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  • Опубліковано 10 вер 2024
  • Earlier this month, Kawasaki unveiled the 500-run special edition of their 2019 ZX-10R, the ZX-10RR at an event in Japan. The demanding Kawasaki Autopolis test track is 4.6km long, the perfect place to test their new World Superbike homologation special. Watch the video above and read more here: www.motorcycle...
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 115

  • @HOODBONEZ318
    @HOODBONEZ318 6 років тому +37

    It’s just even more beautiful now that’s it’s in all Kawasaki Lime Green now.. race track or not I want this new 2019 ZX10RR

    • @Daniel-dj7fh
      @Daniel-dj7fh 6 років тому +3

      i don't like this greentone, the darker one looks better

    • @cap.alexwalkr1247
      @cap.alexwalkr1247 5 років тому +4

      I just got a new 0 miles but 2018 zx10rr (2 days ago) obviously a winter edition and i would kill somebody or sell my soul to have it in green, im actually looking for Somebody who would lile to swap everything from a krt edition hahaha i know im crazy and i would be racing it but would be street track use at least for the first year

  • @exothermal.sprocket
    @exothermal.sprocket 6 років тому +23

    A few HP, less internal weight, it's going to reduce significant time per gear to reach top speed in each gear before shifting. It's all the little details people ignore.

  • @aeror115
    @aeror115 6 років тому +17

    Kawasaki is my favorite since day one...💚
    Enjoy the bike life and stay tuned 🤙

  • @ImJohnConstantine
    @ImJohnConstantine 5 років тому +7

    Surprised he didn't mention the light weight Forged Marchesini's. They drop rotating mass, and add serious $, hence the price boost this year.!

  • @DrPittenstein
    @DrPittenstein 6 років тому +35

    It's a proper homologation special up there with likes of the ZX7-RR, RC30, OW-01, RC45, it's one of 500, revs to 14,700rpm and it's GREEN. Where do I sign?

    • @bikedude4968
      @bikedude4968 5 років тому +3

      i have the 2017 winter edition model and the dealer called and asked if i would like the 2019
      i said HELL YES !! have it here by Xmas :)
      lucky i got a wife that lets me have lots of man toys

  • @damasparma3706
    @damasparma3706 5 років тому +3

    green lime
    I love that color

  • @davidnewton3485
    @davidnewton3485 6 років тому +7

    i bet its highly restricted in oem form , ffs it still has a cat . I would really like to see this bike in its real form / ecu flash exhaust and all the common modes .

  • @dbdeluxe
    @dbdeluxe 5 років тому +5

    he meant to say titanium rods...not valves...

  • @JakeTheSlinger
    @JakeTheSlinger 6 років тому +3

    Why not ride it on the road? As you said lighter handling and faster stopping. Sounds excellent for the road to me.

  • @King4anHour
    @King4anHour 6 років тому +9

    They save 100 (102 actually) grams per connecting rod, over steel, for a total of 400 grams... not 400 per rod.

    • @pravesh736
      @pravesh736 4 роки тому +1

      @Joseph Marton it's a moving part. Same as reducing few kgs of stagnant weight. Physics.

  • @abellopes15
    @abellopes15 6 років тому +2

    It might be expensive, but I'm in love!

  • @DrPittenstein
    @DrPittenstein 6 років тому +3

    Most of the price difference can be accounted for by the Ti con rods alone.

  • @MrPninja
    @MrPninja 6 років тому +7

    I can understand him easily, awesome bike too

  • @chriskiaffas4082
    @chriskiaffas4082 5 років тому +3

    The gauges are the big difference...there's even a fuel gauge..the wheels and gauges are my favorite.but the rr's color has to go. The base models just as good.

    • @kawilifezx10r23
      @kawilifezx10r23 5 років тому

      Wouldve been nice if they switched over to the lcd screen like Suzuki, Ducati, aprilia. Fuel gauge is a nice convenience to have. My buddys 2016 cbr 600 even has a fuel gauge and he has no other electronics.

  • @kawilifezx10r23
    @kawilifezx10r23 5 років тому +1

    Really digging the new green!

  • @Rayk76
    @Rayk76 5 років тому +1

    As a road bike in terms of comfort how does it compare to the rest of the remaining litre sports bikes since ergonomics haven't changed for 2019 !

  • @JDeezle21
    @JDeezle21 5 років тому

    I currently have a GSX-R600 and it’s my everything bike. I want the ZX10RR It looks awesome. I’d get this and also a cheap used ZX10R and beat the snot out of it until I’m A group ready to get the most out of the RR

  • @enriquetorres360
    @enriquetorres360 6 років тому +1

    This bike is perfect its gona be fast just wait .....they are are gona be offering a full exhaust system wich will give it a good HP BOOST AN THEY EVEN HAVE RACE CAMS FOR THE RR EDITION WICH WILL GIVE YOU A GOOD BOOST OF POWER FROM 204 HP TO A GOOD 220ISH OR BIT MORE WITH A GOOD TUNE AN FLASH THIS BIKE IS WINNING CHAMPIONSHIP AGAIN .....

  • @id2050
    @id2050 6 років тому

    Fantastic review! Excellent explanation of motor changes.

  • @HeathLedgersChemist
    @HeathLedgersChemist 6 років тому

    He's got a good head for radio.

  • @nicholascherry5962
    @nicholascherry5962 6 років тому +3

    I always think lime green bikes look like junk, but this one is alright

  • @jhhd1
    @jhhd1 6 років тому

    Awesome bike

  • @SHARK-ql9bl
    @SHARK-ql9bl 4 роки тому

    Kawasaki zx10r 💚💚💚💚😍

  • @SuperChiefer84
    @SuperChiefer84 6 років тому

    $16k R1 has fracture split Ti con rods. The ZX10RR HS is nice though.

  • @fredsmith3963
    @fredsmith3963 6 років тому

    Adam! You've lost so much weight! Looking good, man!

  • @r1mac681
    @r1mac681 6 років тому +1

    Great looking bike mate.. was that Chad or McGuinness 😂😂🏍️👍

  • @andreipulosul1492
    @andreipulosul1492 5 років тому +1

    Its those very long gears,especially 1st,that give kawasaki the reputation of low-mid rpm lack of power...

  • @yazidjaafar
    @yazidjaafar 6 років тому

    I just don’t prefer the look of the rear swing arm, the rest is just fine 👍🏻

  • @williamheinsinger7390
    @williamheinsinger7390 5 років тому +1

    $24,500 in the USA 💸💸💸💸💸

  • @JerichoArnaizJB05
    @JerichoArnaizJB05 4 роки тому

    Thanks for the vid sir.
    In our channel we’re featuring the 2020 zx10rr and the 2017 zx10rr and what accessories to put in. Thanks sir.

  • @syedazeemullaha8388
    @syedazeemullaha8388 6 років тому +1

    Pleasuring engine note

  • @ducedevlstear2471
    @ducedevlstear2471 6 років тому

    Hey Chad, what can you say about Autopolis ?

  • @me2ontube
    @me2ontube 6 років тому +24

    21 grand for a zx10 just a bit much for me n like he said i'm not trying to win a championship so it's pointless anyway

    • @MUNRO13
      @MUNRO13 6 років тому

      Agreed

    • @exothermal.sprocket
      @exothermal.sprocket 6 років тому +1

      It's big Green's equivalent to the R1M, which is about the same cost.

    • @exothermal.sprocket
      @exothermal.sprocket 6 років тому +10

      Whine whine whine. Everyone just wants manufacturers to crank out "all new" bikes every few years or they criticize and whine and complain. They don't ride the current models, they don't use 50% of their capability. Yet, we must all do our grave diligence to criticize everything every manufacturer does every time they do it.

    • @TuanNguyen-he7ov
      @TuanNguyen-he7ov 6 років тому +3

      It's about having something that's going to be a collectable. People who have money don't care and will buy one or maybe two.

    • @me2ontube
      @me2ontube 6 років тому +1

      @@exothermal.sprocket I wasn't whining dude just agreeing that it ain't for me now the demo was another story entirely - on the street you're right I don't ... "can't" use 50% of a 20 year old bike but track day is another story - no chicken stripes on my tires but not about to challenge rossi either

  • @luisthisguy9825
    @luisthisguy9825 6 років тому

    Thanks to being impatient again I miss out on the latest stuff. Wtf kawi couldn't u release this last year

  • @111111guru
    @111111guru 4 роки тому

    Is it faster than a v4r around a racetrack ?

  • @ZKawasaki-ny9ju
    @ZKawasaki-ny9ju 6 років тому +3

    F.U. to the thumbs down dogs.
    Great machine! Maybe some day I will get to appreciate its masterful qualities in person, but until then....

    • @BernardSolomon
      @BernardSolomon 6 років тому +2

      Yeah. I can't understand why someone would thumb this down. Sweet bike. And this coming from a Suzuki guy. :)

    • @doglegdriller123
      @doglegdriller123 6 років тому +1

      They do it cuz theyre the same guys that say they wouldnt buy it due to instrument cluster or color smh glad the bike can goto someone that realizes whats going on.

  • @Onedayilbeok
    @Onedayilbeok 6 років тому

    any other manufacturers use Ti rods?

  • @AST4EVER
    @AST4EVER 6 років тому

    That was honest .... 👍👍😘

  • @HelderFilipe8
    @HelderFilipe8 6 років тому

    So, no lime green for "normal" zx10r??

  • @GeraldRisch
    @GeraldRisch 6 років тому

    Why do they say: Zed X-10?

  • @jigrodrigues
    @jigrodrigues 5 років тому

    I like the fact that they kept the headlight on only one side, not giving a toss if it looks pretty or not. Because it doesn't matter. Those are the small details I enjoy.

  • @homersimpson2963
    @homersimpson2963 6 років тому +2

    Great! This will get me in to work 0.004 seconds quicker.

  • @lwc8263
    @lwc8263 6 років тому

    21k for the average road rider ? Or for the same money h2 🤔

  • @karlo134652
    @karlo134652 4 роки тому

    What if they put carbonfiber wheels on it?

  • @Captain-Mayday
    @Captain-Mayday 6 років тому

    Looked like he was struggling to justify the price tag and the bike himself

  • @bostontricolore6958
    @bostontricolore6958 6 років тому +5

    Racebike 21k would be even nicer with some ohlins!!!!

    • @cap.alexwalkr1247
      @cap.alexwalkr1247 5 років тому

      Ohlins is a very well known brand for sure but showa knows how to do it to and ill give it a shot to this gas charged showas for racing, just propper Springs

  • @iPritamHD
    @iPritamHD 6 років тому

    The end was so abrupt

  • @400chevlc
    @400chevlc 6 років тому +1

    WSBK Kawasakis are rev limited so it seems the improvements are redundant

    • @TH3G0ODGUY
      @TH3G0ODGUY 6 років тому +2

      It's not just revs. Less mass means less wasted energy. Lighter internals make more power simply because they take less energy to move.

  • @thecardtrixter4558
    @thecardtrixter4558 4 роки тому +2

    This guy is clueless. The difference in the valves is that they use finger follower valve actuators making the valve system 20% smaller and allowing room for taller cam profiles. The Connecting rods are titanium for the "RR" as opposed to stainless steel on the "R" to reduce weight and withstand higher stress levels which allows the 600rmp increase. Get your damn facts straight before you post a video MCN. I thought these guys were supposed to be professionals. What a joke.

  • @bikedude4968
    @bikedude4968 5 років тому +2

    mcn you can go jump i use my zx10RR on the road and on the track i walk in gave them cash on the spot so for you to say it is only for the elite is down right wrong.

    • @christopherwheatley7845
      @christopherwheatley7845 3 роки тому

      What are the best mods to do to get power out? Decat full system & map camshaft kit also? 👌

  • @enriquetorres360
    @enriquetorres360 6 років тому

    20 k isnt much honestly.........

  • @enriquetorres360
    @enriquetorres360 6 років тому

    ONLY 500 BIKES OF THIS WILL BE MADE

  • @Motogamna
    @Motogamna 6 років тому

    So if the RR is race only..Why mirrors

    • @oso1165
      @oso1165 6 років тому +4

      do you not understand how this works ?

    • @doglegdriller123
      @doglegdriller123 6 років тому +1

      No doubt wow😞

  • @garyjohnson4575
    @garyjohnson4575 6 років тому +3

    Why is the z the only letter with three letters.....

    • @exothermal.sprocket
      @exothermal.sprocket 6 років тому

      The British don't make any alphabetical sense.
      A
      B
      Ced
      Ded
      E
      F
      Ged
      .........
      X
      Y
      Zed

    • @mightyboomerang2932
      @mightyboomerang2932 6 років тому +2

      ZED X 10 R 😁😁😁😁

    • @exothermal.sprocket
      @exothermal.sprocket 6 років тому +1

      mighty boomerang
      Zed huh?
      How do you pronounce the following letters? "B, C, D, E, G, P, T, V"?

    • @andrewford80
      @andrewford80 6 років тому +3

      @Lifted_Above you know the language is "English" right? Zed is how the rest of the English speaking world pronounces it. So you think y is spelled why? K is spelled kay? F is spelled eff? Come on man, open your mind.

    • @exothermal.sprocket
      @exothermal.sprocket 6 років тому +1

      andrewford80 If my mind wasn't open, I'd never had made it this far.

  • @mightyboomerang2932
    @mightyboomerang2932 6 років тому

    Make yer own bike

  • @fitzanator436
    @fitzanator436 6 років тому

    Get ur toes in 🙄

  • @afrobryan
    @afrobryan 6 років тому

    He looks stiff as hell on this bike, made me cringe every time he leaned it over. Looks like he scared.

    • @user-lp7eu3ry8u
      @user-lp7eu3ry8u 6 років тому

      Adam Child? Reviewing bikes professionally for years.
      Oh, and racing too, including the Isle of Man TT. Finished as high as 5th I think on the Island. Quick....
      I’m not sure he’s scared following a car with its boot (trunk?) open doing some promo shoots....

  • @Astute_white
    @Astute_white 6 років тому

    No Motogp. Sorry Kawasaki.

  • @liamhayes687
    @liamhayes687 6 років тому

    Is 600 extra rpm and 3 more horsepower really worth 5,000 pounds?

    • @TheKamar2
      @TheKamar2 6 років тому

      nope

    • @TheCarlbrian
      @TheCarlbrian 6 років тому

      He said not

    • @colinburnside4569
      @colinburnside4569 6 років тому

      Loose half a stone in weight my be a cheaper option. lol ........:)

    • @therealslimshady4555
      @therealslimshady4555 6 років тому

      Good shite knock off a few pounds

    • @colinburnside4569
      @colinburnside4569 6 років тому

      the real slim shady. Mate of mine had to go from 10 and a half stone to 9 stone to compete in the Ulster Grand Prix. He held the lap record at the Carrowdore 100 in Northern Ireland for 14 years until Robert Dunlop took his Crown away. All riders then had to fast or go hungry lol.......:)

  • @doncappo1509
    @doncappo1509 5 років тому +1

    Waste , money does not justify upgrades. In that price league get a panigale

  • @jdord4838
    @jdord4838 6 років тому +4

    Nice honest review, great vid..."Yeshua (Jesus Christ) is the way"

  • @space.youtube
    @space.youtube 6 років тому +1

    "the big news is what you can't see" lol
    Gee I hope so because it's still the ugliest litre bike on the planet.

    • @cascadian19
      @cascadian19 4 роки тому

      Where did the Kawasaki hurt you? In the bum?

  • @sonamdilipparihar9383
    @sonamdilipparihar9383 6 років тому

    Bad review

  • @AldredsquashUk
    @AldredsquashUk 6 років тому

    £21,500 of bland

  • @mavricxx
    @mavricxx 6 років тому

    Boring bike, even the paint scheme is lame. Kawasaki needs to step up their game!. The colors suck and this green tone is hideous, not to mention so much money for very little performance upgrade. I'd rather buy a BMW S1000RR for the money.

    • @mbal4052
      @mbal4052 6 років тому +7

      NutNbutSpeed step up their game? Take it you don’t follow worldsbk or BSB? And I take it you don’t know this is a homologation bike? 🙄

    • @doglegdriller123
      @doglegdriller123 6 років тому +6

      Lol well said mabb he should buy the s1000r or a moped they got nice colors obviously another clueless guy making posts🤣

    • @fzr1000981
      @fzr1000981 2 роки тому

      I love the green who cares what squids think