Picking Up Dad's 2022 Kawasaki ZX14R

After the bike was stuck on the ship in the port for about a month the dealer finally was able to receive the bike after a seemingly forever wait. I was able to go with dad on this foggy December day and pick up the bike and get it back on a trailer to his house.

[@MrDereklewis1985]

I couldn’t even sleep knowing that bike was in my garage😂😂😂. I would ask my wife if I could keep it in the living room 😁

[@DirtyHarryCallahan44Magnum]

😂😂😂😂

[@trent3872]

Beautiful bike, i know you are loving this beast. KAWASAKI IS KING.

[@nitrousninja882]

2022 might be the last year for the ZX14R. We'll see next year what Kawasaki does. I remember going to see the ZX14 when it first came out in 2006 at my local dealer. This is the 17th. year for the big Ninja. Mine is a 2013 and it still runs great. Ride safe!

[@aspjake123]

What makes you say this??

[@nitrousninja882]

Kawasaki has been waiting for the new 'busa to come out so they knew what to make. Expect new bike for 2023!

[@aspjake123]

@@nitrousninja882 I hope you are right. I am looking for a bike soon and will hold out for 2023 news. Did you see the far fetched rumors of a supercharged -14 lol. Can you imagine!!!

[@nitrousninja882]

@@aspjake123 We'll have to wait and see what Kawasaki brings us. Save your money!

[@aspjake123]

@@nitrousninja882 Heck yea brother

[@jimmcmaster6227]

Congrats! Ride safe and enjoy your new ride

[@troylanders2129]

Might be the last of that giant. Owned a 2007 and 2012. Great motorcycles that are real comfortable and effortlessly click off highway miles at warp speeds. Enjoy!

[@flyinryan5614]

My 2022 came in this week!! Congrats!!

[@sarahdavenport9527]

Congratulations dad.. loving the color .. enjoy my guy im loving mines 🫶🏾

[@johndelepine4856]

I like that color. I have had 3 of these ZX14's their fantastic in comfort and handling. The power is first class. Don't forget to ride in and around Austin, Texas and the hill country.

[@jockojockoson9995]

What an exciting day!!!! Ride safe. Cheers from Australia

[@diego9040]

Congrats on the purchase !! I like color scheme !! 👍

[@patriot4723]

Enjoy it buddy! It’s amazing bike.

[@rbszx14r56]

Old guy on a ZX14R very cool

[@Mr-hz6jz]

I remember picking mine up for my BIRTHDAY congratulations enjoy and ride safe 👍🏾

[@MZARIMI]

That my dream toy.

[@drew63215]

When I picked up my 2020, drove it off the showroom floor, got on the interstate, gave it a little throttle, my head snapped back, and I almost made a U-turn and went back to the dealership and say "Nope"...lol. Man, that thing has SO much power it's ridiculous. It's very comfy for my 6'3 frame. But yeah, those bazookas had to go. I went with some Hoffman slipons. Those things are inexpensive, but sound very good, and very loud with the baffles out. Enjoy!!

[@BennyTygohome]

Very cool. Exciting feeling to pick up a new zx14r! Awesome

[@mogmognomdom]

I'm jealous. Awesome bike!

[@NordCross79]

Felicitari, sa o stapanesti sanatos.

[@sophonchan4402]

Reliving his youth again

[@dleebox2268]

Its goes with the Corvette,thats a badass Dad's bike sir😎

[@KandAshow]

I wish I had a Corvette! Lol

[@dleebox2268]

@@KandAshow well atleast you got a 1/2 vette😎💯

[@larryhouse3776]

2019 14 rider here. Love them forever!

[@JuniorKnowledge]

OMG, in this world some are born to ride and some to watch.

[@richardandrewcrosby3078]

Nice color 👍😎 beautiful bike

[@Stevel_]

This is the only sport bike for me. Beautiful machine!!

[@thezacsonshow510]

My just got this bike today I’m his son we went 160mph on 3rd gear thing is a beast 💪🏼💪🏼🔥🔥

[@KandAshow]

Hi Son, it's dad. Gonna make it to Aunt Cindy's this Thanksgiving?

[@sweebeyh4327]

Love the colour.

[@westcoast3948]

I live in Fort Wayne, bought my 2021 zx14r there.

[@daverae7544]

Congratulations 👏. I love my 2013.

[@gogreencomi]

Lmao took me a second to realize you're here in FW at ehlerding.. bought my z900 there

[@kerinelson8489]

I remember that day for me. Those Uhaul bike haulers are great, no worries, but don't plan on running one of these up to a flat trailer side as the fender will hit. Bring a wheel check, Cycle Gr. type and you're good. My favorite bike I've ever owned or ridden.

[@alvinbenjamin8274]

Prettiest thing I've ever seen! I HOPE to get my 2022 in May or June...

[@KandAshow]

Good luck!

[@turboboy0]

I almost bought the same bike but I hate that color sooo much that I bought their used 2100 mile 2019 and love it. Just changed the oil the other day so I’m good for another 2k miles. All I’ve done is lower the rear, adjustable kickstand & adjustable centerstand, delkevic slip on exhaust, Moore mafia tuned ecu, 1” handlebar risers and zero gravity touring windscreen.

[@habibi750]

That color 🥰

[@frankieowens2994]

Nothing like rollin on them 2s

[@OM-sb2bd]

SALTY DAD - hell yeah! 🔥 Knew he was a wise father just looking at those Skechers. 😎

[@greaseaddiktz3217]

That’s 🔥🔥🔥🔥pops knows what’s hot

[@jogurt2718]

This is the best bike I've ever owned 🏍️

[@aspjake123]

My bike, in my dreams. Those exhaust pipes would be gone asap with some quality slip ons. An ECU flash and I will be in hog ass heaven. Congrats brother. Be safe!!

[@AFRO_KEEN]

The Hyabusa and ZX14 are both good choices.

[@selcukyilmaz4884]

stunning machine ❤️🖤

[@ethangeist8498]

I was just watching videos on the ZX14r and I was shocked to see Ehlerding. I’m from Fort Wayne also!

[@KandAshow]

Might see him riding around some time then. Lol

[@KandAshow]

It was the first 2022 14 in the United States.

[@ethangeist8498]

Oh wow. That’s an awesome bike though. I have a Ninja 300 right now and I’m looking into a zx6r, cbr600rr, or a r6

[@kugangles9860]

Nice bike. Makes me miss my old zx14r which was a rocket ship. It's a shame Kawasaki is no longer updating this model. Last of the great big bore hyper bikes.

[@KandAshow]

Yeah, it's a shame. One of the reasons he wanted to get it is because it was the last of a generation. He's very happy with it.

[@lamontejackson5713]

I have the 2018… have fun

[@JPC33]

Your dad knows how to roll 👌

[@sqwop]

Gorgeous

[@mrwoo40]

Nice!!!! I just looked at this exact one today.....

[@daveodo4315]

Very nice bike. I am considering ordering one. I hope you enjoy it.

[@dsiz9421]

Nice! I hate how we have to get after market exausts now. But hey at least we don’t live in the uk!

[@selcukyilmaz7414]

Legend ❤️🖤

[@snakeman9902]

I got the 2020 version, last year to come out in my country, I've had some mods done to it, one being a centre stand added, now I want some slip ons to get rid of those ugly exhausts, however some of the slip ons I've looked at state that they won't fit if you have a centre stand already fitted, to do with the fittings and space I believe, I hope this is not the case.. Best all round bike ever.. 😀

[@MerlinMoorlo]

Congrats! Ride safe!

[@jheard0912]

Always been a fan of the ZX14r but I hate the look of that damn stock exhaust!

[@_jeep392]

Damn Damn Damn 🔥 🔥

[@tedosmundson5620]

I was amazed to see the brand new 2022 ZX-14 priced at $!3,995 and sitting next to a 2022 Hayabusa priced at $20,995. 7K plus is huge in my opinion...

[@ShabbernigdoXingjian]

Where did you see one for 14k? i cant seem to find one for less than 16K +

[@tedosmundson5620]

@@ShabbernigdoXingjian They have 2 of them at Temecula Motorsports in Temecula California... maybe more in stock.

[@relaxation2380]

Was wondering why you didn't drive it home but then I saw the snow! Completely understandable!

[@r1conobe]

Congrats man!

[@Muddog84]

I'm on my second one. First was 2012, now I've got a 2019 with only 3600 miles.

[@colboysigmax]

Ha ha, mine clunks into first too! Great performance but watch out for corrosion especially on fasteners and satin black parts. Sadly they discontinued it here in UK in 2020... I would have bought another but there's nothing out there that compares, so I'm sticking with my 2017 Performance Sport.

[@williamheinsinger7390]

Best Bike for the Money 💰

[@AFRO_KEEN]

If you put a 2 by 4 under the tailgate, it won't rub.

[@greaseaddiktz3217]

I would of had to ride it home

[@KandAshow]

He would have but road temps were cold and it had just snowed a few days prior.

[@billbertagnoli4226]

Kawasaki is king of making the world's largest mufflers. The one I. My concourse c-14 looks like A left over WW2 munition.lol

[@vongdong10]

Geez they still making these? My dad still has the first gen from when it was brand new

[@martynwright9628]

Lovely bike very nice indeed 👌,what is it with many bike manufactures given you guys in the states much better colour schemes than we seem to get in the UK ? 🤔😪Good on you all mind 👍

[@user-tp4my8gd5j]

Красавчик когда же я себе такой куплю

[@wilmer2754]

Hi did you change the screen for a higher one ¿is it posible to do that?

[@thormenucci]

Why he did he buy a trailer to his bike when he could just ride it home?

[@KandAshow]

It was January and where we live it was below 40F, roads were cold and wet with loose salt and gravel from melted snow.

[@hayabusa1414]

Missile of a bike !

[@Muddog84]

Nice enjoy

[@glock19m]

Hi congratulations it is an awesome machine. I have a question; I also have a 2022 Kawasaki zx14r and I am having an issue with high frequency engine vibrations that increase at higher speeds. I have taken it to the dealer and contacted Kawasaki and they are telling me it is normal. Have you had any issues with yours.? Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thank you

[@k.w.4068]

Nice!

[@herkko61]

Concours14 would be better for an old man. I can sacrifice myself and take that ZX14R.

[@K-carbon]

Congratulations on your purchase great all round machine any plans to modify it?

[@mujjuman]

this must have been super exciting! what other bikes does or did your dad own? also, how tall is your dad? i am 5'6 165 lbs manlet and this is my dream bike as well as the BMW S1000R. I usually stick to smaller bikes and all my friends make fun of me

[@MikeTheBike58]

I'm only 5"5 and ride a standard 2015 ZZR1400 Performance Sport,all my bikes have been left as is. CBR600F CBR1100XX Super Blackbird. CBR1000RR Gen1 ZZR1400

[@johnmoates7188]

Now time for some slip ons ,, a power commander, a matching helmet with gopro

[@imabeliever244]

I still have those giant cans in my garage but replacing them was the first thing that had to be done. Has Dad ordered new exhaust yet?

[@KandAshow]

It was the first thing it did the next day. I have an additional video up of the new exhaust.

[@lukegracey7928]

I want one. but you goto loose the cannons friend. yoshi r77 is what i have on mine.

[@KandAshow]

He took them off day 2. Lol. I have another video on of the new exhausts.

[@MintChoggy]

Great bike, however cant understand why a minority doesnt *let the fuel injection prime first* prior to cranking.

[@alexxela754]

Where you get that from? It never happened in this video either. You almost have to use both hands to do that.

[@MintChoggy]

At 01:58 . As I did see how a Zx14 screen load before, it definitely takes longer than that to start up. But he cranked it within a sec or two. Screen and diagnostic definitely still starting up. I always let any screen finish loading up/ fuel pump sound to go off prior to cranking.

[@oneleggedduckTX]

How tall is your dad? I was trying to judge his height cause I’m 6’5” and was wondering if hes comfortable on it?

[@KandAshow]

6'0".

[@tbear68-]

That Thang is purrtee!! Is it fast?

[@KandAshow]

I think it tops out around 55mph. Can't take it on the highways. ;)

[@tbear68-]

@@KandAshow 🤣🤣🤣

[@jamescox9080]

Ride that baby home

[@pattyjay9999]

New color same old bike from 2012.

[@gelley46]

So what is the report after having owned her for a summer? You look kind of cramped on it.

[@KandAshow]

He's really enjoyed it. He's 6' about 200 pounds so it fits him well.

[@gelley46]

@@KandAshow Im the same size. I own a Triumph Sprint ST with 1" bar risers. My neck and shoulders just can't do the really bent over thing anymore for any length of time. How's the riding position for older guys like me. My Sprint is about perfect in that regard. Just looking for more juice.

[@tomislavmilisavljevic6489]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👍🙌🙌

[@syurup27]

Nice, Mann that exhaust sucks

[@KandAshow]

See my other video on the bike. He already put slip-ons on it that look a lot better.

[@deathwrenchcustom]

You took a trailer..... to pick up... a motorcycle.

[@Pitcon]

like real man you didnt drive it home but put it on a trailer because it was a tiny whiny bit cold.

[@KandAshow]

It was below freezing temps and there were spots on the road with snow slop and ice still. That was the reason it was trailered home.