I bought a brand new 2017 this Jan 2019, it was in left over inventory at a local dealer. I got a great deal on it. I will be 60 this September, and this is the nicest bike I have owned and this is my 9th bike.
why is that beautiful blue color not available anywhere in the US!!! blue is my favorite color and all my gear is blue, all my bikes have always been blue; and in the US the only colors are Kawasaki green, silver and black.
Had one of these for a year now, it's a great bike and I love it. If it had cruise control and a QS it would be perfect... The screen has 3 positions and is manually adjusted. Yes the exhausts are odd but I like em 😏 cheers for a good review.
I own a 2015 and my sentiments exactly... comfort. Mainly because the bars are up high where they should be, which is what initially caught my interest before I knew much about the bike. I fell in love with this ninja in 2013 and made my decision it would be my next machine when I eventually had the means...
@@MrRGM10 That's odd. My own opinion and that of most others I've seen in comments is that the N1K feels light. I think it feels lighter than my last 600!
Good review. I've owned one for the last 18 months and agree with every word you say. By the way, here in the UK they're badged Z1000SX, Ninja 1000 everywhere else. Go figure.
According to Noam Chomsky, if 10 people use comfortability like you do, it is part of the language. He says "the letter is not the language". Good on ya.
Absolute Legend mate, totally enjoyed the review. I would like to understand the traction and power modes more. Word of the day. Comfortablity, to enjoy the comfort of something while in use. Useablity, suitably. I will visit that show. Cheers.
I have the 2018N1K, it is a lovely bike, but having lived with it a while now, there are some fault/issues with the model. Digital dash can be obscured in some light conditions - really big issue actually. Those mirrors have huge blind spots and are wide which impacts filtering - bar end mirrors help. There's a nasty vibe that comes through the pegs above 7000rpm - nothing you can do about that. The fuelling at neutral cruising throttle and zero throttle sucks - riders in the N1K forum routinely flash the ECU's (yet to do this) to free up the throttle control (this issue arises due to meeting euro 4 emission requirements). The muffler makes chain maintenance a chore, a helluva lot harder than my 9R. I've been told by other riders that the indicators can be harder to see in bright conditions. All that said, I've been a life long Kwacka fan. The bike is a beast that tours like a demon and can rip up the road if you desire and definitely has a respectable seating position for we older riders that are done with pure sports bikes :) And apart from the vibe issue, the engine pulls hard, spins freely and has a gorgeous turbine whine. :)
Driving the same bike, i agree with the dash sometimes hard to read. But i actually enjoy the little vibrations at around 7000 rpm and don't think its a bad thing.
The speedo backing colour and digits have been changed for better visibility on the 2019 model. Unfortunately mine's a 2018 so I'll have to put up with it. I find good polarising sunglasses help a lot, the drop down helmet visor only makes reading the speed worse. As for fueling issues, mine was super smooth until I fitted aftermarket silencers which caused on/off low speed jerkiness. I've since replaced the originals and it's back to being smooth again. No doubt the different exhaust back pressure upsets the ECU or something. Can't say I've felt any vibes at any revs although I've heard owners of pre 2017 models have.
@@85waspnest i have the 2019 model and iam thinking of chaning the exhuasts with aftermarket, when you saw jerkiness in low speed, do you mean with aftermarket exhuast the bike is more aggressive, thus the jerkiness in low speeds?
I bought a 2019 Ninja 1000 this summer and it’s incredible. The fact that it’s also a touring bike means that it’s a bit more comfortable than other bikes in its class. You sit a little bit higher and that makes all the difference. You can still get down low and lay on the tank if need be. With it being a touring bike, I wish it had heated grips and cruise control. Other than that, zero complaints!
I’ve owned my 13’ Ninja 1000 for close to three years now and I’ll say though being only my second bike I love it to pieces. Bike has no problem absolutely rocketing off like a spaceship but also sports a comfortable position and stylish looks. So far I’ve just changed it’s levers to shortys and put on some M4’s. I’m 21 and I think my next bike will more than likely just be a newer model Ninja 1000. I don’t need to surpass 156 mph. (Not sure on max KPH)
I sat on one yesterday and it’s perfect. Sooo comfortable! I may have to switch from my dual sport to this bike, so nimble and fast, they say reliable too!
The 2011-2013 ninja 1000 had peak horsepower after that it lost 5 peak horsepower and mostly has mid range. Also it revs higher than 10,000rpm around 12,500 with ivans ecu tune that can be increased. The only thing I want to mention is that the issue with the 2017 is that you cannot change the sprockets from stock as it trips the engine light causing traction control to not work for some weird reason.
In the video the blue looks lovely, but when I saw it at the dealers I thought it looked really dull. The silver they do is gorgeous, but it is a matt finish, and will not last so well. I ordered a green one in the end. Rather ubiquitous, but it is a fantastic paint job.
@@ThrottleDownunder The 6R is faster but the ninja 1000 is a lot more comfortable for the street!! The 1000 has way more torque but tuned down from the zx10
Is a quick shifter really necessary on a sport touring bike? I'm pretty sure the targeting market for these bikes aren't really concerned over a QS, on top of that, pretty sure kawasaki knows this and is a nice way to keep costs down.
@@TK-cl1jm going for 12000km, it has been a blast. Things I had to do though was get suspension properly set and I recently changed tyres to Pirelli Angel GT, I like those more then the stock Bridgestone, but it’s a personal thing. Great bike, you will enjoy
Good review m8. I'm riding the 2017 N1K and absolutely love it, in fact it replaced my 2014 N1K which was a great bike as well. A point you may have missed... this bike has cornering ABS (6 axis IMU = lean it over and hit those breaks... solid as a rock under you), also all the power of this bike is low to mid range in the revs - quick is right! I did replace the ugly exhaust cans with Vance & Hines tips, let's you and your neighbors enjoy the Ninja's song but also reduced the weight by 10 kilos. I did a rear fender removal (Yoshimura tail tidy), installed all led lights, replaced the seat with one a bit more friendly to my 54 yr old backside. I have to agree, with Cruise Control and a quick shifter it would be perfect! Keep up the good work down under!
4-2-1 full Akrapovic carbon exhaust drops a whopping 21 pounds off the bike. Swap in a lithium battery and remove the servo and PAIR system, and you've suddenly dropped to about 490 pounds.
What seat did you switch to? I tried to get a Corbin for my 2015. They sent me a seat that didn't come close to fitting. Their customer service consisted of "you're doing it wrong."
I bet it's even more of a monster with an Ivan's Performance tune. I had a 2014, wife wouldn't ride it so I didn't keep it long. Also had a Z900RS, last and only naked bike I will ever have had. She got spoiled on Goldwings, now I'm bikeless...... A used Concours might be my next steed. I can get a brand new 2019 here in NC for $8999 and folks are trying to sell 2014's for $8500. I paid that or less back in 2014!!!!
Very nice job on the review. Seems like an excellent machine for fun, commuting and maybe some touring. Wondering if anyone can comment on the available Kawi panniers.
Nice review. What would u go for a Speed Twin or a Ninja 1000. I know the difference between the bikes. What gives you more pleasure, satisfaction to ride. Which ibike s easier to manage on the road. Which bike has better build quality. Thanks !
G'day JJ, personally I would buy a speed twin over the Ninja only because of style and the twin cylinder engine, as that's my jam, but the Ninja 1000 wins in performance, ridability and fun easily.
Great vid but there’s no point in blurring your speedo. Makes you look guilty as sin and the cops can pretty accurately estimate your speed when you’re riding past the broken white lines.
Z1000SX in the UK . Somebody mentioned throttle issues? never had one, cruises at 30 mph in 6th smooth as silk. Only fault, the seat is naff, get a gel seat if you plan on doing 1 hour or more rides imho. Nice review, thanks.
Blue colour is quite catchy. Great real world review brother. You may need to get the dials looked at, as they appear to go very blurry at times! Like the bike a lot.
Springwood rd brings back memories, siezed an RD250 going up the switchback back in 1972 when that road was a lot rougher. The review is good & i quite like the the Ninja 1000 in blue ,makes a nice change from the Kawa green.
Agree interman, probably one of THE most ugly I have yet to see on any bike. They're heavy, huge and look totally ungainly on a bike that otherwise is so gorgeous. I can't believe anyone in the development team could have looked at them and thought they looked good. Added another grand-Canadian- to my cost using the Two Brothers carbon fiber model.
Only 48 hours before I get to leap on mine and already have the Two Brothers exhaust system replacing the hideous stock one. Probably going to shave at least 10 pounds off of it too.
@@ThrottleDownunder - If I could have afforded it, would never have let my 650 go either, it was a great machine too and such a beautiful looking bike too.
Many LAMS bike are perfect for what you are talking. Feel free to go through all my reviews to see what's there, but there is a lot in the 650 to 900cc range on the market
MT-09 is wheelie happy due to rear sock being set for shallow swingarm angle (acceleration squats the back). Professional chassis/suspension setup would require the swingarm angle to be set somewhere between "pro-squat" and "anti-squat" angles for optimal behavior.
DeanBooster I did 3700 miles in 9 days on mine, and it was every bit as comfortable as my previous GS 1200 and more comfortable than my 2018 Harley Heritage. Just missing cruise control.
dude you need to trust the gyroscopic forces from the wheels more. You are leaning your body the opposite way of the bike in turns... you need to put you chin and center of chest in line with the hand that is the direction you are turning. E.g. if you are turning sharp left at high speed you would want only your right butt cheek on the seat and your bodies center line should be in line with the left side of the bike and your chin should be up by your left hand.
No farkin cruise! No heater grips Pipes are just boat anchors that get in the way of lift spools. No centre stand. Small diameter front and rear discs. Dash belongs on 90’s bike. 19L fuel tank on a sports tourer.
Agreed. CC is a must (they put the stuff on S1000RR for cryinoutloud). Exhaust is the most hideous mess ever created in motorcycledom. Also drops 21 pounds aftermarket. Since 2011 original release, the bike lost HP and torque, and gained weight. When compared to the 1290 Super Duke GT, the new R1250RS coming, and a few 17" wheeled sport ADV bikes, this thing is languishing in spite the recent updates. 1043cc sportbike engine, and making less than 125 hp at the wheel (119 hp 72 tq SAE corrected according to one UA-camr). Acceptable for some folks, but very under par when weighed against the limited competition.
@@cuzimaluzer777 It does. However, the Suzuki is basically a bonefide sportsbike while the Kawasaki leans more toward touring abilities with better fairing, bigger fuel tank, and larger/stronger subframe (with factory bags). I like the K5-K8 Gixxer engine 10x better than the Kawasaki, but I despise the looks of the Suzuki F-model.
I bought a brand new 2017 this Jan 2019, it was in left over inventory at a local dealer. I got a great deal on it. I will be 60 this September, and this is the nicest bike I have owned and this is my 9th bike.
Glad you like it mate, yes I really enjoyed my time on it
Nobody:
Throttle Downunder: Gotta obey the law *Speeds *Blurs speedo
Love it true aussie legend
The real aussie legend is Crocodile Dundee.
why is that beautiful blue color not available anywhere in the US!!! blue is my favorite color and all my gear is blue, all my bikes have always been blue; and in the US the only colors are Kawasaki green, silver and black.
Sounds like you got the blues
Bro what is top speed of Ninja 1000
Looking pretty good in the blue, think I would still go for the green though, the green just pops more
I agree Tommy
Had one of these for a year now, it's a great bike and I love it. If it had cruise control and a QS it would be perfect... The screen has 3 positions and is manually adjusted. Yes the exhausts are odd but I like em 😏 cheers for a good review.
Thanks Dave for your comment. Glad you love yours
Looks like they got it sorted for 2020, with qs and cruise control.
and now they have both
That bike is SICK SON!!!!!!!!! :)
Haha sure is
Makes a nice change from the usual green - looks nice.
I agree totally
I tried this beauty the other day and I fell in love. It looks good, it's comfy, it feels light and handles well and that engine is superb.
Agree totally. Glad you loved it too
Its just too heavy should have been les than 500lbs
@@MrRGM10 it's not heavy at all, felt much ligher than my t100.
I own a 2015 and my sentiments exactly... comfort. Mainly because the bars are up high where they should be, which is what initially caught my interest before I knew much about the bike. I fell in love with this ninja in 2013 and made my decision it would be my next machine when I eventually had the means...
@@MrRGM10 That's odd. My own opinion and that of most others I've seen in comments is that the N1K feels light. I think it feels lighter than my last 600!
Good review. I've owned one for the last 18 months and agree with every word you say. By the way, here in the UK they're badged Z1000SX, Ninja 1000 everywhere else. Go figure.
Thanks for the message. Hope you are loving yours
Not in South Africa. Also Z1000sx.
According to Noam Chomsky, if 10 people use comfortability like you do, it is part of the language. He says "the letter is not the language". Good on ya.
Comfortability Rocks
Haha it does. Thanks
Absolute Legend mate, totally enjoyed the review.
I would like to understand the traction and power modes more.
Word of the day. Comfortablity, to enjoy the comfort of something while in use. Useablity, suitably.
I will visit that show. Cheers.
I have the 2018N1K, it is a lovely bike, but having lived with it a while now, there are some fault/issues with the model. Digital dash can be obscured in some light conditions - really big issue actually. Those mirrors have huge blind spots and are wide which impacts filtering - bar end mirrors help. There's a nasty vibe that comes through the pegs above 7000rpm - nothing you can do about that. The fuelling at neutral cruising throttle and zero throttle sucks - riders in the N1K forum routinely flash the ECU's (yet to do this) to free up the throttle control (this issue arises due to meeting euro 4 emission requirements). The muffler makes chain maintenance a chore, a helluva lot harder than my 9R. I've been told by other riders that the indicators can be harder to see in bright conditions.
All that said, I've been a life long Kwacka fan. The bike is a beast that tours like a demon and can rip up the road if you desire and definitely has a respectable seating position for we older riders that are done with pure sports bikes :) And apart from the vibe issue, the engine pulls hard, spins freely and has a gorgeous turbine whine. :)
G'day Rob, Thanks for your input. Glad you still love it with the faults
Driving the same bike, i agree with the dash sometimes hard to read. But i actually enjoy the little vibrations at around 7000 rpm and don't think its a bad thing.
The speedo backing colour and digits have been changed for better visibility on the 2019 model. Unfortunately mine's a 2018 so I'll have to put up with it. I find good polarising sunglasses help a lot, the drop down helmet visor only makes reading the speed worse. As for fueling issues, mine was super smooth until I fitted aftermarket silencers which caused on/off low speed jerkiness. I've since replaced the originals and it's back to being smooth again. No doubt the different exhaust back pressure upsets the ECU or something. Can't say I've felt any vibes at any revs although I've heard owners of pre 2017 models have.
@@85waspnest i have the 2019 model and iam thinking of chaning the exhuasts with aftermarket, when you saw jerkiness in low speed, do you mean with aftermarket exhuast the bike is more aggressive, thus the jerkiness in low speeds?
class looking bike one of the best on the road.
Well I used to say starvatious because it irritated my ex-wife but it does sound ignorant at the end of the day.
Don't you mean "ignorantious?"
Why does Kawasaki keep making that exhaust it’s so ugly for a beautiful bike
I agree totally Adam
I agree I don’t like aftermarket exhaust but even I got the Vance and Hines rumblers with baffle inserts for mine.
I bought a 2019 Ninja 1000 this summer and it’s incredible. The fact that it’s also a touring bike means that it’s a bit more comfortable than other bikes in its class. You sit a little bit higher and that makes all the difference. You can still get down low and lay on the tank if need be. With it being a touring bike, I wish it had heated grips and cruise control. Other than that, zero complaints!
This one is for sale now and I'm very tempted, but that would make 3 bikes and I think my wife would divorce me haha
Throttle Downunder when is the last time any of your bikes threatened to take half of your things? I think you know the right decision haha!!
I’ve owned my 13’ Ninja 1000 for close to three years now and I’ll say though being only my second bike I love it to pieces. Bike has no problem absolutely rocketing off like a spaceship but also sports a comfortable position and stylish looks. So far I’ve just changed it’s levers to shortys and put on some M4’s. I’m 21 and I think my next bike will more than likely just be a newer model Ninja 1000. I don’t need to surpass 156 mph. (Not sure on max KPH)
Great to hear mate. I love it when I hear about people that have found their perfect bike
I sat on one yesterday and it’s perfect. Sooo comfortable! I may have to switch from my dual sport to this bike, so nimble and fast, they say reliable too!
A very different ride than dual sport, but if you are only on road you'll love it
If I am not interested in speed, just cruising and taking some stuff along, would this br a good bike?
Definitely. It's super comfortable, you can install paniers that look great. Definitely worth considering.
I'm reviewing the 2020 version in 2 weeks
The 2011-2013 ninja 1000 had peak horsepower after that it lost 5 peak horsepower and mostly has mid range. Also it revs higher than 10,000rpm around 12,500 with ivans ecu tune that can be increased. The only thing I want to mention is that the issue with the 2017 is that you cannot change the sprockets from stock as it trips the engine light causing traction control to not work for some weird reason.
I always dreamed if getting a Ninja it HAD to be Kawy green. But that blue, id take it in a heartbeat! Beautiful bike!
In the video the blue looks lovely, but when I saw it at the dealers I thought it looked really dull. The silver they do is gorgeous, but it is a matt finish, and will not last so well. I ordered a green one in the end. Rather ubiquitous, but it is a fantastic paint job.
I watched this again so it would take you closer to the 100K views..Only 730 to go......C'mon....
Haha thanks mate. The old Kawi stuff has started growing again on here
@Hugs Bunny that's exactly my height and weight 🤙🤙
@Hugs Bunny great guess haha 🤙
@Don't Cheat Wow, are you a Carney? Tarot card reader? Ooh, tell me what color my Guzzi is!
😜😁
One of the best bikes on the road today.
Power, commute, touring, twisties, it can do it all.
It certainly seems so, I really enjoyed my time on it
Top review mate 👍
Test riding it this Saturday...... It's either this for a little more comfortability 😉 or the ZX6R 😁
Very nice, let me know what you choose.👍👍
@@ThrottleDownunder The 6R is faster but the ninja 1000 is a lot more comfortable for the street!! The 1000 has way more torque but tuned down from the zx10
@@jarin12ga nice mate. I'm definitely a comfort man haha
I can't believe it doesn't have a quick shifter in 2019
Is a quick shifter really necessary on a sport touring bike? I'm pretty sure the targeting market for these bikes aren't really concerned over a QS, on top of that, pretty sure kawasaki knows this and is a nice way to keep costs down.
Got the 1000sx 2021 and I am now selling the Tiger 800. It's like going from a Commodore to a Lexus
Wow that's awesome to know.
How has it been so far? I'm picking one up end of month.
Cheers from Vermont!
@@TK-cl1jm going for 12000km, it has been a blast. Things I had to do though was get suspension properly set and I recently changed tyres to Pirelli Angel GT, I like those more then the stock Bridgestone, but it’s a personal thing. Great bike, you will enjoy
I'm going to this from a Ninja 650r, I wonder if the handling is much more heavy or if this is still very nibble?
Good review m8. I'm riding the 2017 N1K and absolutely love it, in fact it replaced my 2014 N1K which was a great bike as well. A point you may have missed... this bike has cornering ABS (6 axis IMU = lean it over and hit those breaks... solid as a rock under you), also all the power of this bike is low to mid range in the revs - quick is right!
I did replace the ugly exhaust cans with Vance & Hines tips, let's you and your neighbors enjoy the Ninja's song but also reduced the weight by 10 kilos. I did a rear fender removal (Yoshimura tail tidy), installed all led lights, replaced the seat with one a bit more friendly to my 54 yr old backside. I have to agree, with Cruise Control and a quick shifter it would be perfect!
Keep up the good work down under!
Thanks Wolf I appreciate your message. Glad you are loving your N1k still. Very good to hear
4-2-1 full Akrapovic carbon exhaust drops a whopping 21 pounds off the bike. Swap in a lithium battery and remove the servo and PAIR system, and you've suddenly dropped to about 490 pounds.
What seat did you switch to? I tried to get a Corbin for my 2015. They sent me a seat that didn't come close to fitting. Their customer service consisted of "you're doing it wrong."
@@bazonka1 Have you considered a Sargent Cycle seat?
@@exothermal.sprocket that was probably going to be the next one I tried. Do you have any experience with the company?
Stop resisting Rob! Come to the dark side and get yourself one👍🏻
Haha Dale very tempting.
i wish my 650 had the grab handles... Gorgeous bike
One way to get them Kelli- do like I am doing in the next week and get the 1000. lol
Heheh... quit resisting the urge and clutch 'er up!
Love to hear your thoughts on the 2020 Ninja 1000 mate.
The handling feels a bit strange with the side panniers attached.
Omg bring back the green
So quiet
I bet it's even more of a monster with an Ivan's Performance tune. I had a 2014, wife wouldn't ride it so I didn't keep it long. Also had a Z900RS, last and only naked bike I will ever have had. She got spoiled on Goldwings, now I'm bikeless...... A used Concours might be my next steed. I can get a brand new 2019 here in NC for $8999 and folks are trying to sell 2014's for $8500. I paid that or less back in 2014!!!!
Good luck mate I hope you find what you want and the Mrs is happy
Throttle Downunder might be a while before I can convince her again.
Something about this design. Looks like what a bike should look like
It is a good looking bike for sure
Throttle Downunder cleaning the chain looks like it can be a pain thought lol
What do you think of the new Kawasaki blue?
got to admit i do like the bike and colour is great
I could eat it
Looks good but the previous gen ninjas sporting candy plasma blue and summer Vista blue I definitely prefer
Very nice job on the review. Seems like an excellent machine for fun, commuting and maybe some touring. Wondering if anyone can comment on the available Kawi panniers.
G'day Chris thanks for your comment, and yes Id certainly be interested in that too
One thing for sure, they are expensive as most evertyhing from Kawa themselves.
is it more like an upright bike? , I mean the rider won't have to bend much in this bike
It's very comfortable and not aggressive. It's a sports tourer.
I’m bout to get a power commander for mine
Kawasaki need to stop with these big silent ass mufflers
Yes they aren't attractive at all
Nice bike, but its just not enough .Go all out and get a ZX-10R . I love mine.Enjoyed the video.
Thanks Ravenwood
Unless you are super skilled the ninja is plenty. I pass zx10s on the corners all the time. But the zx10 is a bad boy.
I also pass zx10s with my zx6. I’m not really fast but I’m comfortable dragging knee.
@@ralphspencer4442 Still learning my bike but soon i may also be dragging my knee.Love the Ninja.
nice bike ! thanks for the video
Thanks for the comment.
Nice review. What would u go for a Speed Twin or a Ninja 1000. I know the difference between the bikes. What gives you more pleasure, satisfaction to ride. Which ibike s easier to manage on the road. Which bike has better build quality. Thanks !
G'day JJ, personally I would buy a speed twin over the Ninja only because of style and the twin cylinder engine, as that's my jam, but the Ninja 1000 wins in performance, ridability and fun easily.
@@ThrottleDownunder Thanks for your reply mate. Makes things easier for me.
Will you be doing a review on the Vulcan 900? Classic.
Should be up by Tuesday for the Vulcan 900
that road once you get past Yarramundi is awesome fun
It sure is Mick, I get on it often for reviews
Great vid but there’s no point in blurring your speedo. Makes you look guilty as sin and the cops can pretty accurately estimate your speed when you’re riding past the broken white lines.
That's a beautiful road. Where are you located?
Out past Penrith in Sydney, travelling through Agnis Banks
You could compare it to the 900 Z. For speed from 0-75. Or handling. But thank you
Z1000SX in the UK . Somebody mentioned throttle issues? never had one, cruises at 30 mph in 6th smooth as silk. Only fault, the seat is naff, get a gel seat if you plan on doing 1 hour or more rides imho.
Nice review, thanks.
Thanks mate. I think the throttle issues were twitchy at low speeds, but I believe it was rectified in the 2019 model
Blue colour is quite catchy. Great real world review brother. You may need to get the dials looked at, as they appear to go very blurry at times! Like the bike a lot.
speed. awersome
What's ur experience about this bike pls reply brother 👍👍 and it's a beautiful beast 😈🤘🤘
Springwood rd brings back memories, siezed an RD250 going up the switchback back in 1972 when that road was a lot rougher. The review is good & i quite like the the Ninja 1000 in blue ,makes a nice change from the Kawa green.
It is a great road. And yes I'm quite fond of the blue too
I like it I agree
As soon as you are on the boat? Lol.. Does it feel that big?
Hahaha yes, I work on a boat and it just came out. Slip of the tongue haha
If you have to stay with speed limit DO NOT purchase this bike😉
True that
Throttle Downunder by the way I enjoyed your video 👍🏻
@@thomasvebr4004 thank you mate. I appreciate it
Guys I am tall person 190 cm. Is that suitable for me?
The mufflers are HORRENDOUS.
Agree interman, probably one of THE most ugly I have yet to see on any bike. They're heavy, huge and look totally ungainly on a bike that otherwise is so gorgeous. I can't believe anyone in the development team could have looked at them and thought they looked good. Added another grand-Canadian- to my cost using the Two Brothers carbon fiber model.
Is the right side still hot on the leg?
I didn't have any noticeable heat at all
Damn, no blue in Canada that I can see on their website.
I do like the blue, it took me a while to warn to it though
@@ThrottleDownunder - Got mine ordered, trading in my 650, which I also love. Getting mine in that fantastic green version available in Canada.
Only 48 hours before I get to leap on mine and already have the Two Brothers exhaust system replacing the hideous stock one. Probably going to shave at least 10 pounds off of it too.
@@Truthasvictim that's super exciting. Congratulations. You'll love it
@@ThrottleDownunder - If I could have afforded it, would never have let my 650 go either, it was a great machine too and such a beautiful looking bike too.
No cruise!???
Have you reviewed the non lams 650 or equivalent bikes? I can't justify using a 1000cc bike but it seems it's either LAMS or monsters these days.
Many LAMS bike are perfect for what you are talking. Feel free to go through all my reviews to see what's there, but there is a lot in the 650 to 900cc range on the market
@lazer tag it's a Learners Approved Motorcycle
I was told that motorcycle kick stands in Australia were on the opposite side of the bike as the ones in America.
Also, the wheels are in the air and the seat faces the ground.
My motorcycle ❤ that is
great, love at first sight😍
They certainly are a great bike
this is such a nice motorcycle, for long tours and lots of oomph🏍🥰👍
@@twiggyz1000sx so true. I didn't have my Harley this is the bike I would choose
the best at all
Engine noise... boring :(
Fun enough to replace a hooligan machine like the MT09?
G'day Sam, yes I believe so. It's definitely more refined than the MT09 but certainly the MT is more wheely happy
Try the bmw s1000r way better than the ninja or the gsxs 1000f good looking ninja in blue tho
@@randombanditdad3754 Trust me I'd love one 😂 just can't justify the running costs!
MT-09 is wheelie happy due to rear sock being set for shallow swingarm angle (acceleration squats the back). Professional chassis/suspension setup would require the swingarm angle to be set somewhere between "pro-squat" and "anti-squat" angles for optimal behavior.
lol nice to cover up the speedo
What luggage can it take?
You can get genuine Kawasaki Hard panniers that are color coded and look great. And I'm sure a top box would be easy to install too
Kawasaki luggage is awesome.
Gas mileage?
I am 5'6 can i ride it?
I think it would be ok, and you sit down in it, if not it's worth looking into lowering suspension. It's a great bike.
@@ThrottleDownunder thanks
@@daoessosinambalawya3550 my pleasure. All the best.
Neeenja .... lol
Great Honest Review. Really enjoyed the video.
In my Shortlist for my next bike once 2020 SX version is launched in India.
Cheers👍👍
what is the difference between ninja 1000 and zx10r ??
Zx10 is a supersport. Ninja is sport cruiser.
They both have plenty of power. Ninja is way more comfortable.
ZX10R has more power, this Ninja is pretty much a Z1000 with clothes on, absolutely gorgeous bike.
The seat comfort on the ninja 1000 is murder
DeanBooster I did 3700 miles in 9 days on mine, and it was every bit as comfortable as my previous GS 1200 and more comfortable than my 2018 Harley Heritage. Just missing cruise control.
@@alanbriggs2263 Fantastic! Picking up a '22 soon. I want in on your next long tour!😁
dude you need to trust the gyroscopic forces from the wheels more. You are leaning your body the opposite way of the bike in turns...
you need to put you chin and center of chest in line with the hand that is the direction you are turning.
E.g. if you are turning sharp left at high speed you would want only your right butt cheek on the seat and your bodies center line should be in line with the left side of the bike and your chin should be up by your left hand.
this will lower the CG of the bike and decrease your turn radius.
Hey buddy yes I agree and I appreciate your advice 👍👍
If you are not experienced enough to push the bike to its limit l dont think that you are qualified enough to give a decent review of the bike
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That would include 99.9% of riders
No farkin cruise!
No heater grips
Pipes are just boat anchors that get in the way of lift spools.
No centre stand.
Small diameter front and rear discs.
Dash belongs on 90’s bike.
19L fuel tank on a sports tourer.
Agreed. CC is a must (they put the stuff on S1000RR for cryinoutloud).
Exhaust is the most hideous mess ever created in motorcycledom. Also drops 21 pounds aftermarket.
Since 2011 original release, the bike lost HP and torque, and gained weight.
When compared to the 1290 Super Duke GT, the new R1250RS coming, and a few 17" wheeled sport ADV bikes, this thing is languishing in spite the recent updates.
1043cc sportbike engine, and making less than 125 hp at the wheel (119 hp 72 tq SAE corrected according to one UA-camr). Acceptable for some folks, but very under par when weighed against the limited competition.
@@exothermal.sprocket I feel that this bike competes more with the Suzuki gsx s1000f.
@@cuzimaluzer777 It does. However, the Suzuki is basically a bonefide sportsbike while the Kawasaki leans more toward touring abilities with better fairing, bigger fuel tank, and larger/stronger subframe (with factory bags). I like the K5-K8 Gixxer engine 10x better than the Kawasaki, but I despise the looks of the Suzuki F-model.
@@exothermal.sprocket hell of a lot cheaper though.
Is It the same as z1000sx?
Are you sure this is a ZX10R?
No clip ons, that windshield. Doesn't seem right.
Um, no, it's not a ZX10R and that's kind of the point.
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Yeah I got it mixed up. Forgot kawasaki uses the Ninja name for more than their super sports.
@@ihateeverything3972 no worries! In the US it's known as the Ninja1000 ABS, in the rest of the world it's the Z1000SX.