Why I Bought A Kawasaki ZZR1400! | TheRhythmicBiker

So many great bikes were guessed and suggested as my next bike, so why did I decide to go for the Kawasaki ZZR1400?
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00:00 - Intro
00:34 - Thank You - 800 Subscribers
01:35 - I'm Not Organised!
02:13 - Sports/Hyper Tourer
04:30 - Comfort
05:59 - Previous Owner
06:30 - Reliability
07:29 - Performance
09:41 - Looks
10:39 - Upcoming Wolf Tales UK Episode!
11:20 - Spent Too Long At HBB Motorcycles
11:55 - Outro
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[@Motoramblings]

Congratulations on getting a bike that makes you so happy!! This is going to be great, I look forward to seeing the rides!!!

[@TheRhythmicBiker]

Thank you Patrick, always really appreciate your support 🤘

[@bykermike1233]

Great to see you out enjoying your new bike ,obviously in love with it, Happy days....

[@TheRhythmicBiker]

Preach that mate, I’m loving every second of it 🤘

[@ladyjrider666]

Takes me a day to edit! 🤣 You're on the right bike for sure. You can hear it! Really looking forward to seeing your year unfold. Good luck hitting the magic number. Ride safe LJ

[@TheRhythmicBiker]

Ahah I hate editing so much 😂 Thank you so much, I gotta good feeling about this year ☺️ Thank you for watching 🤘

[@JRBACZYK]

Congratulations on 800 my friend..👍👍👍

[@TheRhythmicBiker]

Thank you mate, that means a lot to me 🤘

[@MrPsiclone666]

love it miles of smiles ahead

[@TheRhythmicBiker]

Couldn’t agree more, loving every second of it so far ☺️

[@PurpleOnThree]

Congratulations on your channel growth! It's a great community for sure!

[@TheRhythmicBiker]

Couldn’t agree more. I truly love this community 🤘

[@PurpleOnThree]

@@TheRhythmicBiker 👍💜

[@tomstc]

Congratulations mate!!

[@TheRhythmicBiker]

Thank you mate. It means a lot 🤘

[@DeweyRides]

Congrats on 800!!!!

[@TheRhythmicBiker]

Thank you buddy, means a lot 🤘

[@Ravan_Caw]

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 Looks like a new intro is in order.

[@TheRhythmicBiker]

We will be filming a new into tomorrow 🤘

[@KODEGREY]

Another congratulations on the bike man! She is a stunner!! I'm glad you brought up the point of these sport being easy to ride at ( legal speeds ). I think a lot of people think they just don't perform at all unless you're doing 150 mph. If you like the clip ons where they are at, maybe look into a new windscreen. Probably be easier to change anyway. Good video man!!

[@TheRhythmicBiker]

Thank you so much mate, I really am loving the bike ☺️ Yeah I was surprised by just how easy it is to ride within the speed limits, it doesn’t dislike it at all 👍 Yeah man you’re right I’ll probably look into that 🤘

[@PabloNaKole]

Awesome monster on road mate

[@TheRhythmicBiker]

Thank you so much mate 🤘

[@Zedhead_]

Excellent buddy, it certainly is a bike everyone should own once in their life.

[@TheRhythmicBiker]

Thank you for watching mate. I couldn’t agree more 🤘

[@PurpleOnThree]

Oh my...I thought it was brand new! Looks awesome!

[@TheRhythmicBiker]

Thank you, she’s a 2011 reg so nearly 12 years old 🤘

[@PurpleOnThree]

@@TheRhythmicBiker 😲

[@GermanJobbies]

I used to love the aggressive look of the ZX7R but this thing is just on another level for that. 😎😎 If someone wanted to design a motorcycle that epitomised a pair of bulls balls, this is what they would have arrived at 🤣 Love it mate!

[@TheRhythmicBiker]

Ahah I love this comment mate. Thank you so much for watching 🤘 I couldn’t agree more with what you said 🤘

[@Saddlebags73]

Argh! Sorry I didn’t see this sooner. Lovely bike and I agree on the colour scheme. Really looking forward to seeing you at the social 👌🏼 Take care out there

[@TheRhythmicBiker]

No need to apologise mate, I hope you’re enjoying your little break from YT 🤘 I’m buzzing for it mate, really excited 🤘

[@Saddlebags73]

@@TheRhythmicBiker It’ll be a good crowd if the weather is kind 🤞🏼

[@HippoDrones]

Congrats on hitting 800+ subs mate 🙂 6 year olds are boss! 😀 Really glad to see/hear how happy you are with it, what a bike hey. I'll see you in Cornwall!

[@TheRhythmicBiker]

Thank you so much mate i really appreciate it 🤘 I couldn’t be happier, especially after all the issues I was having with the Sprint. Can’t wait to finally meet you mate, it’s going to be a great day 🤘

[@HippoDrones]

@@TheRhythmicBiker It will, I've been wanting to meet up with you, and Saddlebags for quite a while now! 🙂 I have planned out an extended ride home from it after as well, gonna take a few days and hit some trails as well as have an explore along the Jurassic Coast line

[@TheRhythmicBiker]

@@HippoDrones It’s going to be a great day that’s for sure. That’s awesome that you’ve planned a good trip around it all as well 🤘

[@HippoDrones]

@@TheRhythmicBiker 🙂 helps justify the hotel cost to do more stuff 🙂

[@RigsvilleBikers]

Loving the new bike, a couple of riding mates have ZZR14's and they love them to bits.

[@TheRhythmicBiker]

Thank you so much mate. They’re just so easy to get on with, they’re bloody amazing bikes 🤘

[@davidtemple9553]

Such an awesome bike mate would love one of those I have a triumph sprint gt at the moment. All the best and ride safe

[@TheRhythmicBiker]

Thank you so much mate 🤘 Hope you’re getting on well with the Sprint GT, I did enjoy my Sprint ST for the few years I had it ☺️ Take it easy bud 🤘

[@RevBombUK]

Great video buddy and yes it's a hyper tourer

[@TheRhythmicBiker]

Thanks for watching mate 🤘

[@MonkeyButtRides]

Filmed and edited the same day, working hard! I remember your fazer. GTR's are cool but I'm going to ride hardcore sportbikes till I can't. Can't wait to see where and what you do on this new beast!

[@TheRhythmicBiker]

Ahah I know mate it was tough, wouldn’t recommend it 😂 Preach that mate, keep riding them until we can no longer throw a leg over them anymore 🤘

[@Jackson-vw4pe]

The busa killer ❤️‍🔥

[@TheRhythmicBiker]

😎💪💯🏍️💨

[@MikeTheBike58]

Congratulations on the bike,I had an 09 ZZR1400 Gen1 for a year and a half...sold it and now ride a 2015 ZZR1400 Performance Sport,always have a grin on my face when out on the bigZed.

[@TheRhythmicBiker]

BigZed can’t beat it 💪 Thank you for watching mate it means a lot ☺️ I’m just so happy with the bike mate, every time I go out for a ride I got the biggest grin on my face, definitely made the right choice getting this bike 🤘

[@MikeTheBike58]

@TheRhythmicBiker More than welcome,can't go wrong with the BigZed . Mine is on 8k and recently had the 7,5k service...will be keeping it for a few years.

[@TheRhythmicBiker]

@@MikeTheBike58 Great to hear fella, bet the beast is running like a dream after a good service 🤘

[@lilynorthover8378]

You bought it coz bike is greeeen and bike go FAST.🌪💚

[@TheRhythmicBiker]

That’s the short summary 😂🏍️💨

[@pauldark3044]

Great video! Had a 2007, 2013 and now 2014, best bikes out there, post 2012 is worth the upgrade😉

[@TheRhythmicBiker]

Aha thanks for watching mate. I’m absolutely living mine so far but don’t worry, when it’s time to upgrade I’ll probably just be getting a newer version 😂😎

[@LINKchris87]

Congratulations on your channel's growth and the wonderful bike you ride 👌

[@TheRhythmicBiker]

Thank you so much mate, really means a lot to me 🤘

[@LINKchris87]

@@TheRhythmicBiker You're welcome! I have a 07 busa and I like ZZRs a lot too. Keep it up!

[@TheRhythmicBiker]

@@LINKchris87 I love the older Gen Busa’s, proper bikes 🤘

[@LINKchris87]

@@TheRhythmicBiker Yeah, I love the bike. It does almost everything good, and dead nuts reliable.

[@TheRhythmicBiker]

@@LINKchris87 Can’t beat the old Japanese bikes, they’re bulletproof and if looked after can probably outlive us 😂

[@Motoramblings]

1:34 I’ll keep commenting! And I believe you’ll surpass 1000 subs this year!!

[@TheRhythmicBiker]

Thank you mate, i really appreciate it. I hope this is the year 🤘 Take care mate 🤘

[@Banditmanuk]

Such a beautiful machine, cannot imagine needing any more power. Hopefully, Japanese reliability. Congratulations and take care.

[@TheRhythmicBiker]

Thank you so much mate 🤘 I’m sure I will be very happy with it for a long time 🤘

[@stephenbrown3495]

Wish they made a 1500

[@TheRhythmicBiker]

@@stephenbrown3495 That would have been an awesome machine

[@freshymno7782]

Love my zzr great all rounder, very safe bike, very comfortable,great mirrors, had gen 1 now gen 2 ❤

[@TheRhythmicBiker]

Couldn’t agree with you more mate. They are so capable bikes, rise to any challenge. Glad you’re enjoying your Gen 2 🤘

[@youngeroldie5089]

Great video, brought back memories of mine. I had the Gen 1 first and then got the Gen 2 Mine was all black, I was offered a very good trade in deal for the Gen 1. I then got a sprint ST 1050 as a second bike just before pandemic so didn't use that much. After lockdowns I noticed my 64 year old knees were aching after a long ride such as Belgium, I was gutted by this. So decided to trade in my sprint and ZZR for the only choice that seemed right and now the owner of a GTR. After a year I love this bike now. I totally agree with you that as a young dude the ZZR is just right for you, so just enjoy. Hope to have a look at it next time I am at the Super Sausage

[@TheRhythmicBiker]

Thanks for watching the video mate. Crazy to think that we’ve both owned ZZR’s and Sprint ST’s, I hope you enjoyed them as both as I am currently ☺️ The GTR is a great bike and like I said in the video I was actually tempted to get one, but just felt that being in my 20’s the ZZR was the better choice for now 🤘 Would be great to see you up the SS 🤘

[@markariewilliams]

Watch out for the leaking cam cover mate, leaks from the left side sitting on the bike, solution is to place a M10 washer underneath front and rear cam cover bolt forcing the cover gasket down a tad, the fix really works. Love your reviews....

[@TheRhythmicBiker]

Thank you so much for the advice mate, I'll keep a eye out for that and probably make the necessary adjustments whilst its being serviced just before winter 👍 Thanks for watching and the kind words, means a lot fella 🤘

[@602North]

It is such a beautiful beast. You asked the question about comfort and I would guess it’s comfortable for that kind of bike and for a young lad like yourself. I’m old and not nearly as flexible as I used to be lol. In my younger days, I would have owned one. I had a coupe of GSX R’s back in the day, and a variety of other sport bikes.

[@TheRhythmicBiker]

Definitely agree mate thank you. As I get older I’m sure the bikes will get more upright but for now it’s nice to enjoy it 🤘

[@GARamblinMan]

Beautiful new Kawasaki and I agree the black and green color scheme is awesome. If you’re going to own a Kawasaki it needs to be green! I also agree with your assessment of Japanese engineering for motorcycles. They know what they are doing. I owned Hondas and Suzukis for many many trouble free years. Cheers mate and ride safe. You’ll be at 1,000 subscribers before you know it.

[@TheRhythmicBiker]

Thank you for stopping by mate, I really appreciate it 🤘 It’s always gotta be black and green for sure 😎 Looking forward to keeping up to date with your channel fella, take it easy 🤘

[@MadOldBiker]

Sigh…. Where do I begin?…. No secret…I am buying @Zedheads ZZR…but I will be doing some serious modifications on it… for starters… If you saw the colour of Roly’s ZZR here’s a clue…looking forward to meeting up when it’s in my possession…safe riding mate..she’s a beast

[@TheRhythmicBiker]

Thanks for watching mate. I’m buzzing for you to get the ZZR, really excited to see what you have planned for it, it’s going to be awesome to see ours side by side 🤘

[@MadOldBiker]

@@TheRhythmicBiker Oh don’t worry …I have lots of things planned

[@mr.e.audits]

Hi mate, I met you at McDonald's today, I was the one with the Sprint gt. I've subscribed im interested to watch your videos. Did like your ZZR try and keep it wheels down and saddle up.

[@TheRhythmicBiker]

Hi mate, was awesome to chat to you earlier. Glad you decided to check out the channel, hope to catch up with you again sometime 🤘

[@BeansOnToast_YT]

"the bike is nuts and it looks nuts" can't argue there 👍

[@TheRhythmicBiker]

Ahah talking straight facts 😂

[@RRRRefuelRideRace]

Great choice in my opinion. You will have power to sell. :) Definitely before autumn you are gonna pass the 1000 subs milestone. You will see. :) Got my like bro. Keep it up.

[@TheRhythmicBiker]

Thank you so much mate, that means a lot to me. Can’t wait to see how I get on this year 💪🤘

[@RRRRefuelRideRace]

@@TheRhythmicBiker My experience was that from 850 on to 990 was quite quick, but from 990 to pass 1000 it was a nightmare slow. :) Hope for the best for you bro.

[@TheRhythmicBiker]

@@RRRRefuelRideRace Thank you mate. Stay safe 🤘

[@timkirk5708]

Mate it's does look lovely, definitely a step up from the sprint, sounds nice as well, are you at PTW show tomorrow?

[@TheRhythmicBiker]

Thank you so much mate, the bike really is incredible 🤘 At triumph Woburn? I’ll be there 🤘

[@EVil-ob8in]

Only just found your channel. Ears pricked up watching your Triumph Sprint video leaving Holland Engineering and realising we’re in the same area. My bike history is all over the place though mainly sports bikes with a speed triple and Honda hornet in the recent mix. Just done up a ZX6R with black and green colour scheme. One of these would look nice as stablemates.very tempted or the z1000SX as you have also mentioned 🤔

[@TheRhythmicBiker]

Thank you so much for coming over to the channel. Yeah Pete is a cracking fella can’t fault him, he’s helped me out many times. Speed Triples and Honda Hornets are solid bikes, really can’t go wrong with them at all. I bet that ZX6R looks the business now 🤘 The Z1000SX is a cracking bike, I would of had one if I couldn’t of afford the ZZR for sure 🤘

[@kevr1148]

Wow nice 😮...what a machine 👍. Stunning bike hope you have many adventures ahead of you. I know it's a very personal thing but for me personally I'll stick with sports bikes ( well my 2007 R1 ) for as long as I can throw my leg over it. Until that time I'll be sticking to it I know one day I'll no longer be able to ride it but until that day comes I'll be enjoying it to the max 💪

[@TheRhythmicBiker]

I don’t blame you mate. I love the R1’s, and your one in the white and red colour scheme is stunning. I’d definitely recommend staying with it until you can no longer throw a leg over 🤘

[@timmasonguitar]

When my ZZR1400 gen2 went in for a service the main dealer leant me a an H2 SX SE, and I couldn't wait to get back on my ZZR. It is an amazing machine.

[@TheRhythmicBiker]

Ahah I absolutely love that mate. So glad the ZZR has got you hooked that even a H2 SX SE couldn’t shake you off it 😎🤘

[@timmasonguitar]

@@TheRhythmicBiker Last year a fellow biker asked me what bike I'd have if I could choose anything in the world. I told him that I already have it! Not often we can say that in life.

[@TheRhythmicBiker]

@@timmasonguitar Preach that mate, the ZZR has always been a dream bike of mine, I still can’t actually believe I own one now 🤘

[@delinquentsplayground]

I've never seen you in Milton Keynes bro. Earned a sub 👍

[@TheRhythmicBiker]

No way, I’m always about somewhere, hopefully we’ll bump into each other eventually 🤘 Thank you for subscribing mate that really means a lot 🤘

[@delinquentsplayground]

@@TheRhythmicBiker Bright yellow 675 👍 keep em coming

[@TheRhythmicBiker]

@@delinquentsplayground I will keep an eye out for ya 🤘 Thanks mate

[@DB_Rider.]

Honestly the best thing I've ever bought! Smiles all day long with the zzr1400!

[@TheRhythmicBiker]

Couldn’t agree more, I’m still loving mine, never fails to put a smile on my face 😁

[@rolandkeith5322]

Your bike is in the Hyperbike class the GTR is in the Sports touring bikes class buddy good video man.

[@TheRhythmicBiker]

Thank you so much mate, glad someone cleared it up for me 😂

[@BikesBeardsAndBrews]

Always have a soft spot for Kawi's, I still miss mine, it was a fun bike

[@TheRhythmicBiker]

They’re all a bit of fun really, but the Harley is also an awesome ride 🤘

[@mtbelly1972]

Great to see you out on Kermit 😂 Just strange not seeing a Esso oil tanker in your mirror 😂🤣. Great video and it is a nice looking beast.

[@TheRhythmicBiker]

Ahah I’m surprised Esso haven’t gone out of business yet 😂 Thanks for watching mate 🤘

[@jsrides2065]

Great you’re loving the new bike av you a name ? Thought matey was proposing 🤣🤣🤣

[@TheRhythmicBiker]

Ahah new name will be decided next week 🤘

[@RocketPropelledWombat]

"Bike goes quicker than you can react", that's like my old 12R, you twist the throttle in 5th @ 100MPH and it feels like whatever was on the horizon a mile away is under the front wheel in around three seconds. Mental bike. A lot of the time it felt like I was doing 70, i'd look at the clocks to figure I was doing 110. Hoping to buy one of these early next year & can't get my head around the prospect of something that has 200cc more than the ZX12R -.- Just hope it's comfier than my current 'Blade!

[@TheRhythmicBiker]

Absolutely love that comment thank you so much for watching mate. The 12’s are mental and these are no different, I think you’re going to love it. I would definitely say they’re more comfortable than any fireblade 🤘

[@martinclark1411]

im sure if you keep reviewing this make and model of bike your subscribers list will grow immensely, goblin rides channels last video pointed that out, and owning one myself i know what he means, immensely underrated machines, and ive now subscribed.

[@TheRhythmicBiker]

Thank you mate, I’m still very new to the bike so I’m definitely no expert like Goblin Rides. I couldn’t agree more though that these bikes are totally underrated, especially considering just how great they are 🏍️💨 Thank you for subscribing mate, that means a lot 🤘

[@jimsadler8704]

Great choice of bike, Rhythmic. All you need now is a load of shares in BP.

[@TheRhythmicBiker]

Ahah thank you so much for watching mate. Aha trust me I'm already feeling that as well 🤣

[@exeterrider]

Good to hear your coming to the ride out. Red coming? Is a cool bike RB, but it's true that I used to like sports bikes but as things stiffen up ( uhh hummm) and one becomes less flexible it does become more of an effort to ride those toys off bikes. You have another 10 years or so before you have to think of that crap 🙄😂 Really good to hear you happy on a bike again. Your going to have some great adventures on that one for sure 👍🍻

[@TheRhythmicBiker]

Looking forward to meeting you mate. I don’t think red is coming sadly😢 Thank you mate, and yes I’m sure eventually my body will start to tighten up , but until then I’ll enjoy the ZZR to the fullest 🤘

[@duncansteedman9986]

Thanks for this. Decided to go GTR1400 a month ago post Paneuro having loved previous ZZR1100s. The GTR is great but wish I’d gone for a ZZR1400 because the the acceleration is always available without having to drop down 👍😎

[@TheRhythmicBiker]

Congratulations on the new bike mate, the GTR has its purposes and it does them really well 🤘 The GTR is an incredible bike, it just wasn’t what I need at the time, however you still get an awesome engine that is capable of insane speeds, I think the acceleration is down to the additional weight the GTR has

[@schzx14]

If you haven’t already, send your ECU to Ivan’s for a tune. Makes a worthwhile and noticeable difference of many aspects of rideability, cooling, and power.

[@pjourneys5337]

Good biker !

[@TheRhythmicBiker]

Thank you so much mate 🤘

[@schzx14]

Beautiful bike. Nice video. I had a new 07 in the beautiful blue color offered then. But truthfully, I like your color better. Best bike I’ve ever owned. Currently ride an 08 concours 14. I’m 60 so, there you have it. Ha. It’s a great bike too for many of the same reasons the ZX14 is. Good job! Oh, for those of us in the US, what are those zigzag lines for in the road on occasion? And why are there curved arrows pointing in the wrong direction every now and then? Sorry, not a world traveler.

[@TheRhythmicBiker]

Thank you so much for watching mate, glad to hear you’ve experienced the feel of the ZZR’s brilliance, I do love the colour on mine ☺️ It was actually a test ride on the GTR1400 that persuaded me to buy a ZZR1400, I think both bikes are amazing ☺️ the zigzags are to warn motorists of an upcoming pedestrian crossing/priority. The curved arrows are for cars overtaking on the wrong side of the road to come back over because the upcoming road isn’t safe for overtaking. Not to worry, I suppose our roads can look a bit funny to most ☺️

[@bmwgsblackgus7636]

After seeing the bike in flesh at super sausage got to agree its a weapon of a motorbike and looks stylish and fast sitting still 😀 it scared that car in front of you he wanted nothing to do with you lol 😆

[@TheRhythmicBiker]

Ahah that car wanted to be no where near me 😂 Thanks for watching mate 🤘

[@DeweyRides]

Why the ZZR.... Ricky Bobby: "I wanna go fast"

[@TheRhythmicBiker]

Ahah so true 😂

[@garybroom8418]

Loving your thoughts on this machine; this or the triumph (which I loved) or a vfr 1200 ..??? Help....!!! Got a great vfr 800 5th gen, naturally ,and its a great machine, but 23 yrs old, so only used in the summer. Lets ride, I'm, not so far away in Barnet?

[@TheRhythmicBiker]

I personally love the VFR’s, I almost got a VFR 800 before I found the Triumph Sprint ST 1050. Normally it doesn’t matter how old a Honda engine is, they’re bulletproof 💪 Barnet isn’t that far at all mate, we should definitely go for a ride 🤘

[@Motoramblings]

The handlebar risers would be key for me, if I have to put weight on my arms while riding, I’ll tire out quickly. Then again, I’m a lot older than you are!😂😂

[@TheRhythmicBiker]

Ahah you’re only as old as you feel 🤘 There are so many modifications that can be done to the ZZR to make it more comfortable 🤘

[@Motoramblings]

@@TheRhythmicBiker mostly I don’t feel old, but occasionally my body reminds me I’m not as young as I once was

[@PurpleOnThree]

Why did it take so long to get the bike? Did you have a Fazer? That was my hubby's 1st new bike back in 1987...candy apple red. Sharp looking!

[@TheRhythmicBiker]

Just because it was in a dealership in Manchester and they had other bikes to deliver before mine, I couldn’t have picked it up myself but didn’t think that long of a journey would be wise to do as a first ride with the bike 😅 I did, I had a 2001 FZS600 Fazer, I even have a tattoo of the bike on my chest 😂 Candy apple red I bet that was a stunning bike 🤘

[@PurpleOnThree]

@@TheRhythmicBiker well that makes very good sense. 😁 Yes, it was stunning and not very comfy for the pillion...aka me... So that's when I decided I should get my license and my own bike. My 1st two bikes were Kawasakis. ... Long time ago 😅😁💜

[@UncleRed]

Definitely a looker, and really suits you. Now if you could just keep off my backside, I could ALSO look at the bike on the road, too. ;)

[@TheRhythmicBiker]

Ahah meow 😂 I will try my best…but we have to just SEND IT 🏍️💨

[@Roaddog420]

I ride a ZX14, damn fine bike.

[@TheRhythmicBiker]

One of the best bikes ever made in my opinion 🤜🤛

[@dragonback75]

I have the Gen2 ZZR1400 is a beautiful bike to ride

[@TheRhythmicBiker]

Bloody beautiful bikes mate 🤘

[@dragonback75]

@@TheRhythmicBiker yes they mate

[@MarkZX14R]

Great video - I grabbed a set of risers, double bubble screen and aftermarket seat by top sellerie. Next thing for me is braided brake lines. Also check out Goblin Rides on youtube and although I am not a youtuber but do have some bike ride videos on my 14r :) keep up the great work

[@TheRhythmicBiker]

Thank you so much for watching mate 🤘 Some very decent modifications, I need to get some of those things myself. Thank you for the channel recommendation, I will go and check them out 🤘

[@denisg4288]

Hi I think this is a seriously good looking, quality bike. Also, less of these around so a bit more unique. Wonder how many of these there are in our neck of the woods (or dual carriageways). Saw a blue Sprint a couple of weeks ago at Bike Sanctuary and wondered……….. Regards

[@TheRhythmicBiker]

Thank you so much for watching mate. I couldn’t agree more with what you’ve said 🤘 Ahah was it a decent example?

[@denisg4288]

Yep. Wondered if it was yours!

[@NooBiker]

You're tall so probably the right shape for that bike. I test rode one before buying my Z1000SX but I found the ZZR a bit of a stretch for my short ar$e and t-rex arms. It didn't have bar risers, though

[@TheRhythmicBiker]

I think the bar risers would definitely help but even still the legs might have been an issue, perhaps you’ll have to take mine out for a ride and see how you get on 🤘

[@NooBiker]

@@TheRhythmicBiker oooh now there's an offer I cannot refuse...

[@NooBiker]

@@TheRhythmicBiker will be awesome to see you at the Saddlebags social ride 👍

[@TheRhythmicBiker]

@@NooBiker Buzzing for it mate, will be awesome to catch up with you down there 🤘

[@gdfggggg]

How do you put the washing on the line with those arms 🤔

[@alanjwilley3021]

Being a little irresponsible for a moment, not long after the first ZZR1100 was released, a friend of mine, an HGV driver was moving a very abnormal road on the outskirts of Newcastle one Sunday morning. In the middle of the move, he was requested to stop by the police escort, as someone was hurtling down the Western Bypass at a ridiculous amount of speed. There was no attmpt to pursue the bike, but apparently it was going too fast to get the number plate, but when the speed gun was used, the reading showed 186mph. I'm not saying it did or didn't happen, but I got the story from the "horse's mouth".

[@TheRhythmicBiker]

Ahah that’s bloody awesome mate, these bikes are bloody quick, there no doubting it, the story is more than believable 😂🏍️💨

[@michaellilley6725]

I guess no-one gave you valuable advise along the way 🤔 Or perhaps made a video exclaiming the bikes virtues including how it felt for a pillion, how its lights coped in the dark, how it sounded under acceleration 😯 They might even have dedicated that video to yourself but quietly, so as not to draw attention to others who were unaware of your interest. I'm glad your happy with the ZZR, Full of yourself it could even be said 😘

[@TheRhythmicBiker]

I’m very happy with the ZZR, it’s certainly not perfect but show me a bike that is. I think the ZZR was the bike I want and needed, I’m super impressed with it. Long may the love continue. Thanks for watching mate 🤘

[@EpicAdamMotovlogs]

It's not something I'll own but I see why you like it. It is a beast, fast and comfortable. The only reason I wouldn't own it is that it's not suitable for my riding style and the places I ride. Kermit will serve you well.

[@TheRhythmicBiker]

Thanks for watching mate. It’s an incredible bike for sure but you’re spot on, I’m not sure how great it would be around your area, I suppose I’ll find out when I travel down that way for the Saddlesbags social ride 😂🤘

[@hachewie]

I’m a tad jealous as my heart really wants a sports bike. My reality is... I’m already an old man. The GTR is awesome though. Love your bike. So sexy.

[@TheRhythmicBiker]

Thank you mate. I’m absolutely in love with my bike. The GTR is awesome though, when I rode Simons I was so comfortable and confident in it, they’re both great bikes 🤘

[@psycotria]

I'm looking for my next bike, and was pretty set on the Concours14 or the ZX14R. Then I came across the BMW K1200/1300S. That is my perfect bike, an Autobahn cruise missile. It's a shame BMW didn't just copy a Kawasaki clutch/transmission, as that is the K bike's weak spot. As a 45 year Kawasaki loyalist, I am torn between the K1300 and the ZX14R. I know that if I get another Kawasaki, it is very unlikely I ever have to go into the engine. All the modern bikes' electronics are things I don't want to have to get to intimately know.

[@TheRhythmicBiker]

I ride with a mate on a BMW K1300 and honestly I don't think you can make a wrong choice here. Both bikes are brilliant, the K1300 is slightly more comfortable for longer trips, the ZZR has the more poke and speed but realistically how much of that are you going to notice. It's all going to come down to your needs of the bikes and of course which one makes you happier to open the garage up to when you ride it.

[@reddlocks]

Kermitttttttttt! 🐸❤️

[@TheRhythmicBiker]

Ahah not decided yet 😂

[@reddlocks]

@@TheRhythmicBiker I must admit, I think she deserves a better name (and she is a she I'm assuming....)

[@TheRhythmicBiker]

@@reddlocks Bingo 😂🤘

[@BlakesPipes]

Don't know why I didn't sub 2 months back. But here is another interested " old man" that's rides on a GTR/Concours here in the states. Bike looks great and if you are happy, I am happy. I like long trips, so the Concours fit my wants and needs. I am only 49, but to you, that might be old. Still very active old guy. It's OK, I will grow up one day to even older and buy a Royal Enfield Himalayan! 😂

[@TheRhythmicBiker]

Ahah thanks for subscribing mate i really appreciate that. 49 definitely isn’t old and the GTR is a fantastic bike, when I got to ride one I was very impressed and it really was a reason why I went for the ZZR because of how good that engine is 🤘 Aha I think we all will one day own a Himalayan, the world and his dog seem to be getting one at the moment 😂

[@BlakesPipes]

@@TheRhythmicBiker you are as young as you will ever be. Now the second mistake in my life was marriage. 50/50 today, would you put all your money on that table? That's another story. Have fun brother

[@TheRhythmicBiker]

@@BlakesPipes Ahah I'm only 26 so marriage currently isn't on the cards just yet.

[@BlakesPipes]

@@TheRhythmicBiker if I were closer, best advise I can give you is , read this book, Rollo Tomassi is the author, and book name is "The Rational Male". Then look into the "red pill" stuff on you tube. Come up with your own conclusions. I just highly suggest to ensure life goes to plan.

[@kellygrant4964]

Welcome to the zx14 owners! I love my 2009 zx14 special edition for many many reasons. A big part of it is the rarity. In a city of 1.4 million and riding into the rocky mountains into some of the greatest biking roads, in the past year of riding i have not seen another one. i think i will have to make a video and post it this spring. She is still tucked away for the winter. Counting down the weeks before bring it out of hibernation.

[@TheRhythmicBiker]

Thank you so much for watching and for your welcome ☺️ That’s so cool that in such a populated area you seem to have one of the only ZX14’s around 🤘 I bet the roads around you must be awesome to have a blast around. Hopefully winter won’t last much longer over there and you can soon get out and awake the beast from its slumber 🤘

[@kellygrant4964]

@@TheRhythmicBiker By the end of March it should be almost time. Lots of snow to go away and then you have to be very careful because all the gravel on the roads. But by then all the street sweepers will be out. Calgary being by the foothills of the Rocky Mountains gives you the big long sweepers and in a day drive there are amazing roads. Of course there is the road to the sun (that now you have to book your pass to go over).

[@TheRhythmicBiker]

@@kellygrant4964 Yeah I can imagine there is a little wait after the snow has been cleared, we’re lucky here that we don’t see much snow and even when we do it’s barely anything. Ahh the sweeping bends sound awesome, definitely worth the wait 🤘

[@LordBilious]

Enjoy it, the hyperbikes are passed over in favour of the race-reps- but are far more betterer in every way.

[@TheRhythmicBiker]

Thank you so much mate, I couldn’t agree more with that comment 😂

[@snakeman9902]

Sports tourer always seems to confuse a lot of people, sometimes even the experienced.. Easiest way to confirm a sports tourer, a bike that looks like a sports, had that power and is comfortable enough to tour on, by all accounts, the zzr1400 is a sports tourer.

[@TheRhythmicBiker]

Thank you very much for the comment and help mate. I really appreciate it 🤘 Also thank you for watching, that means a lot ☺️

[@snakeman9902]

@@TheRhythmicBiker Not a problem, keep up the good work with the beloved zzr1400.. Its a keeper.. 😀 The bike. The myth The legend..

[@johndiehardmclean23]

I'm sure your ZZR1400 is around 224kg,which is around 50kg lighter than a 2003 ZZR1200 I sat on recently! 😮 My Kawasaki is my 4th motorcycle dude, just like yours is, but I'm counting my 125's obviously, which you avoided mentioning at your end, although must seem like an eternity ago! 😝🤣👍

[@TheRhythmicBiker]

Ooo but a ZZR1200 is a classic, you can’t go wrong with a classic 😁 I think including my 50cc ped when I was 16 and the two 125’s I had, I think this is my 6th motorcycle 😁 Yeah man time has flown by, it’s been 10 years since I was 16 on that little Chinese longjia moped 😅🤘

[@johndiehardmclean23]

@@TheRhythmicBiker I realised fairly recently that I'm scared of anything with carbs & also anything that hasn't got ABS, so that's 1 of the reasons I bought a non ABS 650, fears are there to be faced, but still avoiding carbs, oh & not carbohydrates! 🤣👍

[@TheRhythmicBiker]

@@johndiehardmclean23 My old FZS600 Fazer has carbs, it was a good engine but it was annoying having to have the carbs cleaned and balanced each year when the service was due

[@johndiehardmclean23]

@@TheRhythmicBiker Yeah i still really love the looks of them old FZS600's, but can't grasp why carbs need cleaned, when they're constantly filled with fuel! 🤬😉👍

[@charlottejet4338]

There's nothing out there that compares to owning and riding the King. Welcome to the big Z club.

[@TheRhythmicBiker]

Thank you so much for watching I really appreciate it. You're spot on, these bikes are amazing and I honestly couldn't be happier.

[@charlottejet4338]

@@TheRhythmicBiker I'm coming up to 12 months ownership, and it's still a thrill. I put mine into hibernation last October. I uncovered it last week, and I've been getting it ready for the spring. It can't come soon enough 😎

[@TheRhythmicBiker]

@@charlottejet4338 I bet they’ve been an awesome 12 months 🤘 Spring is definitely on the way, soon it’ll be time to get out and play 🏍️💨

[@charlottejet4338]

@@TheRhythmicBiker Absolutely. If there is one gripe, is last summer I was wishing I had a smaller bike because the ZZR cooked my legs while riding. In fairness, it was an exceptionally hot summer and in the end I opted to leave it indoors. It was probably better for the bike, one has mechanical empathy... This year's going to be great. I've completed my overhaul of it and all that's left is to ride it.

[@TheRhythmicBiker]

@@charlottejet4338 Yeah I’ve noticed it sat in traffic mine can get a bit hot, however I’m used to that coming from a Triumph Sprint ST 1050 that did the exact same time, just gotta keep moving I think is the trick 🏍️💨 Awesome to hear you’ve done your overhaul. I can’t wait for summer to arrive so that everyone can get back out on their bikes 🤘

[@gdfggggg]

This might sound really sad, but sometimes the need for a 14 keeps me up at night 😂. 3 in the morning I’m on eBay looking for a bargain (not that that’s likely to happen) and I’m on my phone calculator, crunching the numbers. I’ve worked out that if I sell my 11, take out a loan of 5 grand, then all I need is 1 grand (from somewhere). 8 grand would get me half decent 14 😂

[@TheRhythmicBiker]

Thanks for watching You’d be surprised, I actually picked up my gen 1 in a great condition for £6,500

[@freshymno7782]

Some days I go to work by plane other days I fly😅

[@TheRhythmicBiker]

Ahah that is brilliant 😂 I might have to use that line myself 👀😂

[@francodirienzo4723]

Hi all I hope you're all well..... What a beautiful bike I like the colours and it's looks of the kawasaki zzr 1400, I've sat on a new well not new but a year old Suzuki hayabusa nice bike all round BUT i found it a bit heavy and the foot rest were a bit too high up for me being 6ft ,then I sat on the kawasaki zzr 1400 wow it felt so light when moving it from left to right So much lighter than the hayabusa.. It's roughly the same weight as my kawasaki zzr 1100d3 , Which is a lovely bike in looks and rides great, BUT I must admit I do like the kawasaki zzr 1400R and I'm really tempted of buying one that would be my last bike because I'm hitting mid 60s not like some of you spring chicken on here lol.. What do you people who own a kawasaki zzr 1400 think I should do, Can you please give me some feedback on this please........ Well I've had my chat, looking forward of hearing your support take good care of yourselves till next time, 😊

[@TheRhythmicBiker]

Hello Franco, thank you so much for watching the video and for your awesome comment. You’re spot on, the Hayabusa does feel a little heavier than the ZZR, it’s all about the weight distribution which I believe Kawasaki have done better than Suzuki in my opinion. Personally I would recommend you get a test ride booked on a ZZR, see how you feel on it out on the road, and if you get on with it then I promise you that you will never find a better bike, they are truly a great bike to ride 🤘 Whatever you do please do keep in touch with me and let me know what happens👍

[@francodirienzo4723]

To the Rhythmic biker... Thank you so much for your reply, I'm going to take your advice and book myself a test drive on a kawasaki 1400R and let you know how it went.. Thank you once again , Franco

[@crumblymal8479]

Hey Rhythmic it looks the business mate and sports tourer Hyper tourer just words she go like shit off a shovel is comfortable to ride for yourself so is perfect that's it in a nutshell .Got to ask ! what do you trade a ZZR1400 in for ? , so is she up to the gunnels with electronics I ask this because I don't know what year it is but is interesting to know .😉👌👍

[@TheRhythmicBiker]

Ahah pretty much mate, she goes like a bat out of hell 🏍️💨 She’s a 2011 reg so she doesn’t have traction control or anything, but I think the only thing I’d trade this in for would be a newer ZZR 😂🤘

[@Richard1976]

The 2011 still good enough in 2024?

[@TheRhythmicBiker]

Mine still runs like a treat, very good second hand bikes if they have been looked after well

[@Richard1976]

@@TheRhythmicBiker they come fairly cheap overhere. Around 8-9000€ for a 2011

[@TheRhythmicBiker]

@@Richard1976 Snap it up at that price

[@PurpleOnThree]

Six year olds know what they are talking about, lol 🤗🤗😁😁

[@TheRhythmicBiker]

Experts in motorcycle design 😂

[@PurpleOnThree]

@@TheRhythmicBiker 👍😁

[@user-ht3eh1bb9q]

The politicly corect name is hyper sport tourer

[@TheRhythmicBiker]

Thank you so much, it’s still been bothering me even after a year 😂

[@gtr-travelsuk]

Your bike is not a Sports Tourer. Your bike is not a Hyper Tourer!! Your bike is a Balistic Missile❗️❗️❗️ 🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀

[@TheRhythmicBiker]

Ahah love that mate, you’re not wrong 🏍️💨

[@gtr-travelsuk]

@TheRhythmicBiker hahaha 😆 how you finding her handling compared to the Triumph?

[@TheRhythmicBiker]

@@gtr-travelsuk in a straight line doing speed she’s steady as a rock. She doesn’t have traction control so if it’s wet she can be a bit twitchy when leaning 😂🤘