This is a weapon of a bike. What do you think of it?
@weighpride2853 жыл бұрын
Love them .... I forgot to ask Rob, do these have the different settings of ignition maps (I think that’s what it’s called 😬) like Peri 🤔🤷🏻♀️
@MonkeyButtRides3 жыл бұрын
I think they are great! I'm also a big Kawa fan to so I'm a bit bias.
@NooDLES4119113 жыл бұрын
I think the Z900 looks a lot better than the Z1000. I don't like the headlight
@jascott623 жыл бұрын
Nice to see someone on youtube that's capable of being sensible on a motorcycle. Hats off mate, great role model.
@ThrottleDownunder3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Scotty
@powamoto2 жыл бұрын
Rob, hi. So I went back in the day to see what you thought about my love for Kawasaki Z1000. Thank you bro, you're my motorcycle KZbin family and your discussion here was exactly 💯
@bigdope39133 жыл бұрын
Sweet video mate, I’ve got a 2020 Z1000 and it’s far and away the best bike I’ve had. Looks like itl kill you in your sleep and pulls like a freight train.
@ThrottleDownunder3 жыл бұрын
What a weapon hey. Loved it
@GRDwashere5 ай бұрын
I just picked up a brand new 2023 z1000 for $17.5k on road... That's a LOT of bike for the $$$, and this machine is an absolute weapon! It's one thing to read 111Nm at 7000rpm on a spec sheet, but it's another to have all that beautifully flat, usable torque curve at hand. No electronic rider aids other than ABS and that's exactly how I want it because if it did have rider aids I would set her up exactly as she is now and just leave it there. this thing really is fully sorted from factory as you would expect from its pedigree.... Only thing to note here is that this is NOT a bike for the inexperienced, there's a lot of power on tap without hesitation - more than enough to get into a lot of trouble. There's a very specific technique to riding these supernakeds and you really have to come in already understanding that.
@mrnobody98213 жыл бұрын
I worked my way through the Z range starting from the Z800 then Z900 and i have to say my favourite is the Z1000, they are all different machines with different characters, but the 1000 dominates the range.
@ThrottleDownunder3 жыл бұрын
I had so much fun with this one for sure
@mrnobody98213 жыл бұрын
@@ThrottleDownunder I'm glad to hear it, its a pretty damn good all rounder. Im going to wait and see whether they continue to improve it or phase it out as the forced induction engines work their way down the range.
@MonkeyButtRides3 жыл бұрын
Couldn't agree with you more on the KZbin intro 💯! I hate that the 2021 zx10r finally came out with a TFT display that rivals all the comp but the Z1000 still has the same dash as my 2015 zx10r. Don't sweat the riding ability stuff, most people have never done a lap on a closed circuit and just talk a bunch of crap, but you know that. Looks like a Beautiful day out and the sound of the insects isn't bad at all. The seat looks awesome! I agree with you on the front. I'm not super big into the street fighter, open fairing look but if I was I think the Z1000 would be at the top of my list! Nice review, lots of detail. Well done!
@ThrottleDownunder3 жыл бұрын
Awesome man
@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA3 жыл бұрын
Nicely done Robbo. That bike is such a fun bike and super versatile for sure. Pure fun and would make an awesome daily driver. Great slow shots of the bike ! Audio was good in the park ! Well done ! I’d love one of those bikes in my stable !
@ThrottleDownunder3 жыл бұрын
Thanks ABUSA I loved it so much
@piplup102038542 жыл бұрын
I’m glad you said you’re an average rider. I guarantee that I’d be a casual to average rider. That’s what I was looking for :) I always like the look and reviews of the Kawasaki line up
@bigg163 жыл бұрын
I agree The Nakeds are very comfortable and fun to ride.Also very flickable and awesome in corners.Just good fun all round.👌
@ThrottleDownunder3 жыл бұрын
🤙🤙
@vikparker736 Жыл бұрын
Thanks Robbo, just confirmed my new bike for xmas 😊❤ cheers mate, can't wait and its exactly the same model as the one your riding🤙🤙
@mikemcclernon57843 жыл бұрын
[We] appreciate your classy, informative approach most, i think.
@raysalzy29792 жыл бұрын
I recently sold my 2012 SE ABS Z1000. I absolutely loved that bike and honestly the best bike i've ridden and i've ridden a few. I can't wait to get a new one and they're absolute beasts! Thanks for the great review and happy riding.
@snake3y3s2 жыл бұрын
I have a 2008 Z1000 (only owner, bought new, Engine has never been opened and I have finished a service book... I think I'm the first to do that on a Z :P) and I ride everyday, come rain or shine, and I'm STRONGLY considering upgrading to the newer model. I love the fact that they have gone back to the dual exhausts (sort of one of the iconic styling on the Z1000) BUT, I HATE the stalk indicators on the front... I love the integrated/flush mounted indicators on the fairings on the old model. The were bigger... FAR more visible and just made the bike look that much more meaner and awesome. The Z1000 was also one of the first bikes to do this and I really loved that design choice I REALLY wish Kawasaki would bring that back into the Z1000 series.
@kirkk___ Жыл бұрын
Awesome review. I just picked up a 2016 model the other day and love it. Keep up the great videos 😊
@ThrottleDownunder Жыл бұрын
Thank you Kirk, I appreciate it. Enjoy the ride
@kushsakhu9 ай бұрын
I think these bikes (I have one) are all a rider needs. Plus the 2 pipes, looks are stand out and awesome seated position. I never ride without being questioned “What is that”👀. Did London to Paris on it a few times and whilst it’s windy, the bike performs so well and once in Paris or in any city it’s at home.
@myriadcorp3 жыл бұрын
Love the talking with hand while riding the Z1000.
@Phantom096 Жыл бұрын
Mate give that thing the beans already. Just watched a video where it’s going about 260 kph on the street. That thing is a monster.
@weighpride2853 жыл бұрын
Hi Rob 🥰👋👋. This was awesome to see and hear what you thought of it!! I agree!! The Z900 is honestly the first bike since Peri that I’ve looked sideways at!! These Z1000’s make me look too .... don’t tell Peri 🤫😂. One of the reasons I adore Peri is the seating position too! Just being that little bit more upright makes all the difference! My wrists and neck used to ache by the end of a long ride on my Eric (SV650) but it just doesn’t happen on Peri! You described the front end on this one perfectly 👌. The standard exhausts are 🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮 and I couldn’t wait to get rid of Peri’s!! This truly was an awesome review Rob and no, the cicadas didn’t drown you out 😂😂😂. Thanks for your thoughts Rob!! 🥰👋👋👋👋
@ThrottleDownunder3 жыл бұрын
Your secret is safe with me. I won't tell Peri hahah xx
@Champion2Manager3 жыл бұрын
The screen needs the tft screen update like the Z900 , cruise control and quick shifter and it would be perfect.
@ebertroos1353 жыл бұрын
I'm from South Africa. Couldn't find one review on this bike. I'm really enjoying this review and I hope your KZbin channel grows tremendously.
@rickybobby67603 жыл бұрын
I prefer the way the Ninja 1000 is tuned for driveability....a little more predictable, more in keeping with my riding style and preferences, and more comfort for longer distances That being said, it is only a bit pricier than the Z1000 so gives great value. I love the look of the exhaust, they've changed it as of 2020 on the Ninja 1000, my only real disappointment (though it's easier to do chain maintenance now).
@ThrottleDownunder3 жыл бұрын
True Ricky. The 2019 Ninja 1000 is one of the best bikes I have ever ridden. I loved it
@Bozztv19873 жыл бұрын
Yeah its the beast and i love it.its my dream bike since then, hopefully soon. Thanks for sharing man, you got my support, ride safe as always. Watching from philippines.♥️
@ThrottleDownunder3 жыл бұрын
Thank you mate, I love the Philippines
@Bozztv19873 жыл бұрын
@@ThrottleDownunder yeah mate, its nice here, ive been to australia quite sometime ago coz im a seafarer and now been vlogging also for 2 yrs. I miss ur place, been in mackay,gladstone,port hedland,weipa and brisbane.hopefully soon on sydney. Ride safe mate
@iRidetas3 жыл бұрын
Another self confessed average rider here man! Great review and ride really enjoyed it. Keep staying safe!
@ThrottleDownunder3 жыл бұрын
Thanks buddy. Loving your bike at the moment too. Looks very cool
@iRidetas3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, I'm really happy with it 😊
@ThrottleDownunder3 жыл бұрын
@@iRidetas I'd love to do a similar build when I have time later in the year
@iRidetas3 жыл бұрын
Look forward to seeing it and the videos!
@aeror1153 жыл бұрын
The z1000 looks badass👍
@ThrottleDownunder3 жыл бұрын
It really does. I love it
@faysalrusho36342 жыл бұрын
I really love this beast. It is a hell of beauty❤❤.
@ThrottleDownunder2 жыл бұрын
It sure is
@15lastone2 жыл бұрын
Stick to your lane... that's a wise advice 👌 👏. Safe ride 👍 and thanks for sharing 👍 😀
@OakInch3 жыл бұрын
"On the test track." Next shot shows oncoming traffic. I guess we are testing the old fashioned way today.
@ThrottleDownunder3 жыл бұрын
Me saying test track was a joke. Clearly I was on a public road. But it's a fun stretch of road
@kawkx5002 жыл бұрын
Wish they would bring the newer models to the states .. in the USA the 2016 Z1000 is the last model year they have available .. I have a 2015 .. by far one of the best bikes I've ever owned
@kawakarma2 жыл бұрын
Great review. Thoroughly enjoyed it. Love the Z1000 but going to go a ZH2 tho - just can’t resist the bonkersness of that super charger!
@ThrottleDownunder2 жыл бұрын
Haha enjoy the bonkerness 🤙🤙
@dadandmad3 жыл бұрын
I’ve always liked the look of the Z series but never considered owning one. Would love a test ride though! That road you test rode on looked amazing mate. Good breakdown and review 🤙
@ThrottleDownunder3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jon. It's a great little stretch of road
@TheTruckdriver9993 жыл бұрын
Ah I was up at Penrith Kawka Put a deposit on a green 900 rs looking forward to it Ps I’d rather be average and safe than being complacent and broken Keep up the videos 👍
@ThrottleDownunder3 жыл бұрын
G'day Andrew, thanks for watching mate, good luck with the RS, I bloody love them!!
@ntasky87 Жыл бұрын
Can you share why you like the naked bike style of riding? Also sweet jacket man, can you share what it is exactly? Nice video btw 🙏🏼👌🏼 Great stuff!
@asgeltv5153 жыл бұрын
My dream bike z1000.😎 Nice bike. I want to ride it in my motovlog someday..🙏 RS 👍
@ThrottleBackRubberDown3 жыл бұрын
What a great bike. Enjoyed the vlog...well done and informative.
@ThrottleDownunder3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for checking it out
@michaelpope54313 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the review, a fun bike no doubt and love me a bit of springwood Rd!
@ThrottleDownunder3 жыл бұрын
It's a great little stretch of road for sure
@motogspot3 жыл бұрын
Good to see you having fun on the sports bike and the throttle down under test track 😜😃👍
@flexer833 жыл бұрын
i miss my old 2016 z1000. amazing bike.
@alimohammad54233 жыл бұрын
Yes
@gdfggggg2 жыл бұрын
Sounds almost exactly like my old 99 zzr1100.
@Yeah_na2 жыл бұрын
How does one choose the right motorcycle?? God damn! I was looking at z900s and now I’m thinking z1000!
@ThrottleDownunder2 жыл бұрын
I love this but the Z900RS is my favourite bike
@ricardoviolanti57802 жыл бұрын
Great 👍 video thank you.
@rockySCR3 жыл бұрын
Does it have ride modes ,slipper clutch,ride by wire or cable and how much is it Rob??
@raceaddicted1433 жыл бұрын
Its not the 2021 version
@OutbackOutlaw3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful bike. Good review too Rob. I’d own one if the missus would let me. 😁
@ThrottleDownunder3 жыл бұрын
Thanks buddy. It sure was a fun ride
@hachewie3 жыл бұрын
I love this bike.
@ThrottleDownunder3 жыл бұрын
Me too mate. But I'd love the Z900RS the best
@hachewie3 жыл бұрын
@@ThrottleDownunder For sure. The RS is sexy as hell. Same engine I believe. Has it also got upgraded suspension?
@daleschilg39733 жыл бұрын
So jealous, always wanted to throw a leg over this bike! Pretty sure Vance& Hines have a black 2 into 2 that will suit it perfectly 👌🏻
@ThrottleDownunder3 жыл бұрын
Great bike Dale, and yes I can imagine the V&H pipes would sound greay
@rolandkeith53223 жыл бұрын
Cool review I like the Z1000 but I love my ZX 14R thumbs up man
@ThrottleDownunder3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Roland. Yes the ZX14 s are an amazing machine indeed
@rolandkeith53223 жыл бұрын
@@ThrottleDownunder The Z 1000 is a beast as well and I must say they do handle better than a ZX 14 to be truthful
@KB-yj5xp3 жыл бұрын
Is the engine tuned differently in the z1000 vs the ninja 1000 sx?
@hlpang10758 ай бұрын
How are the vibrations at highway speeds?
@ThrottleDownunder8 ай бұрын
I didn't notice anything excessive
@Unkownktm2 жыл бұрын
Rob, I’ve been on the Duke 890r and super Duke for some time now and always feel when I ride them that the bike just wants you to go quick, as you sit in attack mode, meaning not giving one the sense of a chill ride when you want it. So for me Dukes are not good as a sports tourer or long distance bike. Is the Z1000 more versitile when it comes to this? Im still wanting the handling in the twistiest but also the option to chill ride. Cheers Rob
@ThrottleDownunder2 жыл бұрын
G'day mate yes I feel the Kawasaki is a very versatile bike. The Z1000 is certainly more aggressive than the Z900 range. I loved the Ninja 1000 if a fairing bike is on your radar
@Unkownktm2 жыл бұрын
Still going with Naked bike for sure
@shinobi_ryder3 жыл бұрын
That exhaust looks like it'll be a pain to clean and lube the chain. But I want one regardless...
@ThrottleDownunder3 жыл бұрын
Me too, I really loved this
@strix20353 жыл бұрын
That rear chain adjuster it’s so easy and awesome I don’t know why they Don’t put it on every Kawasaki.
@AJ-nf6gf3 жыл бұрын
Its because its too simple. Bike height is changing while you turning it which is not good for ie sport setup
@AJ-nf6gf3 жыл бұрын
But I like it too 🤷🏼🕺
@strix20353 жыл бұрын
@@AJ-nf6gf ha!
@joealvarez36192 жыл бұрын
So I was intrested in this bike and wanted to do some research. Got to say, in the beginning you randomly going on that vent of being an average rider was just weird to me.
@jakeweedon83193 жыл бұрын
Hi im looking at getting a 2013 z1000 what any of you recon?
@ThrottleDownunder3 жыл бұрын
Hi Jake I have no experience with the older models. Hopefully someone else can answer you to help you out
@mallumotovlog2323 жыл бұрын
That display on a 2021 bike is appalling. What are they thinking?
@melaniezapata88783 жыл бұрын
It would be good if you went and rode the Suzuki gsxs 1000 now. It would be a good back to back comparison.
@ThrottleDownunder3 жыл бұрын
Hi Melanie. Very true. I need to establish a connection at Suzuki in Sydney and I'd love to do that
@cryptoknight30093 жыл бұрын
My dream bike but I'm still broke 🤦
@hachewie3 жыл бұрын
You know I’m biased. Love Kawasaki. This bike is sexy.
@ThrottleDownunder3 жыл бұрын
It's so sexy mate. I didn't want to take it back
@HarjotSingh-ih3om2 жыл бұрын
Is it compy for 5'4" rider?
@RoadsOfOz3 жыл бұрын
Ridden a 2014/15 model. Cool bike. A bit freaky as there is virtually no bike in front of you. I felt quite exposed. I am tall though.
@ThrottleDownunder3 жыл бұрын
I felt that too, especially when I'm used to riding mine
@BigBert3 жыл бұрын
Sweet ride Rob, great review 😎
@ThrottleDownunder3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Bert. It was a fun bike
@BigBert3 жыл бұрын
@@ThrottleDownunder trying to catch up on videos mate been away 😖 lot of new stuff in a week lol
@ThrottleDownunder3 жыл бұрын
@@BigBert haha true. If I miss it for a day there's too much to catch up
@BigBert3 жыл бұрын
@@ThrottleDownunder true that, It’s the last day of the month so I have one to drop myself this arvo 🤩
@xuldevelopers3 жыл бұрын
Please, before you start review make a round and record how the machine looks. No 5cm close ups. Nice distant circle. I know what scratches you have here and there yet I don't know much about how it looks from 3 meters from all sides.
@ThrottleDownunder3 жыл бұрын
No scratches on a brand new bike buddy
@saidurislam18412 жыл бұрын
Wow nice video so beautiful ❤️
@ragul63563 жыл бұрын
Is this the 2021 version fr?
@richardx44562 жыл бұрын
is this okay for short people? :)
@ThrottleDownunder2 жыл бұрын
Always best to ride for yourself to see how it fits
@camkinsey3 жыл бұрын
I ride your test track twice a day lol! If you want to head out west with some other weekend warriors let me know! Good videos
@ThrottleDownunder3 жыл бұрын
Awesome mate. Its great road and a great area. I've met some amazing people out that way for sure
@jontymartin99333 жыл бұрын
Subscribed, awesome
@ThrottleDownunder3 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@motocamp28842 жыл бұрын
No tft?
@trevortomei66293 жыл бұрын
Nice one mate plz let me know if you guys are going to do a group ride love to join
@ThrottleDownunder3 жыл бұрын
I will do for sure mate. I hope you are well
@TheDaxda3 жыл бұрын
Can a beginner start on this bike? Love the vid!!!
@ThrottleDownunder3 жыл бұрын
I feel that this would be far too powerful for a beginner. I recommend a 400cc to learn on
@stephenpenniket99763 жыл бұрын
Not really, the ZH2 or Busa would be more appropriate.
@mohawkmikemotorcycles90773 жыл бұрын
Niiiice
@alsadq83533 жыл бұрын
what are the specifications of z1000
@NooDLES4119113 жыл бұрын
The Kawasaki website
@hossamhaddad73 жыл бұрын
What’s the price?
@ThrottleDownunder3 жыл бұрын
Prices are different in all locations. Best to contact your local dealers
@hossamhaddad73 жыл бұрын
@@ThrottleDownunder what’s the price in your location?
@ThrottleDownunder3 жыл бұрын
@@hossamhaddad7 Check out this 2021 Kawasaki Z1000 ABS Check out this 2021 Kawasaki Z1000 ABS. www.bikesales.com.au/bikes/details/2021-kawasaki-z1000-abs/SHRM-AD-560041
@hossamhaddad73 жыл бұрын
@@ThrottleDownunder thanks man appreciate it
@alsadq83533 жыл бұрын
dream ❤️
@Nogitsune_Yako8 ай бұрын
I thought that Z1000 were produced till 2016.
@GRDwashere5 ай бұрын
2023 may be the last one. I heard that Kawasaki won't get this one up to the new Euro 5 emision standard.
@paoloturco1903 жыл бұрын
This is the '19 model !!!
@coolkatz90123 жыл бұрын
Glanced at the screen says it all ..o
@stirrazvan52763 жыл бұрын
To hot mate 😅👍in Australia
@raceaddicted1433 жыл бұрын
Fake video 2021 version will b having tft screen not that digital meter that i can see in your video.....