Kawasaki ZZR1400 Review (2020) | Saying Sayonara To A Legend | Visordown.com 

Thank god we have Euro legislations to take the joy out of everything we enjoy doing...

This is not just a review, it's a tribute to the zzr,it respects the bike,the King is not dead...long live the King!

If anyone is thinking of buying one, don't be scared. These are much easier to ride than any litre class or 600 super sport bikes. Just try one, you will be amazed at the stability and comfort. Also much easier handling. The only thing to look out for is slow turning in corners. If you are going in fast, you will have to use a bit more muscle to send it around.

Supercharging is all well and good, but there is no replacement for displacement. I Love the ZZR1400.

Just got a new 2019 model. Kawasaki has to DESPERATELY reconsider discontinuing this bike. This is the best bike on the road!

Want to own one. I don't care what most say about it's looks, it is beautiful to me. So sad they're gonna discontinue this.

That bike has street presence that no other can match. It will sorely be missed.

If all of us zx 14r lovers and owners mail kawasaki we can actually get them to reconsider the discontinuation of this amazing motorcycle

ZZR 1400 is a legend 💚🖤

The ZX14R as it's called here in the US is imo basically the Dodge Viper of motorcycling. Big old school analog power. It's not the most sophisticated thing, but god damn does it haul ass and more nimbly than might be expected in the hands of the capable.

Done 200,000 miles on these. On my 3rd one now. I love them.

My dream bike. My ZX10R is killing my spine, the 14 would be the weapon of choice for my 120km highway commute

I own a 2018 ZX-14R ABS SE. Best bike I ever owned. I use it as a daily rider. This bike rules.

Picking up one of these very bikes on Wed , as a complete package I can’t see past them and with them being discontinued it was a no brainer !! Buying it new and I will never sell it , may add another bike but will always keep this one - end ov 👍🏻

You just can't and won't ignore the fact that you'll be dreaming this bike one night when they are discontinued, it's an embodied forget-me-not wild thing. Thanks Toad, the review is full of respect to the quiet but proud legend.

Love the way you describe an intuitive connection between the bike’s engine and the rider, through a cable operated throttle.. Nailed it 👍

I'd own one, they are going to be icons of a bygone era

This bike is not and I repeat NOT being discontinued.

Lose the leather jacket to much annoying and can't differentiate it with farts like the one at 4.16 🤣🤣🤣🤣

I own one. The 2012 model that hasn’t changed much since except for the front Brembo brakes, colours and ohlins. The 2012 to 2016 was the most powerful versions as standard. I put a full Yoshimura single muffler race exhaust on and lost over 12kg from the weight losing that chunky exhaust. (Didn’t need more power just weight loss :-) as I believe that is this bikes biggest issue) I then put in a lithium battery when it needed replacing and lost another 4kg. So you can lose 16kg which is massive. The exhaust makes a big difference to its handling/agility and probably gives a bit more power. I do wish Kawasaki had kept evolving this bike lighter and more agile. Dyno test showed 187 rear wheel hp with no ram air happening. I have ridden many other bikes (have a ZX10R as well) but nothing is as smooth or grunty as this. When you rev it out holy shitballs does it try to rip your arms out. You shift up and up, by third or 4th it delivers even more power as it has been looking out for you and not giving the full berries in the first couple of gears. It excites as well as cruises. It has ruined other bikes for me as once you are use to having smooth low down torque on tap, riding a big chunky twin feels agricultural and a smaller 4 cylinder (which they all are) sluggish down low. It is the best two up bike I have owned and my girlfriend has only found an old VFR800 more comfortable as it didn’t take off so quick, had side grab rails so was easier for her to hang on to. This is a bike for two up rides and holidays but also high power fun. This was the fastest production bike in the world for a while there at a clocked 335kph. Not sure if that has been beaten either yet.

I've had two, a 2007 and a 2012 and I'm considering buying another. I prefer this bike for many reasons over the H2.

I'm just gonna keep riding my 2012 SE until I can't ride anymore. It's literally near perfect.

The ones they have sold will live on for decades to come. It's a Japanese bike. There will probably be more ZZR in one piece than Hayabusa.

Rode a H2 SX recently form Cradley Heath Kawasaki and I was so disappointed... I rode it for the first mile and thought... where is the bottom end power??? The ZZR1400 is still the King. Well, in my opinion anyway. Kawasaki you are making a very big mistake.

Just bought the standard version, not as plush on the suspension side ( understandably ) but a fantastic smooth engine even from zero miles on the clock. I struggled with comfort as im a big lump so fitted some lower pegs, which helped, and some 30mm risers which look a bit shite but again help me fit.cant wait until its run in.

I feel bad for a bike's production ending that I can never have.

Was anyone else smiling at the way his mic kept picking up all the 'leather squeaks' when he moved his arms? 😂 Go back and listen. It's like a mouse trumping in the background 😁

I own both - the one you have been riding and h2sx - both are excellent for solo riding and zzr1400 is best of the best for two up

I rode one at a Kawasaki event. Expected heavy and scary. It wasn't, not at modest speeds anyway. Once I cracked that throttle though... I couldn't stop giggling. Wanted to get one but I knew it would kill me. The velocity it builds so effortlessly, waves of thrust that just keep coming, I knew I simply would not be able to resist riding well beyond my skill.

Have 2017 model in Pf Sp package . Best bike I ever ridden on.

ZZ TOP say no more I’ve just purchased one of the few left in stock legend ... I also own a fat boy for cruising so best of both

*1400cc!* 😅 _my first car only had 998cc_

I have a Hayabusa and I want one of these too.

I loved my '92 ZZR1100 C3 back in the day and can only imagine how much stronger this bike is

this amazing bike had some of the ugliest paint jobs during all these years. now that they are discontinuing it they suddenly come out with this stunning color. just look at that profile picture at 9:15. you guys in UK are lucky to still be able to buy one. it is not sold in Switzerland anymore since last year I think

You know that a supercharged ZX14R must be in the works to take on the new Hyabusa

This thing is a piece of art!

the best review i have ever seen you have done justice to the bike thanks for the review

love these sorts of bikes.. got a honda blackbird and its amazing. if I had the money I would have got a zzr1400.

I don't think Kawasaki is going to discontinue this bike. They do however; need to discontinue that butt ugly grey 2021 color. What a horrible waste and disrespectful color scheme to the ZX14 line. I recently sold my 2017 and bought a 2020 ZX14 just incase the rumor is true.

I still would have this than h2sx

this should be the best starter bike right?

Brilliant. Do the 2020 Ninja 1000sx in depth, then a Zx14, H2SX SE, Ninja 1000sx touring comparison

I've got a 2019 ZZR-1400 and have driven a testride on the H2-SX-SE but the ZZR drives a lot easier, better throttle control and less "on-off" at lower speeds. It's just the perfect mix of sporty and tour. I don't think it's really a lot faster than the Hayabuse, but from 2012 up it sure as hell looks a lot better ;-)

Nice of Kawasaki to save the ugliest bold! new! graphics! for the 14's final year. Gross.

Perfect review! More Kawasaki please!

It constantly amazes me that this bike does everything you realistically want it to do with the proper modifications. Guess that's why it's my second one.

What's the difference between a ZZR1400 and a ZXR1400. I'll take either.

ZX14-R for the love of god where are you getting ZZR 1400? That name is horrible.

"I'm gonna be gutted there isn't gonna be one on the Kawasaki press fleet to take out when I want". Then do what I did and put your money where your mouth is and BUY ONE.....

I got my 2022 a little over a year ago and I absolutely love it. Can only ride about 8 months a year because of the winters here in Michigan and that makes me sad because riding this beast puts a huge smile on my face every time. It's big and powerful and butter smooth, it's a shame that it was discontinued everywhere but the USA.

Again great! The stability of this thing is also from another world and so easy to launch fast as well

2:51 I have always loved the look of these, I love the headlights and the overall look. It's one of the few bikes I have never test ridden. I am wondering, you were talking about how it feels compared to other kinds of engine designs and layouts, how does it feel compared to a V4? We are a family of V4's wife has 2 I have 2, so we have moved away from inline 4's. So I was curious.

I have a ZX14R SE if you ask me this is the best all around Motorcycle there is

3:49 Guess who got dressed in the dark this morning...

Obviously people aren't buying them. Put your money where your mouth is, go buy one instead of complaining in a comment section on RU-vid.

I have only recently become very interested in owning one of these. The US version is lacking some equipment but at least we get the Brembo M50 braking system. It may continue beyond 2020 in the US but we don’t know for sure yet. The H2 series is a different experience to large displacement sport bikes and in my opinion not a replacement for them. Not to mention the H2SX is significantly more expensive. I’d rather have the 1400. Hope to own one in the next year.

I love mine. In almost 40 years of riding, it has been the best bike I've owned.

Had my eye on this bike for awhile now. Just more attractive than any other bike in its class to me. Here in the states it’s classed as a super sport even though it’s more sport tourer. Every winter I’ve been seeing for about 11-13k! Seems like a lot of bike for the money. Nice review.

Not sure I agree on your comments regarding the styling. I think the 'Busa is way better looking...

Plz do a drag race between the 2020super duke 1290r and2020 Kawasaki zzr1400

Plus this guy has no idea what he is talking about. his info is way freaking wrong. where do these people come from. geesh

So long big guy. . . . you will always remain one of the best of all time in my book.

This bike is for those who like big fat bitc*** 😂😂. Seriously great bike though.

Good news is she still around in the USA. The 2021 color is sweet!

The H2R SX SE+ has the most disgracefully uncomfortable seat I’ve ever had the misfortune to own and sit on. ZX14R comfort is so much better

I recently bought a 2020 Ninja 1000SX after owning a 2010 ZX-14 for the last 8 yrs & I still can't get excited about the new Ninja. It has a lot going for it mainly cruise control & the quick shifter is a lot of fun. The added lockable panniers are very handy, look great on the bike & can hold my full face helmet. The riding position is not sporty but I can ride all day without feeling sore which is the main reason for trading in. So in my head I know it's the bike I should have yet I can't stop regret selling the old girl. I just have to see a ZX14R (ZZR1400) on the road or online & I'm instantly excited. So I'll give the 1000SX a year but everything's pointing towards getting back onto the big Ninja.

Last reign of the emperor. Long live the mighty ZZR1400.

thumbs up, good review, wouldn't mind having one in my stable next to my Rocket 3

Between 2010 and 2020 I had 2 zzr 1400 un very nice bike to cruise to go fast and to travel, I love this bike with his big motor power ❤️

Yea but I'm 6'4". I need a big bike like the ZZR...

hahaha, hell no its not better than the H2 SX SE+, ask me how I know the difference. ask why Kawasaki made the H2 with HP & torq #s almost identical, because theres a reason. is there going to be a 2021 1400? some know the answer to that. also, put your hand on the throttle, not on the edge. I'm NOT knocking the 1400, only your review that's worth what I paid for.

Good review of an awesome motorcycle. However...yes it has throttle cables, but it does have electronic throttle actuators. Kawasaki dual throttle system which also helps control the traction control. Which this bike NEEDS!!!!

Question for you, ZZR1400 or ZX12R .. Whats the better bike Im one of the lucky guys in this world and have both :)

I think the ZX-14R/ZZR1400 versus the H2 SX (SE) is a great example of how the technological progress of motorcycles has provided many things, but definitely not more bang for buck.

In India dz byk discontinue from 2017.....

ZZR is still the fastest 1/4 mile production bike.

Never felt the need for it, still love my ZRX1200, will never sell it, superbikes just cannot be used to their capacity on streets boys.

Bruh I thought someone hacked my pc and started adding fart noises at random. What were you thinking while editing this video?

Sad to see it won't be made next year. Really sad!

I just bought one and it is a fantastic bike to ride. I wish it had more power. hahahahahah. Power, comfort, range and although looks are subjective I personally love the look.

I want to see a head to head ZX14r vs H2 SE. I believe the 14R pulls harder and faster

Great bike, very easy to drive despite of the weight, and very friendly even with that massive power. But crashed mine anyway. :-(

Great review of a real man's bike 👍 Despite the noisy jacket 😬 Safe rides 🙏🏍

I will get one before it's all said and done.

..'unsurped..? Usurped. Although 'unseated' or 'dethroned' might have been a better choice. See me after class.

Mr. Toad, who makes that jacket? It's lovely. I'm looking for one that I can take with me for a night out on the town without looking like a Power Ranger.

Always thought these were beautiful bikes. Sad to see it discontinued

There's only one king of the road, Sasuki Hyrabusa, Think how long it's been around? Great to modify, Touring, Nothing comes close to this bikes styling break neck acceleration,What's more this magnificent bike can be bought second hand for as little as £2,000 If that's value for money I dont know what is!!!!

zzr 1400 je l'aime c'la dernier du genre un dinosaure que je garde jusqu'a la fin de ma vie

Anyone else a little peeved by the squeaky jacket?

From the 2020 zzr1400, which is an amazing bike, to the 1996 zzr250 that I still own at 68000kms, the Kawasaki styling has been a really mouth watering design language, that sweeps cleanly. Will be sad to see her leave our dealerships, but they will be always in our hearts ♥️

Are you 1.60m? This Bikes looks so big near you. 😅

Still using old skool Speedo and tacho!

What a machine... WHAT A MACHINE.

Dont think it has better handling than a Hayabusa

I had the first ZX14 on Long Island, NY. 2006... I bought it for the nice soft seat and riding position. But wow.... the speed! I put 45k miles in just 3 years on the bike. I am rather tall, 6'2" so it was a good fit. I sadly had to sell it when I moved to Poland 9 years ago. The roads here aren't for this type of bike. They are getting there, but not quite yet.

look badass,and certainly my favourite of all time

sayonara zzr1400 ホントに残念ですね

naturally aspirated dude come on