SBK Factory "The Bike"- Episode 1 Taking Performance to New Heights

From www.OnTheThrottle.com, the first episode of "Taking Performance to New Heights," a web series following Jake Holden and SBK Factory on their journey to the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb.
This first episode is all about the motorcycle- a custom built Kawasaki ZRX1224RR Superbike. The video gives viewers an inside look at the bike's development, which combines high performance aftermarket parts with SBK Factory's own in-house superbike engineering. SBK Factory owner and bike builder James Compton explains what went into putting together this "modern classic" superbike for rider Jake Holden to race up America's mountain this June.
Follow SBK Factory on Facebook, sbkfactoryracing, to see exclusive bonus footage of OnTheThrottle.TV's "Taking Performance to New Heights" series. SBK Factory develops one of a kind custom bikes and parts, built with factory works level craftsmanship and a local business passion. Learn more at www.sbkfactory.com.

[@azarynakarim1906]

Still watching this after 7 years

[@50gary]

Excellent video, adult, professional. The bike is outstanding, 390# that's amazing for a ZRX. Looking forward to part #2.

[@ross5506]

Timeless, this has soul. Build it Kawasaki! I would buy one

[@mad4tarmac]

harley owners take note.....real bike builder right here.

[@tosgem]

i don't think u appreciate what a true custom builder can do. theres probably a custom shop on every city that makes this guy look like a boy scout

[@tmrthiago]

+tosgem really? Tell me more about their Pikes Peak results.

[@colinmcfarlane5627]

mad4tarmac why don't you think about what you're saying yu plank

[@mad4tarmac]

always do...did I touch a nerve?? awww poor baby,back to sleep.

[@mad4tarmac]

Custom builders make tv shows and Race engineers make history..Why not watch a film about (and it is on YT) the "Britton V twin"...watch that and then tell me if Jesse James or OCC or any big name builder could do that...get the fuck outta here you idiot,imagine asking a custom bike builder to sort out a 220 hp top of the top World Super bike or AMA bike....now imagine asking a race engineer to build a chopper....who would you think would do better....wake the fuck up man a smell the coffee...trust me as an example watch that film about the "Britton V twin"....now that is a man who could build a bike,love to see a custom builder do that,imagine to create your own race winning engine from scratch...design it all..the heads,valves,liners,pistons,gearbox,clutch,everything even the moulds for the pour and the electronics to run it...from scratch...yeah....name me one custom builder who has done that...bolting a S+S to a hardtail frame aint exactly rocket science...christ you Harley fan boys are fucking delusional.

[@joebutler3608]

I want one !

[@cranky1812]

So basically you made a brand new model for Kawasaki 👍👍👍 respect.

[@2ride_along]

Well thank you for not following the trend. You deserves respect for chose a old Kawasaki and try to raise that to a modern level bike. Thank you for the video.

[@martyyadon3749]

I love this 4 part series. I have a 1982 gpz750 and it's always broken down i want one of these ZRX bikes someday so its easier to get parts and more reliable. The project bikes are on a whole different level, unbelievably cool.

[@martyyadon3749]

Thanks, I did get one last October! I love it but got it right before Winter struck so I haven't rode it much. I got a 2000 ZRX.

[@marshallcollins8634]

Like crocodile Dundee says- now this is a BIKE!

[@ianbendall3116]

The standard ZRX is a throwback piece of art but you have really made it look feckin awesome, absolutely love the ass end & lowered headlight fairing, gold upside down forks & alloys really finish it off.👌

[@solidsnake36]

Genius work. Kawasaki oldies are perfect.

[@Sirheadly87]

Wow... MORE OF THIS PLEASE

[@b0xcrash]

Very cool and inspirational! Ducati 1199 Panigale is down two cylinders and is running 98lb ft which is darn close to 100, but then again its a v-twin so tends to be more torquey than a inline.

[@michaelmarx205]

Awesome Guys , I Await "The Test "

[@stuartbarker6508]

Wow! That's damn close to 1bhp per kilo. My hat is off to you, sir. What a bike!!!

[@Mike-dy8sj]

I remember that blue white green Kawasaki color combo when I was a kid. I grew up on a Kawasaki. And our little town only had one bike shop, a triumph/Kawasaki dealer. It was called all's cycle shop. But when I was younger I always saw that giant red Kawasaki sign. And refused to call it anything other than the Kawasaki shop from about the age of five up. Looking at the rows of brand new bikes in Kawasaki green was one of my favorite things to do. And I thought it was a dream when I actually got my very own kx80. Couldn't even touch the ground on my tippy toes unless I leaned. I didn't care. My dad said I'd grow into it. And the rest of my family thought he was crazy for getting it for me and I'd die. But we would ride together for hours on end. Through trails that went on for longer than our gas could take us. Those were some of the best times of my life. Following my dad's giant kdx 500. And he could barley touch the ground either. But he could ride. And taught me everything. Telling me to make sure I keep up and pushing me to get more confident on my bike. We didn't have allot. But we always had bikes for summer, snowmobiles for winter, and gas to fill them with. And I felt like I was the luckiest kid in the world sitting deep in the woods, just me and my dad, talking about what trails we take back toward home.

[@empirecycleman355]

Raw....pure.

[@johnmutton799]

"BRILLIANT" STUNNING BIKE. WELL DONE.

[@crasherror]

What a well produced video. Keep up the great work!

[@vintagemotoseattle]

What a great video. So well put together by OTT, and @James... very well spoken. Great job fellas. db

[@HypermaxZ]

Great episode, Mr. Holden is a cool dude.

[@winstondidit5843]

I taught this guy everything he knows back in 1981

[@johndoe6859]

What can you teach me?

[@VladaZRX12R]

Bravo Master.

[@JerrySmirk]

Very,very cool! more please

[@slabua]

Beautiful bike

[@kerrystover]

More videos like this, please.

[@VolV8]

Beaut bike. Well produced story. Thanks!

[@paulmurray129]

Awesome set up well done 👍

[@prashantnaik1705]

Great job Riders!!!

[@elgar6743]

Kawasaki have always 'Kicked @ss' and this video does as well!

[@soobeng]

AWESOME

[@yoshimura11000]

Great man. Im you. Greetz from stuttgart

[@Reckless40]

I wish Kawasaki would bring the ZRX back to the US market. Nothing else in their current "Transformer" inspired line up interests me.

[@ross5506]

Reckless40 That's the best way at looking at the new line "Transformers" lol

[@javierr1blue]

Well done! Video is really Professional

[@yellowbusguy]

I'd be very interested in a six speed in my ZRX, I've always thought it needed one more gear. I wonder how much a similar engine build would cost? A more street oriented version.

[@OnTheThrottleTV]

James has already done a few customer bikes like this. Find him on Facebook! facebook.com/sbkfactoryracing?fref=ts

[@המכונהשבאופנוע]

love it

[@CyberLionGT]

god i want my 98 ZRX1100 to look like that!!!!

[@Golyamkur]

I have 2 Suzuki 1000, a 1979 and 1980 the only difference is the carbs are different. I would like to overhaul the engines. Can you do it?

[@scotthawes1955]

Great project!! Do you guys accept orders? I have a bone stock 1999 ZRX 1100 (owned since day 1) its 20 years old and i'm looking to have it gone through. If your company dosent do this kind of service, can you refer a reputable shop?

[@atomicorang]

Had been modifying my ZRX1100 about 7 or 8 years ago and my wife's health prevented me from pursuing my plans. I am attempting to pick up where I left off in May of 2024. Im retired Airforce aircraft maintenance. I may be recruiting Mr. Compton to pickup where I left off to get her running. it is probably 95% to be able to ride again. I would be contacting James with particulars. I have not lost my desire.

[@jamespriceful]

one of my favorite bikes and this bike takes that to the next step. my friend has a rc51 he is going all the way through anyone know a good motor builder he wants to get the hp and tq numbers up.

[@wangtulong2066]

FUCKING PHENOMENAL, BROTHER!!!! NICE JOB, SIR!!!! 👏👏👏👏👏👏❤❤❤

[@zero_to_1000]

Do you sell any of the zrx parts used on the build?

[@tonypate9174]

Thank you a top upload very nice bike a one off thats gets better and better the closer you look so well put together thanks guys restored my faith in"bike fans" your side the pond after to many vids good sport bikes living sad days in roc ride outs and roll on pull racers slaping bolt on gofaster junk on bikes the pop pop bang bang pop pop mega big bang smoke steam rebuild time !!! type guys nice see a guy that knows hi,s way around build up his OWN bike bravo you may enjoy for bit of fun and show the need for speed stays to older age JOHN RENWICK VINCENT EPIMETHEUS

[@CyberLionGT]

what slip-on exhaust is that

[@schiberis]

Please, write background song name from 9:00

[@Limak46]

👍👌🏻

[@nightrider3067]

Not the most exciting guy to listen to but great talent

[@BillBengtson]

When is Episode 2 coming out... anxiously waiting :)

[@mchristr]

One hundred seventy horsepower and 400 pounds. This is what a genuine superbike should be.

[@manuelvarela6905]

Zx6r 636 with yoshimura slip on, And i tell ya... It's like a new ride, Every day. I will Never get tired of my ninja! I annihilate liter bikes ALL the time. Everyone talks 1000 But very very few can ride them good enough, To even beat a 600. Lol

[@Mike-dy8sj]

I don't think these liter bikes know your racing. And it's pretty obvious you've never ridden one. No smart or responsible rider constantly tries to go 10/10 on public roads on a supersport or superbike. Liter bikes are very different animals than supersports.

[@ross5506]

Very true speed is a drug to take in moderation. Back in 1985 I purchased new FZ750 this was not my first bike but this is when race replica began. My friend buys 87 GSXR 1100 I would smoke him the side streets.I got so good on that bike I was drifting during early 90s Now I am old soul with zx14 turbocharged life goes on.

[@SC4DR1]

I love your style Ross...….. I would say we are from the same cloth...…..

[@mcozpda3392]

talk talk talk talk .. but nont show nothing .. only few photos ..

[@paulscountry456]

I never got it with those ,a stock one puts out barely 100hp at the wheel and it is somewhat heavy and slow to steer ,that old tube frame and dual shocks is dated and offers nothing ,of course you can swap out parts ,just buy a old ZX 12 R and stop pretending.

[@milankohoutek9271]

Zouzty

[@scottvernum2439]

Oh, BS, show the track video!

[@Technie87]

Too bad this bike is probably gonna be stowed away on a showroom somewhere . . .

[@GUNNER12R]

The 2000 thru 2005 ZX12R makes over 100 ft pounds of torque. Maybe you just don't know what you think you know about Kawasaki's. Just sayin..

[@Dukerdr]

Kawasaki advertised 82 or 83 ft lbs, I doubt you'd see that much at the rear wheel on a stock bike. Probably more like 75...

[@Technie87]

The green and blue coloring looks horrible, should have made the whole thing black w/ carbon fiber .

[@groundhogdaymoto3425]

I want one!