Picked up my 2022 ZX-14R and love everything about it. I'm 6'2 and 250 and the bike doesn't feel like a 600, it rides big and heavy and long and handles really well for such a big bike. It's butter smooth and very sneaky fast, the speed isn't dramatic, it's just there in triple digits before you know it.
Oh yeah I hear ya, What a machine, So smooth and then you open the throttle.........Hang On man!!! Love the ZX14,Absolute dream amchine.Thanks for watching and commenting. Enjoy
The ZX-14R was my all-time favorite sportbike that I've owned in 50 years of riding. So comfortable, smooth, powerful, quick, and fast. And, I love your intros, Mick! :)
Agreed mate, Absolute best bike of all time i rekon.. Glad you like the intro, So sick of intros with a tune and some credits, Just bores me so i thought stuff it ,no more music and BS..More like that to come..Thanks again..
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!
Yep agreed,That is why we have choices of so many different bikes on the market,Find the one you like and ride it..I too love the Z900 as an all round ride..I have an RS..Thanks for stopping by mate 🇦🇺👍
@@bikaboyx1471 It is just not a GSXR when it comes to handling, bro! It is a freight train and meant for straight roads. It is a heavy, long wheelbase cruiser. It is not meant for canyon carving. I know I had the beast.
@@bikaboyx1471 Yeah. Glad he gave it up for someone else who could REALLY use the bike. Don't even need to be a big guy to handle the ZX14R. Love my 2016 SE. Enjoy! It can't turn? = ua-cam.com/video/54e5mRlJIpk/v-deo.html Not a track bike? = ua-cam.com/video/54e5mRlJIpk/v-deo.html
I hada 2006 ZX14 for 11years awesome bike , 2 yrs ago I got a 2013 ZX14R with low miles has a yoshimera r55, ecm flashed this is wicked fast best bike I've ever owned
Just picked mine up from Teammoto at Moorooka today. Had a shit eating grin from ear to ear since. For such a big bike, it's remarkably manouverable and the power is very easy to manage. Fucking awesome.
🤣 Outrageous Funny as f Best video/production yet Keep em coming in this format ✔️ You cracked me up pal..... It makes me wanna buy that 14 😁 Bet I'm not alone 🤔
I think you may be having a go here mate, But I would not recommend a ZX14 as a bike for someone of your experience. Maybe start on a KLX150BF or a Z125 and move up from there.Thanks for watching ... :)
Iv the owner of 2013 model, they are alsome on all levels, H2 are great bike too, but knowing sitting on H2 is made for shorter guys, once one rides one, you never forget the experience, One must get it dino tune, there are 3 modes, all it is select mode 1 and this is flat out drag hard hitting hang on for dear life. They wonderful thought windy roads.
Similar to the Concours as you know, but more balls, Racer riding position and that styling?? Bloody gorgeous. I try and keep off them as the local police don't like it when we ride them..Not that hey can catch us. :) Thanks for watching mate..
@@AussieKawiman yeah ... The last year in Brazil was 2014... even if had a newest year ..i could not buy it LOL... but i'm think i'm lucky cus I bought my bike last Dec 2020 with just 6400km
@@AussieKawiman It is basically a ZZR1400 but with Akrapovic Exhausts and adjustable Ohlins suspension as standard. The 2016 Performance Sport has Brembo brakes as standard too.
These are a totally different to the H2SX, Longer, Pegs sit a bit higher, Torque is awesome.. And kicks like a mule..Both are good..Oh the ZX14-R is a bit cheaper.. I would love to own either..Thanks for watching mate..Enjoy
What is always mentioned is the weight of the zx14r. By the same token, what is never mentioned is that the weight at 180mph or more, makes it unbelievably stable. Unlike my Ducati 1299. The ZX14R is FAR MORE STABLE and planted AT HIGH SPEED. It also handles much much better than most people think. Especially those who type about it on the internet, never having owned or ridden one. Those people need to shut up. They know nothing and they are very misleading. And there are a lot of them. These are people who would kill or cripple themselves within the first week of ownership IF they could afford a 600cc bike. But here on the internet, they are experts, not only with regard to motorcycles, but EVERYTHING. Brain surgeons, working at Pizza Hut. The Internet and exchange of information was supposed to make humans smarter. But it has NOT! It backfired! It has made the human race more stupid than ever, and more lazy than ever, in mankind's recorded history.
Agreed mate, With everything.. I also feel a bit Dumber than I was years ago?? Maybe that is from what I have ingested over the years?? Thanks for stopping by mate.>Enjoy :)
Hard to decide which one, Both are great... Maybe one of each???1000SX is a bit smaller but that 1400cc engine on the Zx14 is woooooo, Thanks for watching mate...
@@AussieKawiman if they had quick shifter like the the 1000SX, cruise control and all the other electronic aids it would have been easy choice... Legend 👍
Bought a performance sport in 2017, came with akros. Things like colour etc are just shite to put you off and push you towards the H2 SE. Don't let size or weight put you off, these are beautiful to ride.
Picked up my 2022 ZX-14R and love everything about it. I'm 6'2 and 250 and the bike doesn't feel like a 600, it rides big and heavy and long and handles really well for such a big bike. It's butter smooth and very sneaky fast, the speed isn't dramatic, it's just there in triple digits before you know it.
Oh yeah I hear ya, What a machine, So smooth and then you open the throttle.........Hang On man!!! Love the ZX14,Absolute dream amchine.Thanks for watching and commenting. Enjoy
I have had mine since the beginning of February. A birthday present to myself. I love it.
Great present mate, Love it...Thanks for watching mate.. Enjoy the ride.
Oh I will, just ordered the voodoo exhaust. Putting that on as soon as they get in.
I am still in love with my 2014 ZX14R, the face melting torque still makes me smile
Yep, I say that everytime i get one....woooo
The ZX-14R was my all-time favorite sportbike that I've owned in 50 years of riding. So comfortable, smooth, powerful, quick, and fast.
And, I love your intros, Mick! :)
Agreed mate, Absolute best bike of all time i rekon.. Glad you like the intro, So sick of intros with a tune and some credits, Just bores me so i thought stuff it ,no more music and BS..More like that to come..Thanks again..
Great job. It’s nice to see a guy with a sense of humour show a bike.
Thanks Dave, Just trying to keep it real.. And fun, Thanks for watching mate..
I just picked mine up yesterday love it over my hayabusa..
Most ex Busa owners say that... Enjoy the new ride mate... Welcome to the Kwaka club. :)
one of if not the best sportbike ever produced.
An awesome ride these are..Thanks for watching mate..
Great review. That bike is the dog's bollocks for sure!!
Thanks Gazza, Glad you liked it mate..Thanks for watching.
Mines a 2019. Best bike I've ever owned. Best bike I've ever ridden.
Sweet ride mate...Gotta love them. Thanks for watching mate..
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!
Yep agreed,That is why we have choices of so many different bikes on the market,Find the one you like and ride it..I too love the Z900 as an all round ride..I have an RS..Thanks for stopping by mate 🇦🇺👍
Pfff bout the only person out of all my research for like 10 years heard say anything like this about the zx14
@@bikaboyx1471 It is just not a GSXR when it comes to handling, bro! It is a freight train and meant for straight roads. It is a heavy, long wheelbase cruiser. It is not meant for canyon carving. I know I had the beast.
@@bikaboyx1471 I love mine and being over geared is bullshit!!!
@@bikaboyx1471 Yeah. Glad he gave it up for someone else who could REALLY use the bike. Don't even need to be a big guy to handle the ZX14R. Love my 2016 SE. Enjoy!
It can't turn? = ua-cam.com/video/54e5mRlJIpk/v-deo.html
Not a track bike? = ua-cam.com/video/54e5mRlJIpk/v-deo.html
I hada 2006 ZX14 for 11years awesome bike , 2 yrs ago I got a 2013 ZX14R with low miles has a yoshimera r55, ecm flashed this is wicked fast best bike I've ever owned
You sound like you are well hooked, Can't say i blame you, These are such an awesome bike, Thanks for watching hope all is well mate..
Just picked mine up from Teammoto at Moorooka today. Had a shit eating grin from ear to ear since. For such a big bike, it's remarkably manouverable and the power is very easy to manage. Fucking awesome.
Well Done jimmyjazz240, Love the new ride, Enjoy it mate..
🤣 Outrageous Funny as f Best video/production yet
Keep em coming in this format ✔️ You cracked me up pal..... It makes me wanna buy that 14 😁 Bet I'm not alone 🤔
Haaaa, Good on Ya Brad...Love it mate.... Just keeping it real mate..
Kawasaki mate they can do anything 😂😂 love it
Rodger that mate.. Rock on Bro..
Μοτοσυκλεταρα, αγαπώ kawasaki 👍👍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍
Σας ακούω φίλε, πρέπει να τους αγαπήσω ... Ευχαριστώ που παρακολουθήσατε φίλε
I have a 2012, without the Ohlins and Brembo stuff. Still the best bike I have ever owned
Oh yeah Agreed...Love these..Thanks for watching mate..
Magnificent, sounds great to 👍🇬🇧
The ZX14R is one of the best bikes ever built. I own a 2013 and would never sell mine. It's the fastest bike in my town.
Agree with everything you said mate.. Love the ZX14... Thanks for watching mate..
Buying 2 this year 🤙🏻
Lucky Bugger!!
It's the obvious way to go
Too Right Calvin...Gotta love the Big 14...
Ive never ridden a motorcycle or a bicycle or even a tricycle and was wondering if the 2021zx14r would be a good "safe" first bike?
I think you may be having a go here mate, But I would not recommend a ZX14 as a bike for someone of your experience. Maybe start on a KLX150BF or a Z125 and move up from there.Thanks for watching ... :)
Iv the owner of 2013 model, they are alsome on all levels, H2 are great bike too, but knowing sitting on H2 is made for shorter guys, once one rides one, you never forget the experience,
One must get it dino tune, there are 3 modes, all it is select mode 1 and this is flat out drag hard hitting hang on for dear life. They wonderful thought windy roads.
100% Agreed mate...Love them.. Thanks for watching mate..
Fun review, it sounds a lot like my Concours. I'd sure like to ride one some day, probably get towed away and jailed 🤣
Similar to the Concours as you know, but more balls, Racer riding position and that styling?? Bloody gorgeous. I try and keep off them as the local police don't like it when we ride them..Not that hey can catch us. :) Thanks for watching mate..
That's quality salesmanship. 😂
No salesmanship here mate...Clearly.!!.Thanks for watching mate..
@@AussieKawiman
Dunno...everytime i watch yer vids i get an itch for a new Kwaka.
I'm sold !!
@@frankmorris2603 ,Glad to be of service mate..Scratch that itch mate..
I just wrecked my 2020 model last week :( hopefully it’s fixable I really enjoy it if not I’m picking up the 2021 :,)
No good mate, As long as you are OK... Sad but we can always replace the bikes..Hope it all works out for ya, Thanks for watching mate..
I have a 2013 one... here in Brazil kawasaki stopped production in 2014... was the last model
That is terrible, None since 2014?? Crazy.At least you got yourself one, Great bike,Thanks for watching mate..
@@AussieKawiman yeah ... The last year in Brazil was 2014... even if had a newest year ..i could not buy it LOL... but i'm think i'm lucky cus I bought my bike last Dec 2020 with just 6400km
@@ninjajusto ,You are lucky mate...Enjoy the ride.
Needs a bigger pipe😮
Haaaaa, yeah I think so...Thanks for watching mate..
Right!
lol
Had a 2009 Gen1 for a year and a half.
Now own a 2015 Performance Sport.
Sweet as mate, What is a 2015 Performance Sport?
@@AussieKawiman It is basically a ZZR1400 but with Akrapovic Exhausts and adjustable Ohlins suspension as standard.
The 2016 Performance Sport has Brembo brakes as standard too.
@@MikeTheBike58 , Yep i recall that model, Nice ride.. enjoy. :)
so why would somebody get this over the H2SX? That being said, Ive always wanted a zx-14r and will try to get one in the future.
These are a totally different to the H2SX, Longer, Pegs sit a bit higher, Torque is awesome.. And kicks like a mule..Both are good..Oh the ZX14-R is a bit cheaper.. I would love to own either..Thanks for watching mate..Enjoy
The music made it.
Thanks mate, You try different themes etc and it does not always work for everyone, Glad you liked it, Thanks for stopping by..Cheers.
What is always mentioned is the weight of the zx14r. By the same token, what is never mentioned is that the weight at 180mph or more, makes it unbelievably stable. Unlike my Ducati 1299. The ZX14R is FAR MORE STABLE and planted AT HIGH SPEED. It also handles much much better than most people think. Especially those who type about it on the internet, never having owned or ridden one. Those people need to shut up. They know nothing and they are very misleading. And there are a lot of them. These are people who would kill or cripple themselves within the first week of ownership IF they could afford a 600cc bike. But here on the internet, they are experts, not only with regard to motorcycles, but EVERYTHING. Brain surgeons, working at Pizza Hut. The Internet and exchange of information was supposed to make humans smarter. But it has NOT! It backfired! It has made the human race more stupid than ever, and more lazy than ever, in mankind's recorded history.
Agreed mate, With everything.. I also feel a bit Dumber than I was years ago?? Maybe that is from what I have ingested over the years?? Thanks for stopping by mate.>Enjoy :)
Even comes with a rifle scabbard!!
kinda sad they didn't make the final ZZR-1400 kawi green for it's send off.
Yeah would have been nice to have a FINAL Edition in somepretty iconic colours ...
@@AussieKawiman so true! thanks for making the video for us non the less!
@@TheShubbah ,My pleasure mate..
Zed x foureeen What’s that ?
In Australia it is branded a Ninja ZX14-R...
Wish the only color option available wasn't douche vomit primer grey 😓
Whatever. Gonna go full carbon anyway.
Would be nice to have another colour option, Although it dies look pretty tough in the flesh..Thanks for watching mate..
Amazing color i think. In person it was it grabbed me and now i can’t stop thinking if i should sell two bikes to get it lol
This or the 1000sx ?
Hard to decide which one, Both are great... Maybe one of each???1000SX is a bit smaller but that 1400cc engine on the Zx14 is woooooo, Thanks for watching mate...
@@AussieKawiman if they had quick shifter like the the 1000SX, cruise control and all the other electronic aids it would have been easy choice...
Legend 👍
@@armandblake ,Correct...Easy..
Damn this guy is a giant, what is he like 10 feet tall??! Hahahha
Not quite only 6'4" and 120kgs..So not a giant but not a midget...Thanks for watching mate...
Exhaust s are awful 😢
Agreed mate, Most people change them to slip on Akra's, This one is getting a set this week...Thanks for watching mate..
every stock exhaust motorbike sounds dogshit, they're on there for emissions not sound. that's where aftermarket comes to the rescue
Bought a performance sport in 2017, came with akros. Things like colour etc are just shite to put you off and push you towards the H2 SE. Don't let size or weight put you off, these are beautiful to ride.
@@gusjones9654 ,sure are mate, thanks for watching mate..
Torna a guidare gli scooter che con questa ti fai male. Non sai neanche dove mettere le mani!
Lo farei se ne facessero uno abbastanza grande per me ... Grazie per la tua guida e aiuto .. E grazie anche per la visione .. Saluti ..