You Don't Need More: Kawasaki ZX-14R Review

[@Todd_S]

"Guys sometimes think that if you love one thing, that it diminishes your love for the other thing." - Nutnfancy. I bet owning the Hayabusa and the Ninja is like loving two children. You love them both, but in different ways. Thanks for sharing the excellent motorcycle review! I enjoy these videos, even though I do not own a motorcycle.

[@CPLBSS88]

I tried telling my wife this... she didnt agree.

[@Todd_S]

@@BuxWV149 Nah, I already have an RV. I'm good.

[@eammendola]

So glad you didn't neglect this sweet ass babe!

[@BibTheBoulderTheOriginalOne]

Totally agree Todd. So many negative comments on KZbin always slagging off the bike they don't own. I love 'em both. Period.

[@paulking8055]

Yeah but that Suzuki's looks are like the ugly ginger step child.

[@funkla65]

What you buy yourself when they didn't issue you an F-15

[@markdunbar8219]

Larry Funk mine still scares me 😍👍🏻🇬🇧

[@BillUtah]

I think that bike is a in-line 4 cylinder... 🤔 definitely not a V-twin 23:20

[@william9439]

It is a in-line 4 cylinder

[@urbandualsport]

yeah i heard that too idk what he is talking about.

[@mikemyers8538]

Perhaps he's referring to the available low end torque which is probably excellent.

[@h2489-m2l]

Maybe he was thinking of his KTM?

[@mayladogg86]

Just making sure I wasn’t the only one to hear that lol

[@micko1404]

When I first sat on my ZX14R, it just felt right for me. The fact that it's a 1441cc bike with 195+hp is just a bonus. It doesn't feel like a big bike, until you twist the throttle.

[@jacstocker5100]

I have one and when they get to 5000 RPMs you better have a tight grip on it. 😳

[@howardmckenna]

I have the 09 zx14. Bought it with 17k miles 2 years ago. It was stolen then recovered and out of my grasp for 6 months. It now has 76k miles. It's mega. And still on its original clutch, amazingly!!

[@pumpedupbro4200]

Glad you got your bike back. My gen 1 busa was never recovered

[@howardmckenna]

@@pumpedupbro4200... I had a tracker on it. It lead police to a lock up with a hoard of stolen bikes and cars. Those dudes went to jail!!!

[@steven-ug7dj]

Ive had blackbird well owned 2 Owned a gen2 hayabusa . And now a 2021 zzr1400. And its the most comfort and best bike i have owned .

[@roroguapo3]

The box you put on the rear of the bike really makes the zx14 such a sleeper. To the average highway cop it looks like a regular old touring bike haha.

[@codyharring9812]

Don't have a motorcycle but do enjoy the videos. Love the content Nutn!

[@iTehAceOfSpadez]

Great view Nutn! Had a GTR1400 (Conours 14) for the last 5 years, couldn't ask for a better bike. Too spoiled by the 3 boxes and shaft drive ;)

[@ralphdodson9865]

Awesome bike. Great choice. Would love to know the power difference between zx14 and the concours.

[@m-catparanormalresearch5569]

@@ralphdodson9865 the Connie wears a detuned zx14 motor. That said it's plenty of power with tall gears that'll pull all day long.

[@menmentantan5591]

Ha Ha Ha ! I am Japanese and riding K1200 , and struggling with series of electric Issues on every 3 weeks. I regret choosing German Machine. (as My friend has GTR 1400 already)

[@DennysPlantBasedJourney]

Concours or FJR would be my preference so that you have more storage and more upright seating

[@MicMurphy1981]

I agree a lil bit with you that FJR 1300 is a beast o rode one at a test ride for yamaha 2018 omg but the seat inder ne got really hot during the ride we were the last ones that day to ride so he took us on a long ride and the seat after 10 minute got super hot. And check this out sir nobody rode that bike that day but earlier that morning it had been sitting all day. I rode at about 4:30pm the bike didnt move after 9am.

[@bigjethro1975]

Concours saddle is garbage, forces your package to the tank, saddle is very hard too. The ZX-14 is way more comfortable.

[@michaelmurphy6674]

I rode the 2018 matt blue at the Yamaha test ride in Motorcy le Mall. Iam telling you that bike is fast and comfortable a lot of cargo space. The only thing is that we had the last ride we rode for a long time that fjr 1300 gets hot under that seat. It gets about 380 mile to the tank under reasonable conditions other than that it's a beast sport tourer.

[@zedex1226]

If nothing else I love the easy access of basic maintenance items on the zx14r. Fluid reservoir caps and such right behind those black slash side panels. NOT having to pull the entire side panel like many sport bikes.

[@boffin6969]

All I can say Nutn is FINALLY we get the review of the top dog of all motorcycles!!! You only showed/teased a very brief, and I mean brief photo of your red 14 a LONG TIME AGO...and to the best of my knowledge, haven't mentioned it since - WTH was with that!?!? When I saw the video where you showed the red 14, I was totally looking forward to a fun review vid!!! Anywho, as they say, you can't make this stuff up. After selling my 4th, yes 4th ZX-14R, and LITERALLY just receiving my check YESTERDAY from the dealership where I sold it on consignment...you post your review video!!! Good god, the timing!!! 😜 I am now "very unfortunately" done riding motorcycles permanently as I can simply no longer justify the risk vs. reward equation. So it is with a heavy heart and a bittersweet laugh, I am about to watch your review of my beloved, top choice of all motorcycles...the KAWY ZX-14R!!! Thank you for all of the moto vids that you have done over the past several years - with Tactical D, Last Suspect, Bugget, Mrs. Nutn, Matt, and all of your other friends, they've always been a lot of fun to watch! 👍

[@225Racing]

I've had both, and the Hayabusa was just a bit more comfortable for me, I'm riding the 14R now, and I'd pick it over the busa by just a hair if I had to pick again. It does a few thing just a little bit better, and when you open it up it roars just a tick more. I rode about 300 miles today on my 14R and I don't feel like I've done more than run around town a bit. It's seriously a pretty well rounded Superbike that can tour with a bit of adaptation.

[@williamnichols429]

If I had the money?!!! Guess I'll just keep hanging on to my 95 ZX11. At 62 it's fast enough for me, almost. 52,000 miles and still no problems.

[@Briansammo]

Yes, that is the stock seat, called a saddle seat. The engine is a 1441cc inline 4. I own 4 2012's and 1 2013 (all limited editions.) I love them as much as the day I bought them. Linear power and intuitive steering with very good breaks. I'm also 6'3" and weight just over 300lbs, but the bike fits me great. It is a more refined bike than the Busa, but I like the Busa too.

[@Briansammo]

Damn spellchecker....I mean very good Brakes!

[@mahermic0001]

The Hayabusa is one UGLY bike 😂😂 awesome video!

[@zeex-14rse57]

I'm with ya. Love the swoopy (?) lines. Miss having that distinct look.

[@sophonchan4402]

Says a guy who owns a Subaru wagon

[@markkaupas8921]

@Bill MM I had a 2008 red limited and it was a beautiful bike.

[@m.rsteengrei3569]

you said it bro. . .it is not one ugly bike . . . it is the ugliest bike EVER.

[@GoNuckingFuts]

I don't think the Hayabusa is ugly, it has it's own appeal. There wouldn't be the ZX14 if it weren't for the Hayabusa.

[@JeffArnoldPhotography]

I just bought a kawasaki Z900RS! Cafe! LOVE IT.

[@jeffwilcox9987]

Guns are cool but motorcycles are GREAT!

[@GinjaNinjaz777]

Keep the moto stuff up! I started after many years of debate but I think your video (should you motorcycle?) something like that made me feel better about it. You are pretty level headed and safe like me but also enjoy "dangerous" things. Thanks Nutn'!

[@jasonb779]

Oh man, motorcycle videos return!! I hope we see many more this year!! Sport touring rider here! Fjr all the way!

[@ralphpaulin6420]

Iam zaaki z14r is the bike iam love with that bike but don't have one yet but will be.get one soon that with cooling engine I like what hear from all whom talk about it thks For your blessing mine heart on how that bike is riding to flying apologies if wow wording up set any way like the video very much as always say to anyone whom ride safely ride be respectful to your bike 🏍

[@usmcvet0313]

If I were cross shopping these two the deciding factor for me would be; I think the zx-14r looks really good, and the hayabusa looks like dog poop. Totally subjective. The intent of these bikes is definitely more interceptor than fighter. What I mean by that is in combat jets fighters are designed for dog fighting. That is, close in, tight turning fights, which mandate maneuverability. Interceptors are all about big engines, and covering long distances really fast. They're typically designed around the engines, have smaller wings, don't turn as well, but man can they move. That's what I think of when I look at these bikes, and I think fighter jet when I see 600 or 1000 superbikes.

[@n2vxc]

Totally agreement on that. Busa is ugly as hell. Not that I'm biased in any way...hands down the zx14r is better bike than any busa period

[@catcall569]

Today I join you in owning both... the ZX14 and the Hayabusa.

[@flyboy4911]

I’ve owned. 2020 14r for only about a month, am in my 50s and had a m license for 30ish years. I can tell you this thing will be the last bike I purchase. There simple isn’t a better bike, of course I have seen the 2021s yet🙂

[@CenturianCornelious]

I may not need more Kawasaki, but I certainly do need more cowbell.

[@williamheinsinger7390]

Can Never have Too Much Cowbell 👍

[@roadtoad1216]

I own both as well , 2012 Gen 2 Busa and 2013 ZX14R 1441 , both road ridden and setup to ride fast with full Ohlins suspension so they corner pretty good as well . Love them both equally , the last of the big cc hyper sports , so I plan on keeping them as modern classics .

[@Gunfreak451]

I've missed the motorcycle vids. I have a kawasaki concours and absolutely love it. Keep TNP motorcycle vids coming. God Bless!

[@djravenx]

I did the Iron Butt on the ZX-14R, it was surprisingly very comfortable.

[@TXetc]

Been here for about a decade and think I like your moto vids the best! Waiting to see what Kawasaki replaces the KLR 650 with after the final 2018 model.

[@codyhess5713]

I work in a motorcycle shop. The zx14r is a big bad mamma jamma

[@pdx650]

Great review, Nutn. I still have my ‘98 Honda interceptor vfr 800 and I love it. I ride it to work as often as I can given the weather. It’s actually a 781 cc v4 engine with a single-sided swingarm. Has gear-driven cams. Sounds awesome.

[@jimstenlund6017]

@@pdx650 VFRs sound great !

[@mossyoakmike742]

Best ZX14 video on the net.

[@TheCryptoHulk]

Very fair and realistic normal man video. I own a Ducati 1299, but am gonna keep it and buy a ZX14. You are exactly right. I used to own a 2008 ZX14 with a Yoshi pipe and power commander. It was super smooth, plenty of usable power, and very good wind protection. I am 6ft1in 285 lbs. I bought a Ducati and it is insane. Makes the ZX14 stock go to shame in every area. I got in so many high speed chases and hit every corner and it sticks like velcro. The bad about Ducati...I will be dead very soon, so I only keep it as a track bike and there is zero wind protection for the Ducati and super uncomfortable. I want a ZX14 because it is super comfy, fast, will not corner as well, but is great for driving around. I kind of regret buying the Ducati, but i got money so whatever. The Ducati is a wicked bike and nothing compares, I test drove them all before buying. ZX14 is more of what I want as a daily driver. It's an awesome bike and my 4ft10in wife can sit on the back of it.

[@georgecostanza2695]

If you want to sit more upright and get some weight off your wrists, try Helibars... they literally transform the bike as far as making it more comfortable!

[@sharkzf6]

You are so right sir! "It makes me happy" That is why I love life! Thanks for putting words to it! Ride safe brother!

[@blakc85]

I don't own a bike. But loooooove riding my friends zx14. For a 300lb guy it is hella comfortable and response. Hopefully 2021 will be my year.

[@richardmaxwell5371]

I'm 325 and 71 years old but I plan on getting one after I get my car paid off in three years hopefully. My wife said that I am not as strong as I used to be so I shouldn't get a bike and I told her that all in need is a strong right wrist. I am actually in good shape for my size and age.

[@scottieray]

Plan on used...there is no ZX14R beyond 2020

[@Gamer-ade]

Glad you brought a motorcycle 🏍 review back to the project.

[@DanMarcelino]

ive owned my 14 for over 4 years now and I still love it.. however.. I did need more haha ive modded it severely and its absolutely scary!! and still corners like a champ. not stretched or anything like that, I love corners at over 250km/hr lol

[@germanlopez9448]

I love the Kawasaki ninja zx14r, it's beautiful.

[@nothingelsewilldo4me]

I’m watching this for the 3rd time. I have no plans to get one, but I love when you are excited about a product. Thanks for the content!

[@fighting17chicago]

Yeah Baby!!!! Bought one this January that had been stolen and recovered. I'm a few weeks and a couple parts from being totally rebuilt on it. Can't wait to ride it.

[@syclonus1]

I like the windscreen setup. What make is it? Thanks.

[@SgtKong]

Lt. Col. , Your reviews and insights continue to surprise, inform and entertain me. Much thanks for all that you do 🤙!

[@mossyoakmike742]

I just picked up a 2019 because of this video!!😃 Love it!! Thanks for a great review, from Colorado.

[@Onedayilbeok]

I'm trading my Z900 for one soon, what's it like so far?

[@mikerobinson8734]

Awesome thorough review.... but.. I have to chime in on what you said about suspension... and this is coming from years of experience and owning several motorcycles... if you do nothing to your suspension settings then at the very least! You should be setting your sag for proper rider weight! Compression and rebound are personal preference but proper suspension sag (spring rate) is probably the single most important setting on any motorcycle. It has the greatest effect on the ride/feel and performance of the motorcycle. Without proper sag your motorcycles suspension is NOT performing the way it should be. There are several videos on how to do this but a general setting is 20mm of bike sag and 30mm of rider sag 15-30mm for rear (with all gear and passengers). Set your spring rate!!!

[@johnnykawakid]

I owned the Zzr 14 and busa at same time too, prefer the Kawasaki too the busa, great review dude.

[@BibTheBoulderTheOriginalOne]

This and the Hayabusa are about so much more than just speed....

[@justjimmy4171]

Did he say it has a v-twin? Facepalm

[@zig7769]

What happened to the Grand sport?

[@nitrousninja882]

The ZX-14r is in a class of its own. No other bike can match it for performance and comfort. There are bikes that can match its performance, but don't have the 14's comfort. There are bikes that are as comfortable, but don't have the 14's performance.

[@SurvivalCitizen]

For those that do not want the 7:45 riding position and prefer to be in a more upright, touring, position, I highly recommend the Kawasaki Versys 1000LT... Same engine as the Ninja 1000, just tuned for lower torque and power. My 2016 model is in Candy Lime Green and I love it! Whatever bike one gets, get ANTI-LOCK BRAKES! The OH Shite! moments most often leads to over-pulled brakes and wheel lock (then slide).

[@nairbyad7188]

waiting for an H2 ZX14 . LOL

[@sociopathmercenary]

Love the zx-14 and Concourse. Thanks for the vid, nutn!

[@stoneageidaho]

I'm in Idaho. I ride a Honda Blackbird and want a zx14 r but honestly the Blackbird is faster than I have any need for. Here in Idaho big trucks and Harleys are the only thing that try and challenge my old Honda and it's comical. The resale of these types of bikes is not good around here.

[@nutnfancy]

Hang on to that one, I’m pretty sure they’re going up in value. That old sport bike site gives some good insight to what’s going up in value. -doodle

[@stoneageidaho]

@@nutnfancy thanks for the comment and advice! I buy and sell motorcycles almost as much as guns, and I never learn because I always regret it.

[@ravenwood1135]

Love the Ninja I have a ZX-10R and are about to get the ZX 14R.Great video.

[@Motoguy94]

I knew you had the Hyabusa but didn't know about the zx14.

[@Adventure-Spark]

HELLO FROM THE UK BITCHES

[@thisismagacountry1318]

Copyright violation with Sgt Pepper. Paul and Ringo's attorneys will be calling. P.S. Stop stabbing each other.

[@Adventure-Spark]

Thanks! P.S. STOP SHOOTING CHILDREN YOU SICKOS! @@thisismagacountry1318

[@Ramo718]

That was an excellent review. You gave some very good details I was meeting. Thank you very much.🇺🇸😎

[@bobwampler3387]

Excellent review! I would love to ride one. Can’t wait for your FJR review👍👍

[@A6Legit]

Sick ass bike. I'm down for some bike content. I'm about to buy a ninja 650 soon, I just ordered all my gear.

[@Mantitude]

Since 2008, my Father has had a ZX-14 of some flavor or another, and I've gotten to ride a few. Way more power than teenage me was prepared for. It's actually pointed me towards my beloved ZX-6r. Fantastic machines.

[@touristguy87]

very nice bike, great midsized choice for touring also. Surprisingly good bike for the street given its blatant racing heritage.

[@perchowski3021]

"You need to go play with your boots controller a little bit more." 🤣🤣.. omg cracking up!

[@MoreAmerican]

5:56 you are always a disinterested reviewer Nutn, but in this case you were uninterested. Hehe

[@Hydra509]

Haha love the review brother! Makes me want to go get another bike right now. Ride safe.

[@Palmerthetradie]

Nutn, I’ve been subbed since 08 and motorcycle vids will always be my favourite vids of yours

[@francisgoldstien6153]

I got the concourse Metallic Diablo black It's a lot of motorcycle

[@jackalo626]

Very good choice especially if you have a passenger frequently. Gives you a bit of everything.

[@whiskeypapa8842]

*Got punish?* (You're so bad Nutn.)

[@calholli]

950 miles.. bwhwhahah.. For $6k you stole that thing.. it's still brand new. lol.

[@nutnfancy]

For real there are some fantastic deals out there to be had borne of tired wives and underused bikes. I got my 1190 with like, 400 miles on it and every freakin' pricey mod that touratech had in the catalog. Turns out some dentist grabbed everything that caught his eye, rode it home, and the wife told him she wanted the two seats to be side by side so he took a hit and traded it in after trying to sell it out of the garage for a year. Turns out the little interliner bags are great for hauling groceries, but not $100 good! IIRC NF got his hayabusa for a steal back in the day, too. It was new but had been sitting for a bit and their inventory was coming up on taxable time. -Doodle

[@calholli]

@@nutnfancy Yeah.. That's the key: is to have your money ready to strike so you can grab those deals when they pop up. because they don't last long... It's becoming quite a nice bike collection. Definitely my taste.. I had a cbr900 Honda that had all the plastics stripped off of it and had been sitting in some back yard, against the house- with the rain falling off the roof onto the bike for a few years.... All I did was drain the tank and pour in some new gas.... and give the battery a jump.... It started right up and ran like a champ. again it was stripped of plastics and didn't even have the gauge cluster or headlight.. So I threw on one of those $15 aftermarket 'dirtbike headlights that straps onto the forks with rubber staps.... I bought that bike for only $400.. haha.. I drove it just like it was for several years.. and still sold it for like triple what I paid for it.... If you google "99 cbr900 naked" you can see, its not bad looking naked like that, and it actually a popular thing that people do I guess.

[@younggun9956]

DUDE!!!! I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR MC VIDS!!!! THANKS!!

[@jamesbrace3212]

Thank you for sharing! I'm 52 years old & love me sport bikes. Being 6' & 240 lbs i need more comfort & a machine i can do week long rides on & not feel cramped. The ZX-14 is a weapon of a bike!!!

[@vikenlink]

The ZX14R is a great motorcycle, my only issue is I don’t like the instrument panel. when you’re riding at high speeds and you’re looking down to see how quick you’re going. I don’t like to do a triple look would’ve been way better if it had a digital dash for the speed at least as far as weight goes put a 4 into one titanium or SS exhaust on it and put a lithium ion battery in. Just just knocked off almost 50 pounds and that’s a beautiful thing, if your money bags are still full, you get carbon fibre rims and knock off another 40 pounds and have under 500 pound motorcycle. Did you notice how heavy the seat is… bet an aluminum or carbon fibre seat base would save even more weight. As far as comfort goes, I wish the bars were a little bit higher up. I’m 511 and leaning over eventually, my wrist to get tired after a while. I could ride with one hand and sit straight up in other words another inch and a half would’ve been perfect. I wish they had some sort of an adaptor where you could do that. All in all I can’t wait to see the 2025 ZX 14 or there’s a bunch of teaser videos on KZbin but nobody’s got the actual bike to show.

[@touristguy87]

gotta be the dumbest review ever. If you focus on "fast", as opposed to the length and riding position, fuel economy, weight, gearing and just generally intelligent concerns, then the 14R is nice, but there's still all that other stuff. It's like riding a Jet-Ski with wheels. Because it uses the same engine as the Kawasaki Jet Ski. It's a big long bike with a good riding position for touring but the handling is so slow as to change it into Busa type machine without the Busa riding position. A few trips up the gearbox and that's pretty-much all the fun to this bike. It's just too smooth and handles too slow. You want a bike that is faster, handles better and is lighter to boot? Try the S1000R. That is a motorcycle not a road-sled. The 14R is really for two people plus gear. I'd take the S1000R over the 14R any day of the week. And I'm a former ZX-12R owner. The 12R is sort of in the middle of the two bikes, still long, not so much power but still a good amount of power, handles ok but it's still longish and slow-handling. Looks absolutely fantastic in my opinion. But the "look" stuff wears off with every mile. At some point you just start to care a lot more about how it rides than how it looks. Get a picture of the 14R and try the S1000R It is so bloody fucking quick, the difference between the two bikes is night and day. But sure probably the 14r can do 80 without breaking a sweat. For the roads that youa re riding on here, the S1000R is a better bike. It can go fast on the highway but probably can't match the 14 torque level. But it is a much lighter and more nimble bike, yet still very comfortable. And at a certain point you really get tired of having to horse a big bike around. Not to mention lean at a 90 deg angle over the tank. The slight discomfort you feel after the first 10 miles? Magnify that by 100 over a days' worth of riding. So I can think of a few other bikes with less power and torque that are more fun and less of a headache to ride. But the S1000R is the best in my opinion. And it will be more than fast enough unless you load it down with 300 lbs of crap. And in that case, why ride a bike in the first place. Racing around on a motorcycle on cold wet narrow roads with blind spots behind trees and around corners is not my idea of a wise thing to do. I wouldn't ride like that up in the woods, you're just asking to hit a deer. I've almost hit a deer once and I did actually hit a deer again, knowing that they were there and what they would do when I tried to pass them, slowed down almost to a crawl and literally one of them leapt on the hood of my car, hit the windshield, trying to follow its friends across the road and down a trail. Deer are effing stupid and will kill you in seconds. And the big ones just do not care what you are doing. The older they get the slower they move. So you can startle a young one out of the bushes next to the road and it'll knock you off your bike, or an older one that'll just stand there and make you drive around it. Everything on a motorcycle is fun and games until you slide off the road or hit a deer. When you realize that you won't ride so fast unless the road visibility is so good that you don't worry about hitting a deer. I've never hit a deer while riding a bike. I've seen some videos of riders who have. Not the only animal which tends to hang out near roads in the middle of nowhere. I've passed some elk too. In low light it's best to stick to roads with a decent amount of traffic as the deer will get used to that and stay off the roads. They love quiet roads with no traffic. You're not moving a Busa or a ZX-14R out of the way of a deer that you see at the last second at 75 mph on some narrow back-country road. Just too big, too much inertia. Speed is the last thing that you want in such a situation. Power does nothing for you when you can't use it. And it's more fun to accelerate well from a low speed than to blast down the road at 85 mph or faster. That's just rolling the dice with your life. The whole part about it getting stolen, that's another juicy fact of motorcycle life. Or just knocked-over, or someone playing on or near it. Funny how that tends to happen ore with bikes than cars, because people tend not to respect bikes or the riders. Because they're an anomaly. And other things. Now what do you do when it starts to rain, or you see patches of snow and ice on the ground. I've ridden the Honda V4 down in Knoxville TN traffic, it's very quick also but still a bit too much bendy-flexy in the middle for me. But more along the lines of the S1000R than the 14R. A decent "gentlemans' bike". There are a lot of good midsize to literbike and Busa sized bikes. But as I got older I found that I craved 4 wheels, a roof and a windscreen more than I wanted twice the power/weight ratio for a quick squirt on an off-ramp or a section of hilly mountain highway. Where road-engineers test new road materials and grooving in the middle of high-speed wet turns. Then there's the limited tank size and range with 30mpg and a 5 gallon tank. You're stopping every 150 miles, like it or not. So much bike, so many issues. Or you could get a ZX-6R which is adequately fast and comfortable and definitely nimble and costs somewhat less than a 14R, or even a ZX-3 which will give you 60mpg for a quarter of the price. Yes it is slow for a bike, but as it's proponents say, it's still faster than most cars. Well, many cars. But at 85mph a bike is usually not as comfortable as a car. The point is, on a motorcycle, more speed often does not equal more fun. It often just means "more scared and uncomfortable". You should really try to find something that you enjoy about riding other than just "going fast". That's when you need to ride so fast that you're shortening your own life-expectancy. Enjoy your two bikes that I would not want to own and ride even if I had one which unfortunately I do not because definitely there are times and roads where I'd like to be riding one. But a lot of times and places where I would not. The Busa is just a bad version of the ZX-12R. But you keep it because it's a sport bike next to the touring-scooter that the 14R is. I'd sell them both and get the S1000R for short rides in good weather and a decent car for long trips & bad weather. Because there is absolutely no sense in riding a bike a thousand miles when you have a decent car. I also like the Ducati V-twins, specifically the 1200s, for short work (the 900cc bike gets old quick due to its limited powerband and modest power) because they are really fun to ride (small wheelbase, light weight, great torque, good powerband, *that* equals good fun). Not a big fan of the full-sized Panigale, though. It's so long and it gets so hot in the summer. Fast yes, but it handles like a drag-bike which is not my style. The V-twins are a blast of fun. 6R a blast of fun. 14R not a blast of fun. Like a floating bar-stool with handlebars.

[@korzbro35]

Awesome review, man! On Zx6R right now, and it's already too much power and too much almost everything for my skills. Love the stopping power though, you can never have too much of it. But I will change it to a battleship like this, most probably ST 1100 or FJR. Zx14R maybe some day, why not.

[@spikey2740]

I was familiar with your 1000 in a day, and wondered if and when you would review a Kawi. Thanks for an excellent review. As you said both would be excellent bikes. And even if they can make the scenery disappear in the rear views is no reason that has to happen all the time.

[@donaldbrown7746]

$5200.00 WOW! A great deal on that bike!

[@Robnord1]

This was *great* Nut'n! Beautiful machine. You're probably the only person I would allow to ride my current (and probably last) bike, a BMW R1200RT. To you it would seem light, slow, and with a sound reminiscent of a 1950's aircraft, but it is a SYLA + comfort bike ; )

[@LoneStarProductions7]

Hypothetically, if one were to attempt a coast to coast “Cannonball Run” style race which bike do you think would suit that purpose best? Ie can comfortably sit at 100-120+ for multiple hours with a semi decent MPG and can be relatively simply outfitted with a larger/ auxiliary fuel tanks?

[@nutnfancy]

FJR1300 in all likelihood. More comfy, bigger windscreen, more weight on your ass on the splendidly comfy seat, and less weight on your hands. If I'm running all the way across in a straight shot, I'm placing a premium on comfort and alertness and hunching over a gas tank makes that bit harder after 13 hours. I've done the jump from UT to CA a bunch in the FJR and it's awesome for it. Feels like sitting on a lazy boy strapped to a missile.You even have a great windscreen that can rise up and give even more silence, which is amazing when you want to reposition and sit up to give your back a rest. In the busa and co, you're stuck hunching under the windscreen, which in itself is fairly cozy, but you need variation over time. The FJ has some good bags integrated too which stick close to the bike if you wanted to rig up aux tanks. You'll give up about 40 mph to the sport bikes though, but I'd say the restfulness makes up for it. Oil and gas reserves are good too, the FJ has a pretty big tank at 6.6gal IIRC. There was a ride report from a lady that drove up to alaska on her busa and really liked it, and it's definitely capable if you are willing to accept the limitations. It really would be something to sling across the U.S. at 188 mph. -Doodle

[@Qayoss]

Very cool review. I sold my ZX14 (2007) a few years ago. Mine had Area-P slip ons and it was absolute music to the ears! I changed out the screen to a Zero Gravity. To say it was fast was the understatement of the year.

[@militar3rd]

I've talked to short riders.. 5'8-5'10" 😭

[@turboboy0]

I went to the dealer to buy a new busa but it wasn’t very comfortable. I tossed a leg over a zx14r that was a few bikes down. I rode my 2019 zx14r away a few days later. Still love it. Only performance upgrades are a K&N air filter, DELKEVIC 18” ovals and a MOORE MAFIA tuned ECU.

[@outlawsix1322]

If you like throttle response go buy a Yamaha FZ09.😎🤘

[@gregk-muth8566]

Outlaw Six both of those motorcycles are old dogs, not updated much. Overall, poor choice for the money

[@outlawsix1322]

@@gregk-muth8566 Well, they are sport bikes and they're really only designed to do one thing. But what do you mean "not updated"

[@gregk-muth8566]

Outlaw Six last major update was 10 years ago. Not euro 4 compliant, looks like it will be history in Europe

[@outlawsix1322]

@@gregk-muth8566 So basically you don't like it because it doesn't meet emission standards. I hate to break this to you but most sport bike owners disable the the emissions to make the bike breathe better so it goes faster kind of in the same way people that own diesel pickups do the emissions delete.

[@williamsterben]

Mines a 2013 too. Unbelievably fantastic bike. 198 BHP at the wheel after a remap.

[@Brody961]

Check out the new MT10! That thing is a monster with cruise control

[@jackalo626]

But a mother couldn't live that things looks lol. I agree the value and performance is a buy for sure.

[@johnadams7402]

I know you from your other channel. I have a ZX4R and a C-14, love them both. Rode the ZX-14R for 1350 miles in two and a half days. Running in front of a storm. Bike was fantastic both on the flat and the mountains. Handled a 40 mph plus crosswind for 150 miles. Never had a worry. If you're careful with it, one could be a newish rider and grow into it. But careful is the word. Great video on a bike I love.

[@Happily_retired]

Kawasaki fan here. I have a '15 Concours 14. and so an off topic question. Curious why you chose an FJR over a C14?

[@jacobpoucher]

nice!!!!

[@dogsnmotorcycles]

Iv'e had my bike almost 3 years and I still love it and how I feel riding it. I also like just looking at it and maintaining it's good looks.

[@retepnosbig4859]

i have this exact one...including the rare red colour which is specific to the first gen II ZX14R. Kawasaki know EXACTLY what they are doing with this bike....it dominates and obliterates anything on the road, even owning an H2 will not give you an edge over this in real world circumstances. this rocket ship bounces pass the 300kph mark with ease in seconds and it will sit there without effort. there is not a rider on this planet that can convince me this machine has flaws....it is perfection. this is my affidavit 👊

[@principal7819]

Another Nutnfancy motorcycle review???!!! WTH!!! Yuuuussss!!!!

[@Honezjr]

CBR1000rr rider here. Power definitely has helped me out of soooo many sticky situations. It’s only dangerous if you get about 7-8K RPMs....then it feels like it’s gonna rip your arms off. I never want more power, but I definitely would like more comfort. I’m 26 and 5’ 7” so I put up with the aggressive ergos and enjoy the great power and handling. But my next bike will probably be more comfortable. I would love to demo a ZX-14 someday!

[@ride1400fast]

Try the kawasaki concours 14!

[@festol1]

You could try the Yamaha Tracer. Great one. Not a punisher, but a great tourer.

[@TheGarnerjustin73]

Your getting better mileage than my Honda CBR600RR, but ive got a full exhaust and ecu flash which killed my mileage.

[@commonsense7057]

Great looking bike. Ive been a super sport rider for most of my life but im getting up there a bit age wise and my lower back starts killing me after a couple hours. I definitely wouldn't mid picking one of these up.

[@stevbarto]

Subsequent vid idea: Nutn and Doodle moto adventure on the ZX-14R and the Hayabusa.

[@roberttosa2560]

Awesome review. Nice change up in subject matter but related. I have been riding for decades and love the lifestyle. Thanks Nutn.

[@granite676]

Mmm. . .maximum I've ever had is 169 miles on a full tank on low power mode not thrashinit either ! 🤔🤔🤔

[@briandanner2466]

I have a 2017 zx14r and I can say I love my bike.

[@RodgerMyers]

" V-Twin " power ??? The online 4 has much more torque and acceleration than any V Twin !!! Put any V Twin in high gear and full throttle it ... Will buck like a horse ... Any inline 4 , especially the ZX14 will smoothly accelerate at a much faster rate !!!

[@atomicorang]

Great video. Accidentally found you. I’m planning on a long distance road trip about 2200 miles round trip. Do you have front rear reccomdation front rear suspension ? I weigh about 170 lbs 5 ft 9” and would pack light. Thank you for your consideration. 40 years riding experience. Original owner 99 ZRX1100 ELR and think the 14 will be more long distance comfortable. Love seeing the Hayabusa..very nice. Have not purchased yet. Will be serious within a year or less, very excited.

[@chronquistador]

NF with the moto review! I love the channel! I'm going to patreon now. I've been lurking too long! Keep it up! Just picked up my MT-09 today!

[@steveduncan7637]

Good review, I have the 2018 ZZR 1400 and totally agree that it’s an awesome bike.