Kawasaki ZZR 600 (1999) Review - Video Remake Challenge.

[@RoadsOfOz]

You picked up a bargain. The ZZR600 are terrific bikes. It would be well worth getting your seat reupholstered with gel inserts. Makes for much more comfortable time in the seat.

[@hachewie]

If I keep it for another year or two I will. Thanks for watching mate.

[@melb7428]

I would like to add that this motorcycle is stable even in rainy weather. It is a sport cruiser not a sportsbike, that is why it has the side clips on the seats for bungee cords.

[@hachewie]

I agree. I have been caught out a few times in rain and never had a problem. Thanks again.

[@BigRobMoto]

Great bike, I used to ride a freind's zzr250 back in the day and even the little ones were good strong little bikes.

[@hachewie]

Thanks mate. I love it. I hope to keep it and add a touring type bike to the stable.

[@piekcruson993]

Got me one. Did the brakes last weekend. Looking foreward to exploring this thing.

[@hachewie]

Have fun man. I miss mine.

[@melb7428]

I own this motorcycle but I have a 1996 version. I agree with everything you said about this bike even with the seat pushing you forward but you have to slide back once in a while. I bought it with 30k miles and put 30k more due to commuting. It is a reliable/cheap ride and it behaves nicely until you pass 10k rev then it is a beast. Mines is 25 years old no major issues just maintenance. Thnaks for review

[@hachewie]

Thank you for watching. I still have it and love it. I’m looking into a suspension upgrade and what I can do about the seat. Where are you located? There seems to be a lot of ZZR’s in the UK.

[@melb7428]

@@hachewie I live in Sacramento, Ca USA. I have 63,000 miles on this bike (still strong, starts at first or second crank) and I got every cent worth. I owned this bike for 8 years now. No leaks or major repairs (just chain and tires replaced) seat has no tears. It is cheap on insurance and low maintenance. I think it is cheaper to keep cuz my brother in law bought a 2003 (he bought new in 2002) yamaha R6 and he rode it for only 14,000 miles sold for a big loss. Wish i could be of help with the seat but I will only replace mine when it starts to rip. Keep up the good work.

[@MrB590]

@@hachewie yss progressive forks and yss rear shock , highly recommend , wanting to do the upgrade on mine.

[@hachewie]

@@MrB590 thanks for the feedback. I’m going to do it soon. Before this summer. Dying to do a track day. Thanks mate.

[@dangerdavefreestyle]

zed zed ahh. the sound of that bike is sensational, i agree! one of the best sounding bikes. my neighbor has one. god i love that sound.

[@hachewie]

I miss it a lot. I should have kept it. Absolutely one of my favourite sounding bikes.

[@Hoffer1988]

The Old girl still looks in fine shape mate. Great vid

[@hachewie]

Thanks brother.

[@HelmetHead]

Great review of a cool iconic bike and very honest with the plus and negatives. Nice remake video buddy 👍

[@hachewie]

Thanks brother.

[@michaelhodgkinson3301]

How is it for commuting and slow speeds? I mainly do short distances bur want something fun for weekend as well. This could tick both boxes.?

[@hachewie]

Great for commuting. Smooth enough acceleration. Narrow for lane filtering. Plenty of top end power for weekend tomfoolery. Miss this bike a lot.

[@nickmahony]

Nice casual review matey. I've had my zzr for a few months now, a year older than yours, and agree with everything you said apart from your view on the seat. I'm the same height as you, perhaps I have a fatter arse and extra padding, but the seat is good for me. It's colder here in the UK so perhaps my nuts tuck up and aren't an issue either. I do love the sound it makes and find myself revving unnecessarily to share it with others!! Love it!!

[@hachewie]

I’ve definitely not got a thin arse. 😉😆😁. I do love a rev bomb too. Thanks for watching and commenting. Safe riding man.

[@garyives1218]

Still one of my favorite body styles and love the cargo hooks and glove box! That looks like an awesome windscreen too. Fitted with accommodation for a guitar makes it even sweeter!

[@hachewie]

I miss this bike a lot. Might get the 1100 some day.

[@garyives1218]

If I ever had a liter bike, the Red and Black 1990 ZX-10 would be a dream. I love that they put that graphics scheme on the new 40th anniversery Ninja 650! I just tried to find the old "Kickstart My Heart" vid that showed that bike.....and it no longer exists....like disappeared!!!@@hachewie

[@hachewie]

@@garyives1218 ZX-10 and ZX-9 are kick ass.

[@BoltBucket]

always liked the ZZR600. great buy man only 1600 cant go wrong

[@hachewie]

It's been a great bike so far. I've been riding it for three years with normal services and expenses besides the regulator bizzo thingo. Thanks Bolty.

[@BoltBucket]

@@hachewie I might need a rectifier for mine soon. if thats all damn

[@hachewie]

@@BoltBucket Yeah that's the thingo. I'm not very mechanical. I wish I knew at the time. Caused a bit of drama for a few weeks.

[@BoltBucket]

@@hachewie its all a learning curve. im not a mechanic but worked closely with service department in a bike shop and do my own gear unless needing a special tool. got good contacts too. ever get stuck let me know can figure it out

[@HippoDrones]

Nicely done mate, Kawasaki bikes always sound good, especially their inline fours :-)

[@hachewie]

I agree. I think I want either a bigger Kawasaki or a triple. Mt09 tracer it a triumph.

[@HippoDrones]

@@hachewie Ooo, thinking about replacing it then?

[@hachewie]

@@HippoDrones yeah mate. I want something a bit bigger and more comfortable. I may keep it but definitely want something built for long journeys 2 up.

[@HippoDrones]

@@hachewie Makes sense :-)

[@bartbug1]

I had the D2 1100, great bike. But I sure know these lil bad boys and their lil brothers (the 250 well) , they run well with no issues if you look afte them and the 600s go hard and hold their own to. Thanks for the trip down memory lane for the ZZR series. This beast will serve you well, great Kawasaki motors and engineering in both the 600 and the 1100

[@hachewie]

I’ve never tried a 1100. I’d love to. I sold the 600 and bought a GTR1400. I love it.

[@bbkingwasthegreatest711]

I had a 93 one with the teal and black paint, it looked great in that colour, rode back from Newcastle at night in the pouring and rain and kept dry I was amazed, I also blew off a Honda 600F4 at the lights at Manly Vale near KFC he got a slight jump on me but the ZZ hauled him in at around 100k, this was 20 years ago. Wish I had kept it as I think it was the best road bike I ever owned I got used to the seat, loved the engine and it was cheap to own and so practical. I never was caught speeding on it but I don't know how and I guess that was why I sold it, I need a slower bike as I can't help myself and anything with the power of one of these.

[@hachewie]

Thanks mate. I love it. It has more power than I know how to use. I want to upgrade the seat and suspension then the brakes. I don't think I ever want to see it go but I think I need a bigger bike eventually. It does rip at 10K revs. Very fast 600 bike.

[@bbkingwasthegreatest711]

@@hachewie Listening to this again mate only $1600.00 how many K on it if you don't mind me asking.

[@hachewie]

@@bbkingwasthegreatest711 When I bought it, it had 47k. Now it has 75k.

[@bbkingwasthegreatest711]

@@hachewie Thanks I have a Ducati 600SS in my garage and my father's 1928 Indian but I haven't ridden for ten years, but have been looking at bikes online in the lockdown and keep coming back to ZZR600 other bikes I have thought about start to cost a bit too much and need insurance at around $800 a year and I have a teenage family too. With the Kwaka you can ride it with just 3rd party and they are so reliable my one had 50,000 on it and I put another ten on it without any problems whatsoever, just servicing, thanks mate I will look very seriously at getting one when the lockdown is over.

[@hachewie]

@@bbkingwasthegreatest711 Holy smokes. 1928 Indian. Awesome. When buying a ZZR, just like any 2nd hand bike, check the oil is clean, fork seals etc are all good. Make sure the thermo fan comes on.

[@siomokof3425]

Thanks for the vlog.Im getting a 2005 zzr in pieces for a bargain.Cant wait to put it together

[@hachewie]

Right on! Are you local (Sydney)? If not, where are you from. 2005 would be awesome.

[@catingloves]

Just picked up one nice and cheap tgat had been sitting. Waiting for carb kit and air filter to get it rocking.

[@hachewie]

Awesome man. Make sure you clean the tank and check the petcock.

[@georgegill1815]

Just bought a 1994 zzr 600 but the bike is a bit of a wreck. Like you I paid next to nothing for it, £600 but it runs rough. Rode it 250 miles in the pouring rain to get it home and it cut out twice. found the plugs as black as coal and there was no coolant in the tank. The revs are far to high and wondered what yours ticks over at. Just give it a service but need to adjust the carbs.

[@hachewie]

G’day mate. My bike idles at 1500 revs. I hope it’s an easy fix. With the cutting out in the rain, check out the rectifier/regulator (left side, under the fairing near the seat. Check there’s no burnt out wires. Happened to me in the wet too.

[@georgegill1815]

@@hachewie Think the problem is the coils. Fitting a new pair over the weekend.

[@hachewie]

@@georgegill1815 good luck.

[@MrB590]

Love it , I have a 97 red one and I, m wanting to add it's little sister the zzr250 same yr and colour soon. For comuting.

[@hachewie]

Nice. I’m looking for a bigger bike. Maybe the 1100.

[@kwakkers68]

Fantastic bikes! And a very, very wise choice!

[@hachewie]

Thanks mate. I do love it.

[@leonardmuller194]

Funny, I always forget to wash the mirrors on my ZZR! Hahahaha

[@hachewie]

I need to wash them right now. lol.

[@PalmettoMoon]

Very nice remake chewie👍 really digging the two go pro angles 👍😀

[@hachewie]

Thanks Kev bro.

[@IanLandesman]

Nice to see my sticker!

[@hachewie]

Any time!

[@motogspot]

Super sexy slow mo’s, nuts on the tank, bikeporn 🤣🤣 great review and re-do 😃 she’s a quick fun bike and love the duel camera vlog Chewie, sorry been away for a couple of days 😃👍

[@hachewie]

Oh yeah I was thinking of doing a wet t-shirt scene but didn’t want everyone to unsubscribe.

[@hachewie]

... and by the way, you never need apologise. We will meet once all this shit is over. I’m coming down south next year or early 2022. Phillip island gp.

[@motogspot]

@@hachewie 🤣🤣🤣

[@citizenseventies6738]

Picking up a very original clean/tidy 1994 E2 model in Black/Turquoise for a dirty cheap price of £600. Bike has been garaged for 2 years but the previous owner drained the tank/carbs when he laid it up and kept the battery charged so still runs/rides but may need a minor service prior to getting it MOT tested. Had a few of these ZZR's over the years and they are great bikes, well built and a cheap way of getting a smile on your face.

[@hachewie]

I miss mine. I sold it for a bigger bike. The ZZR is solid and reliable. Have a great time. Awesome bikes.

[@CortinasAndClassics]

Nice bike and great video 👍, I have owned 2 ZZR's since 08. Sadly I haven't ridden since 2012 and my current bike is in pieces and I really must sort it out.

[@hachewie]

Sorry to hear that. Are you likely to get it back together soon?

[@CortinasAndClassics]

@@hachewie well I have quite a lot of work to do but fingers crossed I can make some progress with it. I hope to get the engine back in this year. Some of the parts i need are expensive though.

[@hachewie]

@@CortinasAndClassics I subbed to your channel. I’ll have a look later.

[@CortinasAndClassics]

@@hachewie oh cool thanks, very kind of you 😁 👍

[@TheJohnsons81]

Can’t beat a ZZR I’ve got a 2013 model in the Uk, can’t wait to get back out to Australia as soon as they let us. Subscribed

[@hachewie]

Let me know, we'll go for a ride.

[@TheJohnsons81]

@@hachewie will do.

[@MrB590]

@@TheJohnsons81 they didn't make the zzr 600 in 2013 , stopped production in 05 or 08

[@Viper6-MotoVlogger]

She is indeed a pretty awesome bike mate. 😁👍🍻

[@hachewie]

Thank you. I’ll ride it a bit more before I upgrade.

[@LeroyRifkin]

Had a zzr250 once and it was pretty sweet

[@hachewie]

ZZR’s are tough bikes. They have very strong engines. My bike is now almost at 75000 km. It pulls like a train. I’d love to try the 1100

[@RODPIKERDRONESUK]

Very nice great bike

[@hachewie]

Thanks mate.

[@Australiana]

Ah the memories, I haven’t driven around thems roads for a while, was kinda hoping you were going to head up to the drive in.. Have a 2021 triumph trident coming tomorrow you can review that when you come up.

[@hachewie]

So bloody awesome. I've got a few videos riding around to the Reservoir. Can't wait to ride up your way mate.

[@Australiana]

@@hachewie Ah the memories Prospect Reservoir. I think you’ll like riding around here, bring your D700 too!

[@hachewie]

@@Australiana For sure man. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mHSti41nad6NpMk

[@stuartcraig5795]

Hey mate loved the review very honest and "AUSSIE" ! ;) Have you had any issues with the 2nd gear popping out that gets reported? or any other items that you would recommend keeping an eye on? im Looking at a very clean 95 with just shy of 60k km on her - keen to hear ur thoughts...cheers

[@hachewie]

The gearbox is fine man. I've heard if you drop the clutch in 2nd to pop the front up, then 2nd gear has issues. I don't often try to get the front up. Only reall issue I've has is with the regulator/stator thingo. Caused a bit of grief. Not a big deal though. The local Kawasaki Dealer told me a few weeks ago that they are great bikes with bullet proof engines. I love it. Goes great for an old 600.

[@stuartcraig5795]

@@hachewie you still got it Hachewie?

[@hachewie]

@@stuartcraig5795 sure do. Added 25k km to it in 3 years. Love it.

[@cestparti7577]

I have had two rode them most days for years and I would of said exactly what Hachewie said about them.

[@hachewie]

Thank you for watching and commenting. Where in this big world are you from?

[@MS-qy5ix]

2nd camera angle very fancy.

[@hachewie]

Ohh la laaaaa

[@kwaka3003]

G'day mate, I just got the same bike today was wondering if there any mods you've done on it, I got the fender eliminator already on it. and if theres anything that I could do to make it better and also want a recommendation for a new exhaust. I live in sydney.

[@hachewie]

Awesome man. It’s a fun bike and sounds fantastic. Only thing I’ve done is put in a K&N high flow air filter. It goes well enough. If I was interested in doing wheelies I’d change the gearing slightly. I’m interested to see what the fender eliminator looks like.

[@kwaka3003]

@@hachewie I picked it up just today! It is awesome fast for a 25 year old bike, I wouldn’t mind giving that a go hey! If you’re in Sydney let’s meet up for a ride up to Nasho or anywhere really.

[@hachewie]

@@kwaka3003 yes for sure. Send me a Dm on Instagram @chewiepix

[@keveshannaidoo5670]

@@hachewie where did you get it from?

[@hachewie]

@@keveshannaidoo5670 I bought it second hand two and s half years ago from a guy at Lawson (Blue Mountains)

[@martinwellsted4922]

Unfortunately slated by the press for not being a track bike who cares extremely capable on the road which 99% of us ride on I've got both the 600 and a 93 1100 brilliant mile munchers

[@hachewie]

@@martinwellsted4922 I’ve never ridden the 1100. I am tempted to buy one great bikes. I miss my ZZR. I regret selling it.

[@TheGorillaBiker]

Ah the fabled bike washing, I've heard it could be done but have never seen it :P Hahahaha the nuts on the tank thing I have found with some bikes :P Just have to always ride really fast to keep them back eh :P Centre stands are the unsung heroes of the bike world really. SO useful. Great job on the remake man :) Get new gloves for the love of bike :D

[@hachewie]

I’m not giving up on my gloves yet. Still got a good summer in them.

[@hachewie]

...also, plenty of space for a Gorillabiker sticker on the bike.

[@TheGorillaBiker]

@@hachewie They don't at all your entire hand is falling out :D Please get new ones :D As soon as lockdown is over again I'll be sending them out :)

[@hachewie]

No need mate. I’ll get new ones soon. As soon as summer is over. Lol.

[@TheGorillaBiker]

@@hachewie For the love of god :D

[@RaymondoLeeTravel]

Nice review of the bike mate and yes you are right red definitely goes faster lol 😂 It’s a bloody quick bite mate I wouldn’t mind having a bike to clean I get really annoyed cleaning two cars in the winter I clean mine yesterday and then it snowed LOL anyway have a great Sunday mate

[@hachewie]

Hahah oh that’s bad luck with the timing. It’s a “quick enough” bike. Pretty tame by modern standards but definitely quick. Thanks for watching mate.

[@RaymondoLeeTravel]

@@hachewie welcome as alway

[@RaymondoLeeTravel]

@@hachewie always welcome mate. Ive got a bike related video coming in the future. Im a few weeks away from that though.

[@hachewie]

@@RaymondoLeeTravel I look forward to it.

[@rpa520]

Man I wish we could lane filter here. 😉😉 legally. It sounds soooo good homie. Right smack in tha middle 👊👊👊👊 . Still a smexy ride 😍😍.

[@hachewie]

Thanks HB. I enjoy riding it so much. Maybe I should upgrade the suspension. 🧐

[@ThrottleDownunder]

She sound's phenomenonal Chewie

[@hachewie]

Thanks mate.

[@keveshannaidoo5670]

Mine is still running as well and on the road all the way from south Africa

[@hachewie]

Awesome man. Where do you live?

[@keveshannaidoo5670]

@@hachewie south Africa

[@hachewie]

@@keveshannaidoo5670 I'm an idiot, I just saw you already said that. Sorry. I thought this wa a different thread

[@keveshannaidoo5670]

@@hachewie haha no problem buddy. Does your zzr run with a fuel pump? Im actually gravity feeding mine from the tank directly into carbs. Very difficult to find an original pump in S. A

[@hachewie]

I believe it did. Not sure where to get one.

[@kenlee7954]

Hello I remember I commented a while ago about getting one myself and hopefully going for a ride together. Unfortunately I couldn't find one suitable and ended up getting a 900cc naked instead. Let me know if it's possible to get together for a ride.

[@hachewie]

The 900 engine is a beauty. Did you get the Yamaha MT09 or a Kawasaki Z900. Send me a message in instagram @chewiepix and we’ll organise a ride.

[@kenlee7954]

@@hachewie no the old cb900 hornet 2006

[@hachewie]

@@kenlee7954 Nice one. I was considering that bike years ago.

[@kenlee7954]

@@hachewie I have problem with my Instagram account I actually don't use them at all. Is it possible to msg you on FB?

[@hachewie]

@@kenlee7954 send me an email [e-mail]

[@uksewingmachineservice7030]

Nice one mate is 🎅🎅🎅🎅 bring you a new one mate 🙄🙄😀😀🤠🇬🇧👍👍👍👍👍

[@hachewie]

Maybe mid-next year. Fingers crossed

[@TheWalther77]

Cheap and beautiful youngtimer!

[@hachewie]

Indeed. Thanks for subscribing. Welcome to the channel.

[@Rugsy500]

Hey mate. I am near your area. I also have a 04 zzr 600 let's ride sometime mate?

[@hachewie]

Yeah man, cool. I'd love to. Do you have Instagram? Send me a message @chewiepix

[@Rugsy500]

@@hachewie sent you an email bud. Not on instagram

[@hachewie]

@@Rugsy500 Cool. I've replied.

[@kenlee7954]

Perhaps I am also about to pick up a zzr600 1997 model. What about zzr group rides?

[@Rugsy500]

@@kenlee7954 I am keen mate. Would be great to meet up.

[@MalContent]

Nice review, I've got one of the earlier models. Still a great bike.

[@hachewie]

Thanks for watching and commenting. I really do love it. I hope to keep it and get it on the track for a track day. One day.

[@xgrapher]

nuts on the tank is something you have to live with, all sports bikes are made to get you to become impotent

[@hachewie]

Hahahahaha. Yeah, I don't need them any more anyway. hahahahahaha Fair call.

[@xgrapher]

@@hachewie me too lol

[@IanLandesman]

That’s a good topic. I could actually do that! Bahaha

[@hachewie]

Hahaha. Thought you wouldn’t do a remake video???? Lol

[@IanLandesman]

@@hachewie I prob won’t but this isn’t as daunting looking as I had imagined. Maybe if you said, ‘Redo an easy topic’ I would have thought of it different?! Idk

[@hachewie]

@@IanLandesman I am thinking that I have a limited amount of new ideas so there’s no harm in looking at my early videos and redoing some.

[@IanLandesman]

@@hachewie maybe I could remake my ‘how to make coffee’ vid and just add copious amounts of liquor.

[@hachewie]

@@IanLandesman oh please do.

[@jayflash2035]

Nice bike. Why do so many people in Oz have those ugly racks?

[@hachewie]

Its my daily commuter so I have a gear sack. Must be an Aussie thing. I love the look of the bike without it.