What i HATE about my 2021 ZX10R

plenty of reasons that Kawasaki gave us to hate this bike but in the end this is the best 1000CC bike to own. Let me know what you think!
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[@michaeljkasnter]

The RR is STUNNING, and holy shit does it rev fast, thank you Pankl

[@Outlawv21992]

I'm getting ready to buy a 2023 ZX10R and this video was great man. Thanks for the info! I think the only thing I don't like about this colorway is the white panel on the bottom.. I think if it was black and green down there it would flow so much better...

[@AKFan-pw3ks]

I wish they would put the RR scheme on the R and the KRT on the RR. Your paying for the race Pedigree with the RR, why not the race scheme. I want to buy the ZX-10R but with the total green scheme of the RR. Damn that RR scheme looks good. But I’m not paying 30 grand for a paint scheme. I think Kawasaki got the schemes for the bikes backwards 😂

[@rogerseelbach5330]

This video was super informative and useful. Alot of these "reasons why I hate my" are damn clickbait. I thought this would be the same but wasn't. Full of logical information. Thank you so much for posting and making this.

[@allahjoseph]

Agreed. Liked and subscribed. We need the modding community on this thing already! Hack the ECU, develop more slip ons, make it that much more user friendly. Such a beautiful bike. Getting this after I add the ZX6R

[@tysoncott7402]

I love the color and looks of my new 21 krt 10R, what i dont like is how restricted it is, its a dog, you can feel it when riding its choked down, i’m with you, im just waiting patiently for the ecu flash to come available. With this said though its still an awesome machine.

[@chriscarter9875]

That’s why I always wait another year before buying a new design machine. When gen 4 came out, I waited till 2012. Might skip this model though.

[@FRJohnny777]

I wonder what the anniversary year will bring

[@oneslow_zx1046]

Im still in the air with the KRT. the black isn’t all black. There’s grey parts on the tank and tail.

[@allahjoseph]

Wrap that baby up

[@AST4EVER]

6:30 I agreed with you last time regarding those stickers pointing different directions. I have an idea for this KRT Edition Problem too.... Get rid of those White Red and Kawasaki stickers on the bottom half and get them done in BLACK, similar to Middle section. And also get that front fender blacked out. 👍👍 Edit: It will make the bike almost black with only its upper surface green, just like a green layer.

[@basssfreak13]

Great content ✌🏼 just a heads up M4 already has slip on and full exhaust system available, i ordered a cat delete slip last week hopefully be getting it in a couple weeks or so, will let y’all know how it goes, cheers!

[@FRJohnny777]

I’ve been looking around, m4, arrow, and sc have slip ons that work with the stock headers now. Can’t wait to hear what yours sounds like!

[@StormtrooperRides]

I pick up my KRT 2021 next week. I'm not wild about the KRT colors...and I'm also a little iffy on the new design...but that said, I still bought it and I'm really looking forward to getting to know this bike. I think all of the updated features are in the plus column (LED's all around, electronic dash, cruise control, longer wheelbase, etc) and I know that I can make it my own with some mods. After I get the bike and have some time with it, I'll be interested to see how my opinion lines up with yours. Thanks for the video!

[@FRJohnny777]

Yeah of course! Like I said you’ll be happy you bought it even with the minor issues that bug me personally. To me, it’s still the best bike you can get in this category

[@alexv5581]

Not sure your financial situation, but if I were to invest the money this machine needs, I would have to have no doubts that I want it. I can't imagine buying something expensive and be like "ehh I don't like how it looks". Plus you can't complain about ergonomics, its a freaking sportsbike lol

[@icemanxpe]

The flimsy and super bouncy mirrors are what's bugging me the most about this bike.

[@milesjantzi]

Why did you buy a krt edition then 🤣

[@ravenmoto5948]

Talk to Chris Moore AkA Moore Mafia about the ECU

[@foothillfoo5761]

I get a 2023 KRT tomorrow this video was great very useful .Definitely subscribe!!

[@roguepilot1]

I've got the Black one and it's awesome!

[@FRJohnny777]

Awh yeah! Every time I ride this bike it gets better and better

[@kalasmournrex1470]

Same!

[@goreman1976]

im ride 2016 ZX10R and im so happy with her, but the new model, graphis, horrible headlight does not convince me, i think im gonna wait for the nex model or ill go for Yamaha R1

[@boystoyz8922]

I'm with ya, I don't like this paint scheme. Going to get a custom set from monster fairings as soon as I can. They only show up to 2019 on their website. Not sure if they have the 2021 yet. But I'm definitely going with something different.

[@kevinmiller7105]

have one my self and love it, monster of a bike with out a flash so can’t imagine after flash. Awesome bike. KRT was weird to me at first but has grown on me; love it now. Also get compliments, even my buddies that have liter bikes thing my bike is hands down sexiest

[@delilahzx10r47]

Woolich said there close to cracking the ecu flash..

[@The_Real_SlickDaddy]

Hey brother I just found your channel and I have slowly been watching every video since last night and I have to say. Thank you for your time to create this good content! Hope to one day meet you in person and shake your hand! 👊🏼

[@FRJohnny777]

I hope to meet you and shake your hand 🤗 appreciate all the kind words 👍

[@mcclendonpierce360]

I just bought the Black 2021 ZX-10R. Awaiting it to get shipped to the dealership.! 🤙🏼

[@M16xDr0pSh0tz]

how are you liking it?

[@dreamworks5385]

JS family like here😊

[@AST4EVER]

How do people withstand the CRINGE CONNECT from JS and rest of superbike owners..??

[@dreamworks5385]

@@AST4EVER ..what ever you think...but I love Paji

[@HemiBurns]

The winter test graphics is the shit on Black

[@ST-kq9py]

Nice bike, a few frustrations with ecu unlock, combined rider aids, awkward seat removal and I agree with you on the backwards graphics lol. All in all an awesome bike though. I have the 2021 KRT400 Ninja (same colour) and an MT-10SP. Nice content, keep up the good work! 👌

[@Pierre-Irwan]

Hi, is the 2020 model worth getting it? Its almost the same price with a used 2021 model. I prefered the look on the 2020 :/

[@FRJohnny777]

the 2020 is still worth getting.

[@jackthangsing5782]

I like the Glossy Black Variant.😁

[@ravenmoto5948]

The Biden clip is priceless 🤣

[@FRJohnny777]

Glad you enjoyed it 😂👍

[@ravenmoto5948]

@@FRJohnny777 That same clip could be played for the seat too. 🤣

[@FRJohnny777]

😂 didn’t wanna abuse it lol

[@Sastisyesno]

Where did you get the tank grip?

[@RAVENMotoCo]

Great video 🤙🤙

[@michaeljkasnter]

The fing key fob on tbe new Fireblade got old extremely fast, race leathers aren’t ready for a brick imn your front pocket, also your sweat /humidity ruins the fob, dumbest thing ever on a sport bike- go Team Green

[@jamesmcilmoyle9199]

The stock exhaust pipe is disgusting

[@RajdeepDas-z6z]

I DON LIKE ZX10R COW ZX10R IS NOT POWER NOT NICE I DON WANT TO SEE ZX10R IS COW POWER

[@shadowboybass]

if you dont like that and this and that....whay buying somting you dont like ...

[@FRJohnny777]

There's pros and cons go everything. Not one company has made a product that's perfect for one single person. Topics like these help consumers also weigh these opinions to help make their purchase.

[@jamesanthony6788]

Nice bike👍😎💪

[@i_rahul6342]

I was like i bought it today this bike and YT recommend me this i was like fuck my money gone😂😂😂😂

[@FRJohnny777]

It happens like that 😂

[@TresXTre]

Bruh, new bike - new exhaust 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@FRJohnny777]

That’s how it works, as soon as a good slip on comes out, I’ll have it

[@Volatile_moo10]

I hate the front end so much. I mean I hate it big time. Tf were they drinking

[@FRJohnny777]

It’s sharp. It’s hard to make it look like an h2, but there’s some similarities. When I first saw it in person, all my doubts about the front in disappeared

[@namename1]

I will take it send it to me take the exhaust only ha

[@monkmoto1887]

Don’t talk shit about my soul mate plz

[@howiethehowitzer7398]

The only thing I hate about this bike is that it isn't mine.

[@FRJohnny777]

I can agree with that 😂

[@Panda-bg5vk]

i hate that u are american,and u are too fussy about everything,that's what i hate about new zx10r

[@red.riot.2280]

I think the problem is that the are getting away from the street riding. They should make the rr,m, rr-r the “race” bike. Relax the egros etc like the older superbikes. It’s a street bike.

[@gw4717]

It's ugly and all my friends got that one but I got the 2020zx10r and 2020 is just a better bike more power my 2020 smokes all my buddies new zx10r and r1s stock and flashed the 2020zx10r the bike it does everything great I won't ever let it go and don't want to ride anything else it's that good

[@bwright138]

I have the all black ABS model. Tuner in my area just cracked the ECU so I'm at 191 WHP with no faults/check engine lights with a 3/4 Akrapovic titanium system. That seat removal's still a bitch though.

[@hottotty13]

I agree. The graphics are a deal breaker. The black or all green is beautiful, but I’m weird, I have a hard time accepting styling cues I don’t like. The ZH2 is probably the best example. Sick bike but, fuuuuuck that’s fugly.

[@DarkSim77]

My number 1 dislike: sit on it for any real length of time and the words mid evil torture device comes to mind..

[@FRJohnny777]

As aggressive as it is, it’s not the worst out of the other bikes in this category. Still not the most comfy though lol

[@christopheralonge7758]

@@FRJohnny777 it's a racebike not a lounge chair. Man oh man I can't believe some of the shit people find to bitch about these bikes. There is no pleasing everyone

[@FRJohnny777]

I’ve done this for a long time. If anyone knows a thing or two about you can’t make everyone happy, that’s me.

[@ravenmoto5948]

Yeah, now go sit on an BMW

[@benn1181]

I'd like it if it was just black with that red pinstriping. I also love the front end, at first it put me off, but after looking at it more it looks really aggressive and mean.

[@FRJohnny777]

Couldn’t agree more

[@TheSiliconeslick]

The bottom graphics (White and Red) reminds me of a Marlboro cigarette package. I love the bike but the Marlboro look on the bottom.......smh

[@coasttocoastsledder375]

love the new RR man that green is fire

[@WhiteLivesMatterPL]

Fugliest bike ever 🤮 I'd never buy it, just because of looks 👎🏻

[@mattbudesa6351]

Yup. All the other competitors are better looking and out perform these.

[@FRJohnny777]

Looks is preference, but I would like to know what info you have that makes this bike the least performing machine out of its competitors.

[@allahjoseph]

There will be an ECU override eventually. Who’s developing it first!???

[@Fitness-adventure]

Have you noticed the first gear feels very weak ! As if it’s missing another gear

[@FRJohnny777]

Can't say the same. First gear felt fine

[@Benjay1975]

the KRT looks awesome, the seat has always been an issue to get off on the gen 5 as well, i definitely want to get this model next.

[@FRJohnny777]

That, I did not know 🤔 this model is amazing, you won’t be disappointed

[@opadilla123]

Your wrong kawasaki has a slip on designed specifically for the gen 6 from akrapovic

[@FRJohnny777]

a lot of companies have designed slip on's or as i like to call them "muffler replacements" that you're referring too since the release of this video. Sure you can categorize it as a slip on but it doesn't traditionally delete the catalytic converter like most other slip on's do. the old gen zx10 you could get a slip on system and delete the catalytic converter. I would never recommend the 1100 dollar muffler swap from kawasaki to anyone.

[@nitrousninja882]

I was thinking about buying one of these new ZX-10R's. When I heard the ECU cannot be flashed, makes me not want one. If someone figures out how to crack the code maybe I'll be interested, but until then, forget it.

[@nitrousninja882]

@sen They have recently been able to flash the ECU on these new ZX10R's. It should be able to beat any car out there.

[@nitrousninja882]

@sen K&N air filter, ECU flash by Schnitz Racing and a 4 into 1 header by Akrapovic or M4. You'll be over 200hp then and winning races. 213 # was at the crank, not rear wheel. Kawi better than any other bike!

[@nitrousninja882]

@sen Before the ECU is flashed the bike is limited to 189 mph from the factory. Once flashed it can run way faster than that. My ZX14R can do almost 200 mph flashed.

[@nitrousninja882]

@sen If the ECU is not flashed then the top speed is limited to 186 mph or 299 kph. No flash means it is dog slow. Woollich flash and the thing will rip. Just tell them to disable the top speed limiter.

[@opadilla123]

Krt is the best looking

[@blainehouser4354]

Love the Bike! Graphics? Not so much! Sold my 2020 ZX6R KTR to buy the new 10R. None To be had!?!? Sooo I’m waiting for the 2023 to arrive! Hope the KTR graphics are nicer?! Great Video!

[@sheepish9538]

Still no fuel gauge 😪😭 and the colour scheme is bad to much black need more green sticking to my 2018 zx10r just wish it had a fuel gauge and cruise control like the newer model 😀

[@vadimaus]

Ugly as it's been all the time, until you customize it..

[@AFRO_KEEN]

How about the problem of rustout with other types of materials.

[@Patriot-fl3ch]

The hard seat and the ecu will not be flashable for a long time.

[@bearded_ginger6765]

The fucking key board to the screen 😂😂😂😂

[@Bob9999]

I've owned streetbikes for 46 years. I agree on my 2021 ZX-10R the rider seat mounting design is absoutely the worst design I've ever seen.

[@FRJohnny777]

I’ve taken off quite a few times and even though it’s still a pain, I’ve gotten much better at it

[@Ma6roshi23]

So your ignoring the 200hp, and care about hp you want to add? I bet you only use 120hp

[@FRJohnny777]

😂 sadly I use every pony I can out on the track with this thing. I couldn’t imagine getting 30 more out of this on top of the 170ish it makes from the crate.

[@SuperbikeDiscovery]

Great video man very informative thank you a lot

[@FRJohnny777]

That’s what I make them for, thank you 😊

[@bentleysimpson970]

Wait, so you can’t flash the ECU?

[@FRJohnny777]

Not yet unfortunately

[@lowlife189]

I’d have to peel that lower white graphic off, doesn’t go with the green and black.

[@FRJohnny777]

You can’t peel it off, the plastic itself is white 😵

[@lowlife189]

@@FRJohnny777 oh no shit, in that case, I’d get some Matt black wrap.

[@FRJohnny777]

That’s what I did!

[@vladsta3833]

more zx10r content please

[@FRJohnny777]

You got it 😊

[@1966maarten]

2 questions: what exactly is wrong with opening the saddle (video?)? and is it true that this 2021 bike does provide information about how much gasoline is left in the tank?

[@FRJohnny777]

Yeah I’ll do a video, it has gotten easier to get off with time. And it provides you with info on how much fuel you have used, not left. But if you do simple math you can figure out how much you have left. Also has a fuel light low warning level

[@1966maarten]

@@FRJohnny777 I thought I saw in a blink, in another KZbin, that it showed the liters/gallons left in the tank when the guy scrolled through the fuel consumption, time, etc. Not?

[@FRJohnny777]

Nope, it’s fuel consumed, I thought it was fuel left as well, but the more I rode I found it increased instead of decreased.

[@FRJohnny777]

You might be thinking of the throttle/brake percentage indicator?

[@1966maarten]

@@FRJohnny777 no, I saw gallons, so I think it was the fuel consumed (your previous answer). Thanks 🙏

[@mariopetri448]

thanks for the video! I just got my 05 zx6r stolen in feb and Im looking into getting a black one of these in the next month or two. how is the riding comfort in town? Im not really a track rider but i would like to get into that as well, primarily this will be a street bike for me. looks amazing to me!

[@FRJohnny777]

I ride plenty of miles around town and in the mountains. It’s pretty comfy compared to the competition. Still a sportbike ride, but I can ride it all day with no issues

[@domlong7056]

Catalytic converter? Never heard of those. What are they?😅

[@hunterxl8025]

Bren tune is 196 to 197.has to be right tuner.

[@kickinaddiction]

The 3 spoke wheels from 1984 are horrendous!!!