Excellent. This is not a pandering fluff piece intended to appease a manufacturer. This praises the bikes where due, but also calls out the perceived short comings. Exactly as it should be.
Got my 1000sx 2020 since July and I was thinking of the Versys first ... but seeing the two next to each other and sitting on it.. that Versys feels so HUGE (mind you, I'm a skinny rider). Now I've put over 3600km on the 1000sx and can only say.. i'm sad winter is coming! (but hopefully still plenty enough days inbetween eh eh)
Great review. I live in Canada and just bought the Ninja. Watched several review videos and nice to get a different perspective. PS- your English is better than most American or UK based videos as well!
Hey, quick question: what kind of insurance rates are you paying for the Ninja? It seems all the companies think the N1K is a zx10r or an H2. I was seriously quoted 4500 a year from Progressive. I pay 600 a year for my Ninja 650.
After owning two upright adventure bikes, I'm starting to realize that a slightly leaning forward posture is easier on my back and but. It that regard, I would prefer the Ninja. Less buffeting from the Ninja's windscreen as well.
Yes. That's known as a saree guard. In India, saree is a traditional dress for women and since ages, motorcycles are mandatory to have saree guards installed in the Rear LHS. The automotive rules suck here.
I started on a ninja 400. Definitely got to get me one of these babies! I literally don’t know how much more you can improve on a motorcycle other than making it go faster?!
A sports tourer is supposed to deliver both the thrill of power and comfort ..I think the versys 1000 is perfect ...ive had it for more than a year and its a keeper for me ...ive done 700 plus kms on it in a day and was ready to hit the bar that evening with zero riding fatigue...there's no other bike which offers you so much comfort ...but then its different strokes for different folks I guess ...the video was quite well done btw although I think you should do a 500 plus km ride on both and see the difference ...you'll definitely choose the versys 1000 😜
So many points to dispute regarding the versys 1000, its all relevant to the rider. As a 6'4 male i find the versys to be perfect for me, none of the issues you suggest are issues for me.
Personally prfer the new exhaust on the 1000SX, strongly considered one but I knew what I really wanted was an H2 SX SE and thats what I bought. Either of these two are great bikes, just pick what you prefer. Neither of these bikes are meant ffor any off road especially the 1000SX, basically they are pavement only and the Versys is not an adventure bike , it strikes the pose but falls short of the off road capability. The 1000SX is a good bike , add a can and good to go. Great electronics
Only problem with the H2SX is that you can purchase two brand new ninja 1000 sx's for the price of one H2SX. The H2SX is nice sport tourer but I feel Kawasaki priced it way too high just because of the whole supercharger speal. But different strokes for different folks.
I really wanted a Versyes 1000 until I sat on it. The seat was hard as a rock!! I'm not buying a bike that needs a 500+ dollar seat just to make it rideable. It was literally like sitting down on blacktop. Maybe I will change my mind later but right now I'm bummed about it. Now when I sat on the new Goldwings that was more like it lol I been riding Harleys for 20 years and just want to try something new . But comfort is a must. And no I haven't had trouble with a Harley. Ever. You don't have to hate them to want to try something new
I think its not fair to compare both the bikes together. Though they have the same engine and pricing, they are different like Chalk and Cheese. Versys is for those matured individual who love to travel with their better half. N1000 is for those who want to impress their chicks. Nothing beats the comfort of the V1k. And for the pricing both are a steal, a proper VFM bikes. I just hope when I am ready to plonk the money, V1k has the TFT screen too
I've had the Z1000sx (ninja 1000) now I have the Versys 1000. The Versys 1000 is much more agile than the ninja. I changed because of the everyday use in traffic.
yes. It's a regulation requiring bikes to have side grills covering half of the rear wheel to prevent clothes of the person sitting on the pillion getting entangled in it.
Great review Rohit. I used to have a 2013 Versys 1000, looks like its had alot of much needed improvements over the years! Is it now law to have the protection grille on the left hand side of the larger cc motorcycles? Also the fact you were riding on wet roads in the rain also real world riding, well done what waterproof clothing do you use Rohit?
Very informative video. I own a 2019 Ninja 1000. On a serious note the new 1000 SX looks lame. It was the exhaust of the 2019 Ninja that caught my fancy . So true about the Non Petal disks for the brakes .
Dont forget the ..... 1. instrument cluster 2. quick shifter(up N down) 3. Easy chain cleaning due to single exhaust 4. Corner ABS 5. Cruise Control 6. Better handling
@@mayankthechaudhary Well I live and ride in the Hills so cruise controls on cars are of no use. My 2019 has the covering abs. I always prefer the analog instruments cluster . Quick shifter is something that is admit i miss on my 2019.
@@mayankthechaudhary They have also integrated heated grips. Previous versions used Oxford grips with external controller. Not something you could call a thing of beauty ;) BTW, the problem with previous dashboard is a poor visibility. Digital part is only so-so during sunny day. And a stupid illumination makes impossible to use a revometer during night. It's very bright but you can't see a reading.
Hello sir I m from India 🇮🇳 In 2025 z900 2025 vs ninja 1100 sx 2025 which is the best bike for daily use for 50 km drive daily and as well as week end trips Please suggest me which is the best one
Seems like reviewers out of India have a warped idea of what constitutes ADV motorcycles ...anything with 17" wheels is obviously NOT intended for dirt which then disqualifies them from the accepted defintion of "adventure" riding ....Kawasaki just does not have anything of note beyond the lackluster price point KLR650 model (in the US at least) well there is also their 300 dual sport ....I mean ANY motorcycle can be used to have "adventures" on but the actual genre popular these days involves motorcycles clad with knobbies and larger front wheels among other attributes such as extra ground clearance and suspension travel ...a motorcycle can LOOK like an ADV bike but if it has 17" front wheel for example? It is nothing more than "a look"
@Brendon Fernandes : Of course I know the importance of ground clearance on Indian roads.. I ride a Vulcan S which has the same clearance as the Ninja and I’ve had the exhaust damaged twice due to scraping !!
@Brendon Fernandes : Since an Arrow ( or Two Brothers ) costs about $1000 and is probably illegal in India, I’ve installed Fork raisers which have increased the overall clearance by about an inch..
If you are talking about the Ninja, then there are some changes to the forks compared to the previous SX model. I had the SX and switched up the Ninja; it is a lot better handling at low speeds.
A better comparison then some who take a dual purpose bike and then see if the Verseys a street bike is as good trail ridding. Ninja hope you have good wrist and a strong back if actually ridding long range all bent over .
The Ninja is one of the all around best bikes in the world. Kawasaki engineers consistently rate it as their favorite bike for day to day riding and ownership. The Versys is pretty cool but needs to make a decision on what type of bike it is adventure or sport touring. I think the Versys 650 is way more fun and user-friendly than the 1000. Piss on all the electronics. That technology will change so fast. In six months it will seem old and boring...
Hi Rohit, Although the Ninja is marketed as a sports tourer, to be honest in India road conditions are not uniform every where, we do encounter bad patches / offroads during our touring, how does the Ninja 1000 SX handle that? That's been my only concern to really be able to consider it as a take it anywhere bike (Touring and definitely not to trails)
It’s apparently a sari guard (Indian womans long dress). Stops their dress getting dragged into the chain and sprocket. Don’t know why they don’t just use an elastic type band to wrap around their leg? In the late 50’s Aussie men used to tuck their trouser leg into their socks, then pull an elastic metal band (like a watch band) over their shoe and around their leg. Please hit thumbs up if this makes sense!
At 4:37 What adjustability is he saying? I replayed 4:37 over and over maybe 10 times and can’t understand what he’s saying! Anyone know? is it just me??
Easily the best review and comparison for these two bikes on TH-cam. Well done overdrive!!
I love my new 1000sx ninja! Just got the 2024 model last week!
The instrument cluster on versys is classy af 🔥🔥
@Mohamad bin Hamza you?
Excellent review, so much considered detail and considerations other reviews have not even touched on.
I watched loads of these reviews this is one of tge best for a number of reasons - nice one
Much much anticipated comparison review........ kudos for such awesome video!! I really loved the video!!
Versys is NOT an adventure tourer - it’s a sport tourer esp. meant for tarmac and not off-roading. Ninja’s review was on-point.
Barbeque grill free!
😂
🤣
That's for drying clothes
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but what is its purpose? It's the first time I see something like this 👀
Another quality review by Rohit!
You are a masterclass in giving detailed information about your experience!
Thank you, Vivek 🙏🏼
Been waiting for a video like this for a long time. 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻
I hope you liked it!
Excellent. This is not a pandering fluff piece intended to appease a manufacturer. This praises the bikes where due, but also calls out the perceived short comings. Exactly as it should be.
Got my 1000sx 2020 since July and I was thinking of the Versys first ... but seeing the two next to each other and sitting on it.. that Versys feels so HUGE (mind you, I'm a skinny rider).
Now I've put over 3600km on the 1000sx and can only say.. i'm sad winter is coming! (but hopefully still plenty enough days inbetween eh eh)
How much did you get it for ? $$&
@@baseballplayer4912 15500 eur, incl. panniers, heated grips and different screen
Kawasaki Ninja 1000 SX ❤️👑
Its so funny how you guys in india reviewinv these bikes talk as if the saree guard don’t exist🤣🤣
Talk about a giant elephant in the room
That is because everyone gets rid of them even before getting delivery
Is that what that is
Is the saree guard a government requirement?
@@smg1707 they come standard but you can remove them
@@smg1707 Yes. That is a mandate to get the bike registered. But almost everyone removes them soon as they get it registered.
Watching from Scotland. Great review thank you 👍🏍
The production quality is really good in this video.
Thank you. Shall pass on the compliments to the video tram 😊
Those saree guards are so horrendous
BBQ grilles for those camping trips...
What's worse are the law!
Who in the right mind is gonna take a girl draped in sarees on a bikes such as these?
Oh I see that's what the grilles are for? They must add 2-3kg to the bike surely??
Is that there for so you wont get your flip-flop sucked into the rear wheel?
Its so criminal and soar to eyes that overdrive team itself hesitant to show right profile...and not so surprisingly haven't mentioned once...
First comment 💥
Ninja 1000 SX ❤
Great review. I live in Canada and just bought the Ninja. Watched several review videos and nice to get a different perspective. PS- your English is better than most American or UK based videos as well!
Hey, quick question: what kind of insurance rates are you paying for the Ninja? It seems all the companies think the N1K is a zx10r or an H2. I was seriously quoted 4500 a year from Progressive. I pay 600 a year for my Ninja 650.
Good review and Thanks for the effort you and your team put on this video making.😎👍
Just for curiosity, what's the purpose of the grid on the left side of the bikes I use to see in India?
I'd like to know also - ugly 😞
It is called "saree guard" which prevents loose clothing (especially sareers) from getting caught in the rear wheel.
Lovely analysis and comparison, Rohit.
Ninja 1000 SX all the way!!!
Thank you! 😀
So is there a z1000sx with 2 exhaust at the rear and petal disc brakes. And this version with normal brakes and only one exhaust?
@@chrishart8548 yes, the earlier ones are dual exhaust, and petal rotors, the 20s are single with normal rotors.
This was the review I needed. Thank you!!!
After owning two upright adventure bikes, I'm starting to realize that a slightly leaning forward posture is easier on my back and but. It that regard, I would prefer the Ninja. Less buffeting from the Ninja's windscreen as well.
Nice review Rohit. What is purpose of large grill on LHS rear? Is it a legal requirement in India?
Yes. That's known as a saree guard. In India, saree is a traditional dress for women and since ages, motorcycles are mandatory to have saree guards installed in the Rear LHS. The automotive rules suck here.
@@rajdeepbose6323 that is f*cking stupid
Excellent Review!
I started on a ninja 400. Definitely got to get me one of these babies! I literally don’t know how much more you can improve on a motorcycle other than making it go faster?!
Very well made! Thank you very much!!! I love the Ninja and plan to go for it. Right now I drive the MT09 2020.
A sports tourer is supposed to deliver both the thrill of power and comfort ..I think the versys 1000 is perfect ...ive had it for more than a year and its a keeper for me ...ive done 700 plus kms on it in a day and was ready to hit the bar that evening with zero riding fatigue...there's no other bike which offers you so much comfort ...but then its different strokes for different folks I guess ...the video was quite well done btw although I think you should do a 500 plus km ride on both and see the difference ...you'll definitely choose the versys 1000 😜
I agree to an extent. As I mentioned in the verdict, the Versys is certainly the easier motorcycle to live with between the two.
So many points to dispute regarding the versys 1000, its all relevant to the rider. As a 6'4 male i find the versys to be perfect for me, none of the issues you suggest are issues for me.
Neatly portrayed 💯Clearly Explained❤️Kudos to the team for the great work👑Clearly stands out🔥🔥
Thank you
One of the best comparisons out there, thanks 👌
Very Well done Rohit , I really like your approachand the comparisons , very informative
Nice video guys 👍🏻
Thank you from California! Very enjoyable and informative review. Ride safe and enjoy!
Watching from UK. very good review.
Very good and nice review! Many thanks!
Personally prfer the new exhaust on the 1000SX, strongly considered one but I knew what I really wanted was an H2 SX SE and thats what I bought. Either of these two are great bikes, just pick what you prefer. Neither of these bikes are meant ffor any off road especially the 1000SX, basically they are pavement only and the Versys is not an adventure bike , it strikes the pose but falls short of the off road capability. The 1000SX is a good bike , add a can and good to go. Great electronics
Only problem with the H2SX is that you can purchase two brand new ninja 1000 sx's for the price of one H2SX. The H2SX is nice sport tourer but I feel Kawasaki priced it way too high just because of the whole supercharger speal. But different strokes for different folks.
Good comparison video. I'm looking at both for my next upgrade.
That was like best quality review i have seen thus far. You guys have done outstanding work 👌✌️
This video helped me make my choice and pick the Ninja! Thank you!
I still miss the class that Ninja 1000 used to offer.. The 4 way exhausts were way better than this wickedly placed Pipe on this SX.
Nice review. Thanks for sharing
I really wanted a Versyes 1000 until I sat on it. The seat was hard as a rock!! I'm not buying a bike that needs a 500+ dollar seat just to make it rideable. It was literally like sitting down on blacktop. Maybe I will change my mind later but right now I'm bummed about it. Now when I sat on the new Goldwings that was more like it lol
I been riding Harleys for 20 years and just want to try something new . But comfort is a must. And no I haven't had trouble with a Harley. Ever. You don't have to hate them to want to try something new
I think u need a bed not a motorcycle
my friend rides 1000kms/day on versys with basic seat and he says it's pretty comfortable
My Versys seat is very comfortable. Go see your doctor for advice.
Great review mate!
Superb review made it really clear for the prospective buyers. please compare Z900 vs street triple R or RS .
Amazing !! Rohit bhai!!
Thank you
Fantastic comparison 👏 👍
That Red Passion following the Versys at 4:04!
Brilliantly produced video. Expertly presented. Finely captured details of bike specs. Well done.
Great review! Well balanced and informative.
Thank you, Guptaji
I think its not fair to compare both the bikes together. Though they have the same engine and pricing, they are different like Chalk and Cheese. Versys is for those matured individual who love to travel with their better half. N1000 is for those who want to impress their chicks. Nothing beats the comfort of the V1k. And for the pricing both are a steal, a proper VFM bikes. I just hope when I am ready to plonk the money, V1k has the TFT screen too
Very nice story Rohit. Very informative, balanced and engaging. Enjoyed it.
Thank you 🙏🏼 pls do share it
Super review.
Great work from Australia!!
Very good review, really exhaustive 👍
(watched from France)
That humungous saree guard....I was able to notice throughout the video....kawasaki very much concerned for saree safety😂
Sir I want to know if it's easy to drive versys in traffic... will high center of gravity make it difficult compared to ninja.... I am 5:10
I've had the Z1000sx (ninja 1000) now I have the Versys 1000. The Versys 1000 is much more agile than the ninja. I changed because of the everyday use in traffic.
Which is this road? Lonavla-Amby Valley road??
Subbed! Very informative!
Whattt a video🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Hope you liked it. Pls to do share!
Great review, thanks.
good video!
What is those grills on the rear left side of both motorcycles? is that some indian bike regulation ?
yes. It's a regulation requiring bikes to have side grills covering half of the rear wheel to prevent clothes of the person sitting on the pillion getting entangled in it.
excellent review
11:28 are these speeds correct? I haven't been on a bike for 6 years so I'm not really up to date... But 2.3 seconds? 😳
Great review Rohit. I used to have a 2013 Versys 1000, looks like its had alot of much needed improvements over the years! Is it now law to have the protection grille on the left hand side of the larger cc motorcycles? Also the fact you were riding on wet roads in the rain also real world riding, well done what waterproof clothing do you use Rohit?
Great review! Thank you!
Very informative video. I own a 2019 Ninja 1000. On a serious note the new 1000 SX looks lame. It was the exhaust of the 2019 Ninja that caught my fancy . So true about the Non Petal disks for the brakes .
Dont forget the .....
1. instrument cluster
2. quick shifter(up N down)
3. Easy chain cleaning due to single exhaust
4. Corner ABS
5. Cruise Control
6. Better handling
@@mayankthechaudhary
Well I live and ride in the Hills so cruise controls on cars are of no use.
My 2019 has the covering abs.
I always prefer the analog instruments cluster .
Quick shifter is something that is admit i miss on my 2019.
@@mayankthechaudhary They have also integrated heated grips. Previous versions used Oxford grips with external controller. Not something you could call a thing of beauty ;)
BTW, the problem with previous dashboard is a poor visibility. Digital part is only so-so during sunny day. And a stupid illumination makes impossible to use a revometer during night. It's very bright but you can't see a reading.
Hello sir I m from India 🇮🇳
In 2025 z900 2025 vs ninja 1100 sx 2025 which is the best bike for daily use for 50 km drive daily and as well as week end trips
Please suggest me which is the best one
Seems like reviewers out of India have a warped idea of what constitutes ADV motorcycles ...anything with 17" wheels is obviously NOT intended for dirt which then disqualifies them from the accepted defintion of "adventure" riding ....Kawasaki just does not have anything of note beyond the lackluster price point KLR650 model (in the US at least) well there is also their 300 dual sport ....I mean ANY motorcycle can be used to have "adventures" on but the actual genre popular these days involves motorcycles clad with knobbies and larger front wheels among other attributes such as extra ground clearance and suspension travel ...a motorcycle can LOOK like an ADV bike but if it has 17" front wheel for example? It is nothing more than "a look"
Gorgeous and VFM tourers ! N1000 is my favorite of all Kawasakis even though I own a Vulcan.
@Brendon Fernandes : Of course I know the importance of ground clearance on Indian roads.. I ride a Vulcan S which has the same clearance as the Ninja and I’ve had the exhaust damaged twice due to scraping !!
@Brendon Fernandes : Since an Arrow ( or Two Brothers ) costs about $1000 and is probably illegal in India, I’ve installed Fork raisers which have increased the overall clearance by about an inch..
@Brendon Fernandes wow 235kg for the 1000sx may as well have the versey's
Which wersion of the Wersys would you wide ?
Great, comprehensive evaluation.
Nice review!!
Ground clearance on ninja?
Do you know if Kawasaki has made any changes in the suspension or are the new tyres the only factor that affected handling?
If you are talking about the Ninja, then there are some changes to the forks compared to the previous SX model. I had the SX and switched up the Ninja; it is a lot better handling at low speeds.
@@alanbriggs7177 I guess that they were equiped with different tyres, weren't they?
Does the Ninja come with a steering damper?
Not sure what to get Suzuki gsx1000 gt or Kawasaki ninja 1000sx
So, both bikes have sari guards fitted to the left side? Or, am I seeing things?
Ninja 1000SX is almost $5000 less than the Versys 1000SE+ we get in the US. I would choose the Ninja anyway and I’m a fan of the Versys line.
Why do your bikes have over size side racks?
Amazing ang informative video.. ❤️ from Phillipines
Very well covered 👏
A better comparison then some who take a dual purpose bike and then see if the Verseys a street bike is as good trail ridding. Ninja hope you have good wrist and a strong back if actually ridding long range all bent over .
The Ninja is one of the all around best bikes in the world. Kawasaki engineers consistently rate it as their favorite bike for day to day riding and ownership. The Versys is pretty cool but needs to make a decision on what type of bike it is adventure or sport touring. I think the Versys 650 is way more fun and user-friendly than the 1000. Piss on all the electronics. That technology will change so fast. In six months it will seem old and boring...
Tooooooo much advertising damps the experience of such a highly professional and informative video.
Did you miss out on tank capacity and range while talking about sport tourers??
Good observation, thank you. We indeed did, though we have added the fuel economy figures. Adding a pinned comment with the range.
How is pillion comfort in the ninja1000sx?
Hi Rohit, Although the Ninja is marketed as a sports tourer, to be honest in India road conditions are not uniform every where, we do encounter bad patches / offroads during our touring, how does the Ninja 1000 SX handle that?
That's been my only concern to really be able to consider it as a take it anywhere bike (Touring and definitely not to trails)
Good question, I’d like to know the answer to this as well.
what is that huge metal frame on the left of the bike??? Seen it a few times on Indie bikes.
It is called "saree guard" which prevents loose clothing (especially sareers) from getting caught in the rear wheel.
These are amazing bike with reasonable price from kawasaki❤
What are those rack things on the left side???
Off topic - Would you believe if I tell you Ninja 636 is quicker as well as faster than both of them?
So is the Street Triple even without the aerodynamic aid of the racy fairing.
what are those rack/mesh on the left side for?
It’s apparently a sari guard (Indian womans long dress). Stops their dress getting dragged into the chain and sprocket. Don’t know why they don’t just use an elastic type band to wrap around their leg? In the late 50’s Aussie men used to tuck their trouser leg into their socks, then pull an elastic metal band (like a watch band) over their shoe and around their leg. Please hit thumbs up if this makes sense!
@@darylclifford is it required by law to have it?
@@kindajal no
What is the grid on the left for?
It is called "saree guard" which prevents loose clothing (especially sareers) from getting caught in the rear wheel.
The earlier twin exhaust set up looked much better
Sorry...! But what the hell is the gate to the left of the rear wheel for ?????????
At 4:37 What adjustability is he saying? I replayed 4:37 over and over maybe 10 times and can’t understand what he’s saying! Anyone know? is it just me??
Range of adjustability
@@rotrecoz6108 I think you got it, thanks !!
what are those BBQ grids attached to the side of the bikes ??
Can you guys do a s1000xr vs Versys?