2004 and 2006 ZX10R's, I can't get rid of them?

[@remsangachhakchhuak1738]

Almost 20 years old and they don't even look dated, its very admirable.

[@XeroFailGames]

That is scary

[@migmigjohnson6083]

Not just that, the new ones look like cheap decepticons. 07 was the last year of the ZX10 as far as I"m concerned.

[@laponiec]

@@migmigjohnson6083 They actually do look like decepticons, but I like them, actually I like all the ZX10 models ;)

[@wills.junks7]

@@migmigjohnson6083 I like all the zx10 models but no doubt the first 3 gens had quite the influence back in the days, gen 4 is one of my favorites along with the gen 1 and 2

[@elgar6743]

I've owned dozens of bikes in some 4 decades of riding.... The 2004 ZX-10 is the only standard street bike that, genuinely, 'scared' me. LOVED it!. Your mods are very tasty and fantastic...keep 'em. Wish I hadn't sold mine...

[@sund5]

1st. Gen for me. When it came out, it was something else. A new era. It was light, wild, scary. It still is 😎👍

[@goda6369]

Wanna see a highspeed run from the Legendary ZX10R 1.Gen on a german Autobahn ? Check here kzbin.info/www/bejne/nJLJiXevqMtqaZY

[@esealakran888]

I'm rebuilding my 05' ZX10R, 1,375 original miles! Been wanting it since high school! Love it! Nothing like it on earth! 😈🥷🏍️🤘🏾🔥🔥

[@breal3023]

That 04 zx10 was special....❤

[@DzasterNL]

Love my 04, still have it.. Cant get rid of it. Thinking of a rsv4 but i still catch uo to the new bikes. These things are raw and pure... become a iconic in a few years.

[@steelcitycaprice.899]

2006 👍🏼🔥🔥🔥🔥 turned 55 this year and still love it. Bought brand new and I love it and as long as i can move it I'm gonna ride it😂😂👍🏼

[@ilandreou]

Oh brother what a bikes, personally the 2004-2005 ZX 10r is one of top supersport ever made it's raw and beautiful bike

[@albertwhite8218]

The Widowmaker is the best bike ever. I love my 05.

[@krazymotors]

Widow maker no. I can handle one at full throttle and no issues

[@noahcalhoun3964]

I love my 05 I wrecked it and am in the middle of rebuilding it just redid the whole engine it sounds sooo fuckin good

[@DrBIeed]

Still riding my 04 Z1000. I know it’s an entirely different beast but I couldn’t have been more thrilled to start riding in this era.

[@laylowg8478]

04-05 years were always my favorite. I was in high school at the time they were my absolute must have bike. Fast forward now after many bikes I’m ready for one. I saw an 04 in Orange with 8K miles going for $8k I’m seriously thinking about getting it

[@kempo900]

Just got my 04 with 29000km for 4g Canadian in October. I'm in love!

[@esealakran888]

Got an 05' ZX10R, Magma, finally got my dream bike

[@MalShakur]

I agree...that 1st gen 10R will likely reach collectable status pretty soon. I've already got a K6 Gixxer 1000, just bought a clean 1998 Yamaha R1 two weeks ago, and may need to add one of these ZX10s as well as a 90s ZX7. I'm old school and still into the analogue bikes where you actually had to know what you were doing to go fast on one. Nice to see a pair of 10s owned by a fellow enthusiast. It's getting harder and harder to find these analogue bikes unless they are completely clapped out unfortunately. Thanks for sharing.

[@casual9982]

The parts on these are what they both deserve, great taste! I’ve had a few of the “legend bikes”. First gen R1, RC51, k6 gsxr1000… those are the most special ones that stick out to me, currently have a 2009 ZX10r and love it, however the 04/05 widowmaker is still one I want so bad…harder to find a nice one now but my 2009 gen3 makes me a very happy man! Thing will get you in trouble fast though!

[@AlexDanger221]

Both very nice, but the '04 in this beautiful candy thunder blue with BST carbon wheels... ufff she must handle like a dream.

[@suzukikawasaki5165]

I've got an 05. The Gen 1 10-Spot is like none other. A true weapon. The stock suspension though was way over sprung

[@rogerbarfell9075]

1st generation I had one when they first come out best bike ever

[@edburkhammer]

The engine sound from the 04-05 will always be music to ears! I will be buried with my 05 ⚰️

[@marcjorgensen]

Agree, love the generator whine....even though it is a Achilles of these bikes (the 04's anyway)

[@esealakran888]

I'm rebuilding mine as we speak. I been in love with the First Gen ZX10R since high school. Definitely keep your ZX10R Bro

[@jaquan874]

I keep coming back to this video every now and again to appreciate their beauty.

[@ho0dini794]

Love the attention to detail you’ve put into these bikes. Both have tasteful mods and completed to perfection! I just bought a blue 07 zx10 myself and you have me excited to mod it already! (Wish me luck finding some good parts) Great videos by the way!

[@garethrachinger5156]

I upgraded from a 99 zx9 to a 06 zx10 and I love it the thing. Raw, plenty power and easy to throw left to right. Love it!!

[@marcjorgensen]

I owned a 99ZX9r as well, great bike, underrated

[@charlessawallich1870]

2005 was a brute, that thing would make you take a dirt nap if you were careless with. Had one head shake wobble with it an lesson learned. Respect earned zx10r

[@sportbikemike]

Every time you pull your bikes out and show them off... great collection

[@winterwulfx]

I have a 04 and absolutely love it can't see myself ever selling it

[@RockToneNews]

I have a blue first gen, just like yours. I was a kid reading the magazines, just in AWE when it came out. As light as a 600, flickable & short wheel base, and like you said nothing but your right wrist to keep you from being thrown off. New bikes may be faster, but the OG Widowmaker can be ruthless if you don’t respect it.

[@ladaaung]

The dedication in you is what i learn in this video today. thank you

[@-0-___]

Just got an 05 thing is awesome

[@taylorhickman84]

I put 55k miles on my 1st gen and it never skipped a beat.

[@GareyCooperdude]

I like the Blue Max personally. The color on that exhaust is awesome. What a story keeping these for all this time..good luck with 'em and ride safe dude!

[@worldtraveler8613]

The cool thing about bikes is a lot of sport bikes look better from that 03-08 generation. The 04-08 r1 is the sexiest thing ever to me, way better than the 09+. The 08 blade looks better than the new blade by far. And i ride an 06 gsxr but i want an 05 cause it looks even better to me lol. Plus i prefer cable throttle and an analog riding experience. So these bikes from this gen (03-08) are still great to ride even in the modern day.

[@kennylisapadro4573]

Wow. They look great. I'm a huge 05 fan. I love my 05 and also would never sell it. It's in my house posing as a piece of fine art. : ) It revs my heart just looking at it.

[@fzr1000981]

How many miles? Color?

[@lahzx10]

I can appreciate everything you have done to those beautiful bikes of yours, I my self own a blue 2007 Zx 10r aka “Lightning” and like you I don’t see my self ever getting rid of it My only regret is not modifying it more when I bought it new in 07, I had focus too much on my zx14 at the time,now that I want to modify it more in 2023 I find it hard to find after market parts for it , Only have a heal teck GIpro, Slip on exhaust, K&N filter but it’s been a great bike, still looking new.

[@steve23464]

Can appreciate the choice of no anodized trinkets on the bikes. Love my 05 with a 08 swingarm also and 102,000 miles and will also never sell.

[@kempo900]

Is thay the swing arm I see in this video....from am 08? I just got my 04 in October and I'd like to upgrade the swing arm before I blow it apart.

[@steve23464]

@@kempo900 Yeah it's from an 08. Prb doesn't improve the handling much but man it sure looks better than the 1st gen. And they're pretty cheap under 100 bucks. You'll need the dog bones from the 08 if I remember correctly it's been a while.

[@kempo900]

Do you know if it changes the wheel base at all? I'm not looking to necessarily improve anything. To my knowledge those 04/05 swing arms are a bit of a safety hazard....prone to snapping in half.

[@steve23464]

@@kempo900 No where have I read or heard where the 1st gen swingarms are prone to 'snapping in half' or even cracking. From what I've read the wheel base is the same 55.25 stock 55.5 with swap.

[@kostadin10m]

Amazing both 😍 The Widowmaker is Maradona of bikes, THE GOD. Those lines, It will never age, will only appreciate, 100% guaranted. Rare jewels 🤌 I will never sell my blue zx10r 04, but gosh I fell in love with it all over again 😅

[@bodymanruss518]

I am partial to the gen 1, as I have an 05,...but that Beet sounds so damn good!! Gorgeous pair of ZX10Rs !!

[@nashinokami9935]

I'm actually picking up an 04 ZX10-RR as my first liter bike and I couldn't be more excited. Your 04 is absolutely beautiful!

[@krazymotors]

My 07 has a single side exhaust. Used a 08 down pipe and fitted a can on the end. It fitted straight on.

[@sangreoculto5617]

Gen 1 , best zx10 ever

[@JDeezle21]

Hopefully Years down the line I'll be the one to buy both of these bikes from you at whatever asking price. These are awesome keep them for a long time.

[@josemartinez-dd4yg]

I most definitely miss my 2004 orange ZX-10R!!! Amazing ride.

[@adamantu3412]

I personally love them both. I have a 05 that I built from the ground up. Mine is mostly Orem parts with aftermarket plastic but I still love it

[@esealakran888]

Go 1st Gen ZX10R

[@chrisr1074]

Marc gorgeous bikes ! I picked up a clean 06 green ZX 10 My long time friend picked up a mint low mileage 05 zx 10 We bought them for the exact reasons you mentioned in your video ! Love your collection ! Ride safe !

[@marcjorgensen]

Happy hunting for the build. They are great bikes with just a few quirks

[@bjornharris3618]

Wich one rides better between the zx10r 2004 and the zx10r 2006 specs pls and kw,0-100km/h

[@robbocinski3682]

2004 -2005 were 180hp out of the crate. And the 2006 was severely detuned. I ordered one in 2003 - the 2004 ninja zx10r with muzzy and fresh orange tomahawk tires pearl blazing orange that 2004 swingarm isn't stock. The ride is unforgettable

[@robbocinski3682]

Also marc. That us not a moto gp pipe! They were very short and like a cone - a loud speaker. I had the muzzy and the motoxgp. Would scare the shit out of people when I flew by would make you bones rattle. Also it was 1st year of the slipper clutch!!

[@akidnamedsage]

I've been into the 04-05 ZX10R's for a long time and have always seen your bikes pop up on google Images. Two awesome builds with a lot of period correct mods that you can't even get new anymore, hope they treat you well!

[@bigjam8429]

Beautiful bikes mate

[@enlightenedidiot9552]

My 05 VFR800 is full analog and I love it. Period...

[@6105636016]

You nailed it on the head, there are sooo light...and will scare the hell out of you. I have 07 green zx10r...it's such a show piece . I completely agree about these years being under appreciated. I think they look better than the brand new ones

[@Sfrasier0711]

Still got my 09’ 10R that I bought in 2010. I’ll never sell mine.

[@sunnydhaliwal5728]

Green one is NUTSHELL beautiful ❤️🥰 of any bike I love it

[@ianhoyle8459]

Hi Marc, I’ve got a candy thunder blue ZX10R I’ve bought new in 2004. It’s 99% stock apart from the screen and exhaust hanger! I like the mods you have made pretty amazing especially the billet brembo master cylinder. I wondered if you tried this item with the original callipers? I’ve done a similar mileage to you with zero problems unlike other more exotic bikes I have previously owned! ZX10R rocks.

[@cz75fanatic]

I've wanted and 04-05 since 04-05 lol

[@slingnstixscrappiefishing8859]

I don’t blame you pal I wouldn’t part with them neither. Beautiful bikes and they are awesome. I have a 05 cbr1000rr repsol that’s not going anywhere and it’s showroom floor clean they on made 1500 in this model and mine is 0163 off the line. Beautiful bikes 💪🏾💯🔥

[@cturre5321]

I tried 10 times and still can’t tint my 05 headlight. Looks great

[@PAPPABIATCH]

Stunning. I had a fully built 04-05 Race bike. Will pick up another or an 08-10. Whatever I can find. Currently have a 97 TL1000S and an 02 and 15 R1.

[@texaspatriot9153]

My green 04 zx10r is the only bike I miss from all of the bikes I've had

[@hubberthlara4896]

Tengo una zx10 06 ❤❤❤❤ 30'000 millas originales ❤️❤️ la amo 🏍️🏍️😍😍😍

[@lachlanmorrison2412]

Great vid...I love my orange '04, had it since new & just an awesome machine that demands respect, same as you...I will never sell mine. Interested to know build numbers for all the colours👍🍻🇦🇺

[@danielflorio7728]

Because you love them I got a 07 and ill never sale it..

[@MattBruzdziak]

I own a 93 zx7 (10 yrs. Currently) and bought a 06 zx10r. You're right. The 2nd gen zx10r is the last bare bones sport bike. It's a toot to ride! Edit: I'll take both as a pair. They come in pairs, don't they?

[@albertofriessen2315]

I've got a 04 just like blue max even the same color and i've been working on it for three months now and it's just really hard to get my hands on any parts for it...wish u were there to help me with it jaja

[@62saki91]

a lot of the parts he has are no longer available and the price of the 1 piece belly pan fairing in CF is ridiculous in price, considering it's 1200 USD, frankly for 1200 USD i'd rather get this annoying oil leak fixed on my 05. it's either the damn collar is worn and not sealing right on the output shaft, or the stator cover from what i can tell, which means the starter needs out too to replace that O Ring.. so a few minutes work one way, or a couple days work the other.

[@WinstonBasset]

Sold my 06 a few years back. I miss it everyday. It was amazing bike and I loved the look of it. Currently have a K2 gsxr1000. Awesome bike in its own right but I miss my kawi:(

[@lexingtonsteele7803]

I’m about to buy a 04 from one of my best friends in the next 2 months . He bought the bike used a few years ago and fixed it up 👌🏿👌🏿🔥🔥🔥. A green one .

[@neilgouws6962]

True story... I've been riding my '08 since brand new 😈 ( the last of the Ninja's with zero electronic safety aid) The day I bought it... I jokingly said, I'm going to ride it until it's a classic 😬, two more years and it gets its classic bike status 🤣

[@m1l6bushmaster31]

I know what ya mean about the mods but we build em for ourselves and put what we want on em no matter what.. Mine is an 05 Track dedicated . I do have a quick change headlight tail light setup i can throw on it.. I dont think id ever sell my 05 it may be the best motorcycle ive ever rode. Just one of those bikes that they got right.. First mod i had no choice to do was get rid of the stock brakes..got pretty scary pulling the brakes and touching the grip with the brake handle . . Massive fade after a few hard laps.. nissin calipers off a 2011 zx14 and a brembo RCS19 master with steel braided lines took care of that issue real nicely and relatively cheap. Full ohlins suspension . Kevlar fuel cell. Full titanium exhaust with a shorty can. BST wheels. Haltech. Power commander.. Yata yata... Wheelies at 100mph with ease . Call me old fashioned but i do NOT like antilock brakes at all . Id consider launch or slide control MAYBE.. I would rather have nothing if ya cant turn it all off.. Most of the new liter bikes have all that crap on em..

[@fredalley8403]

You just need to make sure the pendulum is perfectly straight down when you put the sensor back together. I got done jet on my black 06 and bazaar self mapping on my green 08. Made mapping to race condition amazingly easy.

[@Machado.299]

That 04 zx-10r has a better power to weight ratio than all the 2010+ zx-10r's😂

[@esealakran888]

First gen ZX10Rz were lighter than any other liter bike to date, and still the shortest swing arm, 04-05 ZX10R has shorter swing arm 04-05 ZX6R...they are Savage

[@randylee9267]

Just sold my 2006 gsxr1000 and I'm torn! Really looking at 06-07 zx10r or 07-08 gsxr1000. Kinda inching towards the gsxr because it's lighter and a little quicker at the top end, I do lots of top speed racing. The 04-05 is good but I hear they fall flat after 150mph compared to others. I really want to ride one to see how it really feels!

[@usawrestling2842]

Plan on going over 150mph often? Own an 04, 162mph stock at track days being radared.... got there real quick... get a Gen 1

[@bacchusthompson5834]

It's the "WidowMaker" for me... I have the same exhaust setup except I have the 🐞 LadyBird 60mm Core Canister. "Blue Max" is amazing and I would like more information or help you could give to help me take my Gen. 1 to the next level

[@roderickhanlon6702]

Gorgeous bikes! Tough choice between the two🙂

[@fredalley8403]

No you are wrong on the 06 the is a sensor under the seat that when you lean over it limits tha hpout put to keep you from hurting your head after you come down from you fall when high side the thing. I used to have a race team. Its is like a pendulum as when you tip the bike over it does limit the out put of the motor. I took mine apart and put silicone down in the cup the pendulum swings in to keep it from limiting the output coming out of a corner. Just so you know.

[@fredalley8403]

You

[@m1l6bushmaster31]

That is interesting info..thank you for sharing that...i dont have an 06 but its nice to know that info anyhow.. Cheers

[@saramolet3614]

I own 07zx10r and it's pure power! I couldn't even imagine the power of the widow maker everyones talking about smh

[@fransiscothecubanrockiguan6378]

Very awesome video, Do you have any updates ? I just bought the 2006 zX10 . I really like the way you talked it up, thank you and God-bless.

[@marcjorgensen]

I've been pretty busy of late, started a new job so have not had much time to tinker or do any videos, I plan to eventually though! Thanks for the comment

[@morsteadriders4221]

I have a 05 blue zx10r as well so obviously that's the one I'd have out of the 2 of yours. Incredible bikes 😊

[@scottaspden7235]

Beautiful. I've had 3 Gen1's and 2 Gen 3's and have loved them all. I've ridden many K4,5 and 7 and loved them too but not enough to buy one..yet, am considering one today lol.. A bike you may consider similar is the 2013 CBR1000RRSP with its blueprinted engine, Ohlins suspension, Brembo brakes and OZ wheels and no electronics, similar to the gen 1m maybe a little softer :-)

[@jbreal06]

Those are some beautiful bikes!!!

[@AGarcia012]

Amazing bikes! They both are works of art. Would Love to own ❤️

[@throttleitup]

Try finding a clean 04/05 fuel tank almost impossible

[@MasterKeyMagic]

The 2008 Yamaha R1 was the last R1 to not have rider aids. Its a beast

[@alexv.100]

Decide to sell either one yet? 😁 would be going to a loving home. Would join my Cbr ive had going on 10+ yrs

[@nitrousninja882]

You've got two really nice Ninjas. I wouldn't sell them either. Kawasaki's are special to me.

[@mikehaas5235]

I miss my gen 1 widow maker but I love my ZX14... But I see gen 1s for sale everywhere so I might get another 1 for a back up lol

[@cecilwilson5442]

What could you buy , to replace them with ,, what does not need a computer to run it ,, I've a low mileage k6gsxr 1000 put ohlins in it and will continue to modify it 😁😁😁😁☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️ from northern Ireland great video

[@ar-15techtipsinunder5minut8]

I think I recognize those Ohlin's forks lol! Same ones I sold ya many years ago? (KW)

[@patrick_albert_golinski]

The forks are just Supreme.

[@kolbybroussard5505]

I would hold those forever

[@lriper4702]

The good thing with Suzuki is that you can still get parts for gsxrs even 30 years old

[@joshuaowens4797]

The 2006-2007... no one cares about the second generation. It's the first generation that is the hot item.

[@dieselstar5]

@Joshua But the 2nd gen was slightly faster and smoother.

[@joshuaowens4797]

@@dieselstar5it was heavy.

[@Dubz87]

So you back in louisiana? Askin because im from south louisiana and I have a 04 zx10r

[@cdrizzle87]

06 sounds great

[@motorcyclemixtape9801]

I share your sentiments about the riders aids that came after these bikes. Just this week I've seen 2 different channels knock 2019/2020 versions of liter bikes for not having a fuel guage and seeing 2021 reviews wtih cruise control and even bluetooth now being available. I understand everyone rides for different reasons but why do they want the experience of a car on a bike?

[@62saki91]

some of the blue tooth bit is to record additional metrics on track outside of just laptime, like throttle position, speed, etc etc, there are insights there if racing is your thing. for example the APrilia RSV4 in race mode doesn't give you a speedometer, but instead a lap timer.. if you want to know speed you need to record it via bluetooth on your phone.

[@robbocinski3682]

For the slow wanna be rider's

[@mstng65flcnman]

sound of 2006, duals are awesome, prefer the 04 looks, I have an 05 with custom stainless pipe and polished frameswinger. Great power!!!

[@teokastelan2930]

Hi I got my eye on Kawasaki ZX10r 2005 it has 32,000 km motorcycle all is original. I know the owner and the bike from the first day. He bought the bike new 2006. He’s now in 60s so he would buy vfr 800… This bike has no mods, except steering damper and slip on exhaust. But the price would be 3000€ which I think is fair price. But that bike front forks are how do I say it. Very strange… You have this bike for a long time. What would you recommend for the suspension? I have Yamaha XJR for 20 years now so I know what mods are essential for XJR. I would appreciate your opinion. Should I go for Öhlins front and back ? Which is pretty pricey. Or maybe forks and brakes from newer liter bike ? Thank you !

[@gzakelijk]

beauties . wouldn't be able to choose 1 of them.

[@stekwack]

Always going to be the C2 zx10r for me. Is that the stock swing arm modified or a different swing arm. Always thought the chain side let the swing arm down it just looks a bit cheap as standard, and doesn't go with the curved swing arm on tge opposite side.

[@kevinclemmons4815]

I own a 2008 zx 10r

[@Q636-n8z]

🤩😍🤑🤤🤤🤤 I'm about to start collecting my self I have an 06 636 and 3 other bikes but my next is an 03 to 05 zx10 love that body style but I appreciate your well spent money to do these justice and id pick the 04.

[@62saki91]

ZX10 Gen 1's are 04 and 05 only, no 03's 06 and 07 are the dual outlet exhaust

[@lesraymond4607]

Beautiful bikes..🤙

[@rm25088]

Every bike I ever owned was bare boned. I am looking at a new GSX S1000. It is going to be a weird step as I am not used to aids. I hope I like it because I really do like being one with the road. Makes you a better rider also if you don't rely on aids.

[@chriscollins2309]

Nice bro, I have a blue 05 👌👌

[@eddieandersonedub]

Yeah I'll take that one on the left yeah the '04 is a beast monster

[@10RFuentes]

Do you still got em?

[@deepsleepstudynoise]

does the blue one have a longer wheel base or it just looks that way? the green one always looked a bit squashed to me I don't know if that is because of shorter wheel base or because it looks a tad bulkier

[@marcjorgensen]

I think the overall wheel base is very similar, the under tail exhaust and underslung swingarm give it that appearance. I would have to go to the specs to be specific.

[@tkosho24v1]

NICE BUILDS! WHAT MIRRORS ARE ON THE 06?

[@marcjorgensen]

@@tkosho24v1 Rizoma Dynamic. Great veiw

[@robbocinski3682]

Bought one special ordered 2004 zx10r 180hp out of the crate no steering dampers or electronics just man and machine pearl blazing orange with muzzy and fresh orange tomahawk tires. Only made for 2 years them were pulled because of the raw power. They don't sell because these so called racers can't even throw a leg over it. Power wheelies all day 3rd up at 85 90 and set down at over 130mph they are too much for the posers that think they could try to play with these special monster's. Fastest bike I have ever been on and what a riot. It revved to the moon truly the last of a dying breed both the bikes and the riders. !!