Kawasaki z1000 ABS Is it a good Bike? The truth

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Buddy's Insight

7 жыл бұрын

8 months riding it and I need to talk about how its been

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@JP-wq6sb 5 жыл бұрын

first saw this bike back when i bought my z1000sx (ninja 1000 abs). it´s strange, but photos and videos of this bike don´t do it justice. it´s so much cooler and meaner loooking in person. enjoy!

@philbatchelor-berry2263 7 жыл бұрын

excellent review Buddy . cant wait to get one. beautiful house too . keep living the dream

@bigmartin 6 жыл бұрын

That's a stunning looking bike you have there.. Beautiful, and a great review

@gags786 6 жыл бұрын

I love ur z1000 because it’s a sugomi!!My first big bike was the z800sugomi (similar colour scheme to ur’s) and it was amazing and absolutely gorgeous, it had good torque and more than enough power to what I would use it for!! But wen I rode the CBR1000RR, I realised how heavy my z800 is and I just couldn’t ride my z800 the same way again, ended up getting the fireblade! But I certainly miss my z800 sugomi especially due to its absolutely amazing looks, I must admit it was beautiful!!

@JeremyGee99 5 жыл бұрын

Cheers for the information bud:) hope to get one next year. Thing just looks so badass

@kushsakhu185 3 жыл бұрын

What a review, absolutely fantastic

@hoangnguyen-kh2km 5 жыл бұрын

This beast sound beautiful with sc project exhaust btw ... is may just my taste . Thank you ur thoughts was so true about the look of this Sugomi i received comments everywhere i stop ...

@donalddavies6218 5 жыл бұрын

you just can't go wrong with a Z1000 fantastic bike my last Z1000 was the 2014 model i would definitely recommend them

@clevelandrider7501 7 жыл бұрын

it is indeed a sexy bike mate! I love and am really missing my z. As you know, its winter time in Cleveland and haven't been able to vlog. You know what's cool about your vids? Its the vibe, a good feeling you get when watching your vids and thank God you did a quick sound test; still need exhaust and probably getting the same. Stay awesome brother!

@buddysinsight9834 7 жыл бұрын

Motovlogo I wondered where you had disappeared to. its winter here and I have only been out on the bike once in about 8 weeks. I am trying to get myself a GS 1200 adventure at the moment but that's not going to plan. I have got to be honest with you I am useless at youtube but for some reason it just keeps intriguing me and pulling me back to it. I have gone back to working for someone for a bit so finding anytime is almost impossible. You are not going to give up are you?. I started KZfaq to give my confidence a boost as I have always struggled with it. I used to worry so much about people's opinions and keeping everyone happy it would effect me personally. I don't know why I am thinking like this way now but this year I am not going to give a fuck about nothing. So far it has lifted a stress off me and I am enjoying things so much more. I wonder if that's the KZfaq effect. I watched my dad get a brain tumour and slip away over months and that changed me so much. I see people moaning and abusing people in the comments and I just think how sad they are. Sorry for the quick life story I am very open and chatty like that. Good to here from you mate

@MrXenolution 7 жыл бұрын

Would love to own one of these one day, fantastic looking bike, currently have a VFR400R NC30 though and don't wanna get rid of her :(

@paulroberts4672 6 жыл бұрын

I have a 2015 in the sparkle green. It looks amazing in the sun. Although I did find that I had a bit of rust on the exhaust heat shield and bracket. So I would advise you remove it and re-do with new paint.. I've painted my exhaust shield with rattle can gloss engine black and it looks fantastic, much better than the mat colour. Other than that no problems at all 😊

@craigmax3779 6 жыл бұрын

That color is awesome!

@johnharris7353 7 жыл бұрын

Great entertaining vid, very interesting bike, both high quality. Keep up the good work, luv you chaps over there.

@buddysinsight9834 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks John I appreciate that. Making videos is something I have found really hard with my dyslexia. For some people it comes natural but maybe one day when I press record I will be ok. No pain no gain is what i say so I will keep trying.

@marcelogomesdasilva401 7 жыл бұрын

I started follow you man, good video and bike too.

@nicmereles 4 жыл бұрын

I'm so happy you mentioned the short leg thing❤🔥🔥 I'm only 5ft 7 lmao this video was super helpful

@GuyBGutRumbler 7 жыл бұрын

mine is unfortunately, showing some wear marks on the footpegwall where the ancle rests, but then i have allready 12000 km on it and its only just 4 months young, other that that i agree on most of your revieuw, its a piece of art indeed, a very exciting one :p

@davidcronie7365 7 жыл бұрын

Nice review Buddy!

@warakanda7356 2 жыл бұрын

You guys are marvelous. Get more of this similarly great video please. Amongst all the nakeds, I still say the Kawasaki Z series ie the Z800, Z900 and Z1000 are stunning, it looks macho with the transformer head lamp and a fatty fuel tank, what more with the very reasonableprice it offers compared to its competitors. That should be the style and design of super muscle naked, meant for fun, easy and happy riding, daily use in towns and cities along the winding conering hilly roads. It is not for racing or on track, as the RR versions in all the brands are already meant for track.

@questinfinity 5 жыл бұрын

GREETINGS ALL THE WAY FROM DETROIT MICHIGAN. YOUR BIKE IS BADAZZ. SWEET COLOR SCHEME AS WELL.

@KhaosMoto 7 жыл бұрын

I love the colour on that bike always hear good things about them aswell 👍👍 good video bud

@buddysinsight9834 7 жыл бұрын

KhaosMoto Thanks Khaos it's good to see things are going well for you up there. Has your wife and daughter settled after the move.

@KhaosMoto 7 жыл бұрын

yeah got settled now hehe they enjoy the area a lot of family activities are areas to explore although getting cold now

@bob808 7 жыл бұрын

I had one of these, so a few of things... You should try adjusting the suspension, it'll take a few minutes (adjust, ride, readjust) and you'll improve the ride. It certainly made a difference for me. As for the headlights, they are fantastic, especially in pitch black (no other traffic) with the high beam on. I had a Yoshi tail tidy on mine, really tidied up the rear. Funny you mention the S1000R, I test rode one along with the Z1000. I thought the quick shifter felt to artificial, and the switch gear felt flimsy. Not to mention the generic/cheap looking brake fluid reservoir on the BMW. Oh, and the visible exhaust on the Beemer also looks ugly IMO.

@comfysofa1549 4 ай бұрын

Just popped up on my time line.....I still own my zed. It is, the best all round bike I've ever owned....period. It's had forged wheels, Nitron stage 3 rear, Nitron pro front cartridges, Brembo HPC calipers and loads of other mods I can't remember....its made a good bike. Great. No plans to sell and it just clicked over 25k...

@johnnykawakid 6 жыл бұрын

nice bike there. thinking of getting one next year too match the zed 14 ps, very nice indeed.

@mrliamw1996 Жыл бұрын

That is a work of art 👌🏼

@tripniren9753 5 жыл бұрын

Lovely bike styling.. Z1k.. Since 2003..

@jasonrichmond5907 5 жыл бұрын

I want this bike. Love it

@motaku_th 7 жыл бұрын

Man that is beautiful. Is that a full system exhaust? And are you using a power commander or any sort of fuel controller or ECU tune with the exhaust? How's the throttle response and whatnot? I'm seriously consider getting one of one of these, they just tick all the right boxes for me haha.

@BHPBikesuk 7 жыл бұрын

I rode one after watching your last video and I really struggled to like it.... the throttle was snatchy and the seat was like sitting on a blank of wood and the suspension was sooooo harsh.... Yours looks awesome and undeniable that the inline 4 sounds great :D That red is soooooo damn sexy :D

@q-bert6454 6 жыл бұрын

BHP Bikes ...the seat gets a little better as it wears in, but just a little. Throttle on the other hand...stays snatchy. I own a 2015 Z1000

@dreiz. 7 жыл бұрын

This color is the best one out there with the akra exhaust. Is the bike good for someone that is 6'3? I know you mentioned its good for shorter riders.

@markullyett 7 жыл бұрын

Bike looks fantastic. what do the cost on the road? Akras just finish it off nicely

@GoaPrince 7 жыл бұрын

Great vid Buddy's Insight, about those bar end mirrors, not all of them make your handle bars wider i myself have bar end mirrors and with these its even a little bit shorter on 1 of my videos ( joyrides ) you can see 2 different kinds, at 10 seconds in the clip there is a photo about my friends Yamaha and my Z1000 standing next to each other. And yes the seat is pretty hard after an houre or so lol Have fun and B safe ;-)

@bigbenck Жыл бұрын

Hello Buddy. I like your channel and the vids concerning the Z1000 especially the way you communicate your energy and enthusiasm about this bike. It seems that now you own a BMW 1200 GS. Did you sell the Z1000 ? Why if it is the case ? Which bike do you really prefer between the Z1000 and the BMW ? Can you please share with the us the main raisons ? Many thanks for your valuable input. A fan French rider living in the South of France

@Gixxer983 7 жыл бұрын

i got a 13 year old Z750, nothing ever broke on it and i ride it pretty hard.

@JarbasBosslerNaTela 7 жыл бұрын

Hi dude You make the best choice ever

@haraldfilipancic7084 4 жыл бұрын

beautyful colour-is this original factory colour,never seen it before?

@chris_rides_kawasaki 3 жыл бұрын

Hi mate, do you still have the z1000? I've just bought a z900, mainly due to the price... And falling in love with it on the test ride...

@ryanle5600 3 жыл бұрын

funny review. love it

@maxforster9892 7 жыл бұрын

I am very tempted by the z800 as my second bike. It looks really nice but my current Honda hornet is already 95 and the 800 is 110 I think so maybe I'll wait abit longer and upgrade to the 1000

@mathieudupuis6133 7 жыл бұрын

Max Forster it is not gonna make a big difference. I own a Z800 (113hp with the Akra). You can trust me, with a Hornet which is a Nice bike by the way, you will need a bigger one 😊

@buddysinsight9834 6 жыл бұрын

The s1000 for some reason did not excite me at all. The MT 10 is fun with a capital F but up close it doesn't look that good build quality. I think though I am not a massive fan of the styling I am going to get the superduke for my next naked bike. They are true crazy fun. This z1000 was enjoyable and absolutely stunning to look at I couldn't stop looking at it but it's starting to date with gadgets and power. You should test ride them all because it's really about how they make you feel with sound and things👍 good luck

@daedalusknives 7 жыл бұрын

I wish we got that color in the states. :(

@farmerjoe6908 3 жыл бұрын

You still got your z man? Or is it zh2 time lol. Im keeping mine with a dyno tune they are awesome. Euro emissions kinda tame them a bit.

@ParagonGarage 4 жыл бұрын

I have a 2015 green and black version, in my opinion hands down sexiest naked bike out there and plenty of power puts a smile on my face everytime i twist the throttle

@sprocket-YT 7 жыл бұрын

how many miles on the clock in 8 months buddy ?

@bennynguyen2985 6 жыл бұрын

I love it so much

@TzeiEm 5 жыл бұрын

This seems like a nice bike, but like with so many other naked bikes, I wish the front was a bit different.

@theresonly1truth138 6 жыл бұрын

hi mate, i cant see any bike with that beauty from the profile angle, and btw i am not a huge fan of tail tidy, this looks awesome.

@abhinavv04 7 жыл бұрын

kawasaki is renowned for superb build quality.

@nipuniub 7 жыл бұрын

Best review so far on you tube !!!!!

@buddysinsight9834 7 жыл бұрын

TANVIR H. Nipun Thanks mate I appreciate that. It's not easy and I often think about giving up so thanks again

@nipuniub 7 жыл бұрын

No sweat !!

@6butcha6 3 жыл бұрын

Dont forget how uken fugly the blue & primer grey is. what were they thinking.......18 mdl i think... i just purchased a 2021 all black. new.... cant wait to pick it up..

@01phantomx 7 жыл бұрын

Night riding has been fine for me in the first 600 miles. Bright as fook

@daneheinemann9899 Жыл бұрын

Iove the colour beautiful looking machine

@mikethedigitaldoctorjarvis 3 жыл бұрын

It's a stunningly beautiful bike,i'm envious but not in a bad way,i will own one at some point,i will make it a goal !

@buddysinsight9834 3 жыл бұрын

That’s what I do Mike when I want something I make it a goal. I always seem to get there. We have to treat ourselves that’s for sure.👍

@100SpokeRiderz 7 жыл бұрын

Very good vid

@JonnyMoto 7 жыл бұрын

I don't think those mirrors are too bad, love this bike tho :D

@lexiterrill2277 7 жыл бұрын

ive got the 2015 Z1k..I agree with the mirrors.Fugly.,I replaced mirrors,grips,levers and went with M4 exhaust..Sounds great..Overall,I love this bike..Ive owned 2 Gsxr1k and a Busa..3 Harleys as well..(No more Harleys)...lol..

@ROmaniac21 6 жыл бұрын

lexi terrill what year gixxer? can you please compare the power of the gixxers with the Z...thanks

@benshorty5813 5 жыл бұрын

Hey buddy is it maroon Color? This is So Cool!

@mambrake 3 жыл бұрын

Wait was the gas amount moving instead of the RPM when you revved it?

@beycoll8275 7 жыл бұрын

adjust your fork rebound and dampening off a couple of clicks.......you can always turn it back

@andrewmarlow5584 6 жыл бұрын

How hard is it to change over standard exhausts to race pipes

@warakanda7356 2 жыл бұрын

Japanese and BMW Super Nekad are really marvelous, with prices that are very reasonable compared to their competitions from Europe. The best design among the super nekad are the MV Agusta Dragster/Brutale and Kawasaki Z1000, Z900 & Z800, with their wide fuel tanks.. other brands do not have the look of the super naked as the fuel tanks are taken directly from their respective sport version bikes.

@LamNguyen-ov1ue 7 жыл бұрын

This is a good bike. Very comfortable and smooth with awesome exhaust when you put full system exhaust. Love it 😙😙😙 i have it too bro.

@kaeliss333 6 жыл бұрын

Same, with a Vance and Hines exhaust. Adjusted the rear shock and front fork to make it softer as it is my daily driver to and from work. ^_^

@chewman09 4 жыл бұрын

Good beginner bike then?

@mathieudupuis6133 7 жыл бұрын

Hello Buddy, I own a Z800 Sugomi since a few month and I am very happy with, this spec is gorgeous. People are all saying it is a heavy bike but I do not agree with them. I even find it easy to handle. Would you recommend the Z1000 as a good next step? Thanks & Keep up the good work. you are a very Nice Guy. have a Nice Day

@q-bert6454 6 жыл бұрын

Mathieu Dupuis ...just keep the 800

@stevenshepard2381 8 ай бұрын

Sharp looking bike! Needs a rear fender eliminator kit

@dougsz28 Жыл бұрын

I have an MT 10, it cost me the same as the Kawasaki, I like all the features but don't care for the color combination. But that can be changed. I like the warrenty, the looks and electronics!

@bennynguyen2985 6 жыл бұрын

Hello buddy sir, if you want a cool custom streetfighter look for your z1000 babe here’s the way to do it 1: remove stock mirrors and the plates tail then put on bar end mirrors and short bar to hold the plates that close to the taillight 2: if you do have the stock z1000 exhaust go and pull everything inside it all out to make it sound like a monster you also can remove the muffler or buffle too if you want, the sound will be awsome sir😊👍🏻❤️😍

@glyncoates8253 7 жыл бұрын

I've got the z1000sx fantastic bike

@Monsur2005 5 жыл бұрын

Beautiful bike!

@buddysinsight9834 5 жыл бұрын

Monsur2005 Have yourself a nice life mate and I wish you the best luck because you are going to need it. My advice to you is don’t take it to serious because it’s so short👍

@Monsur2005 5 жыл бұрын

@@buddysinsight9834 you are right...I dont know why I was so stressed

@mikemeeky8550 3 жыл бұрын

is this motorcycle gear type came with neutral up? or between 1st & 2nd ?

@mattsbeamer 7 жыл бұрын

Good to see you on a roll again. Camera is nice too. Is this your GoPro or something special. If it's the GoPro which model and mic set up do you have. Cheers buddy.

@buddysinsight9834 7 жыл бұрын

mattsbeamer It's just a Sony steady cam. I use 2 GoPro Hero 4 for on the bike. Can you not wash your car by hand in Russia. That's unusual

@ayrtonatif572 7 жыл бұрын

Buddy's Insight Do you know anything about BMW G310 R and please would you do a review on it when you can get your hands on it. ✌

@mattsbeamer 7 жыл бұрын

Buddy's Insight cheers for the quick reply. Pretty good those steadycams. I think the situation about cleaning the cars by hand in is just in the main cities. Well moscow anyway. It must be due to water pollution or keeping the car cleaning businesses happy. I do polish mine afterwards thou. Take care

@zaid4977 7 жыл бұрын

what model is this beauty?

@LeviSiccard 6 жыл бұрын

God, I love Lee 😂

@muhammadalhafiz2675 6 жыл бұрын

When is this model released?

@haloraider1656 5 жыл бұрын

after watching this video i feel like selling my 2017 Yamaha MT-10

@jokkestoemp 4 жыл бұрын

I sold my 2017 z1000 and bought a 2017 mt10... I regretted it so much I am buying now a new Z1000r edition..😅

@FoiMal123 4 жыл бұрын

Why is the wheel turning in neutral?

@INSPIRETECHNO 6 жыл бұрын

What is height of your brother?My height is 5ft 3 and i am planning to buy z1000.

@dry509 4 жыл бұрын

I found the z1000 with fairing difficult or heavy to turn....I then tried a gsxs1000 Suzuki and it was so easy to turn? Why is that? Can do without the laughing guy.

@ONEBADZ 7 жыл бұрын

20 can be had with a reflash ☺ come on you know you want to 😂. Woolich Racing just released some special software for these that will allow an ECU based Quickshifter, I'd venture a guess it would allow for autoblip downshift aswell. No pressure lol, but I may be climbing on board with it. expect a video if I do 😎

@comfysofa1549 7 жыл бұрын

This i gotta see! i could get the HM on mine kinda factory integrated that'd be amazing.....my mate did say just before he flashed mine that the ECU was the same hardware as the ZX10....might be why and how they can do it...?

@reidspacer66 5 жыл бұрын

I also have a 2016 z1000, had the ecu reflashed, Full Akro system, headers, twin carbon fiber, tail tidy, bar end mirrors because the stock mirrors are fucking worthless. It is a real riders bike, no electronics so you have to know how to take control, lithium battery saves a lot of weight. I love it, still have it, 1 more thing. Corbin seat. Stock seat is cool but the Corbin Tops it by a mile. Its a beast for less than $9k stock new.

@nickyross2134 4 жыл бұрын

How would this bike suit if your 6ft 1.?cheers

@mrpullafastone Жыл бұрын

What's it like for carrying pillion?

@XTREMERACINGMEXICO 7 жыл бұрын

Beautiful bike but I found it very small..

@bennynguyen2985 6 жыл бұрын

How much did you bought your z1000 sir, what was it price in your country sir ?? 😊😊☺️☺️😂😂😍😍

@micheal49 4 жыл бұрын

"aiming at your gap"??? Are we not doing phrasing anymore?

@80andybrown80 Жыл бұрын

What year is that bike ?

@taipham-sd7sw 7 жыл бұрын

how about the shift??? I heard that they did upgrate on the shift on z1000 2016

@q-bert6454 6 жыл бұрын

tai pham ...what kinda upgrade

@abzvlogs5824 3 жыл бұрын

Bro if you ride this bike on 40Kmph at 6th gear, does gear box gets tainted?

@Youtube_Globetrotter 6 жыл бұрын

I was a previous owner of a z750. My current bike is a Ducati Monster 821. But i will get a 1000cc next season. There are plenty of bikes to choose, and the z1000 is one of them. But of all, the Suzuki GSX-S 1000, Yamaha MT10, BMW S1000R, Aprilia Tuono, 1290 Duke, the Kawasaki is the heaviest and with less HP. Is it still good enough to compete?

@Taste_Budz Жыл бұрын

My advice would be to get a Z1000R with ECU Flash, Full Race Exhaust and Light Weight Wheels... Mine is pushing 170hp/129nm and is quicker than 99% of bikes 0-200kph (all-in price is comparable to the stock comp bikes)

@Youtube_Globetrotter Жыл бұрын

@@Taste_Budz 2020 I got a new KTM Duke 890R It's my current bike. It's a blast.

@kelaanielmehdi8365 5 жыл бұрын

Actually it's my dream Motorbike it was really beautiful bike . I want just ask you how much for this z1000

@buddysinsight9834 5 жыл бұрын

kelaani el mehdi The Sugomi edition is just over £11k. It’s the most beautiful bike I have ever had. People used to stop and take pictures of it.

@benshorty5813 5 жыл бұрын

@@buddysinsight9834 hey buddy what's the color of your Z1000? This is my favorite color is it maroon Color?

@Oneday.. 5 жыл бұрын

My favorite bike is Z1000 and S1000rr

@tonyralph8633 7 жыл бұрын

I have the same colour,

@LinuxGalore 7 жыл бұрын

the Z1000 has a long history of being bullet proof but recent designs have been too generic for my taste. The new models ie 2014 forward I love as they look aggressive and almost alien like.

@ninja4life835 6 жыл бұрын

Absolutely gorgeous bike 👊🏼 I would never get tired of looking at it either. #SEXY

@75619630 5 жыл бұрын

Why didn't they put thicker forks up front, they look too skinny..

@elraffydo6720 6 жыл бұрын

Mileage?

@thomashannam2985 6 жыл бұрын

mpg?????

@mukarrambalsara9890 7 жыл бұрын

yes

@kristofgreystone4155 7 жыл бұрын

Sugomi edition!!

@jamiecoleman773 4 жыл бұрын

Im long legged about 6ft3 do you think it would be comfortable for a tall person?

@convo8506 4 жыл бұрын

Jamie Coleman is recommend going to a dealership and sit in it for about 15 minutes. No matter what looks you get just get a good feel if it's good for you👍

@01phantomx 7 жыл бұрын

Kawasaki sell a gel seat for it now