2015 Kawasaki z1000 owners review

[@elsicario1095]

very nice bike nice and simple with no computers that take over the fun.

[@MrEnglishman6969]

Yeah I hate all the computer shit on bikes. Just bought a street triple r for some reason lol 2012 so again no computer shit on it 😁. That comes next week

[@Rickmac22]

Got the 2021, absolutely LOVE it! Can’t see myself moving on!

[@MrEnglishman6969]

@@Rickmac22 they are nice and different

[@NavySWO]

What a beautiful bike! I have a ‘19 Ninja 1000 (all black) and am in awe riding it. Honestly, it’s intimidating but this keeps me cautious due to all the power. Ride safe.

[@laurencemartin3026]

I think one day when I get pissed off of the comfort of my R1 I might get one of these. I personally like the front end of these and think they’re the best looking Z1 made

[@MrEnglishman6969]

@@laurencemartin3026 100% best looking z1000 they made mate

[@lord1999ful]

Sold my 2016. Love the bike, but for a litter bike, no gear indicator, no quickshifter, very plain. But definitely a solid bike.

[@MrEnglishman6969]

no need at all for a quickshifter or gear indicator on any road bike just more crap to go wrong. Shifters destroy gearboxes and yes gear indicator is nice but for the life of me i can not see why it would make any difference to buying a bike if it did not have one. been riding 42 years and have been fine without any of it.

[@kostasrp6634]

@@MrEnglishman6969 Shifters don't destroy gearboxes WTF HAHAHAHA

[@MrEnglishman6969]

@@kostasrp6634 I have seen so Many gearboxes damaged thanks to miss use of quick shifters. And that’s a fact. And seen quite a few NEW bikes with gearbox problems thanks to quick shifters. Been riding 43 years and in the trade 20 years and only over the last 5 years or so am I seeing bikes with engine/ gearbox problems and ALL have had quick shifters. Even seen 2023 bike with a fucked gear change shaft. I won’t say the make but it’s not hard to work out which one it is. As it’s the most popular one that puts quick shifters on loads of there bikes. Anyway it’s no big deal I know what I know and have seen. And really don’t care what other people think or buy. But I won’t buy a bike with one. Or if I had to it would have to be a brand new bike and I would just not use it.

[@MrEnglishman6969]

@@lord1999ful I would not buy a bike with a quick shifter, no need for them. And to many problems with them. And as for gear indicator yes handy but been riding 42 years never needed one back in the day and still don’t need one.

[@sirdavepercyware-armitagei695]

This is a friggin great review, I had my last bike 12 years ago (ZX7R) which I had to sell when my wee boy came along. Been promising myself a new bike for ages, love the super nakeds cos I cant have a sports bike so this is absolutely mint!!! I really want one, would you recommend the 2015 onwards? I have about 5-6 grand as I cant get finance so any pointers on what to look for? This has been so helpful thanks alot buddy, hope I can find one soon

[@MrEnglishman6969]

@@sirdavepercyware-armitagei695 hi mate I think 2014,15,16 are the same model off top of my head . You should pick up a good 2014 for 6k. I paid £7200 but it’s one owner with only 4000 miles. The market is slow at the moment so there are some good deals to be had. I am 56 and my sports bike days are over. I have had 3 fz1 which are also good bikes but this I must say is a cracking bike to ride. Won’t catch you out , build quality really is top draw. I love it

[@MrEnglishman6969]

@@sirdavepercyware-armitagei695 I also have a 2012 low mileage street triple R , tiger 8000 , fz8 and cbr929 😁

[@sirdavepercyware-armitagei695]

​​⁠thanks for the reply mate, im out in Paris for the games so I can’t do much at the moment other than look at what’s on offer. If I can get finance then I could get something newer but I might have to try and find a 14 plate. Yours is the forts video I’ve seen, I found a few others but they are all yanks or other non UK. I think that for the money they are an awesome bike so I just need to find one lol. Happy riding and thanks for the advice 👍🙌

[@MrEnglishman6969]

@@sirdavepercyware-armitagei695 hope you find one mate.

[@MrEnglishman6969]

Sadly I have just had to Put two of my bikes up for sale. So my z1000 and my tiger 800 are on eBay ☹️

[@markokalat6787]

At first i thought that Tyson Fury is talking😂 nice review

[@MrEnglishman6969]

wish I had his money lol

[@rolandrado2914]

Hehe same here😂😂

[@rolandrado2914]

Can u imagine he can scare many people on phone call parnks😂🤣😂

[@SludgedB]

You can adjust the rear suspension

[@MrEnglishman6969]

I know and the front. But I always up grade my rear shocks. Adding a Nitron rear shock has transformed the handling .

[@SludgedB]

@@MrEnglishman6969 adjusting the stock one probably would’ve too 😂 unless you weigh 16 stone

[@Sticky-gp2yh]

I've looked at a few of these now to buy, and this is the best colour IMO. Can I ask how tall you are as when I sat on them, it felt quite a small bike. I'm 6ft, 84kg.

[@MrEnglishman6969]

@@Sticky-gp2yh I am 5.11 but my friend has bought one now and he is 6.2. Honestly mate s cracking bike to ride. One of the best street fighter style bikes I have ridden. I love it. And the build quality really is top drew.

[@MrEnglishman6969]

@@Sticky-gp2yh ps I am 184 pounds

[@Sticky-gp2yh]

Thanks for the quick reply. Just need to find a good black and green one👍

[@TheAZNKID129]

For a beginner like myself, Imma need a gear indicator on the display!!!

[@MrEnglishman6969]

That’s ridiculous. Yes they can be handy to let you know you are in top gear saves you looking for 7th gear lol. But not essential at all. Handy yes is it a reason not to buy a bike not at all. To be honest I am gob smacked at that statement, if you have past your test you should know how to ride, you just need to learn how to ride now. Honestly mate get some riding under your belt and you will see you don’t need one. Like I said handy yes but not necessary at all.

[@tuanz8009]

Skill issues. My first motorcycle was a 2016 Z800 and it has no gear indicator at all yet i have zero issues riding with it. :))

[@alannewton-gp9hg]

Get it decatted what a difference on the zed mate

[@MrEnglishman6969]

Might just do that mate was thinking of it. Does it need re mapping if done

[@ESSA20]

Hey was wondering how many miles do you get in a full tank? And what your mpg like? Cheers

[@MrEnglishman6969]

No idea mate I take no notice of that stuff I just have fun riding the bike. On all my bikes when I hit around 90 to 100 miles I fill up. Re set the trip and off I go. You should get about 130 to 140 from a tank but no one waits till they are empty to fill up. Apart from my tiger 800 which will do about 200 to a tank , my fz8, cbr929 and my street triple r and this z1000 are all about the same give or take 10 miles. If you really need to know just look up the spec

[@mario8773vmg]

Small tank. MCN review mentioned 160 miles

[@Platoon01979]

Congrats mate ... but that seat doesn't seem to be comfortable! I took comfort seat for my mt09 and its the best thing.

[@MrEnglishman6969]

It is a stiff seat but honestly does not bother me at all. And I have been in the saddle 6 hours at a time with just a coffee stop. people say it’s a hard seat and it is big guessing it comes down to how soft people are

[@MrEnglishman6969]

It is a stiff seat but honestly does not bother me at all. And I have been in the saddle 6 hours at a time with just a coffee stop. people say it’s a hard seat and it is big guessing it comes down to how soft people are

[@DCGULL01]

A bit ramble, but- obviously, a bike to consider!

[@MrEnglishman6969]

I am a biker not a commentator. Just try to put an honest opinion out there. To many reviews are from people that shops let them ride so not fully honest, or people selling them. Yes I rambled a bit but as long as it helps someone make a decision that’s all that matters

[@DCGULL01]

@@MrEnglishman6969 Well, if THAT'S the metric- you've done an excellent job! I wouldn't have even put it on the list until today. But, its a ton of a bike! You 'Got it!' instantly and it does all the handling exceptionally well- what's not to love? I got exactly that on my Aprilia Tuono 660 Factory! Any genuine rider will not call it a 'race rep' out of respect.

[@MrEnglishman6969]

@@DCGULL01 off out for a 300 mile ride tomorrow over the mountains 9 hour round trip 😁😁😁😁

[@DCGULL01]

@@MrEnglishman6969 OK, that's funny. If 900 mile mountain traversing is sort of trips you take- then, you are in bike's bliss zone. Sounds Awesome. Please try to get some video! Loves those vistas while you get thrilled by technical turns, etc...

[@MrEnglishman6969]

@@DCGULL01 just bought a helmet camera so will do a clip tomorrow. Just fitted a Nitron rear shock so want to test it out. Also for some reason I have just bought a street triple r . Lol

[@AUNS5]

Love bike tooo just bad points its hasnt good place for phone mount and 12 v socket