2015 Kawasaki Z1000 Motorcycle Review
This is Kawasaki’s muscle streetfighter naked bike. It’s very simple, quite dated in tech but offers a very slick engine, great performing transmission and a stiff frame package. The suspension is a bit harsh, confirmed by even the Kawi guys, but is slightly adjustable in the rear. It steers very well and performs like a much lighter bike overall. It’s no frills, but not very expensive especially at street price.
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To move the mirrors, you have to move the mirror inside. I looked at a 2016 today.
Good review……however, it does have a fair amount of tech. If you press the top button, you get instant mpg, average mpg, miles remaining, temperature, etc. So, it is a actually very functional from that perspective. It also has radial mounted, monobloc front calipers, abs, and hid headlights……And, the suspension is fully adjustable (manually). So, I agree that it is worth the money at half the price of the BMW. I actually sold my gen 2 fjr and bought a new 2k14 z1000 and really like it (plus the color is way better than the 2k15 z1000, medium gray with green accents)……..Again, good review and hope you are feeling better!!
@9:48 – That’s what she said.
You need to try a ZRX1200R
Great vid mate and a really good channel. I will learn some good things from you. Love it.
im on the fence between a fz-09 or this z1000 its so hard to choose which would you recommend im 5’09” and 160?
cool
What streetfighter would you recommend for someone who’s 6 feet 4 and about 187 pounds?
what kind of camera did you use?
If I bought one of these things and something went wrong with it how would I get it fixed
i love the style of these bikes – alien. I owned a 2012 Z1000 from new and at the time i thought that looked insane, but this thing is next level in design.
I have a ZRX1200r and it is FANTASTIC! Do you know they still sell them in Japan?
beginner friendly? have my license but haven’t ridden anything in over a year since MSF course
great vid but I think you along with other reviewers should show how you look sitting on the bike
How is the leg room on the Z1000 vs. FZ09?
I’m losing money if I don’t buy this!
does it has a gear indicator?
Hi man, do you find this bike got a high seat height? ty
The Z1000 came before the Ninja 1000. Which means it had the engine first.
Hi. Is this bike fit for me? I’m 5″5 in height.
I am exactly your size and weight and currently riding a 600rr(my first bike) which I find a bit small… thinking of switching to this particular one for a while…. I don’t care about top speed, just want to ride the mountains and the city. Would you say this is a good choice or would recommend something else?
thats no naked z1000 ….its a ninja or sx
It ends on a ninja ……. Why the angry reply
Cool stuff man, subbed. Are you going to review MT-10?
what do you think about FZ-09 vs Z1000?
dude the mirrors themselves can be pushed around with your fingers. LOL
I was so close to getting this bike, but went with FZ07 mainly because of price.
But after owning the FZ all these months i have grown to love it.
It has plenty of power, and sets lower to the ground.
Im 5,5, so setting lower is better for me.
Even though i have ridden many tall bikes.
I just stand on one foot to the side when stopping at lights.
But on my Honda VTX i can stand flat footed.
But the VTX is so loud it hurts my ears.
But i have also got used to that also.
The FZ07 is so quiet i think it shuts off when i stop.
And it idles very quiet and smooth.
But the FZ07 has so much torque it wheelies sometimes on accident.
The main thing that had me looking at the z1000 was the looks.
It looks like a Demon bird from hell.
Where is this place/Country?
Audio?
you push the mirrors to adjust them like a car
Great review. Ride safe!