Special thanks to Brendan for allowing me the privilege of riding his new bike. I absolutely love it. Brendan's Instagram - / brendan.au85 #SUZUKI #GSX1400
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@phillittle58908 ай бұрын
Have to agree with everything you said. I've recently bought one and I'll never sell it. It's the best bike I've ever ridden. I'm 5'7" and the mirrors are honestly brilliant I can see everything behind me
@hachewie8 ай бұрын
I'm 6'3" and the bike was awesome. Thanks for watching,
@RoadsOfOz2 жыл бұрын
They are a nice big underrated bike that is for sure.
@hachewie2 жыл бұрын
It felt brand new. Love it.
@RRRRefuelRideRace2 жыл бұрын
Nice and always fashionable bike. Goes like a rocket. Keep up bro. :)
@hachewie2 жыл бұрын
It is an absolute beast.
@AnxietyWizard2 жыл бұрын
Great little review Chewie. Loved the outro song too mate 🤘
@hachewie2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Wiz. I’ll use that some in a full review. Nice Rock tune.
@MonkeyButtRides2 жыл бұрын
Sounds like an amazing motor, bet it would make an amazing cafe racer project. Love the side shots you captured riding next to Brandon at the end. Bike looks great.
@hachewie2 жыл бұрын
I love this genre of bike. I could have been more than happy on this.
@RideDriveandbuildAU2 жыл бұрын
If that road was smooth and one way, oh what fun could be had. Very nice bike and you’re incredibly lucky your friends give you the opportunity to sample their rides.
@hachewie2 жыл бұрын
I agree with everything you said. I am very appreciative. Thanks Maso.
@KODEGREY2 жыл бұрын
I'm guessing you enjoyed that test ride! 😂. Ooohh ... That would be a perfect Distinguished Gentlemans bike!! Good video Chewie!!
@hachewie2 жыл бұрын
Yes just a little. I really love this big muscle bike. I was definitely considering buying one. I almost bought the Yamaha XJR. Still might some day.
@Zulu_117_ST2 жыл бұрын
Brendan sure does love his new toy! Great review of the Suzuki my friend x Short and sweet ✌️
@hachewie2 жыл бұрын
That’s what Wifey said.
@MrB5902 жыл бұрын
Thank u and I sure do
@Zulu_117_ST2 жыл бұрын
@@hachewie I’m not going there 😂😂😂😂
@hachewie2 жыл бұрын
@@Zulu_117_ST Fair call.
@BlackphoenixEntertainment2 жыл бұрын
Another bike swap, very nice. You must be having so much fun on these bikes.
@hachewie2 жыл бұрын
For sure. I’m very fortunate and appreciative.
@MRTPR Жыл бұрын
I am just so disappointed that they stopped making them. The storage under the seat is awesome.
@hachewie Жыл бұрын
Awesome bike bud love another ride.
@whatsstefon2 жыл бұрын
I have this feeling that you love the big Suzook. They are incredibly comfy.
@hachewie2 жыл бұрын
Yeah sorta. 😉
@wiccanmoon00012 жыл бұрын
The weather looks amazing there. Enjoy yourself!
@hachewie2 жыл бұрын
That day was perfect. Hit and miss at the moment.
@wiccanmoon00012 жыл бұрын
@@hachewie Well strangely the weather in Ireland is fab right now. It’s taken me ages to type this, I have long covid 🙄 I have it in my eyes and ears. Blisters like things on the cornea of my eyes and ears. Ugh 😑
@hachewie2 жыл бұрын
@@wiccanmoon0001 That sounds dreadful. I wish you fast healing.
@wiccanmoon00012 жыл бұрын
@@hachewie thanks 🙏🏻
@wiccanmoon00012 жыл бұрын
Outback’s news and live was so sad. His dad was a wonderful man. Times like these are really hard.
@602North2 жыл бұрын
Really good review Chewie. Looks like you had a lot of fun riding it.
@hachewie2 жыл бұрын
It is a beautiful bike to ride. Thanks RJ.
@ThrottleDownunder2 жыл бұрын
Looked like so much fun Chewie
@hachewie2 жыл бұрын
It’s a beautiful bike to ride. Really easy to ride.
@Moz422 жыл бұрын
Great vid and overview, Chewie. Cheers
@hachewie2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Moz. I’ll ask him if I can do a full review one day. Love it. Really fun bike.
@MrB5902 жыл бұрын
@@hachewie u sure can
@MrB5902 жыл бұрын
@@hachewie u sure can
@hachewie2 жыл бұрын
@@MrB590 Thanks brother.
@peterdoherty72822 жыл бұрын
You guys are always Swapping bikes!!! Love it.
@hachewie2 жыл бұрын
It really opened my eyes to possibilities. Thanks Petie.
@Zulu_117_ST2 жыл бұрын
It’s like a wife swap only you don’t get into trouble 😂😂😂😂😂
@hachewie2 жыл бұрын
@@Zulu_117_ST Much easier to ride. 😉
@Zulu_117_ST2 жыл бұрын
@@hachewie hahahahaha
@Zulu_117_ST2 жыл бұрын
@@hachewie and you don’t have to cuddle them in the morning right
@HarleyThrottleJuice2 жыл бұрын
That bike really does look like it would be fun to ride. Nice gushing mate! 😉✌️😂
@hachewie2 жыл бұрын
Hahahaha. Like a river over rocks.
@MrB5902 жыл бұрын
Roger I'll give ya a go soon
@flibbertigibbet62005 ай бұрын
You're on your wrists because the stock handle bars have been changed which are higher up. I changed mine to lower wider bars as the stock bar angle was too much for me and feels odd on your wrists. They're not fast bikes by any means with only 105bhp but the torque makes up for it some what. Lovely and smooth and a joy to ride. I have been restoring my 2003 blue/white with 8k mls on her and She is pretty much in showroom condition now. All the retro's are coming back in trend now so would sooner own a mint Muscle bike from this era like the Honda CB1300/XJR/GSX 1400 than the smaller engine new retros. Although the Kawasaki 900rs looks nice imo. Nice Vid
@hachewie5 ай бұрын
If I were to own one I’d do the same. The bars were still Pretty good on this though. I’m also a big fat bastard so maybe that has an impact. I do love the muscle bikes.
@NooBiker2 жыл бұрын
Nice, beautiful classic. What a privilege. Nice video, Chewie!
@hachewie2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely privileged. Thanks mate.
@TheRhythmicBiker2 жыл бұрын
Very comparable to the Yamaha XJR in my opinion, both are bloody awesome naked bikes with tons of power 🤘 Great video mate, hope you’re well 🤘
@hachewie2 жыл бұрын
I was close to buying an XJR. I love them both. Thanks mate. Going ok. How’s the warming up going over there?
@TheRhythmicBiker2 жыл бұрын
@@hachewie Ooo I can completely understand why, they are awesome bikes 🤘 Yeah man definitely getting warmer here, although now we’re getting some spring showers, but when they dry up the weather will be perfect 🤘
@hachewie2 жыл бұрын
@@TheRhythmicBiker Enjoy brother. 💚🏍💨
@fritz_rides6298 Жыл бұрын
totally true, but one big advantage on the GSX1400 side: fuel capacity
@HippoDrones2 жыл бұрын
Is so cool you get to ride your mates bikes and see what they are like. I like to do the same, but a lot of folk are weary of doing so here... I don't think they worry about their bike, I think they worry about riding mine... they have no need to do so though, as I'd not loan my bike to someone if I had issues doing so.
@hachewie2 жыл бұрын
I haven't let anyone on the new bike yet. I will. I am just waiting for the right time. The day I rode this bike I was still on the ZZR600. It was the day before I sold it. I'll ride this bike again to do a more comprehensive review/comparison with the Concours (GTR) 1400.
@aussiemotolife3472 жыл бұрын
Sweet ride I also like the Kawasaki Z900RS for similar reasons!
@hachewie2 жыл бұрын
I love the RS. 💚💚💚
@powamoto2 жыл бұрын
Mate amazing machine so I brought all these thumbs ups for ya algorithms 👍
@hachewie2 жыл бұрын
You da man.
@Nicontrast2 жыл бұрын
Very interesting, haven't had a good look at these before - sounds very good!
@hachewie2 жыл бұрын
It’s a power house. So much fun to ride.
@Saddlebags732 жыл бұрын
It’s so wrong for a naked bike to have all that power, yet so right 🙂👍🏼
@hachewie2 жыл бұрын
It’s such a light feeling bike for a big brute. Love it.
@BikerTorque2 жыл бұрын
Looks like a bit of a hooligan machine, nice one
@hachewie2 жыл бұрын
It is such an easy bike to ride, so much usable power. I would love to take it to the drags.
@Viper6-MotoVlogger2 жыл бұрын
I like how the bike has a quasi retro look mate.
@hachewie2 жыл бұрын
It is a great looking and riding bike. Thanks mate
@Banditmanuk2 жыл бұрын
My neighbour owns one that's got over 100,000 miles on. He tows a small trailer with it (presumably not very quickly in the corners)
@hachewie2 жыл бұрын
That’s awesome. The engine is so big that it doesn’t get worked hard.
@motogspot2 жыл бұрын
Once you have the power it becomes very addictive, fun road Chewie 😁🍺
@hachewie2 жыл бұрын
I don't think I could go back, unless I have two bikes. ;)
@tazyt33882 жыл бұрын
Mate there a grunty thing looks the goods to great vid cheers
@hachewie2 жыл бұрын
It is so fun to ride. I love it.
@shiftittwistit66772 жыл бұрын
Nice bike. It sounds so awesome. On my list of wants. Cheers
@hachewie2 жыл бұрын
I also love the Yamaha XJR. Thanks mate.
@FrankTripleMoto2 жыл бұрын
Cool muscle bike man 👌
@hachewie2 жыл бұрын
It’s absolutely beautiful to ride.
@greywolf92929 ай бұрын
I'm a bit late to the party with this one, it came up in my suggestions because I've been looking at buying a GSX 1400. I have a ZZR 1400/ZX14 it's an awesome bike but I find my knees are too frog legged on it and I'm canted forwards a bit too much, I'm not getting any younger ( 65 next year). Sure I might miss the awesome power of the ZZR but I've got the Rocket 3 for those adrenaline bursts 😂 How was the leg position, is it less acute than on your Concorse 🤔
@hachewie9 ай бұрын
The leg position was pretty good. A bit less acute than the Concourse. I didn’t like the seat angle though. It tilted me forwards.. awesome power on this thing.
@greywolf92929 ай бұрын
@@hachewie Thank you for your quick reply, a dealer near me has one, I'll try to get a test ride 👍😊
@hachewie9 ай бұрын
I love both bikes. Concours and GSX
@RidingHumboldtCounty2 жыл бұрын
Is that the same bike you riding in Roger’s video? Sure sounds good 👌. Ahhh yes it it’s Brendan’s. Do you like it better than your bike? Yeah the road looks familiar from HTJ . Mirrors are adjustable 🤘
@hachewie2 жыл бұрын
In many ways I do like it more. The power is so smooth. It is easy to ride. It feels more natural, closer to my dirt bike days. It is lighter. It doesn't have luggage or shaft drive. It also has no screen. I would have loved a naked but bought the Tourer as I want to do some big trips.
@RidingHumboldtCounty2 жыл бұрын
@@hachewie I think you made the right decision
@hachewie2 жыл бұрын
@@RidingHumboldtCounty I’d be happy with either.
@RidingHumboldtCounty2 жыл бұрын
@@hachewie me too lol 😂 I’ll trade you for my dyna
@RidingHumboldtCounty2 жыл бұрын
@@hachewie the problem is shipping
@larry68hd112 жыл бұрын
Nice. Thanks for sharing
@hachewie2 жыл бұрын
My pleasure mate. Thanks for watching.
@RandysRides2 жыл бұрын
Beauty of a bike...awesome road...sunshine.... what's more to want ?? :)
@hachewie2 жыл бұрын
Legalised cannabis. 😉💚🏍💨
@RandysRides2 жыл бұрын
@@hachewie lol. Sorry. hahaha !!!
@painsrides36162 жыл бұрын
How did the suspension feel....? My experience is that these big bore UJM's don't have the legs to handle their power and weight?
@hachewie2 жыл бұрын
I’d really need to ride it again with a bit more vigour to answer that properly. After getting off my clapped out ZZR600’s suspension, it felt fantastic at the speeds I was riding (slow).
@MrB5902 жыл бұрын
Sup everyone just got home from the GC missed the premier
@hachewie2 жыл бұрын
I hope you had a good break (despite the rain)
@MrB5902 жыл бұрын
@@hachewie I did thx , glad u enjoyed my bike, and yes I need to adjust the bars closer to me for a better riding position
@sergechelton481811 күн бұрын
i had to have 4 beers to make this clear vision....
@hachewie11 күн бұрын
@@sergechelton4818 I hope it was nice beer.
@aussiewantok2 жыл бұрын
I want one!
@hachewie2 жыл бұрын
Oh man they are cool. I was almost going to get an XJR. Very similar beast.
@aussiewantok2 жыл бұрын
@@hachewie naked, large bore... Love them... I'm stuck, if I get another bike, I have to upgrade the family car...which would imply getting a real job...
@hachewie2 жыл бұрын
@@aussiewantok Real jobs are overrated. I’m honestly happy on any bike. I have a large bike now because my wife enjoys riding pillion. Win win for me I suppose.
@aussiewantok2 жыл бұрын
@@hachewie mine liked the Fireblade I had....the speeding fines though....ouch
@shehlavlog11262 жыл бұрын
Very nice ❤️🎁👈👍🤝
@hachewie2 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@VandroizCh2 жыл бұрын
wow... its cool men 👍👍👍
@hachewie2 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate. A very cool bike.
@rpa5202 жыл бұрын
I had to look up this motorcycle 🤔 very crazy interesting. Very cool 🤘🤘. 🧿 🪬
@hachewie2 жыл бұрын
It is one of the big naked Muscle Retro Bikes. Absolute beast. Love it.
@rsc68er Жыл бұрын
hey mate, what year is that bike?
@hachewie Жыл бұрын
I’m not sure. Around 2010 I think.
@hachewie Жыл бұрын
2005.
@zakiya20022 жыл бұрын
Be careful my friend
@hachewie2 жыл бұрын
Always mate. Thank you.
@mooncat.7875 ай бұрын
What's the top speed of this monster ?
@hachewie5 ай бұрын
I don’t know but I’m sure it would do 250km/h no worries.
@mooncat.7875 ай бұрын
@@hachewie That's around 155 mph yes ?....... Little tune here, little tune there...... 165/170 ?
@hachewie5 ай бұрын
@@mooncat.787 Yep. It is a big engine that revs pretty hard.
@mooncat.7875 ай бұрын
@@hachewie Got an Aprilia Tuono at the minute and being honest I'm not that happy with it. To be brutally honest I'm more than disappointed with it. Just doesn't do it for me after virtually every report on it makes it out to be the best bike of all time...... Going to give the big old boy a test ride me thinks..... Just loving the idea of that monstrous 1400 power plant and nearly half a ton of metal shredding tarmac. I'll let you know how I get on.
@hachewie5 ай бұрын
@@mooncat.787 Good luck with the test. I didn’t own this bike. Only rode it once. I had a GTR 1400 (Concours). Loved it. Would top 250km/h easy. I crashed it. Miss it a lot.