got this as my first bike and honestly I couldn't be happier, it's really easy to get used to and it's really comfortable, I would definitely recommend this to others honestly 👍
my first bike was a 50cc before I got this, I thought it was heavy but the dealer put me on a 400kg bike and I no longer find this bike heavy. It's all just getting used to the bike@@Smoove233
+TwistedTorque i always feel like the suspension is crap and i dont feel confident leaning on it, but that crossplane inline 3 makes it worth it! i want one!
I don't understand all the hate on these videos from Chase, I think him just riding and giving his first views and feelings are exactly what I want from a "First Ride" I don't want selling points or what's in the spec, I wanna see what it feels like to a daily rider.
I have a 2010 Kawasaki Z1000 and it has the exact same seating position. It is the best bike I've ever ridden. Super comfortable and more than enough power to satisfy most. BTW that throttle is easily adjustable, had to do it to mine because it had a lot of freeplay.
i bought this bike. it is a great bike. it hauls ass. you hit 4k and it wants to just go. it is a fun hoolagan bike. you can twist the throttle in 4th gear doing 35 or so and the numbers climb rapidly. the thing i love about this bike is if you lean forward and peg the throttle in 2nd you are going to instantly smile you just fly. very fast bike. very nice riding one up. has plenty of power for your pleasure and im 6'2 and 300 lbs. i prefer honda but they have nothing like this that is not a sport bike. the z800 is sweet.
Hey chase, 6th gear on z800 is over drive gear for better mpg, if you want to pass cars on freeway, you need to downshift to 5th to get that power punch.
This bike is a beast on the highway. He wont even hit 120 mph, but he'll bitch on the lack of power. Gimme a break. It a powerful 800cc. A great buy for ALL types of riders.
My son has this bike and it is really nice. Sits much more upright than my Streetfighter but is very comfortable. The torque is pretty good and nice that it has ABS standard. He bought it brand new out the door for $7000 so the price was great. Definitely needs a new pipe.
Indeed thought so too. Also for cruising on the highway you dont want your highest gear to be too sensitive/twitchy do you? Thinking of getting a windshield though since id commute at least 4 hours a week at 120 km/h
hey chase i love your vids ... and i even made some suggestions to improve your vids with adding specs on screen when you do your sexci showcase vids at the beginning ... but can i suggest something else that i would love to see? ... can you get a friend in a van drive in front of you or behind to get video clips of you riding while you're doing your reviews .... cause it would be awesome to see what a rider looks like on the bike ...
+Sieyon Lee Tung I would love that. And afterwards I'll hire a follow helicopter to get some aerial shots! Lol, I joke. Honestly Sieyon I would love to do some stuff like that, but with the current funds that I have at my disposal I'm not able to get a team together to help out with these first rides. Maybe one day I'll be able to, but as a one man band it's pretty tough. I do appreciate the thought though.
Great video sir! So you know the Z800 has been out longer than the FZ09, 2015 I believe was the first year it came to the US. It has been primarily in the European market.
the z800r is a direct competitor for the fz 09 & fz07 and though it is, as i understand, new to the US, it's been around in Europe since 2013 and replaced the z750r. i got to ride it a few weeks ago, very very good package for a competitive price/ as you said chaseontwowheels - well done Kawasaki !
i wish you would have shown highway power in a lower gear than 6th. i am not sure how strong a pull you can expect from a 800cc I4 in 6th at 60-70mph? i would not expect much myself. it would have been nice to see it pull from the same speed in 3rd gear, or even 4th. but ideally 3rd. it does make 108hp, after all. redline is at 12,000rpm but it didn't seem you took it that high at any time. nice vid, though. i enjoy all your reviews :)
Man it really is like you have no idea what you are talking about with these bikes or reviews in general. These have been a bike since like 2006.... as the Z750
Michael Ortiz yes it is.. they even got 35kW versions... it's a heavy bike tho, you don't feel it in them curves through! I got 0 complaints about it.. just maybe one.. I don't got the balls to try wheeling it and I have too push the rear break very hard tho!
Love your first ride videos Chase, especially excited when i seen you did this one. Have a 2002 R6 right now and was looking at this bike for when i want something newer. Having the low end torque, and able to wind up the inline 4 to high rpms sounds perfect to me. Can't beat the sound of a inline 4 with a nice exhaust. Just wanted to say thank you for making these videos available to us!
+BTheFisch it's been in the us too for a while. they have been taking the z800 off and on the market every now and then depending on the demand. the z1000 have been around for a long time though.
Ah I primarily say that because the Z800 was the follow up to their own Z750 which was also a a inline 4 that was out since 2004, They may have tweaked it for FZ09 competition ;)
You seem to think that the Z800 is Kawasaki jumping on the FZ-07/09 train... but actually the Z800 has been out since 2013 only being released in the US recently. It is just an improved version of the Z750 they had. The 750 was introduced in 2004. So they have been on this for a while. A bit of research before the rides would be advisable. Getting to know the history, as well as, how the more feature rich bikes function. (Remember the confusion with the RC8?) Not being rude, just trying to help improve the first ride series.
i know this is old, but he was mostly meaning for the US, till the fz 09 came along we didn't get alot of the cool naked bikes that other countries got sadlh
Hey Chase, you compared this bike to the FZ09 throughout the video but never mentioned how it compared to the GSX-S750. I have ridden the FZ09 and the GSX-S750 and I am leaning towards buying the Suzuki. Should I add the Z800 to the mix?
+Mike Vaillancourt Yea, that's one of the downfalls that I'm trying to get better at. It's hard to keep up with every bike in a category when you ride so many of them. I'll keep getting better moving forward. Honestly Mike, I would drop the GSX-S750 off your radar and add the GSXS-1000. I wasn't really happy with the 750 version. Then again that's my personal opinion. I actually liked the Z800 more than either of the GSXS models. This one is definitely something you need to add into your consideration.
man I was watching your videos ended up going out to ride but turn right back home cause it was 1am in the morning cold as he'll and went back watching your videos
+MagicPoptartz14 No they aren't a piece of shit. This guys just a bit of a 600cc wanker. go check out riding with toms video on it, good stuff from what i saw
Mate ive had an rs 125, and now sv650 and r6. An rs125 will dust a 4 stroke yamah 125. Yzf is all made out of plastic and has that cheap feel compared to aprilia,,smaller tyres and its slow..so dont go on talking about a shitty yzf telling me its good..
i like the way this guy explain things, its more natural and easy to go with,, make us excired to get the bike i just got mine over in danbury ct, i just didnt have chance to get it yet. congratulations good job man
So funny around 6:40ish you mention about being risky and not being use to the bike to give it too much throttle in the middle of a turn. Did exactly that on my fz8 a few months ago that I just got. Lesson learnt. It was crazy but everything is all good lol
kawasaki is very reliable but it needs someone who understands kawasaki because it has its own technology, i advice you tu get other bike in case you are thinking to get this one, its not very exciting
All u had to do is drop it back into 5th on the highway n it’ll fly by anything u need it to. I rode one yesterday n did just that n was shocked. I’m gonna grab one because of how impressed it made me. I’m over the whole computer assisted riding n loved getting back on a bike that u decided what it did n u controlled everything n not a mode.
+chaseontwowheels I guess it is for the better, now we can get a better view of the bike without the helmet blocking a portion of it. I personally think I'd like it angled a bit more down, so I can see more of the bike :)
Would like to see you hit up some old models whenever MMS has them for sale. Like the CBR F4i they have up now. Whenever there's an iconic used bike they get in, like a Blackbird, TL1000, or something like that, would be cool to see you ride those. A lot of us aren't in the market for a brand new bike and a ride review on those older bikes that still kick ass would be awesome. Would like to see your take on some affordable used models. Btw, my mom likes your videos because of your laugh I think. ;)
Please do a first ride of a Triumph Street Triple if you can get your hands on one! I'm thinking about getting that bike for a second or third bike. Definitely want to add a Triumph Street Triple and a Kawasaki H2 to the bike collection. Just gotta wait for finances to take off a little bit. If i get the H2, I want to be able to get it down to you to do a first ride on.
Okay, so I was going to get the Z650 for $7,400 with ABS from my local dealer as my first bike, but they are selling a 2016 Z800 for $7k. So literally a better bike for $400 cheaper. Should I go for it or stick with the Z650 as my first?
there is a deal locally for a 2016 model $5499 25 miles only. BUT it was dropped. no broken fairings but a couple scrapes and nicks here and there.....hmmmmm.
I ended up buying an 06 636. CHEEEEEA!!!! It only had 4106 miles and asking $4500. owner was pretty firm on price but let her go for $4400. Yes, I couldve spent an extra grand more for that z800 but wasn't really in the budget and I'm extremely happy with my purchase. Only thing that SUCKS was the timing. 2 weeks after I bought the bike.....found out I'm getting laid off. Fuck me!!! Beem with the company 10 years. I still have her and my 98 katana and my s2000 lol But I probably wont have 1 or 2 of those much longer. I have some vids of walk arounds of my toys. check them out if you guys want :-)
lxcast i know you're referring to steve but the one i found was used and dropped....very low miles at 25 but doubt its still around. Im glad i bought the 06 636 though...shes my baby.
Hey chase, if you'd except my criticism I'd like to give you feedback. I always look forward to #c2wfr. They are starting to become very boring though. I think you should learn about the motorcycle and hit key selling points. I was excited to learn about this bike but gained nothing from this video. please improve the quality. Thank you.
+Louis Menendez (JaxYamaRican) Thanks for the feedback Louis. I do research on all bikes before I go jump on them. I will admit I was really excited about the "other" bike I went to ride that day and might have not read as much into this one as I should have. I'll do my best to add more selling points into the First Rides moving forward.
I just love those bike intros. Nice work with the sliders and editing. Great focus job. Love it. (I have yet to watch the rest of the video sneakily at job). Edit: If you have the chance to try the 2016 ZX-10R, it changed a ton.
+Jeff Noël (ZX-6R) I was going to the same day as I did this one but they were waiting on a recalled part! I was super bummed that I didn't get to jump on it. Trust me it's at the top of my list! PS: Thanks for the complement on the focus job. (Geek mode engaging) I tried a panning rack focus shot a couple times that took me a few shots to get decent. The shot doesn't look that hard but when you are operating everything it get's a little difficult to nail. Not sure if that's what you were talking about, but figured I would share!
+chaseontwowheels oh bummer! Yeah that's what I meant. I'm a camera enthusiast so I really enjoy the work you put into these videos. Let's hope the pieces come in soon!
+DAProfanity All you said was "Kawasaki H2?" and you want him to see it. There's nothing to see besides a fragment of what you really want to say. "He should do a First Ride on the Kawi H2". Just say that. Then it would've made sense.
+EminentLine Posting a short comment like I initially did on a video that Chase does a motorcycle review is self explanatory. I'm sure he's smart enough to make the connection. You're 100% correct though, I would love to see him do a first ride on the H2 :) At the end of the day he gets comments requesting to review so many bikes, it's his choice on what he wants to do.
Z800 was my first big bike... Owned for 2 years!! & I fucking loved it. Put a Scorpion GP or Austin racing Exhaust on it & it'll be the best sound you've ever heard.
I got this bike for a steal this past saturday. Its a 2016 with 1641 miles and a buttload of money was dumped into it by previous owner. Fender delete full exhaust system shorty levers frame sliders ect. All this sitting pretty in a dealers showroom looking brand spanking new. They were selling it for only 6k. 🤣🤣 i was pleasantly surprised at how smooth this bike delivers power and i couldnt be happier. glad i got this instead of another cbr. I love honda but its time to branch out.
My first bike was a 50cc aprilia sx50, rode that one for 3 years and when I got the z800 (A2 restricted) I was suuuuper scared and super slow on the throttle for my entire time riding it this season, but man the bike is great, just having a hard time slow turning it and making U-turns
Thx Chase I was almost gonna get the z800 as for my first bike.I been riding for 5 month on my friend Demark125 and I was going to find a suitable bike Soo I started to pick the z800 afther seeing this video I changed my mind
great video man loved it, your vids have been helping alot lately since my bike got pushed over ( stand side like over the stand the stand was still down when i picked it back up :( ) anyway man keep up the good work and love the write-up on the blog would be awesome if you did that for all the bikes and not just some :)
+Alex Livingstone I do that for all the bikes! I just didn't start that tell this season. All bikes moving forward should have the blog posts with them.
Trained Avenger The whole portion about Kawasaki copying the fz-09 is incorrect info. The Kawasaki has been out for a very long time, I think it was a 750 originally
Trained Avenger The z800 has been out in europe since 2013, it is the follow up to the z750 which has been out since 2004 which is the successor to the zr-7. The fz-09 has been out since 2013. It also competes with the triumph street triple which has been in production since 2007. I literally just googled that, well some of it I already knew but my point is. Yamaha are the ones that were playing catch up and trying to cash in on the streetfighter renaissance. He's a yammi fan boy and lied for like 10 minutes straight
this was helpful. i was going to buy this bike because of the price it was on sale at 5,599. but now im going to go for a fz07 since its my first bike.
just a heads up the bike has the same rake and trail as the 636 your just sitting upright. It will handle but the deal is the suspension sits way low in the back out of the crate. If you adjust sag it will carve some roads up. It really impressed me at the dragons tail the other week. btw i have heard haha it will get every bit of 160mph.
It would be awesome if you could do a first ride on a Ducati Streetfighter 848. I've watched a lot of videos, but your first rides are the best review videos out there! It would be nice to hear your opinion.
+BIKE GEARS That's one of the shots I always try to get. Sometimes I get too caught up and forget. I'll try and do better moving forward! Thanks for the critique.
got this as my first bike and honestly I couldn't be happier, it's really easy to get used to and it's really comfortable, I would definitely recommend this to others honestly 👍
Does it feel heavy?
this was your first bike?is it easy to handle for a first time rider?
Just the comment i was hoping to find. Thank you! 😁
my first bike was a 50cc before I got this, I thought it was heavy but the dealer put me on a 400kg bike and I no longer find this bike heavy. It's all just getting used to the bike@@Smoove233
I always love the upright torque monster bikes, they're too fun.
+bakerXderek i know right i want one so bad!
+bakerXderek Me too, I fall in love with my fz-09 every time i ride it. You need to get one when ever you have the chance.
+TwistedTorque i always feel like the suspension is crap and i dont feel confident leaning on it, but that crossplane inline 3 makes it worth it! i want one!
Yeah suspension is not the best, but i still push it way beyond want you can legally do anyways.
i think the suspension not being the best is part of why it does such effortless power wheelies though xD
it's the other way around. Z800 was already out before the FZ/MT09 was released.
thats right. Z800 came in late 2012. I knew fz07/09 existence in 2014.
Well the Z750 thoug (the predeccessor has existed for many many years before that)
Q. Anyui don’t forget about the fz8’s. Came out in 2011 I believe
I don't understand all the hate on these videos from Chase, I think him just riding and giving his first views and feelings are exactly what I want from a "First Ride" I don't want selling points or what's in the spec, I wanna see what it feels like to a daily rider.
When you show off the bike with all those camera shots, my love for you just grows...!!
I have a 2010 Kawasaki Z1000 and it has the exact same seating position. It is the best bike I've ever ridden. Super comfortable and more than enough power to satisfy most. BTW that throttle is easily adjustable, had to do it to mine because it had a lot of freeplay.
i bought this bike. it is a great bike. it hauls ass. you hit 4k and it wants to just go. it is a fun hoolagan bike. you can twist the throttle in 4th gear doing 35 or so and the numbers climb rapidly. the thing i love about this bike is if you lean forward and peg the throttle in 2nd you are going to instantly smile you just fly. very fast bike. very nice riding one up. has plenty of power for your pleasure and im 6'2 and 300 lbs. i prefer honda but they have nothing like this that is not a sport bike. the z800 is sweet.
you need to try the SUPERDUKE 1290 :)
+BLDH love ur videos dude! big fan! greatings from norway :)
+BLDH I 100% support that! And yes I really do. I'm scared I'll buy it if I ride it though. #jk #tooexpensive
Hey chase, 6th gear on z800 is over drive gear for better mpg, if you want to pass cars on freeway, you need to downshift to 5th to get that power punch.
This bike is a beast on the highway. He wont even hit 120 mph, but he'll bitch on the lack of power. Gimme a break. It a powerful 800cc. A great buy for ALL types of riders.
Sharon Solomon that's Wat I was thinking my 650 is just fine on the highway I'm sure a 800 would be just fine
My son has this bike and it is really nice. Sits much more upright than my Streetfighter but is very comfortable. The torque is pretty good and nice that it has ABS standard. He bought it brand new out the door for $7000 so the price was great. Definitely needs a new pipe.
Brand new out the door $7000???????
I cant wait and hope the MT-10 comes to the USA :D
green wheels?
+JoeGo101 If it comes I will hand over every dime I got!!!!
+JoeGo101 Dude you have no clue!
Guest the 6th is the hypermile gear, low revs, low gas use easy cruising. Wanna overtake? Drop a gear. Sounds perfect for me
Indeed thought so too. Also for cruising on the highway you dont want your highest gear to be too sensitive/twitchy do you? Thinking of getting a windshield though since id commute at least 4 hours a week at 120 km/h
Right ? Drop a gear and disappear !
I did a demo ride in April on this bike , liked it so much I'm getting one ! Your videos are pro quality .. great job Chase !!
that bike is everywhere in our country... affordable, looking agressive, and nice sound.
nothing can beat the face design of z800 .............true MEGATRON
Any plans to do an update video on the new 2017 Kawasaki Z900 that will be replacing the Z800/Z1000?
hey chase i love your vids ... and i even made some suggestions to improve your vids with adding specs on screen when you do your sexci showcase vids at the beginning ... but can i suggest something else that i would love to see? ... can you get a friend in a van drive in front of you or behind to get video clips of you riding while you're doing your reviews ....
cause it would be awesome to see what a rider looks like on the bike ...
+Sieyon Lee Tung I would love that. And afterwards I'll hire a follow helicopter to get some aerial shots! Lol, I joke. Honestly Sieyon I would love to do some stuff like that, but with the current funds that I have at my disposal I'm not able to get a team together to help out with these first rides. Maybe one day I'll be able to, but as a one man band it's pretty tough. I do appreciate the thought though.
There are drones that follow you now ... But I understand the one man scene... But I pray for your expansion soon... I really like the vids
in my country this bike has been on the market for a few years
same here. there even Z800 club with hundreds of owner, just in town.
damn in my country u can't even find a normal bike
Buying one this Saturday can’t wait 🏍💨
Great video sir! So you know the Z800 has been out longer than the FZ09, 2015 I believe was the first year it came to the US. It has been primarily in the European market.
+Az Ninjaguy Yes, the Z800 come out in 2013, i have my z800 from avgust 2013. And its great.
+MrMigo028 z07 or z800
z800
+Ali Imran z800! mt07 has shit suspension.
Chase continually shows in these reviews that he doesn't do research on the bikes and doesn't know hardly anything about them
the z800r is a direct competitor for the fz 09 & fz07
and though it is, as i understand, new to the US, it's been around in Europe since 2013 and replaced the z750r.
i got to ride it a few weeks ago, very very good package for a competitive price/
as you said chaseontwowheels - well done Kawasaki !
i wish you would have shown highway power in a lower gear than 6th. i am not sure how strong a pull you can expect from a 800cc I4 in 6th at 60-70mph? i would not expect much myself. it would have been nice to see it pull from the same speed in 3rd gear, or even 4th. but ideally 3rd. it does make 108hp, after all. redline is at 12,000rpm but it didn't seem you took it that high at any time. nice vid, though. i enjoy all your reviews :)
The main reason I now watch these is for the camera work at the start of the vid. Amazing stuff :)
+A.J The Unexceptional Biker If that's what brings you in I'm okay with that.
Man it really is like you have no idea what you are talking about with these bikes or reviews in general. These have been a bike since like 2006.... as the Z750
+Onoff314 Indeed! 1st Gen since 2004, second 2007... I'm offended by this review :D I own a 2007 z750
No need to get butthurt
junnutube is it beginner friendly?
no
Michael Ortiz yes it is.. they even got 35kW versions... it's a heavy bike tho, you don't feel it in them curves through! I got 0 complaints about it.. just maybe one.. I don't got the balls to try wheeling it and I have too push the rear break very hard tho!
Love your first ride videos Chase, especially excited when i seen you did this one. Have a 2002 R6 right now and was looking at this bike for when i want something newer. Having the low end torque, and able to wind up the inline 4 to high rpms sounds perfect to me. Can't beat the sound of a inline 4 with a nice exhaust. Just wanted to say thank you for making these videos available to us!
+1Down5Up It's my pleasure sir!
This has been in markets other than the US for a while now, longer than the fz-09.
+BTheFisch it's been in the us too for a while. they have been taking the z800 off and on the market every now and then depending on the demand. the z1000 have been around for a long time though.
you mean 1977? lol.
Dude, your First Ride series is getting better and better!! Good job man!!
+Julio Casagrande Silva Thanks Julio. I appreciate that!
It's simple , i see 'Chaseontwowheels' new video i hit like.
true
+Stefan Velisic I can dig that kind of mentality
+chaseontwowheels Salute from Serbia.
+chaseontwowheels you ever done one for a hypermotard?
+chaseontwowheels Keep This Middle View Point Please :D I'll pay you to keep it :(
Production value of this series is incredible. Editing is stellar, music is great.
I thought the primary competitor for this bike was Yamaha's FZ8 which is also an inline 4 800cc bike and perhaps Suzuki's GSR 750
+Bikers Quest If that's it's competition then it blows it out of the water! Riding wise it felt MUCH more like an FZ09
Ah I primarily say that because the Z800 was the follow up to their own Z750 which was also a a inline 4 that was out since 2004, They may have tweaked it for FZ09 competition ;)
got my leftover 2013 nk1 last week. very similar to this bike. huge amounts of low end torque. luv it
You seem to think that the Z800 is Kawasaki jumping on the FZ-07/09 train... but actually the Z800 has been out since 2013 only being released in the US recently. It is just an improved version of the Z750 they had. The 750 was introduced in 2004. So they have been on this for a while.
A bit of research before the rides would be advisable. Getting to know the history, as well as, how the more feature rich bikes function. (Remember the confusion with the RC8?)
Not being rude, just trying to help improve the first ride series.
i know this is old, but he was mostly meaning for the US, till the fz 09 came along we didn't get alot of the cool naked bikes that other countries got sadlh
+Jonathan Bauer *sadly
I remember when you only had 15,000 subs. Your channel gas grown so much! congrats!
Took it out for a spin once, loved it ;) It was the 2014 version though.
im the only one impressed by the video quality? Awesome job C2W
... he thinks thinks kawasaki copied yamaha .... the fuck!?!
kz1000 have been around for a looong time
Any chance you will be doing a Honda CBR650F test ride and review?
Hey Chase, you compared this bike to the FZ09 throughout the video but never mentioned how it compared to the GSX-S750. I have ridden the FZ09 and the GSX-S750 and I am leaning towards buying the Suzuki. Should I add the Z800 to the mix?
+Mike Vaillancourt Yea, that's one of the downfalls that I'm trying to get better at. It's hard to keep up with every bike in a category when you ride so many of them. I'll keep getting better moving forward. Honestly Mike, I would drop the GSX-S750 off your radar and add the GSXS-1000. I wasn't really happy with the 750 version. Then again that's my personal opinion. I actually liked the Z800 more than either of the GSXS models. This one is definitely something you need to add into your consideration.
+chaseontwowheels So, the Z800 is the best naked bike for you? Is it your number one?
+Andre Boitchenco he liked the fz 09 better, and then he absolutely loves the fz 10 and wants to buy it
man I was watching your videos ended up going out to ride but turn right back home cause it was 1am in the morning cold as he'll and went back watching your videos
Can you do a first ride video for the 2016 Yamaha yzf r125 if at all possible thanks and have a good day 😉👌
+MagicPoptartz14 they are piece of shit...if you are a beginner which i assume you are since asking for a 125...Start of with an Aprilia rs 125.
+Redline R6 really ? Thanks for the info
+MagicPoptartz14 No they aren't a piece of shit. This guys just a bit of a 600cc wanker. go check out riding with toms video on it, good stuff from what i saw
Mate ive had an rs 125, and now sv650 and r6. An rs125 will dust a 4 stroke yamah 125. Yzf is all made out of plastic and has that cheap feel compared to aprilia,,smaller tyres and its slow..so dont go on talking about a shitty yzf telling me its good..
Redline R6 Aprilla RS125 aren't fast champ. the yzf is a totally fine learners bike
i like the way this guy explain things, its more natural and easy to go with,, make us excired to get the bike i just got mine over in danbury ct, i just didnt have chance to get it yet. congratulations good job man
Smart question to ask a preteen you fucking moron.
Everybody please tell him to do a review of the Kawasaki h2 PLEEEEEEEAAAAASSSSSSEEEEEE
So funny around 6:40ish you mention about being risky and not being use to the bike to give it too much throttle in the middle of a turn. Did exactly that on my fz8 a few months ago that I just got. Lesson learnt. It was crazy but everything is all good lol
i am a new rider and i drove this bike and its fine
wow really?
yes thats true
maintanance?
kawasaki is very reliable but it needs someone who understands kawasaki because it has its own technology, i advice you tu get other bike in case you are thinking to get this one, its not very exciting
thx for the reply my man..
All u had to do is drop it back into 5th on the highway n it’ll fly by anything u need it to. I rode one yesterday n did just that n was shocked. I’m gonna grab one because of how impressed it made me. I’m over the whole computer assisted riding n loved getting back on a bike that u decided what it did n u controlled everything n not a mode.
Did you change your camera position? I'm so used to seeing the Variant quarter shot.
+atownzone3 All first rides this season have had this new camera angle!
+chaseontwowheels I guess it is for the better, now we can get a better view of the bike without the helmet blocking a portion of it.
I personally think I'd like it angled a bit more down, so I can see more of the bike :)
+chaseontwowheels can you do a first ride on a husquarna nuda 900r and greetings from sweden
+chaseontwowheels Chase, Ride a EXC500
+chaseontwowheels Chase, Ride a EXC500
Would like to see you hit up some old models whenever MMS has them for sale. Like the CBR F4i they have up now. Whenever there's an iconic used bike they get in, like a Blackbird, TL1000, or something like that, would be cool to see you ride those. A lot of us aren't in the market for a brand new bike and a ride review on those older bikes that still kick ass would be awesome. Would like to see your take on some affordable used models.
Btw, my mom likes your videos because of your laugh I think. ;)
Please do a first ride of a Triumph Street Triple if you can get your hands on one! I'm thinking about getting that bike for a second or third bike. Definitely want to add a Triumph Street Triple and a Kawasaki H2 to the bike collection. Just gotta wait for finances to take off a little bit. If i get the H2, I want to be able to get it down to you to do a first ride on.
wow a H2
lol yep, i'm working towards it so. It's not a matter of hoping and wishing, it's just a matter of when
+Wicked Moto can't wait!
my wife is wanting this bike. I'm glad it's tame on the highway. Thanks for the review bud
Its almost 100lbs heavier than the FZ09. Thats a BIG downside. Good lord, did they make the frame out of lead?
+SunzOffski yeah but at that point you're probably looking for something with wind protection and a slightly longer wheelbase.
What a nice surprise I was looking for a review of this bike
#C2WFR could ya get your hands on a 650 v-strom? would be awesome! nice vid as always!
+Xiang Lee-Hong This could be possible
+chaseontwowheels thanks in advance and for replying, man! have a nice day
+chaseontwowheels on second him vstrom 650
Okay, so I was going to get the Z650 for $7,400 with ABS from my local dealer as my first bike, but they are selling a 2016 Z800 for $7k. So literally a better bike for $400 cheaper. Should I go for it or stick with the Z650 as my first?
there is a deal locally for a 2016 model $5499 25 miles only. BUT it was dropped. no broken fairings but a couple scrapes and nicks here and there.....hmmmmm.
*5999* just double checked but yea still a heck of a deal.
do it buy it
There's a whole bunch of em now for $5499 brand new. They're having trouble getting rid of them. It's a niche bike and not very practical.
I ended up buying an 06 636. CHEEEEEA!!!! It only had 4106 miles and asking $4500. owner was pretty firm on price but let her go for $4400. Yes, I couldve spent an extra grand more for that z800 but wasn't really in the budget and I'm extremely happy with my purchase. Only thing that SUCKS was the timing. 2 weeks after I bought the bike.....found out I'm getting laid off. Fuck me!!! Beem with the company 10 years. I still have her and my 98 katana and my s2000 lol But I probably wont have 1 or 2 of those much longer. I have some vids of walk arounds of my toys. check them out if you guys want :-)
lxcast i know you're referring to steve but the one i found was used and dropped....very low miles at 25 but doubt its still around. Im glad i bought the 06 636 though...shes my baby.
i love the way you say "kawasaki z800"at 1:34
Hey chase, if you'd except my criticism I'd like to give you feedback. I always look forward to #c2wfr. They are starting to become very boring though. I think you should learn about the motorcycle and hit key selling points. I was excited to learn about this bike but gained nothing from this video. please improve the quality. Thank you.
+Louis Menendez (JaxYamaRican) Thanks for the feedback Louis. I do research on all bikes before I go jump on them. I will admit I was really excited about the "other" bike I went to ride that day and might have not read as much into this one as I should have. I'll do my best to add more selling points into the First Rides moving forward.
+chaseontwowheels Keep This Middle View Point Please :D I will troll you until it stays in the middle :)
Chase, the intro to your vlog is fucking amazing! Kawasaki should be paying you for that. Insane, keep up the good work!
Chase i beg you try the kawasaki H2 #C2WFR
+Steve Redhog It takes alot to take one for a test ride.
+hakim shaitit Like being a popular motovlogger
ash bandicoot True,and ALOT of paper work.
hakim shaitit well he takes liter bikes :)
im surprised you didnt compare it to the z1000 you rode, i was curious if you really need the z1000 now that this is available fo us U.S. folk
another nice looking Kwak with an awful tail pipe
No big deal if you plan on putting an after market exhaust on
Chicken Strangler
It's almost like they make them knowing that everyone will change them
+VeeFour I took mine off straight away, weighed about 5 fucking kilos ahaha
+VeeFour Most people swap the exhaust anyway lol
Its nice that, akrapovic has the best exhaust for this bike... this akrapovic is better than even on the zx14rs
I just love those bike intros. Nice work with the sliders and editing. Great focus job. Love it. (I have yet to watch the rest of the video sneakily at job).
Edit: If you have the chance to try the 2016 ZX-10R, it changed a ton.
+Jeff Noël (ZX-6R) I was going to the same day as I did this one but they were waiting on a recalled part! I was super bummed that I didn't get to jump on it. Trust me it's at the top of my list!
PS: Thanks for the complement on the focus job. (Geek mode engaging) I tried a panning rack focus shot a couple times that took me a few shots to get decent. The shot doesn't look that hard but when you are operating everything it get's a little difficult to nail. Not sure if that's what you were talking about, but figured I would share!
+chaseontwowheels oh bummer! Yeah that's what I meant. I'm a camera enthusiast so I really enjoy the work you put into these videos.
Let's hope the pieces come in soon!
drop some gears, it'll go just fine at highway speed. ;)
Chase like the new camera view and great first ride
Kawasaki H2? thumbs up so he'll see!
There's nothing to see. So, no.
Other than a supercharged bike that's increasing popularity online, you're 100% correct. Nothing to see.
+DAProfanity All you said was "Kawasaki H2?" and you want him to see it. There's nothing to see besides a fragment of what you really want to say. "He should do a First Ride on the Kawi H2". Just say that. Then it would've made sense.
+EminentLine Posting a short comment like I initially did on a video that Chase does a motorcycle review is self explanatory. I'm sure he's smart enough to make the connection. You're 100% correct though, I would love to see him do a first ride on the H2 :) At the end of the day he gets comments requesting to review so many bikes, it's his choice on what he wants to do.
DAProfanity Then I agree. If he could get his hands on one, I'd like to see it too.
Feels like you're talking about me there at 6:03. Just got the license and waiting for the shop to do the inspection :D
I would like to see you go back to where it all started and review an sfv650 gladius witch is the closest to your old sv650.
Z800 was my first big bike... Owned for 2 years!! & I fucking loved it. Put a Scorpion GP or Austin racing Exhaust on it & it'll be the best sound you've ever heard.
I got this bike for a steal this past saturday. Its a 2016 with 1641 miles and a buttload of money was dumped into it by previous owner. Fender delete full exhaust system shorty levers frame sliders ect. All this sitting pretty in a dealers showroom looking brand spanking new. They were selling it for only 6k. 🤣🤣 i was pleasantly surprised at how smooth this bike delivers power and i couldnt be happier. glad i got this instead of another cbr. I love honda but its time to branch out.
Best motovlogger by far!!!!!
650ib, joe go, and faze matt are the best
My first bike was a 50cc aprilia sx50, rode that one for 3 years and when I got the z800 (A2 restricted) I was suuuuper scared and super slow on the throttle for my entire time riding it this season, but man the bike is great, just having a hard time slow turning it and making U-turns
I test drove this bike a day ago and it was awsome. I'll buy it soon!
I own the Z1000 and felt the same way on how the bike rides but after having it for a bit I love it
I just rode by that place in Lithia Springs this week.
Thx Chase I was almost gonna get the z800 as for my first bike.I been riding for 5 month on my friend Demark125 and I was going to find a suitable bike Soo I started to pick the z800 afther seeing this video I changed my mind
Been waiting a while for this bike
When the z125 pro is released do a comparison ride with a grom!!!!
great video man loved it, your vids have been helping alot lately since my bike got pushed over ( stand side like over the stand the stand was still down when i picked it back up :( ) anyway man keep up the good work and love the write-up on the blog would be awesome if you did that for all the bikes and not just some :)
+Alex Livingstone I do that for all the bikes! I just didn't start that tell this season. All bikes moving forward should have the blog posts with them.
Always a great choice of music for the first ride intros chase
Bike has been around in europe for a while. They sell it here with a restrictor kit for restricted licence holders.
I have this bike same year same color and I love it. Definitely recommend it to everyone.
Zed's been around before MT(FZ)-09 ... whether you're talking about Z750/800 or the big Zed Z1000 ...
+František Šindelář Production for Z800 and MT09 both started in 2013.
What i like about this bike is because it is an inline 4 there is very little vibration and you can get a mean sound out of it with the right exhaust.
LOVE UR INTROS BRO!
Love the videos lately chase!!! Keep up the good work!
BTW just found your channel Chase. You got some awesome content bro, can't wait to see more!
+Trained Avenger You must be a big fan of misinformation
+Ogre Doug I guess im not picking up what your putting down.
Trained Avenger
The whole portion about Kawasaki copying the fz-09 is incorrect info. The Kawasaki has been out for a very long time, I think it was a 750 originally
+Ogre Doug To be honest, all I see is him speaking his opinion. I don't think he is trying to be factual.
Trained Avenger
The z800 has been out in europe since 2013, it is the follow up to the z750 which has been out since 2004 which is the successor to the zr-7. The fz-09 has been out since 2013. It also competes with the triumph street triple which has been in production since 2007. I literally just googled that, well some of it I already knew but my point is. Yamaha are the ones that were playing catch up and trying to cash in on the streetfighter renaissance. He's a yammi fan boy and lied for like 10 minutes straight
I'm waiting for mine to come. About 10 of April 2016 I will have it. I'm very excited.
Also I'm changing from a Suzuki V-Strom 650 2007
thanks Chase for the review, I'm helping to run a Z750 Z800 group on Facebook and will be sharing with the 3k members. As always, another great video.
+SHOVELCARD Sounds awesome man! A group of these bikes would amazingly fun with some friends riding around.
Havent even watched it, and pressed like. Was waiting till you review my bike.
+sky3105 That's the spirit!
this was helpful. i was going to buy this bike because of the price it was on sale at 5,599. but now im going to go for a fz07 since its my first bike.
just a heads up the bike has the same rake and trail as the 636 your just sitting upright. It will handle but the deal is the suspension sits way low in the back out of the crate. If you adjust sag it will carve some roads up. It really impressed me at the dragons tail the other week. btw i have heard haha it will get every bit of 160mph.
Just bought this machine, black/white/green, and will get it in about 3 weeks. With Akrapovic slip-on, R&G tail tidy and crash protectors :)
+Magnus Olsson That sounds like a sick combination with this one. I'd be interested to ride one with those mods and see the changes it makes!
It would be awesome if you could do a first ride on a Ducati Streetfighter 848. I've watched a lot of videos, but your first rides are the best review videos out there! It would be nice to hear your opinion.
So I learned to ride a 600 when taking my motorcycle license. I'm thinking this would be okay to start with?
if you can ride a 600 comfortably get it why not
i came from a 250 and the learning curve was smooth lol i love this bike.
+chaseontwowheels when your doing that intro for the bike you should take a shot of the the instrument panel as well when you turn it on.
+BIKE GEARS That's one of the shots I always try to get. Sometimes I get too caught up and forget. I'll try and do better moving forward! Thanks for the critique.
thanks ***** your the best.
How was the vibrations on the handle bars on 6th? I hear its a buzzy bike, which is a shame.
+DJ MotoVlogs If I didn't mention it in the video then it must not have been too crazy. I did notice them shake a little though.
Did you like this one more then the z1000 ? It's a difficult choice for me, what is your opinion ?
So if you found both the fz-09 and the z800 for the same price which would you purchase?
I normally take your revviews with a grain of salt but i cant wait for you to ride the xsr 900
I'm buying this badboy on Monday! Really looking forward to riding the heck out of it :)
+NewMC You'll have a ton of fun man. Just be careful with this beast!
+chaseontwowheels I sure will :)
Oh and btw, forgot to mention that the review was well-executed as usual (Y)