2008 Kawasaki ZX-10R v Yamaha R1

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2008 Kawasaki ZX-10R v Yamaha R1

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Check out the first monster battle of 2008. In this video we pitch the new Kawasaki ZX-10R against the Yamaha R1 - our superbike of choice for 2007. The ZX-10R has already ripped up the rule book by producing a staggering 170bhp - 8bhp more than the R1. It also flew down our test track at a genuine 184mph, in the wet! But for this test we take both bikes to Brands Hatch and put them through their paces, to find out if all this is enough for the Kawasaki to knock the Yamaha off its perch. Read more about this monster battle in this week's MCN.
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@friesngravy 14 жыл бұрын

well said man, had a 636 and loved the powerband..but it's hard to find a sport bike that won't put a grin on your face..riding anything that screams is fun..no matter who makes it

@jamesh449 10 жыл бұрын

I have an 08 zx10r and agree it is a beast and does spin up and wobble when cornering at high speeds but that just adds to the fun.

@erixlast6020 4 жыл бұрын

No way, r 1 is super stable on bad roads now thats fun

@truckie933 15 жыл бұрын

totally agree with you there mate.05-06 zx636r is the best lookin.beautiful bike

@Ahmadski03 15 жыл бұрын

i've always had kawasaki, but i just absolutely hate the front face... the headlights... uuuuuggghhhh... hidious! i cant wait for the new body style to come out!

@rtiger20 12 жыл бұрын

The ninja is giving the r1 that like "hey man. Do we really need to go through with this? I mean you already know what will happen if you go against me!" lol. Both bikes are awesome.

@DataRew 14 жыл бұрын

I just gotta say, Hallelujah brother. I love my '05 R1, but if you're on a liter, you're kickin' ass, period. 600's are a little bit more decisive, depending on the year (I used to have an '08 R6), but still, if you're riding a sportbike, and you are riding what you want, you won't be happier!

@B2Rockin 15 жыл бұрын

agreed, this bike's new styling is taking kawasaki into a whole other direction, very modern, light weight, great lines, i love it!! It looks like a robot!

@brandonwild92 12 жыл бұрын

Question, why do you do the response to the bikes right along side the track where the bikes are flying by and we cant hear you?

@motoxyogi 16 жыл бұрын

StuYZFR1 is right, brake horsepower and torque figures quoted by the factories are measured at the output shaft of the engine. The term brake horsepower refers to an old method of determining the power output of an engine called a "brake band" which would provide a resistance to the engine so the work done by the engine could be calculated, like a dyno's "rolling road". Flywheels are used to alter the characteristics of an engine but i'm not sure if it'd make much of a difference to the graphs.

@lilloo31 15 жыл бұрын

it said it was still worth over 5grand and it was a good friend of mine and well taken care of with all those new parts, i thought it was worth it...and i did for months look around right until summer arrived cuz i wanted a 1000RR with the exhaust still under the tail, and really a 06' blue/yellow scheme for paint!

@theslaviccookie5137 Жыл бұрын

I currently have a 2008 zx10r and I am absolutely enamored with it. Beautiful bike and super smooth

@Neffian 14 жыл бұрын

@lukelukewayne i agree ;) all the litre sportsbikes are good in their own ways, and its just about personal preference :P

@D4nTDI 14 жыл бұрын

i really like both the kawa and the R1 , incredible machines when it comes to maniablilty ... Used to go roadtrips with a 2007 model of the R1 and race with my mates ninja.. but unfortunately the BMW s1000rr won my heart and i sold the R1 and currently lookin for a new home for the golf4 :$

@zachryan10 11 жыл бұрын

8 more horsepower? mind blowing!

@franian77 13 жыл бұрын

does 08 r1 has slipper clutch

@laptopleon6386 16 жыл бұрын

Finally the braun and gold 'color' of the brakes and wheels is gone! I hated that. I still think the wind shield is too low for road usage.

@eree84 14 жыл бұрын

it all comes down to da rider dudes..enuff said..

@JayzBeerz 15 жыл бұрын

They been riding there whole life man,enough time on a bike and track you can do it to.

@Pbones08 16 жыл бұрын

R1 is definitely worth every penny...so much fun to ride...

@Praet0r87 16 жыл бұрын

That's balls. Red Fastbikesmag. Those guys can run rings around the MCN guys and know what they're talking about. ZX10 isn't the best 1000 but it's the track king.

@SorieKondi 15 жыл бұрын

As I new rider, I would agree completely with what you are saying. Ride safe.

@Brandzen 15 жыл бұрын

what would the price for this bike be? just an avarege price

@Wormanatti 16 жыл бұрын

I like the Kawi personally. The Yamaha always looks good though. I see far more ZX10's where I'm from. I wish Honda didn't jack up the nose on the 2008 Cbr 1000. That bike is getting great reviews and I'm a Honda guy. But that nose killed it for me. Can't wait to hear the reports on a 4 way majors 1000cc shootout.

@prijedor11 16 жыл бұрын

explain to me how...and this is not just because i own a 05. The 04-05 R1 were a big hit world wide. So yamaha wanted to continue with basically the same design with little changes to it so they can call it a "new model" the only changes that yamaha did to the 08 to call it a new model is widen the wind pits of the bike(which doesn't make look as sharp) change the odometer design, and trim the back end exposing more of the exaust and making the heat radidate more to the raider and passenger.

@wowcrazy70 14 жыл бұрын

@lukelukewayne im thinking of upgradeing from my 250r should i get a zx6r or 10r?

@1x1pur31x1 14 жыл бұрын

@solidr1 He's clearly not quoting the power at the crank as it proves nothing, he's saying the power they've recorded at the rear wheel. Also, they're quoting the speed they've tested the bikes at, the speed manufacturers say the bikes will go is neither here nor there, it is the speed that can actually be achieved that counts.

@benplayplay 16 жыл бұрын

wats the Anti-spins system sopose to do?

@JamesWorsfold 14 жыл бұрын

Man I love both of those bikes... but i'm only 16 so it's a long wait lol i'll stick with my rs50 for this year :)

@kj7687 15 жыл бұрын

Honda motors are excellent, yes, and I'd say overall their reliability is on par with Suzuki, and slightly better than Kawasaki. I've seen Suzuki street bikes routinely going at least 50k miles without any major engine work. The Hayabusas will easily go like that for 80 or 100 thousand miles...The only one of the big four I am biased against is Yamaha. And I own a Yamaha (and yes, I also own a Suzuki). Overall, they are made with lower quality parts than the others, period.

@DDDTales 16 жыл бұрын

you must have heard that from someone, what kind of bike do you have?

@TIIIMMMMEEEEYYY 12 жыл бұрын

yep, but the zx10 looks way better than the 2006/2007 zx10

@GC0nn 16 жыл бұрын

Why do most of MCN's videos have annoying noises that prevent people from listening to them? Come on, one video and it's the cars, another video and it's the wind...this one is another fine example.

@Ihelpanytime 6 жыл бұрын

Now let's do 2018 ZX10R vs R1 xD

@I-Need-Saving 14 жыл бұрын

@sharky1993x how long do you think it takes to save up enough money for one? im at around 2,000 right now, im 16 and school just started. so if i get a job for all of school how long you think?(i make most of my money over summer working with dad). so wouldn't have the job probly when summer comes.

@Abdulrk1 16 жыл бұрын

it puts me off on the slightest ugliness on a bike but the exhaust on the zx is a put off the r1 is absoloutley wicked on looks but i want a bike thats just so loud but the exhausts to fit on are ilegal wat exhaust would you say to top the other bikes?

@highspeedtripleseven 14 жыл бұрын

@lukelukewayne hey , can you tell me where can i find the speed limitator for a yamaha tzr 50 ?:D and how can i get it off? please

@johnheather1 14 жыл бұрын

It's all rider and preference. These bikes are all so close. The difference is where the torque curve peaks or relaxes. Honda is usually underrated because of how smooth the torque is throughout the range. It seems as if the engine lacks personality, but it's all rider and preference.

@jomanik 14 жыл бұрын

im all about the looks and the ZX-10 has it all.......not to mentioned its fast 1000cc definately a plus...awesome machine highly recomended!!!!

@BarbershopHero 16 жыл бұрын

Ok... Are they comapring the 2008 ZX-10 to the 2007 R1? That's what it sounds like in the info. If so that's not really a fair match-up.

@JoeRUGBY10 14 жыл бұрын

@lukelukewayne agreed theres so little between the sports 1000cc it just comes down to personal taste

@Blindingsun 14 жыл бұрын

@MultiMartialArtist you'll never get insured for a litre bike lol

@a6km 15 жыл бұрын

It all comes down to the track, every track is different and every bike performs differently on each track. Some tracks are better for V twins some for inline 4 some for a triple some for a V4 .... you can't say this bike is better just because it was faster around this track. The best way how to judge this is take them to different tracks and then do an average and who comes out on top is the winner.

@jasonsong86 15 жыл бұрын

I'd take the R1 at anytime.

@666String 15 жыл бұрын

As pittmeister rightly states,they are talking about horsepower at the wheel.

@Blade4613 13 жыл бұрын

@rocker5199 it's Rossi... and he doesn't love it anymore... not for the bike but for the team of yamaha... yamaha's are a great bike to ride i wish to buy one in the future

@wolv84at 16 жыл бұрын

learn to write brand names before you comment on things you dont know about

@Ace12550 13 жыл бұрын

which would win in a 0 to 60 race? The 2011 ZX10R or the 2011 YZF-R6?

@andrewirving1963 11 жыл бұрын

Shite audio when riders are speaking. Go and buy an extension microphone or something lads.

@bubrak 14 жыл бұрын

@cytechx thats because SBK bikes are 50x more expensive and totally different from stock :-)

@werdupboyee 16 жыл бұрын

Michalzst, both the 10R and the R1 do 100mph in first gear, not kph.

@Totmacher13B 16 жыл бұрын

Only reason i bought the 08 cbr1000 over the 08 zx10 was looks and feel...I just felt comfier on teh Honda and liked the looks better. I raced 2 zx10's and we were neck and neck..so reality I think everyone should buy the one they feel best on..if ur gonan rid eont eh street they are all good enough. Sadly my cbr was stolen a month ago..bummer

@prijedor11 16 жыл бұрын

i agree...i have a 05 r1. But i think that both of the models 08 look worse than previous models. My r1 is better looking that the 08 r1 for sure.

@JooKed 15 жыл бұрын

You know what the best part about bikes getting a more efficient 'look' these days? Idiots can't stretch and slam them because that would just look terrible on at least the new R1.

@PERPARSON 16 жыл бұрын

agree

@racerrr2231 3 жыл бұрын

AMAZING REVIEW 💯❤️

@samfisherman007 15 жыл бұрын

There's us guys, and theres a lot of us, and there's only one of you, if you think we're crazy because we think the ZX10R is ugly, we think you're crazy

@ukrainedude 16 жыл бұрын

what does it do in a 1/4 mile

@eclipsechow 16 жыл бұрын

WELL WELL WELL! ! ! ! The dude in the end said that the Kawazaki is JUST ABOUT GOOD!!! But not good enough... There could be only one "YAMAHA YZF R1". CAN I GET A HUU HAAA!!!!!

@LVN2RNMMA 11 жыл бұрын

The 08 .. Hard to decide which is better looking for me.. The brand new ZX10Rs look cooler than the R1s, depending on how u look at em though

@maxriethloko 16 жыл бұрын

wich won´s?

@xdux 16 жыл бұрын

my zx10r with just bolt on yoshis, goes 104 mph in 1st gear! at the rev limiter. SICK yamaha r1 is great too, but i like my KAWI 07 not the new FUGLY 08 !

@Zeebo1uk 16 жыл бұрын

my 2003 R1 went into have a new engine and box fitted under warrenty after i blew it, they tried to blame my harris rearsets at first

@illwiteboy 10 жыл бұрын

shhheeeessshhh are they talking to us or eachother?!?!?

@superstock00 16 жыл бұрын

wow interesting, i like the 08 cbr looks kool off topic lol, and i agree i like the r1 looks why's in comparisin with the zx10 184mph with the zx10 is mad love it

@akhi123456lesh 12 жыл бұрын

ever seen r1 2012?

@Marko-JZX100 15 жыл бұрын

Sorry but a 750 doesn't make 135 at the wheel when stock. More likely 122-126hp depending what dyno you use. A pre 98-00 R1 makes 125hp'ish on a proper dyno. Been there done that...

@sharky1993x 14 жыл бұрын

@SidewayzRB26 Of course I'm on the road, the insurance didn't cost too much, about 20 euros , for a 6 month period

@Mitchy1400 16 жыл бұрын

don't know wich to pick :O they both look badass ^_^

@satyex 16 жыл бұрын

Is the MCN ZX10R Vs. 08'Blade video out? Plz reply! And if possible add a link.

@nickylicky94 3 ай бұрын

Guess IT MUst BE out By now IT had been 16 years since you Ask ..😂😂

@friesngravy 14 жыл бұрын

why? they're essentially neck and neck..it all comes down to what your flavour is..kawis hav e always had notoriously broad powerbands too..that's a fact

@gmtrvdr 16 жыл бұрын

what is better..the r1 or the r6?

@ryancham 15 жыл бұрын

It's just like anything else, whatever feels good to one person doesn't mean it'll feel good for everyone. Personally I find the Kawasaki bikes to be more comfortable and fit me better.

@pittmeister 15 жыл бұрын

Yea, I mean, how much credit can you give to a dyno? especially if they were on the same machine in the same condition.

@mdf113 3 жыл бұрын

The winner is always the person who is paying the piper.....and on this day the men in green were paying the piper.

@12inferno 16 жыл бұрын

but yeah.... the output at the rear wheels do differ..

@Dada13409 15 жыл бұрын

which won?

@bopnig 13 жыл бұрын

8 r1_great bike but how many people have had probs with worn intake valves got mine done under warranty after a lot of denial from yam uk any body else i herd its not as rare as they like to make out!

@JSVETTEZ06 16 жыл бұрын

I say this facia styling the R1 has it, as for the body,chasis the Kawi has it.. I think Kawi came out with another R1 threat though.. they always have the power now they have a lighter setup then the R1 use to be the other way around a few years back now Yamaha and HONDA when it comes to the heavy weights... but we will see later on in the season..

@sketchgroups 15 жыл бұрын

more of superbikers more to choose the muffler sound..In Malaysia, Kawasaki is the best selling superbike because it easy to handling in Malaysian Road..and it service is also good..Honda is second choice, Suzuki third and Yamaha is for last..Because top speed of Yamaha is less from others..just pickup of Yamaha is good.

@lagubrok92 13 жыл бұрын

i love all kinds of superbikes but i hate google ads....its in every video on youtube...pffftt

@Shuubox 15 жыл бұрын

speed/acceleration means NOTHING if u are not going to take the bike on the track (which less than 5% of the bikers do)...So comfort/handling and very good mid-range is what u actually need, so Honda CBR all the way.

@skullsaint 15 жыл бұрын

kawis is about power! Just reel the cable and let you friends behind i ridden a 07 zx10r and a r1 (i dont have them) and i can say if u wanna a monster go with kawis, the r1 is more friendly, more easy. and NEVER compare a GP full modded r1 with a normal r1 they r TOTALLY different.

@ilikesuzuki 14 жыл бұрын

@lukelukewayne it's the rider not the bike, any ssp or sbk these days are equipped with the best it all comes down to the rider, not the bike.

@shreyash2005 14 жыл бұрын

why do they have to get the bikes on a truck? cant they ride them? lol

@SynMedia 14 жыл бұрын

if i was to buy a 1000cc bike in 07, it would br an r1, if i was to buy a bike in 08, cbr fireblade, but for 09... has to be the new zx10r. just looks so nice with the white chequered flag at the bottom of the body work. i do think that the r1 is a very nice bike but you cant beat the green of a ninja :)

@stew2407 15 жыл бұрын

I agree, imho the zx636r 2005-2006 is the most beautiful front for kawasaki ever! check out my video of that bike.

@shakows 15 жыл бұрын

I guess from your name your in Iran The bike in the US RRP is $11,799 or straight transfer to IRR = 114,485,697.00

@I-Need-Saving 14 жыл бұрын

@SidewayzRB26 well good luck man. when you get a chance to see how they feel let me know. i want one dearly lol.

@SpartaSanks 15 жыл бұрын

hell yeah I have, the new R1 is sick! but still not good enough to beat the zx-10r or the cbr-1000. Read the comparisons man.

@Gaudamn 15 жыл бұрын

2008 R1 doesn't have 162 bhp it is 183, 2 horses give or take. Check your bike manual or something like that.

@Blindingsun 14 жыл бұрын

@MrKawa24 where do you live?

@chrishiii 16 жыл бұрын

what kind of r1 are they driving? because a r1 have 180bhp not 160:P

@Mr_Chode 14 жыл бұрын

@rocker5199 are you even trying to type coherently?

@JamesWorsfold 14 жыл бұрын

@sharky1993x lol same mate but then u look at the price of insurance lol it puts me off after seeing that. are u on the road now ?

@Themayseffect 6 жыл бұрын

damn i thought you guys videos were getting worse in recent years. Seems as if they were always bad!

@iain777uk 14 жыл бұрын

i owned until last year the first fuel injected R1 it was a great bike(150+bhp). i thought that was fast so these must be mental.

@frankyethegate 16 жыл бұрын

Dirjun...watch the superbike races before speackin...in the superbike, ducati rulez!!!!

@DEADEYEDDICK 16 жыл бұрын

Well i got me a ZX10R,cause of the weather ive not done many miles.but i'll tell u what...it's a great bike,lighter feeling then last years,loves the corners and with me G/F on the back i didnt even feel like she was there.got a tail tidy on and a Two brothewrs racing exhaust and boy am i getting a pull.exup vavle gone,cat gone and now u do need ear plugs.cant wait for a dry day