s, most super bikes could easily reach 180 mph+. The Hayabusa was the fastest production motorcycle at the time before the "gentlemen's agreement" took away the standards of top speed. Most super bikes are going to be limited to around 186 mph nowadays, especially this bike in particular.
You get used to the hard pull pretty quick, just keep the RPMs down unless you have a good spot to open it up. And the front tire tends to stay down if you roll on the throttle.