Review of the 2018 Kawasaki Ninja 1000 ABS! STN:019
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- Опубліковано 16 чер 2018
- Here it is for better or for worse, my review of the 2018 Kawasaki Ninja 1000! Some of the info may be a little redundant from the video before but this is a more complete review. So far my first couple weeks with this bike have been amazing. It ticks all the right boxes...and a few of the wrong ones. I try to cover all of that and more in this episode of STN. Please ask any questions you may have about this review or make comments below! Thanks for watching!
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hey brother, i´m 34 years old and just got my riding license. i was searching for a good beginner´s bike and your videos made me fall in love with the 650. i actually signed the sales contract two days ago and can´t wait to pick up the bike from the dealership. thanks for the inspiration, enjoy your ninja 1000 and keep those well produced videos coming...really enjoy your content :)
Aww thanks Absolom84! Its really nice to hear that and I so appreciate the feedback! You will LOVE your 650 it is a great motorcycle and I think it is a perfect bike for you to start your adventure. Congratulations big time!!! Make sure you let me know how you like it after a couple hundred miles :)!! Ride safe brother!
Best review of this bike that i have seen yet. I'm sold! Kawasaki should be paying you for promoting their products. Thank you!
Thanks Adnan ! Appreciate the feedback. Kawasaki hasn’t written me any checks just yet lol but maybe someday. I do love their bikes and I’m sure that comes out in the videos.
Great vid probably my favorite so far. Excellent cinematography too. I appreciated you pointing out some of the things you didn’t like that other reviews pass over.
What an amazing detailed review!! Great job.
Great review! Seriously considering buying this bike, your review is very helpful! Appreciate the level of detail as well as the tip about the kickstand.
Kick stand is not an issue if you turn the bike off or hold the clutch in before you flip it down, which is common sense. I always turn my bike off before putting it on the stand.
Thanks for the videos, enjoy them very much. I also enjoy your periodical semi road rages and rants, more of those please very entertaining. Thanks again
LOL yeah Marc I think out loud much too often. I'm glad you enjoy the videos and thank you for the comment and stopping by the channel!!
Just got mine. Im so excited. I needed an upgrade so bad!!! I live this bike.
Great review. I just got a ninja 650 and already can't wait to upgrade to this bike in a few years. Coming from a sport bike I miss the power but I needed more comfort. This looks like the best of both worlds
Nice review!
Had a R3, Fazor 8, fz07, and a week ago bought 2017 Ninja 1k, such a smooth and powerful bike, loving it!
A bit heavy
I love this motorcycle, Really thinking in getting me this Kawasaki 1000, Great choice, you made, Ride safe.
I have the 2019 version of this bike and I looked everywhere for a review of my bike without luck, but then I stumbled upon your video. I don’t know that I’ve found any differences between our bikes. The 2018 and 2019 look to be nearly identical. This is an amazing review! I got the all black version as you can see in my profile pic. Thank you for this! I’ve had my bike for nearly a year and learned a few things today! Keep up the great work!!!
DKCJ789! appreciate your kind words. Yeah from 2017-19 other than colors I dont see any changes. Looks like 2020 has had some significant improvements though with cruise control, more rider aids, 4-1 exhaust now (finally) and that sweet new all digital dashboard! I still love mine and I'm looking forward to doing more content on it this year! Thanks again for your comment and stopping by!
StormtrooperNinja dang! I should have held out one more year! Everything the 2020 has is exactly what I wish mine had. It’s a touring sport bike for goodness sakes! It SHOULD have cruise control and headed grips at the very least! Even with all of that said, I still love my bike and the wife and I go out as often as we can. This pandemic has really cleared up any traffic and most people driving to work, so I can hit the country roads and tear it up a bit without worry. Keep the mods and videos coming!!!
Hi from Argentina! I really enjoy your content! You have a great UA-cam channel!!!
Nice review, spot on everything. Just got a Ninja1000 coming from an ER6N also
I own a Ninja 650 and am very satisfied with it for now. I'm torn between the Z900 and the Ninja 1000 for my next bike.
Yeah that is a really tough call. For me, I just like the fairing look and so I leaned that way. The Z900 from everything I've read and viewed looks to be an amazing bike as well. All that I can tell you is that I've been riding the Ninja 1000 for over 2 years and I still love riding this bike. It has had no issues whatsoever and can keep up with anything on the road. Even if I do replace it next year, the Ninja 1000 will always have a special place in my heart. Its that good.
I agree! For those who like the look of a Super Sport but want a Standard riding position Kawasaki has the lineup well covered. It wasn't that long ago when the Standard Riding Position was just about dead. Now there are many choices. You are right on the traction control and throttle modes. These things should be available on all bikes. I think this is coming sooner rather than later. Again, Good Luck with the 1000. It sure is a nice bike!
Hey William! Nice to hear from you again! Yeah I couldn't agree more, Kawasaki has a great lineup and they have all the bases covered in my opinion. I think beginner bikes...though they might cost slightly more...would benefit greatly from having some of these rider aids. It would give new riders more confidence and perhaps we'd see more riders on the road. I think many perceive motorcycling as dangerous (and there is some truth to that) but it probably dissuades more people than necessary from ever getting on a bike in the first place. I think for a new rider it'd be nice to at least see options out there along side the standard and cheaper bikes that offered safety features like rider modes, traction control and 6-axis monitoring with ABS. On a lightweight 400 or 650 at a slightly higher but reasonable cost I think they'd sell more than a few of those. If I had the choice and it was a few hundred more to have those features I'd probably do it. You'd think it'd probably increase re-sale value as well. Anyway off the soapbox...thanks for stopping by and thanks for the comment!
Great review thankyou. I've just sold my 1400GTR and am considering this baby as my next long distance tourer.
I have an 09' GTR 1400 and have my eye on this bike too. My only dilemma is if should sell it to buy the 1000. There are a lot of leftover 1000's for sale well below MSRP.
Great video man. The z1000sx is a awesome bike. I had a 2015 and in 1 1/2 years I put over 13,000 miles loving every minute. But the most impressive change came from putting on a 190/55/17 on the rear. It made that much of a difference. If you want that flick ability and
Very useful video of a great bike which should not be overlooked in my opinion!
Thanks Thomas! I agree this bike is definitely worth consideration when shopping sport bikes! It’s a serious contender in my book! Thanks for the comment and stopping by!
StormtrooperNinja yes. It’s also a great all a rounder. It’s a boulevard attention getter, a sport tourer, and in my opinion, it’s a great cruiser.. And it’s a fucking Ninja!
650 and 1000 both great bikes, but the 1000s torque is what would do it for me. Not a big fan of hauling a passenger, and owning a Concours 1000 with so much room I'd feel cramped doubling on a Ninja, but with comfort comes extra bike and weight. Glad your enjoying the 1000, she's a real beauty. Great review btw. Safe riding brother.
Got the 2021 version, still running in. Amazing bike.
Coming from a Triumph Tiger 800 this is sooooooo smoooooth
That is awesome Wamuu! that 2021 is hot and I'm not going to lie there was one in the showroom when I bought the ZX-10 and I was definitely tempted! Not gonna lie, I miss my N1K a bunch!
Good review. Two top tips - 1/ Dump those silencers for better sound, chain and brake caliper access. 2/ Cover the ends of the paddock stand with rubber or use the L shaped rubber type which don't require bobbins. If you don't there's a good chance of scratching the paint on the swinging arm. Fortunately I was alerted to this before it happened. Other recommended mods - Radiator guard, front & rear fender extenders and GENUINE KAWASAKI frame sliders. Enjoy your bike, I love mine.
The exhaust is absolutely something I'm addressing in the near future! Amen on the paddock stand....unfortunately I've already scratched my swingarm 😢 I've been looking at fender extenders and fully replacing them with carbon fiber ones that is something I'll do down the road a bit. I've had lots of folks telling me to get a radiator guard so I think its time I listen! Thanks for the suggestions and for stopping by!! Glad you're loving yours I do too!! This is a great bike!
What a great bike Kawasaki makes, I had a Z900RS and loved it but I wish it had more of the touring aspects of the Ninja, and that’s why my next purchase will be a Ninja 1000.
Great review!
That was a very informative review I ride 2000 Ninja ZX-6 and was originally going to get a Ninja 650 but seriously considering a Ninja 1000 now.
You should definitely try to ride both if you can but my guess coming from a ZX-6 is that you'll prefer the power delivery of the N1K. Thank you for the feedback and for stopping by! Make sure you let us know what you decide on, I'd be interested in finding out your thoughts either way.
StormtrooperNinja I will let it will can't wait to get it.
I think you have made a great purchase, it's an awesome bike.
Yah Vinay I have no regrets and this bike is proving to be just as awesome as the 650. I cant wait for it to be out of the break-in so I can run her out a little. Thanks for the comment and for stopping by!
Cool review. I saw one listed used near me with optional saddlebags. I might need to go eyeball it closer.👍
Excellent video!! Thanks!
Thank you Evgeny! Appreciate the feedback and thank you for stopping by!
This review sold me on the Ninja 1000, bought my 2018 soon after haha! Kawasaki should be paying you for advertising:)
Thanks Dee Dubb! I wish they'd send me some money ha ha!! Appreciate the feedback! thank you so much for the support!
best info..this will be my next bike..
I love my '11 N1k! I am really curious of how different is the fairing alignment compared to '11-'16 1000s.
Nice review, bro. Your videos are coming along nicely! Glad you're loving the ninja 1000, it's definitely a fun ride.
Thanks PetParrots! I'm looking forward to riding this bike for a long time!
Really awesome man. Are you going to do any more videos? I had a ninja 650 and am looking at the 2020 ninja 1000.
So glad I found this vid and I hope there are follow-ups if you decide to get an aftermarket exhaust. There's a new 2019 for sale about an hour away from me for $9499 and I'm seriously considering it. Subbed.
I have this exact bike, and let me tell you it is amazing. The only downside I have found, is there is some pretty good heat on my right ankle, but if you are wearing jeans/boots, its no issue at all. Love the bike!
Awesome to hear and congrats on the 2018 Ninja! I'm loving it so far and I just got the stock dyno done today. I may even do a live stream tonight with the results...but i'm still mulling it over. Doing several videos on changing the exhaust and getting a tune coming up which may be of interest to you. I checked out your channel, that is awesome I've never seen that game but your vids are great! Thanks for stopping by the channel and for the comment!
@@StormtrooperRides did you finance it or buy it cash I am looking to finance one but not sure how much to put down on it if I even do make the move
Was thinking of getting between the 650 or 1000 but imma see what the 1000 has to offer.
Very simple and to the point review covering mist points concerning an end user. How do you rate the Ninja 650 on touring comfort vs the N1000? Also, do share your experience about the pillion comfort as well. Thank you
If you decided to review other bikes your honest and informative style would translate very well! Great video, cheers
Hey! Did you record at 24 fps? Looks awesome!
I am going from a 300”r” 😂😂 to a 650 this summer. Keeping the first because it really is a fun bike, but I am watching ur vids and getting a good concept on the differences. This thing is nuts though.....
Hi STN - Nice channel. I'll be checking in on some of your mods on my two Ninja 1000's (2012 and 2016). I'm looking for another Ninja Tuber to collaborate on a cross-channel video. Keep up the good work!!!
Beautiful motorcycle I love it. 👍🏼
very nice review!! i have the 2015 (z1000sx) and i do like the look of the 2017/18 but its not diffirent enough to change :) ive changed the springs to all progressive type and also the rear tyre is 55, and it handles really really nice in all conditions. best tyres so far on this have been for me the angelGT from pirelli.
Thanks Oneindig318! I think the looks of all of the Z1000SX/Ninja 1000's are pretty good. I do like some of the styling cues they used on the updates starting in 2017 but I agree it probably wouldn't be worthy of an upgrade for that alone. I'm writing down your tire choice as I've been curious to know what people are going to after wearing out the stock rubber. A 55 rear is definitely in my future as I find the front end squirrelly in certain conditions. Thank you for that info and thanks for stopping by and commenting! Take care!
on the SX, ive been on mpr3, wich was a good experience, mpr4 was better but those are really sensitive to cupping, mine did after 2/3rds of its life wich was a bummer, the 3's did not, but i know of many people that had those cup as well, the new 5's ive not tried yet so i can't comment, im currently on metzeler roadtec 01, these are really good as well but in wet conditions they give me less confidence compared to michelin or even the pirelli for some odd reason.
Thats good to know! I'm going to give carless life a try next season as my lease runs out on my car. I'm going to try and just ride the bike full time and explore what that is like. On those days where it is just not possible I can make other arrangements (for snow etc)....so tire selection will be really important to me next year as I expect to change tires over the summer. Thank you for the discussion on this!
u dont need to use the buttons on the dash you can do those buttons from your up/down toggle on left hand handle bar too
Thank you Grindathon T! I just realized that the other day but thank you for pointing it out. That does make it much easier!
I've got a 2013, hopefully they fixed the seat. I had to buy a Sargent seat day two after delivery. The stock seat was a torturer. I put in a gel insert in the stock, it didn't help. The way the stock seat is made is the problem.
I like your not so basic” walkaround nice video 👍 im considering getting one of these as well.
I know that I’m biased but this bike is the best and I’m having so much fun with it. Every time I ride it just keeps getting better! Let me know if you pick one up!
A detailed and great review... can u share your height for reference and in comparison to the seat height if you have had any challenge in the beginning
i have same bike and i found the back fender too short, i added another couple inches to mine useing some light weight alluminum, riveted to the fender, i also added a couple inches to the front fender as it was throwing way to much crap up into the radiator, like stones etc.
Any comments on the Vibrations issue....post 170 kmph during my test ride, I felt too much vibrations on handlebar and foot pegs....Its not expected from Inline 4 motor
Will it be comfortable for a 5'7 guy?
This was a super long term review by you. I am planning to buy a second hand 2019 model done 12500 km, stock condition and wanted to know if you have any updates on the long term ownership issue.
What state are you in out of curiosity? I noticed you have a Culvers where you live, I thought we only had those in Indiana
Sir can you please tell me what's the mileage of the bike
how do you get such a crisp Audio,,brother
How much did you sell/trade your ninja 650 for ? I have a 2018 ninja 650 that I brought brand new 3 months ago 1,900 miles on it
Nice video, I hope you still have your N1K. I have a 2019. Hey what’s your opinion on going for the larger profile rear tire ‘55’ for better handing, especially cornering? Maybe it’s my lack of riding skills but mine is a bear in the corners! Cheers!
This slowly becoming the bike for me. I'm shopping for a replacement for my 2008 Yam FZ1 Fazer GT and since Yamaha went off tangent and discontinued this cult following series, I could not find a better alternative. Questions though: I see that sport tourers are getting the bad end of the stick as emmission standards force more cat converters. There is no space for a centre stand :). Also, thank you for that major point with the kickstand! this is a major consideration not for the purchase but for your first stop at the service station after leaving the dealer. Put it in neutral before putting the stand down! Thanks. I'm guessing cruise control was only introduced on the 2020 model?
Good looking bike. I have a 2011 ninja zx1000g.
DO these have cruise control at all?
Excellent review video! Loved all the details and fine touches the 1000 shines over the 650. It holds alot of prowness for being an amazing ninja to own. I look forward to what you may do with the exhaust in the future. I have to ask but did doing your yoshimura alpha system void the warranty on the 650 when you had it and same case for the 1000 now? If you so choose to go that route again =D
I hope he leaves the exhaust. It is a unique design which has carried through its existence. Wish there was a way to keep it and beef up the sound!
Snow Ninja I'm honestly not sure if it voids the warranty....i suspect not but I think that is a good question! I will be looking into this as you now have me curious!! I never thought about it honestly. If it does that will definitely give me pause to do a full system replacement. Because the full systems on the 1000 are VERY expensive, its much more likely that I would put slip-ons on.
Kurohyou69, I do agree that the exhaust on this N1K is iconic...but it sure does get in the way of a lot of things. I'm going to be honest here, I do intend to put on some slip ons as soon as I can afford it (aka convince my wife)! My biggest issue with the exhaust is NOT the sound, I rather like it...though I wish it could be a little louder but with how large they are and not being able to put rear spools on safely. AND THE KICKSTAND THING DRIVES ME NUTS!! Thanks though for your comments. Looking forward to meeting some other N1K riders and lurkers!!
They have yoshimura alpha slip ons, expensive yes, but they are label them as a qualified dealer replacement part on their website which is great! Unfortunately for ninja 650 they are labeled as modified part, I will ask next oil change i got coming up. All in all I love the N1K! =D
yeah is there even a slip on option for the 650? I dont remember being much if anything in that category. I think once you pull the catalytic converter out you're kind of treading water and pushing luck with the manufacturer and how they look at it. Seems like a good percentage of people do that regardless but I've never really considered it until you brought it up. I think that is a good point and something that should be discussed. Seems like it would be counter-productive for the makers but a legal loophole they could use to get out of a warranty engine item. I hope that isn't the case.
So what is the difference between the 2017 and 2018 bikes aside from the color? Are the lights, dash etc the same?
And how is the handling on curvy roads, did you change your rear tire to improve handling?
Thank you
The 2017 & 2018 versions are identical except for color to the best of my knowledge. Lights, dash, etc are all the same yes. Handling on curvy roads i would characterize as "good" but then again I have not yet pushed this bike but it gets much lighter when in motion and while you feel the weight of this bike (It does weigh 500+lbs) I do not find it to be heavy when riding it. I have not changed my stock tire and probably wont for a few thousand miles but I do intend to go to a 190/55 from the stock 190/50. Thanks for the question and for watching!!
HI THERE WHICH WIND SCREEN AND TAIL TIDDY U HAVE PUT ON THIS BIKE LOOKS VERY NICE?
Where is this beautiful place. Birds chirping great review
hi,excel review,i have ninja 650,looking to upgrade to the 1000,i love the new screen,where did you get it? thanks
Greetings from Sydney Australia and congratulations on the new bike! I enjoyed your review, thank you for making it. I love the colour too. (Here in Oz we only get the all black or the green version.) I test rode the bike on the weekend and loved it (currently have a '12 V-Strom 650) except for one thing, the heat on my right shin (I wear boots that come half way up my shins) was unbearable. It was the only thing I didn't really like about the bike. Maybe it was just the one I rode. Do you experience similar heat on the right side of the engine on your bike? Cheers!
I do experience heat that is more prevalent on the right side though I would not characterize it as unbearable. If stuck in traffic there is definitely heat, more so on the right side as I ride, and it can get quite warm but as soon as the bike moves the heat dissipates quickly. Its possible though if I were in a different setting with regards to traffic that it might be more intense but luckily being stuck in traffic is generally a short affair here where I live.
Thank you for leaving the comment you live in my dream vacation spot and I hope to one day visit your country! I really like the new emerald green color and I think if I had that option I may have gone that way. That said though, I love the silver and will be a good canvas for future cosmetic upgrades. I think the light silver and black look has good contrast and can be seen by more people when riding.
Take care and again thank you for leaving the comment and asking the question. I look forward to hearing more from you!
Hi StormtrooperNinja, thanks for replying and sorry for my delayed reply.
Yes, Sydney is indeed a beautiful city and I'm very fortunate to be able to live here. Unfortunately, traffic here is getting to be a real bitch! Recently, they made it legal to filter through the traffic (at under 30kph, above that speed it's called lane splitting and comes with heavy fines) this helps, but stop-start traffic is often unavoidable. It's in this stop-start traffic that I experienced almost a burning heat coming up from the right side. (It was also 34°C/94°F day, which probably didn't help.)
I've since taken the Ninja 1000, for a second test ride on a much cooler day and absolutely loved it. I still experienced a lot of heat from the right hand side engine case. So that, along with having to fold back the mirrors every time I want to filter thru traffic (which is a lot) have sadly put me off purchasing one.
I will continue to watch how you transform your bike and wish you all the best with your channel!
Got a while left before I can own one of these beauties. Prefer the green, but to each his own. Heard nothing but great things about the Ninja 1000. How's she doing so far?
I’m fixing to buy me a used bike and this is what I want as my last bike was a R6 and it was perfect except it sucked for comfort and it was to small I’m a big guy it was plenty fast enough but needed more tourque and more weight to feel stable to me. 750-1000 has always been the ideal size for me I feel safe and stable on a big bike! And I’m not gonna lie I’m a gear head of love horse power but I want to be able to use that power all day not just till my ass is sore and I don’t want to ride anymore!
How long did you ride your 650 before upgrading to a 1000?
How much of a lean angle where you able to achieve? I have the 2018 black and the rear slid on trying to lean. I could scrape the pegs on my cbr 650f. I am wondering if there is an earlier limit?
One slide doesn't reflect on the bike. It could have been road conditions or throttle issue.
Appreciate the mileage talk. Two-hundred miles is a decent run. I would prefer a little more. But that will work.
Who rides for 200ioes without stopping
@Phantom Big Balls
I'm a truck driver. So we don't typically stop for anything less than 200 miles. That being said. When you live in a rural state. Fuel stations can be more than 200 miles pretty easy.
Great Channel... I'm a 2018 Ninja 650 owner. At highway speeds, I can feel a lot of vibration in the handlebars and foot pegs. Can you feel vibration through the bars on the 1000?
I just picked up a 2017 Ninja 1000 with 7k miles - I don't feel hardly any vibration anywhere. Haven't had it over 95 mph - and rarely ever would, but mine is awesome.
Man this bike is a looker!
Thanks James I'm really enjoying and I just love riding it. Its everything I want in a motorcycle! Thanks for stopping by and for the comment.
StormtrooperNinja I must get myself one of this. It so fits my personality bike👌 oh, and I've subscribed to keep up with your fun!!
All I can add is the comparisons to a 650 are only for an older 650. I have the 2018 650 and its suspension is the same. Only difference is traction control.
So I decided on the 2018 Ninja 650-ABS. Love the bike and have about 65 miles on it. Just purchased it about a week ago. I've been researching the break in period and wanted to ask if you found the bike to run a little rough during that initial period. Rough in the sense that it seems to be working a lot. Most everyone has said to keep the rpms under 4k. Any thoughts?
Irfan Qureshi first let me tell you congratulations! You will love this bike! As for break in I don’t recall the bike working especially hard but I would say that it got smoother after a couple months of riding. I tried to keep it under 5-6k rpm through the first 500-600 miles and then I really didn’t worry about it after that. I got the first service done about 550 miles or so and never looked back. I’m finding the same to be true with the new bike as well...it’s getting smoother the more I ride it. I’m going to take it in for service next week as I just crossed 500 miles on it. Let me know how things go and as you get used to the bike I’d love to hear your opinion on if it smooths out at all. Thanks for stopping by and sharing your great news!!
Irfan Qureshi thats true, keep rpms under 4k. Do some up shifting, down shifting. Keep changing your rpms. Dont stick to same speed and rpm for long period of time. Ride in city, you should be ok. No long cruises and freeway rides in breakin period. Change oil at 600 miles. Congrats.
Hi! Great video, I am thinking about this motorcycle. I originally had a 2010 Ninja650, but I prefer the Ninja1000ABS sound. It has four cylinders that sounds intoxicating. However, our government does not like us to buy foreign goods, the government has increased a lot of taxes to prevent us from buying, its price is 2.5000USD for us, it is a robbery. Thank you for your video to get a better understanding of it, greetings from Beijing!
thanks for the comment, its too bad about how they are taxing goods like this as I love this bike and would love to see more riders on it! Thank you for stopping by and for your comment.
Insurance rates jump?
Hows your ninja 1000 long time no upload man.
Hi there I’ve had my Z1000sx for 6 months now and have done 5400 miles on it .. I commute 150 to 200 miles a week .. and it’s fantastic!!!!! And I must admit I wondered whether the IMU really worked or was just a gimmick.. but a couple of weeks ago I approached a roundabout and was leaned over to get on the roundabout but I misjudged the speed of a car that was approaching.. I had to get on the front brake very quickly!!!😩😩😩😩... the ABS was fantastic!!! It worked!!!!! I couldn’t believe it !!! I had no time to sit the bike up .. but the bike slowed down so I stopped !!! I’m sure that if I’d have done that without KIBS... I would have been off !!!!! What a System!!! Mind you I wouldn’t try it on purpose 😂😂😂😂😂.. and I wouldn’t take it for granted...💀💀💀💀... but in an emergency without a thought .. it worked perfectly!!!:-))) Great vid by the way 👍👍👍👍👍👍
Thanks very much for the compliment and thank goodness that you came through that unscathed! I'll take your word for it as I agree it probably wouldn't be a good idea to try on purpose just to prove the system works! I'm happy to hear that it did though and I'm glad you're still vertical!! Best to you!
StormtrooperNinja 👌👌👌👍👍👍👍... you’ve got a new fan ..:-))😁👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Like your videos, love your new Ninja 1000. What part of the country are you riding in? It looks very nice:)
I am from the midwest in northwest Illinois right on the border of Iowa. I live in an area called the Quad Cities. Davenport, IA being the biggest of the Quad but all 4 (actually 6) towns are right on top of each other so if you're not from here you'd not even know you were in another city...it just feels like one large city. Thanks for the compliments and for stopping by!
I'm searching for my first bike. Love the look of the Ninjas because you get the sporty stance without the uncomfortable forward lean. Which would recommend for the first bike, 650 or 1k? I really want a bike I can keep for a few years.
Irfan, that is a really personal decision and I think a lot of factors have to be considered. The 1000 is a little bigger both in height and width...and definitely weight...so YOUR size may be a factor in which bike is more comfortable etc. Both bikes are easy to ride but the 1000 has quite a bit more power so that should be considered. It would be difficult for me to recommend one over the other to you since I dont know you. It is my personal opinion that ANY motorcycle can kill you if you dont respect it or lack the maturity to be aware of what is going on around you. That said, my instinct is to tell you that the 650 would be a better choice but that doesn't mean anything, you should at least sit on both bikes, take a test ride on both if possible and then decide which you're more comfortable on. Either bike will last you a number of years and they are both really beautiful and will turn heads. I dont think you can go wrong either way in terms of appeal.... Make sure to let us know what you decide, I'm excited for you either way! Thanks for the question and comment. Take care....and sorry I cant give you a better answer.
Irfan Qureshi; I hope you have not made a purchase of anything other than a 650! I assure you, if it is your first bike ever, a 250, 300, or if you push it, a 400 would be a good place to start. Even 650 is a LOT of power for a new rider! Be super careful as I was totally out of control on my 250 ninja when I was 21. I had many accidents and the final one totaled the bike but I survived with a lot of missing skin. Then I never had another bike until now.
Now I am 50 and I bought a 2013 used Ninja 1000 ABS; way TOO much power, too dangerous, and too overwhelming. I have had since 5/23/18 and I am still getting used to it as it is SUPER dangerous!
So if you are younger than 40, be careful and do not purchase a 1000 for your first bike, not even 650. Start small and get used to it; which will take a long time. TRUST ME! You need a lot of experience, I mean a lot!
Also, get full protective gear. Even if it is 105 degrees, as it was 2 weeks ago in TX, still you must wear proper boots, leather jacket and leather gloves. Tolerate the heat and do not sacrifice safety for staying cool.
This is the sx back in UK yeah?I have the 2017 model!get the sergent seat,an higher screen!(not cheap but worth it!)😁👍
Yes this is the SX in UK. Yeah I keep eying the Sergeant seat upgrade but not sure I like the looks of a higher windscreen. If I did more touring I think I'd be wise to buy a larger one and some bags as well. Mostly I do my riding around town and rarely ride more than 100-200 miles at a time. I do like that seat though and that may be on my agenda next season! Thanks for the feedback!!
@@StormtrooperRides I do recommend the seat!I love it!great channel!👍
Is it as easy as riding the ninja 650 or a bit harder
I'd say its as easy to ride as the 650 but a couple things to keep in mind. The bike is noticeably heavier and it takes several rides to get used to the new weight. Also this bike has MUCH more power so you also need to be mindful of that especially as you're carrying more weight into a corner and have greater potential to come in 'hot'. As long as you respect those things, I dont feel like the bike is any harder to ride than the 650. Good question and thanks for asking it!
hi! very nice video, i have the same moto. What is the model of the custom black windshield? Looks bigger than the original and look perfect for the moto! Thanks
Question! I come from riding dirt bikes and scooters. Now I’m looking for something more commuter, long distance and two riders oriented. Can this bike be a great next bike or I should try something more relaxed like the Versys 650? Thanks!
Hey Christian - I was thinking yes - yes - maybe. I've never had anyone on my pillar seat - and probably never will - but can't see it being comfortable?
How do you find the riding position to be compared to an adventure tourer like tiger,etc. ? How good do you think it will be for 500-600 miles in a day w.r.t riding comfort?
Well, I cannot comment on your first question since I've never been on an adventure tourer...but for a long trip I think you'd be "ok". I do think you'd start to get a bit sore after a few hundred miles without a seat upgrade. I rode the bike about 200 miles this past weekend and it felt great. I never get a sore back but I think your butt would start to get uncomfortable after a 200-300 miles. Thanks for the question and for stopping by!
@@StormtrooperRides Thanks for your detailed reply. This does help in my decision of upgrading. Safe ride!
Who pushes the buttons on the dash? Toggle switch on the left does it all.
And maneuverability of the 650 changing the rear tire is the only way to go.
What did you change it to?
Really shocked you don't have more subscribers.
Thanks for the sentiment Camark08 1 I'm really enjoying the process of growing the channel so I'm just focused on getting content out regularly and making sure its the best quality I can make it. Sometimes its hit or miss but I am trying. Thank you for stopping by and I appreciate the warm comment!
Damm, that's an awesome bike, I got your same gloves...…..
I love these gloves and thank you for the compliment and stopping by!
the weight difference is crazy. I have a gen 1 z1000 and bought a new 650. The 650 is the better bike(so nimble!), the Z1000 is still fun though as it's so violent, loud and fast. No fairing kills your neck after a few hours on the Z1000 if windy. FYI i had the 650's front suspension upgraded with a valve kit and spring, stock is just shit.
Awesome, I'd really like to ride a Z1000 but they dont even sell that bike here in the US anymore as far as I can tell and have replaced it with the Z900. I guess pretty much the same thing. The 650 is definitely more nimble..not sure I'd go so far as to say its a better bike but they both have their high and low points for sure. I have no regrets at this point and I'm very happy with the performance. As I have said, I think I would have ended up on a liter bike one way or the other eventually anyway but yes the weight difference is striking between the two. I'm hoping when I lop off 20-30lbs of exhaust in the future it will make a big difference. Thanks for the comment!
get rid of the oem s20 tyres by about 4000kms after that the front will let go at the first sight of something remotely slippery this is coming from experience on my 2018 model. i just put road 5's on so far they are ok
Just crossed over 500 miles but will keep that in mind as I get closer. Hoping to get a lot more miles on it over the next few weeks so this will go in my notes! Thanks for the suggestion!
Get rid of what ? Tires
@@Asia-lm1xe Yep, s20 tyres. Get them gone!
"Damaging the exhaust or worse" what would that be? Damaging the spools?
Mrtweet81... Um, maybe dropping the bike. You ever think of that one dude?
Jeez you're a picky prick ey.
Hi sir. What a beautiful looking bike and I love the looks of it. How comfortable is this bike for long distance touring?
I have to be honest here, I haven't done any long distance touring with this bike...yet. Having ridden it all summer though and I have done several rides over 100 miles I can tell you its very comfortable in those situations and I do not get "numb butt" on this bike. There is some vibrations at 6K Rpm's though and depending on your riding style that could be annoying. You feel the vibrations in the seat though and not in the handlebars. Hopefully that helps and thank you for the comment and questions. Take care!
@@StormtrooperRides thank you very much sir. Take care and ride safe.
It is comfortable for long distances. I can do 250 miles of back roads in one day with no problems.
Its better than my rt1200 BMW for long distance!!😀👍
Will you recommend this over ZX-10R..?
Totally different beast , zx10r brutal monster vs this as a gentle monster
You bought the bike I wanted. Now I’m stuck with my 650 Kawasaki lol ! Congratulations 😋
I,v come to this bike from years of owning various BMW rt1200!this bike is better in every way!comfort,power,technology the lot!!and so much cheaper!!go get one!!!👍😀👏
Is the bike fun enough to replace a hooligan machine like the MT/FZ09?
Sam G I have a Honda CB1000r and I was wondering the same thing. Love the bike but 0 wind protection and it kills me on long rides. Be interesting to see if he responds cause I want to know this as well.
@@DevilzDance81 sounds the same as me! MT09 is an awesome bike, however long rides it can be a pain, especially when riding 2 up. Just don't know if I'd find this too composed, a little too sensible. Unfortunately no dealers close to me that allow a 24 year old to test ride (based in the UK) have to be 25 for some reason!
You need some coffee, but great review
What a beauty 😍
Yeah I love this bike, its been so fun so far!! Wish the temps here would settle a bit its been very hot and tough to ride daily. Thank you for stopping by and for the compliment!
That visor is really great!! Could you tell me what type of visor is it?
I assume you mean the windscreen and I bought that at revzilla and it’s by Puig. Link is in the description of the main review video. Thanks!
Thanks man!!! Hope to see you upload regularly and grow on youtube.
Hello there... i am from india and really confused between Ninja 650 and Ninja 1000... please help me in narrowing down to a bike
The Ninja 650 is a little smaller and lower to the ground. It is more maneuverable especially at slower speeds, is 100lbs lighter and a total joy to ride. The 650 is a 2 cylinder so it sounds different, its more grunty to me (is that a word?). If you're into the sound of a motorcycle like I am you will definitely want to change the exhaust on this bike as the stock pipes sound terrible to me. The 650 has tremendous low end power but goes away quickly as you accelerate but that being said, its no slouch and will definitely go 0-60Mph very quickly. It has a top speed of around 125mph which is definitely fast enough for me and certainly fast enough to kill you if you dont respect it.
Now the Ninja 1000 is a bigger bike, a little wider and taller than the 650. If you're short this could be a problem. It is not as maneuverable as the 650 but its quite nimble when its up to speed. It weighs over 500lbs stock so when its not moving very fast you can definitely feel the weight of this bike. Having said that after you ride it a while it is not really a problem to me. The Ninja 1000 is a four cylinder so it is smoother, vibrates less and has immense power throughout the rev range. It has dual exhaust and to me the left side exhaust gets in the way...but a lot of folks like the stock exhaust and the way it looks....for me I didn't love it so I yanked it off as soon as I could. The stock exhaust does sound ok to me though and if sound is a thing like it is for me I dont think its that bad and I could have lived with the sound.
If you're an experienced rider then either bike would be good but I suspect most people would go for the 1000 over the 650 due to the increased power. The 650 is a wonderful bike and is easy to ride for virtually anyone. The 1000 has some really cool safety features like the Boch IMU which feeds additional lean calculations to the ABS system, it has power modes and traction controls that should be helpful in different riding conditions. The 650 has ABS only. The 1000 has all LED headlights and just feels a bit more premium...but then again it costs 3000-4000 more dollars.
Both bikes are awesome and I'd recommend either to an experienced rider. If you are not an experienced rider then I'd recommend going with the 650 as it will give you more confidence riding and the 1000 just has a lot of power that could overwhelm anyone who doesn't respect the power. But all of that is a personal decision and I wouldn't pretend to know what is best for you. Please let me know what you end up with I'd really like to know! Thank you for the question and for stopping by!
Okay... i think i will go for ninja 650 after a lot of brainstorming... but want a suggestion from you... which exhaust should i go for ninja 650? I want a side mounted muffler rather than a underbelly exhaust... i could not find anything else on the internet rather than an akrapovic and yoshimura
I would check out Black Widow as they have both under chassis systems and side mount systems for the 2017/2018 Ninja 650. They are also very reasonable in cost. I've not done a ton of looking but most of the exhausts for the ninja 650's tend to be under. Hope that helps!
@@StormtrooperRides please make a review video of black widow exhaust on ninja 650 if possible
what do you think about the concourse 1400?
I think the concourse is an interesting bike but where the Ninja 1000 is a "sporty" (emphasis on sport) Sports Tourer, the Concourse is a "toury" (emphasis on tour) Sports Tourer. The concourse obviously has a bigger engine, puts out almost 160hp but also weighs another 100lbs more than the Ninja 1000. The Ninja 1000 is already getting up pretty high in the weight department so I'm not sure if I could go for that. The concourse comes with saddlebags standard, has "co-active braking" and is SHAFT DRIVE which visually for me is a dealbreaker. I think its a nice bike but it would seem that Kawasaki is not very heavily developing this bike like it is its Ninja lineup. It hasn't received a redesign in quite a while so it doesn't likely benefit from all of the technology that is going into their premium lineup. For me, the Concourse doesn't look that good to me for my needs but may be a great bike for you depending on what you're looking for. I'd be a little concerned about its development lifecycle and whether or not they're going to continue making the concourse. It would seem they have multiple bikes in this category and with the recent release of the Ninja H2 SX SE I kind of feel like this concourse may not be around for too much longer. Hope that helps and let me know what you decide to do. I'd also like to better understand what you're looking for in a bike. Thanks for stopping by!!
Interesting, I used to feel the same way about the concours, i bascially picked it over the 1000 because my wife liked the back sit better and the saddle bags were included vs the ninja 1000 that you had to pay extra at about $1000 , I was a little sad because the Ninja 1000 screamed SEX all over it, it is a very nice compromisse of a sport bike to a standard position, but now after been commuting on the concours I had grown fond of it and wonder why it has not picked up more of a following, the bike is abosultely gorgeous, but not in a ninja zx10 way, but it is just an impossing bike, no one sees it and thinks that it looks bad or looks like an old person motorcycle, once you remove the saddle bags it looks like a right down big sport bike like a zx-14 almost,.
But what really has grown on me is the functionality of the bike, with 160 HP I have smoked (in a straight line) an aprillia 1000 all while sitting up right and him riding on the tank ,gone 150 mph in a complete upright position with no wind on my chest, the shaft in my opinion looks nice, I respect that you do not like it but it makes it look like a serious bike, additionally if you commute on it quite often removing one thing that you have to adjust or buy is nice , a chain for the 1000 cost about 300 dollars and they are known to snap , the mirrors on the concours are functional, i mean full size car mirrors that you can use to see behind without vibrations, an electronically adjusted windscreen that allows you to switch wind protection on the fly,a wind screen that allows you to ride in almost silence at high speeds without having to use ear plugs , you can even raise your face mask if you buy a slightly bigger windscreen, the screen is dated i agree but it does provide some useful infomration such as MPG, tire pressure and some other stuff, the lights light up the road well, it has 2 big head lights that turn on with the high beam (usually only one turns on) torque is enough to want to be on the highest gear all the time,.
Now to address some of your concerns, the concourse has recived updates but maybe not to the way it looks, it's frame has been updated, KITS and turn assistance is now standard (like the 1000) and some changes to the heat protection have been added.
the bike only weights a lot when it is standing still or pushing it, once it is moving it turns light and leans well, I do some limited lane splitting on it even with the mirrors out, I really do not feel like i want to be on a smaller bike, this bike does traffic well, the position can be fully upright with a 30 dollar bar riser ,it does not fall into the turns like my last bike , a zx6r but that is because i am not fully used to it yet, my wife loves the back sit as well, once complaint she had with the 1000 was that her feet were going to be right on top of the exhaust on the 1000.
Another thing about the Connie is it's silence, it is near electric, it can be a good or bad thing depending on you , but to put it on perspective with the windshield up at 90mph I can hear the phone in my pocket , if you want noise you can change the air filter and the exhaust but i am ok with it being quiet for now, less attention from the cops.
The concours is a bike for the serious motorcyclist, my only complaint if any is that there seems to a lot of heat coming out of the engine and passed over to the gas tank, and to the rider, but I think that was only an issue with the 08-09 models.
anyhow, your bike is awesome and had my wife not interviened I would had gotten the 1000, but I am kind of glad i got the Connie instead I hope one day you get to ride one.
I am thinking of going exactly your route, but with the 2019 version, in which I like the colour scheme/graphics more than the 2018. But I agree with you, why they came up with that exhaust system is beyond me. They are as ugly as I've seen in a bike of this type especially stacked up against how beautiful it is otherwise.