2 week review of my 2015 Kawasaki ZX14R
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This a review of my 2015 Kawasaki ZX -14R. After riding it for 2 weeks. I have ridden everyday since it came off the lot. Absolutely the best motorcycle in the market. And that's just my opinion.
I watched this video you posted 2 weeks ago. Guess what? I went and purchased a new ZX14R last weekend. I love this bike. Everything you said is very true. This bike is equally balanced between EXTREME POWER AND COMFORT! Kawi did it right this time!
Busa killer are you still making videos
Dude you could not have said it better when you state "It's like the Bugatti in motorcycles". I got 2014 zx-14R beginning of last year at a super deal as they were clearing out stock. And this to me, like you, is the best bike ever! Just a comfortable sport tourer that can keep up with ANYTHING on the road! All I recommend you do is get some sliders on there for added insurance & get a fender eliminator kit. Makes it look soooo much better. Later as you stated you are definitely going to want to change out the exhausts. The quietness is nice don't get me wrong. But you want to have cars hear and know you are near for safety. And I am not going to lie...once you hear that new throaty rumble. You will fall in love all over again. Not to mention, as a bonus, the added performance.
How long have U had yours before doing the mods? I have a 2014 and yes it’s all that but.... after 2 months I’m considering mods.. want to start with steering damper, better rear brake setup, and ECU flash 😷🛠✨
I have had 3 of these bikes. The most comfortable motorcycle I have ever owned, I have owned over 25 bikes. If you take off the very heavy exhaust you will see a very noticeable difference in handling. I would get a pair of Yoshimura slip ons. This is a Outstanding bike. Thanks for the review.
john zx14rK is it the same as the zzr1400
yeah its marketed as the zzr1400 in europe (and i think other places outside the us) its basically the same deal as the honda grom being sold as the msx125 outside the us.
john zx14rK Would you recommend a full system and tune?
Two bros sound great and they are slim looking too.Best bike I had over years.
I just picked up a 2016 and agree with everything you said and I have been riding for about 40 years. Absolutely amazing and the handling surprised me for a bike this size. Thats saying a lot considering I still own a Buell 1125r which is one of the ultimate handling machines.
Yo you made my day when you mentioned u work in the medical field and seen a lot of people come in. Now that's passion right there
Awesome honest-to-goodness review. Kudos to Seneca for the enthusiasm and genuine video.
Great Video I have an older model 2009 ZX1400r love it to pieces - puts a big smile on the dial every time I ride it
The best down to earth and straight to the point motorcycle video!
Thanks bro!
Nice review. I have my second zzr and still in love with this bike. The performance sport pack is great.
This has been my dream bike for so long. I have a 1400 gt Concours and i love it but I still want the ZX1400 badly. Thank you for this video. Have fun keep the shiny side up.
I bought the last 2018 ZX-14. on the eastern Shore in June making small mods, and truly loving life.
Beautiful - especially in the sun!
I just ran a Brock's full Alien Head Exhaust, Power Commander Mapped by Brock's, and a new BMC Air Filter. You thought it was fast now? It feels like a new race bike. You have to get this setup! TRUST ME ON THIS!!!!
Where did you purchase your add one?
How long have U had yours before doing the mods? What year is your 14? I have a 2014 and yes it’s all that but.... after 2 months I’m considering mods.. want to start with steering damper, better rear brake setup, and ECU flash 😷🛠✨
Thanks for your review. I am on my 3rd Kawasaki 14, after 25 motorcycles it's the only bike I will ever buy. I have just about had all types of street bikes. I have also found that's it has been my most comfortable bike. More comfortable then my Goldwiing. Have a good day.
I agree my man. I have a 2012 with over 38K miles on it. Still rippin' and runnin' to perfection.
it is hard to say what your feelings are with this bike i know.i have a 2013 abs.best bike i ever rode.i also bought a 2015 h2.that bike is just as comfortable gotta say.love em both!cheers man...glad you enjoy your Kwaka 14...have fun,be safe(if those two actually can go together!;)
After this good rewew I know i need to buy an ZX14R, good work :)
You know what I love the most about this bike, the price, it's soooo cheap when you compare it to other bikes like the zx10r
GREAT VIDEO!! I HAVE THE 2013' He is telling the truth this bike is amazing ...
That's a nice pick friend. You can't beat that 14r ride and feel. Great review
Congratulations on your new bike I have been eyeing this bike for a while hopefully I will have one in my garage next month thank you for the review safe riding
I have 4th zzr1400 and every one gets 2 slip ons( which give pleasant growling sound and lower the weight) from two brothers or something carbon fibre light weight,head light LED bulbs,chain oiler, heated grips as climate in Europe is not always warm.Bike has potential,comfy position for long rides and quality of components is built from is very fine.Get bike on dyno and on new cans you could get another 8HP extra.You can get 200 miles on full tank if you ride it easily.I can not find any faults with that motorcycle.Despite being heavy it handles very well.Kawasaki did great job to lower centre of gravity.On very first models break discs were getting warped,also valves cover was getting moisty.Simple 0,5mm washers on each bolt and silicone to make it dry for ever.Its definitely bike for more mature riders.If yuo had old Bandit or CBRxx that bike will be like from another world to you.
Badazz bike.. I'll be getting mine's in Aug or September...
I bought mine about two months ago and I really can't believe that people feel the need to get more power for the street. The torque is addicting - and the comfort, this is a helluva bike!
This will be my next bike. I want something that can tackle mountain roads with ease but also be comfortable till I get to the mountains. Was looking at the Hyabusa but I think this looks better. Cool video bro.
i agree with you they are incredible bikes ride safe man
Seneca, you are in love, aren't you! So am I. These ZX are classy ladies. When you'll have several thousand miles on the clock, you'll be hitting about 200 miles per full tank. 180 if you mostly ride in town. I regularly hit 220, more if I cruise from London to the South OF France to say hi to my crowd. You chose well. I got the touring model that comes with curved up screen, akrapovic cans as well. I put an expensive American Sargent seat 'cause me bottom es muy précioso. The Akro cans are great but remove the mufflers. Cars will hear you, squirrels will think twice before charging at you and if you cruise with any decent helmet you won't be affected by the noise at all. American roads are amazing compared to those in the UK so you should have the fun of your life. My wife loves it too, and I grab every opportunity to see her in her leathers 😎
The King of Bikes! Just got one and what I find funny is everyone bashes the handling but to me it is better then my old 1000 but maybe it is because I'm a big guy. The power out lf corners is amazing, bike is very fast. You gotta get some slip ons very boring without hearing the power of the engine.
I'm saving for one now I have a z1000 and a Honda superblackbird I'll be selling the blackbird just before I get the 14 can't wait to get it ride safe bud from the uk 🏍
You know what bro. I lost myself in life. Stopped riding my R1. I felt like was limping for i years. Picked up a zx9r and i feel conplete again. You talk about that and sound like me about my r1. Its dope. Keep that ribber side down brother. Have fun. I would suggest (ive never ridden one) but on down shifts learn to give it a shot of throttle before releasing the lever so the heavy bike isnt just stopped by the hard clutch grab. Cheers homie.
Nice bike! I have 2008 14. I love mine also. Your spot on about riding it.
I just bought this same year model and same color. Bought it Dec. 15, 2021. It had 1500 miles on it like brand new guy never rode it and kept it covered in his garage. I love this bike. I'm taking it to Chris Moore at Moore mafia for the dyno tune. Gonna put a brocks full exhaust. It has yoshi's on it now.
Congrats man I had a 13 zx 14r and just ordered a new one brockz is the best exhaust system
nice review, beautiful bike. I almost bought a new zx14, love it. However, I ended up grabbing a 16 s1000rr. I wish I had a zx14 in my garage. Safe riding bro
Wow, what an awesome machine. Ride safe friend.
Good man, doing your time on the smaller bikes, taking the safety course and respecting the bike! You have my dream bike! Can't wait to get mine, but I've got got a while before I get out of school.
Be on the look out for Kawasaki putting out a Supercharged ZX-14R. I have a sneaking suspicion that they're not going to let the H2 stay at the top forever.
beautiful bike, thanks for the information and be safe!
Very nice video and congratulations. I'm jealous but happy you have that beast of a machine. Love that bike.
LOL thanks Bro!
You have fine taste sir!
And so do I now!
Congrats!! Great bike!!
I'm currently riding a yamaha fz6 and looking at this as my next and last bike ;) I can't wait to hopefully test ride one
nice bike and really nice paint
If you are new to riding, counter steer aggressively back to upright as you exit a turn or corner, while rolling on the throttle. Just try it randomly instead of letting it always come upright on its own. You will be surprised how fast it will rotate with forceful counter steering inputs. Additionally, it will instill muscle memory into you on what to do when you loose the front in gravel, oil, water, etc. You will instinctively counter steer it forcefully back up while giving it throttle to get the load off the front tire. As opposed to beginner's instinct to grab the front brake and put their foot down as the tire washes away and the bike falls over.
Absolutely beautiful bike, and also a great review. No turbo on this one though, only superchargers on the crazy H2 and even crazier H2R. Dual analogue display is fantastic. Safe riding
I got the same bike 2015 ZX14R same color I really like it as well
Everything this guy has said about this bike is 100% on point let me tell you this once you own one of these your riding experiences will be changed forever because nothing will compare to this bike. I rode several bikes after this Yamaha F1 Yamaha R1,Suzuki GSXR 1000 And a couple other bikes but nothing came close to that 1400. I kept my 1400 for about a year and a half I put over 25,000 miles on that bike and I only rode it for fun it was not a primary means of transportation at all i’ve never rode a bike as much as I did this one. I could keep my ass off it LOL typically after a given period when you get off the bike it just doesn’t do it for you like it did at the beginning. I’ll tell you what the day I sold his bike when I got off that thing I said the same thing that I said the first time I rode it damn that bike is fucking fast.The first part is great but the handling of this bike is phenomenal! Kawasaki did their thing when they made that bike. If you have no desire to own one of these make it a mission to at least ride one one time
Congrats Bro, very nice bike
I have one too a 2011 ZZR14 I`ll never buy another bike, no need to. Nothing comes close. Love the bike.
bro i can relate to your thoughts and passion .. that's my goal also bro.. let the good times role ...
Great review. Awesome bike.
Amazing bike.
Sweet bike bro,enjoy and stay safe!
Nice bike brother!! This was my goal also my cousin just purchased a hayabusa but when i got on one i didnt like the seating position. I been through a few bikes myself now i have this
congrats, welcome to the ZX14R club lol. I have a 2016 SE, only thing I would recommend is a Sargents seat, will make your bike all that much better!
Great review mate, thanks for posting. Have had mine for 2 weeks :)
I agree
Great bike man. After I get bored of my current Hayabusa, I'm planning of getting me one such as your but must be performance edition.
Nice review. I ride one as well. Use it daily and there is nothing it will not do.
That key ring will mar up your upper triple clamp eventually. Great bike!
Beautiful bike!
Brocks is are really good also, might be a little cheaper, for the exhaust. Nice vid.
congrats on your new bike ..
I've been looking at them too
haven't have one since I got mine stolen over 2 years ago .Went to check a more touring sport bike then before I walked out i sat on the zx14r 2015 model and I just felt like this is the bike I want , It's a lot more comfortable than it looks
now am cupid .
I worried about insurance rate on it .. $? but again thanks for sharing it with us
and again congratulations! !
looks good bro! that may be my next bike. I have an R1. zx14 look better than the busas
I love how big bikes like hayabusas and zx14s handle. they get a bad wrap. I'm actually looking at a 2015 zx14r just like yours. brand now 0 miles.
They are nice!
Hope you still enjoy it. This is probably my next bike but I just can't do the lime green. Sometimes a good review is just about giving your honest gut feeling and impressions about the bike and I think you just did that.
My favorite color for a zx14, I like the exhaust! None of those mods you mentioned will make much difference... Been there done that.
I started off with a mini-bike in 1963, 75+ motorcycles ago...
I have a 2014 and yes it’s all that but.... after 2 months I’m considering mods.. want to start with steering damper, better rear brake setup, and ECU flash 😷🛠✨ You mentioned mods not changing much. Can U speak more on that, which my preposed mods in mind 😷🧐
I HAVE RODE WITH LOTS OF PEOPLE
ESPECIALLY ON BUZZAS , AND 2
KAWASAKI WITH ALL THIS MOD
CRAP , GOT A EXTRA 20 HP ,
THE PROBLEM IS APART FROM
ONE BUZZA RIDER , YOU GET
TO SEE MOST ARE STRUGGLING
TO RIDE THEM STANDARD , THE
REASON I SAY THIS , I OUT RODE
THEM WITH APART FROM PIPE
MY BIKE IS STANDARD , I WAS
RIDEING AROUND CORNERS AT
DOUBLE THE SPEED LIMIT, IT
SUPPPRISE THEM WHEN , I
STOPPED , You can REALY
RIDE that BIKE the replies I
Have Had said ( My replies is thanks
For nice comments ) How
The heck can you RIDE Standard
14r , I was up against limited
Edition 14r better Suspension
THAT the problem most of you
Don't SEAM to Understand there
Nothing wrong with Standard
Suspension and Standard power
If you can Master this BIKE how it
Is you are one Hell of a RIDER , I still
Find this BIKE in standard form
Fine . I leave Both setting on 1
Around Town , I just Short shift
And Take it Easy ( THEY ARE
TO FAST IN THE STREETS IF
YOU DON'T TAKE IT EASY,
UNMARKED POLICE CARS
& REAR Raceing Radar will
Sort you out)
Take your BIKE to the Hills or
Country a l pick your spots
Ps In Australia I Don't bother
With long Straits opening BIKE
Up , Hold Fast but Steady speed
If they Catch you at Warp Speed
Lose License , Impound BIKE
If your Lucky Large Fine unlucky
Crush your bike
PSS You can not beat the Radio
Just pull over and except fine
I HAVE FOUND THE POLICE
ARE FAIR
REGARDS MARK AUSSIE
Nice bike! ..i started out with the 99 gsxr 600 got use to the power and quickly grabbed a 05 busa now im riding an 08 zx 14...
Mr. Magic how’s the comparison between the busa and the 14 now? Pros and cons?
Let the good times roll!
thanks!
Seneca, try a Brock's Alien Head or Short Meg header on it. Saves about 45 pounds. I got a lithium battery, removed the centerstand, as well. Just amazing. And possibly on your next tire change try a 190/55 on the back. I use the Michelin Pilot Power 3, but that may wear too fast for others.
well they tightened the bearing in the steering. that reduced some of the wobble. they said the slight wobble while decellerating with no hands is normal for the geometry of the bike. everything else was in spec. it doesnt pull anymore either.
congrats. i have my 2015 30th anniv. coming in the mail. im excited like a motha.
that's the exact same way I felt....lol it's like Christmas!
Nice bike, Cant wait to join the XZ 14 club..
I'm back again lol. Man, I love that bike. When are you getting the GoPro so you can take us with you...? Dude, I'm waiting lol
I WAS LOOKING THIS MOTORCYCLE HAS MORE POWER WITH TWO EXAUST OR MOFLERS I LOVE THIS 1400cc DELIVER MANY MANY EMOTIONS SEE YOU LATER
Good looking bike.
Yea, that's a nice bike. I have a 97 zx750R. The zx14r will be my next bike
My dream bike , but no license yet 💚🖤
Very nice bike I like the color combo I almost got a ZX14 but the dealer only had the flat black one in stock & I did not want to order the green one & wait on it. I ended up buying a Z1000 & I love it because its great for daily commuting to work but I would still like to add a ZX14 to my collection to have some fun on the weekends, it will be interesting to see if Kawasaki makes any changes to the ZX14 in the next 2 years
I too had also consider the z1000. It's still a good choice, though the zx14 never cease to amaze! Yet, congratulations on your choice, ride safe #teamgreen#kingKawy
great bike, i have one also. send that ecu to don guhl from guhl motors and get the restrictions taken off and change your fuel mapping and he can even make your L (low) mode into an E85 map. mine makes 201 whp and 119ft lbs of tq on e85 with stock exhaust and just a D.N.A air filter on a stingy dyno.
great review well done
I agree!
Nice bike! 👍🏻
i have a zx14r too its a 2015 the spark black matte with the green stripes
its nice man good on you
The ZX14r is a easy bike to ride fast from 0-299 klms, the ergonomics and torque and power make this bike deceptively fast.
The added comfort of the buttery smooth engine and transmission with very little radiated heat coming from the big capacity engine make this bike perfect to ride in Australia.
My ZX has the opposite colour scheme to yours , my green is where your black is, my best quarter mile is 10.18 secs which I achieved from my second ever drag run in my life on my standard bike.(with just over 1 year of riding under my belt).Its a cheap bike for the performance you get.... Expensive S1000rrs don't even get near 10.18 even with their launch control trickery.
hi G. are you serious? the s1000rrs bit?. anyways i was/ am suppose to decide about taking the s1000rr but yea uhm the comfort on the zx is above par. tough choice, but zx looks more like old school thorn in the side of litre bikes.
You had to go and make a good video about this bike didnt you ;) i went and got one today lol. Same year same colour, yoshi exhaust! Loveit.
Don't bother if it is K&N filter you have to wash and oil. it lets in more air but the pore size is bigger. Also you will have to have a spare filter while it's drying. It's not worth the investment of time and energy. The engineers knew what they were doing when they considered the stock filter. You don't need any more power if any; it's purely academic. Cheers. Also do not waste money on aftermarket exhausts. they will be louder and you don't need anymore power. you will save some weight but not worth the expense. I see this all the time with new bike purchasers. total waste of money.
After owning one I can def agree and say they are awesome bikes.....def not the best on the market but great for sure
Who all checked there messages at 1:04 ??
I did not know what the hell that was, I checked everything here. I have a THX sound system on my PC and it sounded like it was right here.. I'm glad you mentioned it.
it's all about the respect of the bike,,
Very nice!!
Nice bike kawasaki❤❤
This is a great review my man. Do you dream about this bike? Sounds like you may. Nightmare? Or good?
How does it compare to the BMW S1000XR or other sport adventure bikes. Never had sport or super sport bike. I feel handling is different.
perfect colors, too bad the newer ones don't have these anymore :(
great review buddy!!! we gotta ride out!
Thanks boe! Definitely gotta set up a ride date. I'm off the next to weekends. I know a good spot too.
Put a steering dampener on it, It will improve the handling a million times, especially when you put the front landing gear down at 90-110 mph easy, or bumpy ass turns like instate groves and shit, trust me bro pro should be your first upgrade.. I used the Scotts, my brother also has a 14 and used the gpr , 2 great devices. Hard to believe they would not put one on the worlds fastest motorcycle ! VERY NICE BIKE !
Kawasaki zx14 r is the best bike 👌👍
You are lucky guy!!!
Brock's for in the one- exhaust man that's the way to go
thanks for the video, I'm buying one very soon ! But I cant sell my zx7r.. I'm sure I would regret it for the rest of my life
You'll love it!
definately keep the zx7r and still go for the zx14