2014 Kawasaki Z1000 | First Ride

[@Ricardo-ns5hl]

I remember that exact same feeling the day I bought my z1000... the first time I felt that engine... still brings tears to my eyes

[@RaulRamirez-qq4td]

was it your first bike? just curious since it seems super easy to ride

[@clipsedrag13]

@@RaulRamirez-qq4td its very very easy to ride... but its a fucking buzz saw too.the only thing easy about it is riding position. The power is REAL

[@Anonymous-jj9yu]

Hmm where can you get all the parts for it? It’s my dream bike and I want to get a bike I can customize easily. By that I mean getting the parts

[@bakerXderek]

Love the hell out of these, always wanted one. I'd have to say the 03 is the best looking year like EN187 's but these new ones got a unique beast look ! Looked fun!

[@chaseontwowheels]

bakerXderek Oh it totally was man and I would definitely agree. The look of these is very interesting for sure, but not my favorite look of this bike.

[@AzTechGFX]

***** Dude you ever ridden a z800? should test one out :D

[@9mmArts]

Srib whats the difference? i can only think less weight and power? less weight is good though

[@AzTechGFX]

Meterz. Actually its more weight xD and I've never ridden a z1000 before so I wouldn't be able to tell you but I guess is just less power

[@onebeardtwowheels8981]

I have an 03 z1000 and I have fallen in love with the character that bike has. It is so growly and wants to go all the time.

[@n8bolton]

This is actually my favorite look on the Z1000. The headlights, in my opinion, are some of the best on any motorcycle. This Z, the gen 1 Hayabusa, 2009-2014 R1 and the 2007/08 ZX6R all take top positions on my list of favorite front ends.

[@tbrown4080]

I used to like full sport bikes the most but now I think naked bikes are better. They have a better ride position, lower insurance and better price.

[@MakTheSank]

+T Brown yes, naked bikes are better! about long trips, you can just put a windscreen(Fairing) for 100-200$ and you are good to go! (they all look ugly with windscreens though :/)

[@knight47]

+T Brown watch chasing a kawasaki 2016 zx 10r with a duke 390 on my channel. the break in ride is also there for the zx 10r do subscribe if you like it.

[@BakeBMDeezy]

Yeah and with naked bikes you don't have to worry about fairings flying off.

[@shockofGod]

I went from a Yamaha R1 to a Kawasaki Z1000 which I ride now and it's my favorite motorcycle ever. Very reliable and torque is epic for fast starts and it pulls and pulls on the freeway. The bike looks much better with a zero gravity windscreen it totally improves the look of the bike.

[@luislaurencio]

He was not holding his helmet, he was telling you about the cop that was down the road, remember knock on top of the helmet for cops

[@yousifalex]

Yep, Cop at 3:13

[@henryscreations]

luis laurencio Chase is a fucking idiot for not knowing.

[@M4rkmcc21]

@@henryscreations everyone doesn't know at least once in their life mate

[@SHOVELCARD]

thanks for the review Chase, that Z1000 is my dream machine. I'm currently riding it's baby brother (Z750)

[@slinkoplush3323]

I owned the faired version of this bike, and i loved the engine. Glad you did too! Best part of Kwaks I find are the brakes.

[@josephnielson401]

Bro I just got an FZ 09 earlier this week and it is amazing. If you liked the FZ 07 you're going to love the 09.

[@lou1540]

Kawazaki have being making mean machines since the 70's and the sound has being constant and awesome over the years. A thumbs up for my fave bike review channel.

[@NitroxNcrocz]

Dude!!!! Ive waited so long for you to do this bike. This is my bike!!!!!!

[@VictorHugo-mc8vp]

2 years ago I rode my friend's Z1000. 6 Months later, I sold the Harley and bought a Speed Triple. Love the nekkid bikes!

[@OhMyMystra]

In 2017, when i will have the A license, i will buy one of those. In the meantime, i will continue enjoying my little 47hp monster 696 :-) I love this z1000! Great video.

[@TomRiley7R]

I've watched 6 of your videos in a row and every single bike you've reviewed you've started off with either "oh my gawd" or "oh my goodness"...so funny! Subbed!

[@robertstine2351]

The fz-09 is the most fun bike I've ever ridden (which is why I now own one) I have ridden so many different bikes (I work at a yamaha/ktm dealership) and this bike takes the cake on my list of favorite bikes.

[@Nomak863]

Just bought me a 2014 today! OMG 😍

[@lightitup550]

i lost my liter cherry on a z1000 at bike week this past year and it was wonderful. i fell in love hard

[@NabhsaT]

Glad you reviewed this one! I love the z1000. This is the 2014 model though, as they introduced the newer non reflective headlight display then.

[@TonyMooreNoobOnAGrom]

Thank you for riding my dream bike. It was awesome.

[@MrKitty-zv3dl]

I'm still running my gen 3 2012 Z1000, I love this bike so much and don't have the heart to replace her yet. Yes, it is a wheelie monster.

[@MrKitty-zv3dl]

@The USS Johnston Holy crap man! She'll be even more awesome!

[@clipsedrag13]

I bought my z1 based on this video. Best purchase i ever made.. however i would recommend keeping an eye on that kawasaki valve cover oil leak issue.

[@BrewsnBoomsCrew]

I have the 12 z1000 and it will power wheelie in third these are absolute monsters. Guy on our forum hits sub 10s at the strip and it corners beautifully as well.

[@MrEnglishman6969]

just bought one of these . have added new race exhausts, steering damper and some other bits. Cracking bike.

[@turbom1k3y]

Iv got 2009 z 750 ( 1st big bike ) love it . Changed the leavers. Tail tidy . Lots of extras. Going back to what you said about your heal of your boot on the exhuat . I like that . That means you can have your toes on the pegs and have your heal supported all the time.

[@SCTurkeyHunter1]

The outer part of the exhaust doesn't get hot enough to burn anything, so not really an issue. The Ninja 1000 and Z 1000 are true torque monsters. Ride safe and great review.

[@Towert7]

Naked bikes can be so much fun! Coming from faired bikes (fz6r, gsxr750) and going to the fz8 was so much fun! You get a similar extra sense of speed like being in a very low to the ground sports car. Riding a naked bike you don't have that whole cluster out in front and so it appears you are going faster than you are. Too much fun!

[@emac417]

Love the sound of that bike! Thanks Chase

[@Snoofykins]

I love the honest review! As any rider does, I've been keeping an eye out for what to replace my current bike with (which you heavily influenced, I might add)

[@mcguffindoe192]

ill get one one day

[@lovelessissimo]

Did you?

[@beeeennnnnnn]

I have a Triumph Daytona 675 (2007) and she has CRAZY torque. No matter what gear or rpm if you give some gas she takes off

[@Kofemann337]

Dude this bike for me its the best !! thanks Bro !! big hug from Marietta !

[@Towert7]

Thank you for doing a much better job of volume matching the bike photo section to your voice volume! Much more enjoyable.

[@TSWookie77]

Had to click and watch. A local guy over here went for a cruise with us and he had a z1000. Nice bike.

[@creeatd]

Nothing more attractive than the torque delivery at low rpm!

[@theozman38]

I own a 2010 z. I love that bike to death. Changing the mufflers to a more open exhaust really improves the heat of the engine. It runs a lot cooler. I ride in shorts all day all the time. I only got burned from oem stock mufflers. After changing them it quit happening. Ride safe and have fun

[@YarekBalear]

Bought a Z1000sx (Ninja 1000 in US?), which is basically this bike but with a fairing. Gotta say how much I love it. Engine can be a bit vibey, but stable in the corners, awesome torque & acceleration. I replaced the standard exhausts with Scorpion cans and the sound is so deep and amazing. Gotta love it :)

[@YarekBalear]

YarekBalear ...also, p.s. when you've that much torque in almost any gear (apart from first), then a gear indicator is superfluous :P On my test ride, I was convinced the speedometer was in km/h, because it felt slow but I was flying past cars and realised I was actually travelling in mph :P

[@bryaneekelder8267]

Total. Beast. This bike is so god damn awesome.

[@spkuse]

Before I got my FJR1300 I had a Z1000. Great bike. Wants to be ridden fast, but at high speeds the handle bars shake like crazy. Always felt that the engine was so high strung that it could not relax. Nuff said. Great bike, loved it, but I can only have one bike at a time!

[@davidGOros]

naked bikes is where it's at! gotta love em

[@Merkaba954]

This bike has one of my favorite sounds. It's just so mechanically awesome

[@DoubleT90T]

2014* That's a gen 4. Gen 3 is 2010 to 2013

[@chaseontwowheels]

DoubleT90T Thanks for the update. Guess the shop told me wrong.

[@jacob914k]

***** The one you rode is actually a 2015. The 2014 has different color scheme (gray/green) while the rest is similar. images.motorcycle-usa.com/PhotoGallerys/14-kawasaki-z1000-6.jpg

[@Ricardo-ns5hl]

+DoubleT90T Actually no... that byke on the video is a 2015... th 2014 is gray and green... same byke thou

[@wyattrockford4209]

+chaseontwowheels the video title says 2014 and you said 2013 thar it is

[@knight47]

+DoubleT90T watch chasing a kawasaki 2016 zx 10r with a duke 390 on my channel. the break in ride is also there for the zx 10r do subscribe if you like it.

[@dkelli6020]

I still miss this bike. Z900 is weaksauce. Kawa should've kept and updated this monster.

[@minibikemayhem9335]

WOOO! Love this bike, it's awesome!

[@chevymaster08]

Quick note on the clutch and gear change issue you talked about. I have a 2015 Z1000 - basically identical to the one you tested. Absolutely agree with shifting that it seems that you need to be hard on it in order to feel solid tactile feedback. Here's something interesting though. I just did my first oil change and put in V300 instead of whatever factory crap they put in it. After doing that, shifting feels way better. The tactile piece of the equation is greatly improved. That being said, I'm only 100 or so miles into it, so maybe it will return to the old feel, but I thought it was worth noting. Engine also feels smoother. You stay classy.

[@chevymaster08]

***** Thanks! Great bike so far. What do you ride?

[@bakerbldg]

Awesome man love all of your videos please keep them coming

[@GoatfatherGit]

I was looking at one of these at the dealer the other day, not interested in it, but nice to see a review perspective on it. Thanks for the video.

[@Thunderous71]

I love Kawasaki but I just prey that one day their standard cans were better. Always bloody heavy and not the best sound. Love this bike btw have seriously considered it and the Z800 as an upgrade.

[@gzt1878]

Thunderous71 Your picture inspired by Chase's picture?

[@Thunderous71]

GZT Nah pure coincidence, inspired by the various piston skull head motifs and red stands out best as an overlay on the videos I make.

[@gzt1878]

Thunderous71 Fair enough

[@breadwinneryt]

Thunderous71 Z800 is one great bike. Love mine!

[@MazzMasserati]

Thunderous71 Great video! The word is "pray". You've been Grammar Nazi'd.

[@Ramsey1623]

I love that bike!! There was so many times, I wanted to buy it. It just looks so good, and from the video it looks like the power and torque are delivered nicely... probably better than my old ducati monster 796

[@BMfins]

Nice thanks. Been wanting to see your feelings on this bike.

[@seizedpistons2817]

The z is the z. You gotta love her

[@AlbertVicol]

Driven a friend of mine's yesterday , amazing little bike , gorgeus design , i would leave it for a beginer no problem , if you don't twist the throttle definatelly does not feel like want to kill you at every mistake you make .

[@abiel1056]

Finally! A long awaited chase motovlog ! Thumbs Up if your day just got 1000x better !

[@SeymourZ]

I'm on a 2014 and still love watching vids on it. Great bike! You got a sub from me too!

[@TheCyberMantis]

I don't like the droopy front nose, or the oversized exhaust cans, but other than that... I like it! First mod: tail-tidy. Second mod: exhaust slip-ons.

[@DJMotoVlogs]

All these new bikes with LED headlights are making me jelly. Ride a damn FZ09 already!

[@Zodiaxe]

This is a love or hate bike. When I had first seen it in the showroom I thought it was the most amazing thing I had ever laid my eyes on. However, almost every opinion from other people about the bike was negative, they hated the insect type front end. If I didn't already have my FZ, I would own this bike.

[@JamesJr675]

Im picking up this bike tomorrow

[@ONEBADZ]

did you end up getting one??

[@bamafreak323]

Great Choice! Hope you love it

[@blah012345678]

If I would have come down to the meetup, I would have let you ride my 2014 Yamaha FZ-09. You would love the torque on that bike, its freaking amazing.

[@SCTurkeyHunter1]

Btw, the large bar ends helped with throttle control (resting half your hand on the end) and basically controlling the throttle with your fingers until you get used to it.

[@billybobjoe2011]

You're almost there man! So close to a Kawasaki H2! Plz do eeeeeet

[@DV8DEVIATE]

SICK BIKE BOII

[@rizkyantoni3948]

I have the Sunset Red one, this Ride is a Beast...

[@RUS38]

At 5:02 "I would get in trouble If I had a bike like this" the next second police drives by :) Coincidence? LOL

[@motopsycho2343]

Well Chaseontwowheels, now you know how i felt leaving the dealership with one of these last year. Never ridden it before and never test driven. saw it and was like HOLYOMGIBUYUNOW!. Then when i left the dealer ship i was graced with my first ever wheelie in my 8 years of riding. Bike is Awesome and handles awesome. btw i got rid of the bell shapped muffler things and put on some Urban Brawlers and removed the mirrors and added bar ends and got motodynamic all in one sequential LED turn signal taillights and fender eliminated.

[@elpichito3]

LMAO just as you admit you would get in trouble a cop shows up @ 5:05 on the other side of the road

[@jacob914k]

***** Thank you so much for doing this review! I got the 2014 Z1000 this March. It is an absolute pleasure to ride and the torque on that thing is absurd! The suspension is harsh and the wind noise is crazy. But once it starts pulling through, the acceleration is addicting. FYI the bike you rode is a 2015 Z1000 and not a 2013. The 2013s were the previous generation.This gen started with 2014.

[@kyleanderson1630]

When you gonna test ride a BMW S1000 or S1000RR? Great video as always chase, and I must say, that bike looks fantastic

[@wolfpatrol318]

that's my bike! I swear once I'm done with this week's AP tests, imma go out and just ride to wherever...

[@justinjames403]

#C2WFR KAWASAKI Z900 ABS (2017).....please review it.

[@Dreweldeenknives]

Justin James I want

[@FlashwingMotoVlogger]

Looks like you had the same reaction I did when I test rode this bike! It's a blast!!

[@eggsaladactyl]

+Flashwing I couldn't stop smiling when I test rode one. Then I bought it a couple days later and still gives me a shit eating grin every time I twist the throttle.

[@knight47]

+Flashwing watch chasing a kawasaki 2016 zx 10r with a duke 390 on my channel. the break in ride is also there for the zx 10r do subscribe if you like it.

[@FlashwingMotoVlogger]

knight & 47 cool I will check it out!

[@RaulRamirez-qq4td]

+eggsaladactyl is it true the cornering is bad? or is that just an opinion when compared to super sports?

[@shwaaaaaaaank1513]

I love the look of naked bikes. I would totally get one at some point

[@MrMotoPete]

I was thinking about getting a zx10r but this thing looks badass

[@HamSpamJamLamb]

MM got a Street/Speed Triple you could try?

[@arch417powersports]

***** He needs to!

[@HamSpamJamLamb]

Deffo!

[@AtomBomma]

***** even though i dont like the way it looks, the speed triple is the best naked bike i ever tried

[@hincapiej4]

AtomBomma the street triple is probably a better bike tbh, flickable and the torque is very nice, scales nicely with the weight of the bike.

[@SuperVistaprint]

***** i asked him for that since the first one he did :D i have an older one 955i with the 120hp, and damn she has got and loves the pull. and the 3 cyl. crackle and pop is just awesome. have a nice day/ride save!

[@kens97sto171]

Had an 05 Loved it. Beautiful machine. even the older ones are PLENTY fast.

[@crossofintimidation]

Z1000's are like the bikes from Akira; if the bike isn't going fast, it won't work right.

[@squishypitbull]

YOu aint lying.

[@omarriv1984]

YESSSSS, i was waiting for this 1

[@dragonoz1968]

I just got the FZ09 in March, I love it! Curious to see what you think. I imagine you won't like the suspension depending on how they set it up.

[@cameronzy279]

I just went back to ChaseIn3D.... Dear god the quality has come a long way.

[@wesley8096]

Love the way how you describe the mirrors

[@TheWolf047]

it might be just me, i hate the over-the-shoulder feel you give me how you shot this video. i feel like we're nut to butt. great info and bike.

[@SuperKrazymike]

The front of that z1000 looks like some kinda alien and it's so cool

[@MarcosT17]

Great video Chase! Can you imagine a red "headband" wrapped around the headlights? Haha!

[@r.sparkie]

slid out on one of these but still love em

[@420bynature2]

That's crazy I started watching your videos just to watch bikes run from cops and I thought all the roads you were on looked familiar. Then you said you're in Marietta and I'm like that's where I live! Haha

[@dooginator2008tx]

I woke up with my phone telling me you uploaded a new video, so I was like, "lemme get some coffee and watch this!" Then I saw it was with a Z1000, and I was like, "Lemme get the MACBOOK!" Do a Street Triple R! #c2wfr

[@chaseontwowheels]

dooginator2008tx Lol, gotta love the phone to laptop upgrade!

[@arch417powersports]

dooginator2008tx Yes, Street Triple is a good choice!

[@12345qwert911]

***** you should do a 675R

[@hincapiej4]

dooginator2008tx ive brought up the triumph bikes a long time ago, he keeps doing these bikes that you see every day...I dont know why people sleep on triumph, he would be very surprised at the character of the triple

[@AKn4lf]

like you said in the beginning that the FZ09 competes with this bike. ive owned an fz09 for about 2 months no. A the mirrors do kinda suck but not as bad as the z1000. the bike is stupid light and nimble and you ride it just like a super moto. super flat torque curve so power everywhere and being only an 847cc in A mode on the throttle the front tire hates the ground like you wouldn't believe. hope to see your opinion soon have fun ride safe.

[@IchibanMoto]

I could use a more practical and less aggressive seating position

[@Wabbit1961]

Then get the Ninja 1000. I'm 6'2", 175#, and it's all day comfy, but still has all the same chops as the naked version. Brakes and suspension are excellent and you're not going to notice the extra weight of the full fairing. What you will notice is that the wind protection is excellent.

[@IchibanMoto]

+Wabbit1961 that would be awesome, however I'm not rich..

[@Wabbit1961]

You can find them new for the price of a Z1000 (or less), not hard at all. Might be last year's model but it's brand new still. Hell, I've seen a red/black 2011 Ninja 1000 brand new on Cycletrader for like $8,600 USD. I'd call them and say no way. I'd give them $7,500 out the door for it since it's 5 years old. If they are not close you can say you have to pay to have it shipped so $7,500 out the door is as high as you'll go. Back in 2011 when the Ninja 1000 came out the price was $10,999 USD. I got it for $8,299 USD because they weren't selling. Now you tell me they still didn't make a profit on the bike???!!!

[@mellowrose9470]

This whole bike just looks aggressive from the start

[@dillydean]

wow! thats a kawi that i would get! looks sick and sounds sick!

[@juliuscarlopoblete2092]

Coming back to this bike review... Aside from the exhaust, I feel that kawasaki missed the opportunity to take the design of this bike as the basis on the current Z - Sugomi series... The current Z is based on the z900, carried over to the z40p, z650 and zh2...

[@damianpeter80]

for all your videos you pick the hottest sounds

[@ArtOfRoar]

NO NO NO Chase... Thats the '15 (prolly been corrected a buncha times by now though). They changed the design in '14! Got mine right after your meet. Wish I coulda been there. Been recording a bit now. Gonna post some vids soon of mine ('14) Love it. Great review. I agree with everything 'cept for the mirrors. I really like them. Wanna take 'em off but I can see so much makes me feel safer.

[@DucatiLou81]

Yamaha fz09 all day, Chase!

[@Wabbit1961]

No comparison. Z1000 beats the CRAP out of the FZ-09. You have no idea of the torque... it doesn't stop. The brakes and suspension are WAY better than the Yamaha. Why do you think the Yamaha is cheaper? They always skimp on brakes and suspension. Love my Ninja 1000 way more than I ever liked my FZ-1 also. Drop the fugly exhaust on the Kaw and you drop 30lbs. Only competition this bike has is the Honda naked 1000.

[@MonsterChuck]

+Wabbit1961 KTM superduke 1290r, BMW s1000r, Triumph Street Triple and Suzuki GSX-S 1000. Those are all competitors that stomp the Honda CB1000r.

[@Tafari271]

Lights are damn crazy

[@jcyoho31]

just got rid of my 2014 and trust me the torque does end on the Z ... The factory suspension setting is horrible in my opinion (feel every single bump n crack n the road) tried to get use to the idea of not having the instrument cluster in my peripheral. Get caught in a light rain be prepared to get soaked especially from the fat Rear tire . Having said this tho I love the look of it and it's low n mid range and yes u can def get into some serious trouble on it cause it's a wheelie monster . I got my 1st speeding ticket last summer (142mph in a 65) he let me go with a failure to obey traffic signal instead of taking me straight to jail which was cool of him considering I ran a red light as well... fun fun haha

[@jamesavery6671]

yeah your lucky. Thats go to jail license gone speeding lol. I would buy that officer a donut if i were you

[@topgun8683]

I have come back to your channel Chase because you are mild mannered and respectful, unlike Do it with Dan !

[@briandude100]

Fantastic intro of this mean green machine at 0:11...

[@3X73RM]

Easily one of the best looking bikes ever made. Soo aggressive, such flowy silhouette. And also, Ninja turtle xD

[@edwardtang1977]

I just love the look of this bike. I prefer retro cafe racers, diavel...etc and cruisers. But this bike is making me think maybe I need something new! It is fairly priced for a super naked.

[@youdietoofast5397]

great video brother

[@Bi6M4C]

like a ninja turtle?! :D dude it looks hella aggressive! :o