I'm 6'5 over 200 pounds. I ride a 2006 gsxr 750. And I have no problem at all riding it. Adjustable footpegs and a comfortable riding position. Honda superbikes are also very comfortable. Hope this helps. Safe riding!
Bike is very smooth. Even at high speeds. There was no shake in there at all. Love the new 10r. Its a monster for sure. Once you flash that ecu, hold on to dear life cause its hauling ass! Its a busa and gen 1 and gen 2 14 killer. This bike is the only bike that makes good power with just a slip on. Cause it comes with some great headers on it alright. Kawasaki recommends you dont change them out. Just get the slip that removes the cat and its game time. K&N filter, PCV with auto tune. Winning!
I only weight 135 and I'm 5"6' but when i sat on this bike I felt perfect. I'm used to the up-right riding position on my ex250 ninja so the aggressive position was kinda cool. I could literally lay my chest across the tank. The seat was low and narrow so that helped me reach the ground way better than the R6. I wanna skip the 600 class and go for this bike.
That’s what I did mate. When I bought my first zx10 I’d actually booked to go test ride and buy the zx636 at the time but I saw the 10r outside the store and after riding the 636 I was like “meh, not my favourite but I’m going to buy it anyway” my mum said “have a go on that one you’re drooling over because you might never get the chance”. I brought that back after an hour and a half, I was only 20 mins on the smaller bike 😂😂 I just said “is there one of these ready to go today” cos that bike was made for me, it just felt right in every way shape and form. Sadly I had to wait 6 weeks but I had every extra going and de-restricted. I loved that bike. Really did. Traded it in for the 2011 version 2 years later and bought it without even a test ride, totally different bike 🤦♂️ Literally they squeezed the bigger motor into the 600 frame and put stuff on it that makes me more of a dick than I would be otherwise, abs and traction quickly become removal of all apprehensions. Love these machines. I really do
@adc3n good point, however there is a point where the ABS engages, that's what Dave is talking about. Unfortunately when you do an unscripted, seat of the pants review, some things are said that are unclear. We also had a voice volume issue, but thanks for watching!
Great review! Better than what MotoUSA and MCN does. Loved how objective you were! You weren't prejudiced by Kawasaki to say "Oh it was really lovely!" like Im sure they do with the magazines! Great job guys. Keep this template for any other vid reviews you do in the future, cos it works. Cheers from Australia.
You did a very good job on this review! I faved and subbed as a result! :) Gonna get mine in black on Monday! I think that the Low Power mode is what makes it great for city riding! Take care
Nice video I cant wait for more. question for you. If the euro model is flush in the turn signals can the us version be mod to be flush or is it going to be a lot of work?
@77rxpharmacy it does feel smaller than the previous generation. I think it is mosly a weight position. The weight feels lower in the frame so the sensation is that the bike feels smaller.
Do you have any info on the technical hold that Kawasaki has placed the new ZX-10R this month and whether it relates to bikes sold in Canada? A dealer I spoke to in Montreal this week said he'd never even heard of it.
guys this review is amazing i am inspired to purchase a motorcycle. Your video just showed me that i really need a bike now. I am a new to this 6.3" 165lb what bike would you recommend for a started bike. I am very controlled i would be wrackless and still i don't want too much power that i would get my self into trouble. Someone said 250r are good starters but i got on it, rode it around the block and it feels dead i mean my car got more of a punch and it was crammed for my legs. sv650? 650r?
race city!!! hey man. i have a group of 40 sportibke riders here in red deer. alot of us really want to get to a track and away from these horrible straight roads :(. - I heard calgary was a horrible track with potholes everywhere. is this true? what are the track days like? can i show up with full leathers a helmet and go have some fun or do i have to go through some orientation stuff? thank you
I've been hearing a lot about how the newer thousands feel like a 600... I wonder, do they REALLY feel that small? The last thousand I rode was an '03 R1 (I know, an '03 is a relic compared to the new) and it felt so much heavier and harder to steer than my 600RR. Since then I sort of stayed away from thousands. But I'm thinking about moving up, possibly an 1198SP, S1000RR, or this 2011 ZX10R. At the moment I'm leaning toward the Ninja.
@RedlineMS501 Why!? They sure as hell shouldn't be. You guys made one of the very best bike reviews I've ever seen. What I love about your review is that it's so down-to-earth and real world. It's no bull shit and you guys have your own agenda, not the agenda of some manufacturer/sponsor (or so it would seem, at least...). Anyway really great review guys. PLEASE make more, seriously!
I love the brakes on the new 10! Bike just all out bad ass! Only thing i hate since its new is the brake in deal lol. Gotta keep it at 4000 rpm which is like 57-60mph. I'll put up with that but soon as I'm at the point to where I can blast it, its on! Got the 2012 model
The reason why the 10' model harder to move from side to side compared to the 11' model is because the 10' has a "monocoque" frame which rides up OVER the engine as opposed to around the sides of the engine. So with all that weight high up on the bike it makes it harder to shift from side to side. Also there is too much pitching action under hard acceleration and hard braking. This new model looks great!
@BenEoS89 you're right, the BT-016's will be great for street riding. The reason Brad whined about the tires a little is that we were testing at the track and the tires were slowing us down. We were comparing them to the Pireli Corsa street tires which were on the 2010. The Pireli's would be a better higher performance street tire as a stock tire option, that's all.
@maken3 as Redline already answered, anyway there are more differences in US and EURO models (like front side reflectors), also on my 04 ZX10, there are much bigger rear indicators than on EURO model
hey im thinking of getting a street bike in the next few years would a 600cc street bike be good for a starter bike. I don't wanna get a 250 have mastered it and bored within 6 months.
This was a really good video review. Watching some of the other bike reviews on TH-cam is an exercise in frustration. They are heavy on the rhetoric and try too hard to sound interesting...all the while, they don't really give any substance.
@RedlineMS501 I saw a Ninja decal on the side, and it has full fairing. I think that is a Ninja 1000. The color through me off because its only gonna be Black or Black and Burgandy in the states, I guess Canada gets the Green one (looks like the Euro Z1000SX (same bike)) The Ninja 1000 is based off the Z1000 but has a larger fuel tank and fairings.
@W1LLPARKER that could be true, we can only say what we saw and that video will be up soon. 170 might be possible but it is a bit of a stretch by just changing the pipe. I think electronics need to be changed as well to release the beast.
Who's the bigger guy in the blue and white leathers? He looks like a larger rider. I ask because I am a larger guy looking to switch from cruisers to sport bikes and I'd like a little feedback from another bigger guy. Don't know if anyone is keeping up with these posts but I'd love some feedback.
I still have a 2004 ZX10r and the new 2011 bike has more grunt and is way better behaved. The new bike feels heavier and way more solid. Fun factor, maybe the 2004 still puts a bigger grin on my face just because it's so crazy to ride.
@RedlineMS501 My buddy just got a 2011 ZX10 and i was told that he had to keep it under 4,000 rpms under 500 miles and under 6,000 before 1,000 miles to break it in. So my question if its a brand new bike and your shifting at 13,000 rpms is that bad fro the engine? Thanks
That's why you should hire a professional videographer and your videos will look and sound outstanding, and give your presentation a professional edge. BTW, a lav is a lavalier mic that is placed closed to the source of sound to improve audio quality and eliminate background noise.
@hikoseijuro24 Imho if you stay True to yourself and ride in low power mode for a year it shouldn't be a problem! Actually its perfect, like practising on a 600ccm for a year PLUS traction control and ABS, and then "changing" to a literbike with the exact same geometrics and again traction control and ABS! But DON'T go full power too soon! The slower you take it the better you'll get later on and the more fun you'll have without crashing! Buy it and have fun, or not! ;)
You can tell you guys did a fantastic job by the relatively small number of morons commenting on it. Great Job! Look forward to seeing you out at Race City this summer.
@ediego86 You havent ridden a street bike or anything like a dirt bike? If you're looking into getting a bike and you haven't ridden before you should take a rider safety course or go out with a friend that has a dirt bike and learn to ride (Dirt Bikes are WAY lighter though so it wont be the same). I am in the process of getting my M1 in cali. I have been a Dirt Biker since i was 4 years old and am 18 now. I'm a good rider but i'm taking a rider safety course anyway.
this is the best bike around at the moment, and not saying it cos i own one cos I dont. Just look at all the stock trim racing classes, they are full of these, cos its the best thing at the moment
@everythingfast661 the ZX10r is a really easy bike to ride and the power is managed but if your experience is mostly on a 92 zx6, you might want to go with a 600 class bike. Today's 600 class bikes are very fast and fun to ride and we find that riders tend to go a little slower on them because you have to wind them up more to make them go. With the liter bikes the power is so deceiving that a quick twist of the wrist and you are in the triple digits. Your size is irrelevant. Either class fits.
@skylarrayyoung Your right i started out also on dirt bikes and i took the Rider safety course ass well. If anything it gets me discounts on insurance, and helped boost some confidence in the transition from dirt to asphalt
@808crazyshit when buying a new bike you should redline the gears for about 30kms and they usually perform better then the way the dealer tells you to break it in.
@bandguy360 nah man i would have to say that this is the best looking zx in a while the 2010 was alright i like the green and black paint job this year
Kawi engines are run in on a bench past redline for 30 second intervals to break them in, fluids drained, and then shipped. They tell you to do it easy so they don't get sued..
@erniethefart If that dyno measured the HP at the rear wheel, then that sounds about right when you take drive-train loss into consideration. Vehicle manufacturers, cars and motorcycles, advertise the power of the engine on its own since it's a bigger number than at the wheels. Bigger numbers sound better for marketing. :)
@Laonidas1 Just get what you want, i was told to get a 250, but i got an 09 zx6r instead. Had bazzaz zfi-tc on it with a full M4 ss exhaust, one tooth down on the front sprocket for better acceleration. Rode it for 4 months then sold it for zx10r.
Finally a decent review!!! Thanks guys!! Get so tired of clicking on a vid and it's just 2 guys arguing over who gets to ride the damn thing first.
I just took this beast out for a test ride last week. This bike was amazing, cant wait to get one. perfect liter bike for smaller riders.
Why does this video only have 10,000 views? This is the best review I could find for the bike pretty much anywhere. Thanks for making and uploading!
Same old question guys. I'm 6'2, about 220lbs, 26 years young. Is a Yamaha FZ6R a good choice for a first bike?
I'm 6'5 over 200 pounds. I ride a 2006 gsxr 750. And I have no problem at all riding it. Adjustable footpegs and a comfortable riding position. Honda superbikes are also very comfortable. Hope this helps. Safe riding!
Bike is very smooth. Even at high speeds. There was no shake in there at all. Love the new 10r. Its a monster for sure. Once you flash that ecu, hold on to dear life cause its hauling ass! Its a busa and gen 1 and gen 2 14 killer. This bike is the only bike that makes good power with just a slip on. Cause it comes with some great headers on it alright. Kawasaki recommends you dont change them out. Just get the slip that removes the cat and its game time. K&N filter, PCV with auto tune. Winning!
Chris Carter wow younsound knowledgeable tell mw more please
Good review guys. I had a zx-10r back in 2004 ans it was a total beast. I can't imagine how the 2011-12-13 feels, must be awesome.
I only weight 135 and I'm 5"6' but when i sat on this bike I felt perfect. I'm used to the up-right riding position on my ex250 ninja so the aggressive position was kinda cool. I could literally lay my chest across the tank. The seat was low and narrow so that helped me reach the ground way better than the R6. I wanna skip the 600 class and go for this bike.
That’s what I did mate. When I bought my first zx10 I’d actually booked to go test ride and buy the zx636 at the time but I saw the 10r outside the store and after riding the 636 I was like “meh, not my favourite but I’m going to buy it anyway” my mum said “have a go on that one you’re drooling over because you might never get the chance”.
I brought that back after an hour and a half, I was only 20 mins on the smaller bike 😂😂
I just said “is there one of these ready to go today” cos that bike was made for me, it just felt right in every way shape and form. Sadly I had to wait 6 weeks but I had every extra going and de-restricted.
I loved that bike. Really did.
Traded it in for the 2011 version 2 years later and bought it without even a test ride, totally different bike 🤦♂️
Literally they squeezed the bigger motor into the 600 frame and put stuff on it that makes me more of a dick than I would be otherwise, abs and traction quickly become removal of all apprehensions. Love these machines. I really do
@adc3n good point, however there is a point where the ABS engages, that's what Dave is talking about. Unfortunately when you do an unscripted, seat of the pants review, some things are said that are unclear. We also had a voice volume issue, but thanks for watching!
best bike review ive seen in ages, good show guys!
Great review! Better than what MotoUSA and MCN does. Loved how objective you were! You weren't prejudiced by Kawasaki to say "Oh it was really lovely!" like Im sure they do with the magazines! Great job guys. Keep this template for any other vid reviews you do in the future, cos it works. Cheers from Australia.
@dracdrum we are in Calgary, Canada. The Z1000 in the background is the all new 2011 model.
guys this is a great, informative and entertaining review! keep on going!! cheers from austria!
for guys that can barely operate a camera, you did one hell of a review!
You did a very good job on this review!
I faved and subbed as a result! :)
Gonna get mine in black on Monday!
I think that the Low Power mode is what makes it great for city riding!
Take care
Nice video guys! I really enjoyed it. Keep up the good stuff.
Nice video I cant wait for more. question for you. If the euro model is flush in the turn signals can the us version be mod to be flush or is it going to be a lot of work?
Freakin awesome review man. Just what I was looking for. All of my questions have been answered about this bike. Thank you.
@77rxpharmacy it does feel smaller than the previous generation. I think it is mosly a weight position. The weight feels lower in the frame so the sensation is that the bike feels smaller.
Do you have any info on the technical hold that Kawasaki has placed the new ZX-10R this month and whether it relates to bikes sold in Canada? A dealer I spoke to in Montreal this week said he'd never even heard of it.
Have you driven the 2011 R1 as well? If so, which do you like better?
@maken3 the Euro model has flushmounts, the North American model has lights mounted on posts.
Nice bike and nice video! How tall are you? How would a 6.2, 220 lbs guy fit on this?
good review. can't wait to see them on the track
awesome to have a sweet bike shop so close to home. (Canmore) hope to visit next season.
Where is that accent from ? Are you Canadian? Great Review!
I'm loving my zx10r 2013
How many km's u got?
Any issues?
Have you fixed anything?
guys this review is amazing i am inspired to purchase a motorcycle. Your video just showed me that i really need a bike now. I am a new to this 6.3" 165lb what bike would you recommend for a started bike. I am very controlled i would be wrackless and still i don't want too much power that i would get my self into trouble. Someone said 250r are good starters but i got on it, rode it around the block and it feels dead i mean my car got more of a punch and it was crammed for my legs. sv650? 650r?
that slip-on looks fantastic!
Great job on the review- nice objective commentary-- Thanks!
race city!!! hey man. i have a group of 40 sportibke riders here in red deer. alot of us really want to get to a track and away from these horrible straight roads :(.
- I heard calgary was a horrible track with potholes everywhere. is this true? what are the track days like? can i show up with full leathers a helmet and go have some fun or do i have to go through some orientation stuff?
thank you
Brilliant review guys!
Is that an imported Z1000SX in the background of some of this video? Or are you guys in Europe?
I've been hearing a lot about how the newer thousands feel like a 600... I wonder, do they REALLY feel that small? The last thousand I rode was an '03 R1 (I know, an '03 is a relic compared to the new) and it felt so much heavier and harder to steer than my 600RR. Since then I sort of stayed away from thousands. But I'm thinking about moving up, possibly an 1198SP, S1000RR, or this 2011 ZX10R. At the moment I'm leaning toward the Ninja.
@Cbr1000solider yes that is a very good point, shows a good approach to riding.
@RedlineMS501 Why!? They sure as hell shouldn't be. You guys made one of the very best bike reviews I've ever seen. What I love about your review is that it's so down-to-earth and real world. It's no bull shit and you guys have your own agenda, not the agenda of some manufacturer/sponsor (or so it would seem, at least...). Anyway really great review guys. PLEASE make more, seriously!
Oh my god, this is a very, very good Review.
@netefrog the FZ6 is a very good choice for a first bike.
I thought the 2011 zx10r has the flush mounted rear indicators...the one in this video doesn't for some reason?
I love the brakes on the new 10! Bike just all out bad ass! Only thing i hate since its new is the brake in deal lol. Gotta keep it at 4000 rpm which is like 57-60mph. I'll put up with that but soon as I'm at the point to where I can blast it, its on! Got the 2012 model
M4 GP is actually louder, I have heard them both in person. and if you get MJS racing headers you basically have a custom race exhaust
The reason why the 10' model harder to move from side to side compared to the 11' model is because the 10' has a "monocoque" frame which rides up OVER the engine as opposed to around the sides of the engine. So with all that weight high up on the bike it makes it harder to shift from side to side. Also there is too much pitching action under hard acceleration and hard braking. This new model looks great!
sory but did they do any work on the zx6r this year?
Now that is a cool review. Thanks guys.
i am 6'7 do you think i could fit comfortably on this bike if not would you suggest one that i might try out
@RedlineMS501 thanx for reply, it is really good :-) anyway how about that dyno video? :-)
Great review guys!
@BenEoS89 you're right, the BT-016's will be great for street riding. The reason Brad whined about the tires a little is that we were testing at the track and the tires were slowing us down. We were comparing them to the Pireli Corsa street tires which were on the 2010. The Pireli's would be a better higher performance street tire as a stock tire option, that's all.
@2:10 love how you can see the tall grass growing through the pavement.
@maken3 as Redline already answered, anyway there are more differences in US and EURO models (like front side reflectors), also on my 04 ZX10, there are much bigger rear indicators than on EURO model
do you know if the cbr 1000 is around the same weight as the zx10r.....im talking about 2012 models for both of them
hey im thinking of getting a street bike in the next few years would a 600cc street bike be good for a starter bike. I don't wanna get a 250 have mastered it and bored within 6 months.
This was a really good video review. Watching some of the other bike reviews on TH-cam is an exercise in frustration. They are heavy on the rhetoric and try too hard to sound interesting...all the while, they don't really give any substance.
Holy cow this is a good review. I'm prolly going to pick up one of these.
New zx10 is ugly
Hey really nice review I'd say you put a lot more detail in comparison with some professional journalist videos
@RedlineMS501 I saw a Ninja decal on the side, and it has full fairing. I think that is a Ninja 1000. The color through me off because its only gonna be Black or Black and Burgandy in the states, I guess Canada gets the Green one (looks like the Euro Z1000SX (same bike)) The Ninja 1000 is based off the Z1000 but has a larger fuel tank and fairings.
Thanks for this review it just made my mind up....
@motomallen lol, me too! That was fun but the opportunity doesn't come around too often.
@RedlineMS501 wait ... you ride in a jumper???
so it didn't break 200hp? what did it make?
Flash it and its a beast
@helmut48de the song is just a "canned" song that is included with the Sony video editing software I use. I do like it though.
Does the power mode effect mpg?
How much HP and torque did the high power mode make?
@W1LLPARKER that could be true, we can only say what we saw and that video will be up soon. 170 might be possible but it is a bit of a stretch by just changing the pipe. I think electronics need to be changed as well to release the beast.
Do you fill it with 95 or 98Roz?
pretty good review
Who's the bigger guy in the blue and white leathers? He looks like a larger rider. I ask because I am a larger guy looking to switch from cruisers to sport bikes and I'd like a little feedback from another bigger guy. Don't know if anyone is keeping up with these posts but I'd love some feedback.
I still have a 2004 ZX10r and the new 2011 bike has more grunt and is way better behaved. The new bike feels heavier and way more solid. Fun factor, maybe the 2004 still puts a bigger grin on my face just because it's so crazy to ride.
@RedlineMS501 My buddy just got a 2011 ZX10 and i was told that he had to keep it under 4,000 rpms under 500 miles and under 6,000 before 1,000 miles to break it in. So my question if its a brand new bike and your shifting at 13,000 rpms is that bad fro the engine? Thanks
Where is the dyno results??? ZX10R 2011 vs S1000RR ????
That's why you should hire a professional videographer and your videos will look and sound outstanding, and give your presentation a professional edge.
BTW, a lav is a lavalier mic that is placed closed to the source of sound to improve audio quality and eliminate background noise.
what is top speed in 3 gear kawa? in km/h pls
@hikoseijuro24 Imho if you stay True to yourself and ride in low power mode for a year it shouldn't be a problem!
Actually its perfect, like practising on a 600ccm for a year PLUS traction control and ABS, and then "changing" to a literbike with the exact same geometrics and again traction control and ABS!
But DON'T go full power too soon!
The slower you take it the better you'll get later on and the more fun you'll have without crashing!
Buy it and have fun, or not! ;)
Dave is such a stickler!
You can tell you guys did a fantastic job by the relatively small number of morons commenting on it. Great Job! Look forward to seeing you out at Race City this summer.
dudes getting swarmed by bees at 2:16 lmao
@Brunocmarino eh brunao tambem quero saber!!!! rss but anyway you have a great bike!! abraço
junior
@jimbo80982 lol, 10c at 270 kmph does get a little chilly.
BEAUTIFUL BIKE
really good vid
nice review..
good stuff, thanks guys
thumbs up!
i wish they wouldve stayed closer to the look of the 2010 and before than the 2011. I like the older models looks better
@ediego86 You havent ridden a street bike or anything like a dirt bike? If you're looking into getting a bike and you haven't ridden before you should take a rider safety course or go out with a friend that has a dirt bike and learn to ride (Dirt Bikes are WAY lighter though so it wont be the same). I am in the process of getting my M1 in cali. I have been a Dirt Biker since i was 4 years old and am 18 now. I'm a good rider but i'm taking a rider safety course anyway.
this is the best bike around at the moment, and not saying it cos i own one cos I dont. Just look at all the stock trim racing classes, they are full of these, cos its the best thing at the moment
@everythingfast661 the ZX10r is a really easy bike to ride and the power is managed but if your experience is mostly on a 92 zx6, you might want to go with a 600 class bike. Today's 600 class bikes are very fast and fun to ride and we find that riders tend to go a little slower on them because you have to wind them up more to make them go. With the liter bikes the power is so deceiving that a quick twist of the wrist and you are in the triple digits. Your size is irrelevant. Either class fits.
@skylarrayyoung Your right i started out also on dirt bikes and i took the Rider safety course ass well. If anything it gets me discounts on insurance, and helped boost some confidence in the transition from dirt to asphalt
Thanks ,nice job you guys beat everyone to a review. I'm sure the rags really hate you for it.
@808crazyshit when buying a new bike you should redline the gears for about 30kms and they usually perform better then the way the dealer tells you to break it in.
@lmind2 don't know, it stands to reason that it would.
@bandguy360 nah man i would have to say that this is the best looking zx in a while the 2010 was alright i like the green and black paint job this year
@lars06r6 - I did ride it but not in the video because I was operating the camera. Maybe next time.
@Jerbartolo that helmet us the HJC FS-15 Carbon. Check out the new HJC RPS-10 carbon, it's a much better helmet.
Kawi engines are run in on a bench past redline for 30 second intervals to break them in, fluids drained, and then shipped. They tell you to do it easy so they don't get sued..
@opmike343 we just said what we thought, without any regard to Kawasaki. They were pissed at us but who cares, we still love the bike.
@erniethefart If that dyno measured the HP at the rear wheel, then that sounds about right when you take drive-train loss into consideration. Vehicle manufacturers, cars and motorcycles, advertise the power of the engine on its own since it's a bigger number than at the wheels. Bigger numbers sound better for marketing. :)
@Laonidas1 Just get what you want, i was told to get a 250, but i got an 09 zx6r instead. Had bazzaz zfi-tc on it with a full M4 ss exhaust, one tooth down on the front sprocket for better acceleration. Rode it for 4 months then sold it for zx10r.
@lgarvey Yes that bike will work great for that.