Experience The Ultimate Ride With The Sleek 2023 Kawasaki Ninja 1000 SX!
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Love this bike.. I hired a Ninja 1000 SX for a 2 week swiss alps trip and it just ate the mountain passes up, all while in comfort.. one of the smartest sports / touring bikes you could buy. Loving your reviews though you should put review in the title?
Could you do a review on the Aprilia Tuono V4 non factory. I think it can be put in the same class.
Been a subscriber for years. Never really watched you do a bike review before. Just wanted to say that your process of reviewing is perfect. Very well done. Wish more "professional" motorcycle reviewers were as thorough as you especially when it comes to describing the feel of the bike.
i love your channel and especially your lessons , i have the 1000sx 2023 and man you should redo the review on this bike , your review was not fair about this bike , it has alot to offer that you didnt enjoy or mention
one last thing... best instructor ever i wish you were in canada
Í believe quick shifter works after 30 or 35 mph
I own this bike, and love it! I will say you are at a disadvantage in the first 50 miles; mine really smoothed-out in that first 50. Quick shifter just needs to be turned on, and it's a peach. Bike was pretty restricted OEM, but $300 to Moore Mafia absolutely nailed the fuel table with a ecu flash. I'm 6'1", 56 years old, and loving my old-man sport bike.
How is it for a commute bike? I have a 90 plus mile one way ride..
@@lylewelch5056 I think it is as nimble and comfy as a commuter needs to be. Maybe the best all around package out there. Handles great, hauls the mail, feels lighter than it is. Very easy to ride in tight quarters. I don't have the bags, so filtering is a breeze. I'm getting 38 mgg, but mine is tuned and deleted. Was getting 43 mpg prior to the mods, but the tune is required imo. Bike is pretty restricted OEM.
@Super Roo I’ve done two up with bags and it’s not a problem at all. Hardly notice the extra weight.
Where did you notice the improvement after the flash, low, mid or top end? Thinking about getting mine flashed, only mod is a Leo Vince end can.
@@ehiggins7476 it's really all over the Rev range. You will notice a much stronger 3rd gear, and you will lose the dramatic drop at 10k in every gear. A hard pull in 3rd, then an 11k shift to 4th is now extremely rewarding. Before the tune it was just odd, as the throttle plates were giving maybe 40% throttle at 10k. Full throttle is more fun.
Man what a great time to be a motorcyclist, plenty of choices.
I always loved my Kawasaki’s. Fast, dead reliable and fun.
That’s what I was thinking watching the video. Got to hand it to the Japanese. They know how to make cool reliable high-performance motorcycles.
It's bad in a way for those of us with analysis paralysis or paradox of choice. I just want to know what the BEST bike is (for my purposes), but I have 50,00 options, so I'm forever ping-ponging between two or more. 😬
@@TheForgedReality I can relate to that feeling right now lol. Tough to choose which one!
you loved your Kawasaki's what?
@@dave4148
Yup! Hahahaha
I picked up slightly used a 2020 Kawasaki Ninja 1000 SX for a price I couldn`t refuse. What a great motorcycle! I owned and rode many other bikes before in my 34 year riding career, that said, this is the best bike I owned so far. It’s just such a well rounded motorcycle. It has everything you really need. Adjustable windshield, fully adjustable suspension, power outlet, factory luggage option with a mount that does not look retarded when the bags are off, all the modern electronic nannies, quick shifter, etc. At 48 years old I don`t want to be a MotoGP or World Superbike racer, but this bike sure does scratch the itch in the twisties. Yet I can tour or commute with it every day.
I owned a 2017 Ninja 1000, it was an outstanding bike. I was 60 years old when I bought it. I added the Kawasaki Gel seat, some slip ons and aftermarket bags. This bike is rock solid.
I have a 2015. The seat is rock hard. Other than that, it’s great. I’m 54. I installed Murph’s bar risers and it made the riding position perfect.
I have a 2020 and absolutely love it. I’ve done motocamping with it and also blasted through some twisties. I guess I’m one of those ‘old men’ (52) but it’s a perfect bike for me.
I’m 63 and loving my new 2023 Ninja 1,000SX. Sports Touring let’s go 😅
I have a 2014. Im 27 and got it when I was 25. Great bike
My brother had this bike- damn fine sports-tourer. Only negative was lack of centre stand... that's how perfect it is.
Yes. The windshield is adjustable. I keep mine in the lowest position most of the time. I only put it all the way up when I go on the freeway. As mentioned by other people, the quick shifter just needed to be turned on. The Ninja 1000sx is a great all around bike. It only take a minute to put on the side cases if you need to get groceries. The bike is a perfect combination of fun, comfort, and practicality.
So I have "this exact same bike". Only 2020 version. I absolutely love it. The windshield can be adjusted via the "bottom right corner" of the display. It's behind and tucked into the bike. It requires two hands.
As far as the brakes...when I bought mine, I "had no brakes"...but that's bc the dealership didn't wipe off the excess oil from the rotors. Once I did wipe them down, boom! They stop like crazy.
You need to enable KQS in the menu to have the up/down quick shifter.
I test rode one yesterday in the same color scheme. It's in my garage now. Amazing bike.
Good to know. Thx‼️😊
As a new rider at 39 year old I was going to get a cruiser like an indian sport chief but worried about small bump shocks getting sent straight into my spine. Then I found this beauty. A sporty touring style street bike with plenty of comfort and power. Good tech and big LCD screen. The touring package with one key system is awesome too. This is a bike I want to get soon and put a ton of miles on. Thanks a lot for the review!
I have the same 2023 but in RED. Beautiful.
I have a 2021 model of this bike, in this same color and equipped with the Performence Tourer package.
The Aesthetics initially seemed strange to me,(I am 50 years old) the Sugomi linen of KAWAZAKI is hard to understand, after a year of having it, I love the bike.
There are two things that I highlight in this bike, the engine, very docile, and with power, without being exaggerated, but from 6000rpm the thing is serious, without being scary, and the typical Ninja chassis, extremely agile without being solid and stable. The bike is comfortable for people of my height (5.6), the seat could be a little lower, but no problem, I can reach the tip of both feet on the ground.
It's an excellent bike for traveling, even better, for making short trips 150, 200 km accompanying friends with sport bikes on curves. Forget the original S22 tires, put on a Metzeler racetec K3 and you have a real sport bike with comfort.
As they say, a sport bike for smart people, or as it was very well said in the video, a sport bike for older people.
Congratulations for the video, you captured in 20 minutes the essence of the Ninja 1000 SX. Big hug from Portugal, I always follow your videos!
I agree with your assessment, and adding to that I can also recommend the Pirelli Angel GT2 for this bike
I have a 2018 ninja 1000sx. It is a great bike. It has enough power, range, comfort, and looks to.
Also. The quick shifter works fantastic, I think just as well as the BMW and the wind deflector is adjustable but not when you’re on the fly. Looks like you had yours in the highest position for Highway travel 😊
Great review. I'm 66 and had my fill of hyper sports in my younger days. Aways been a Kawasaki fan and still am. Right now I'm in the market and I'm going to buy this bike. It checks all the boxes. I was most pleasantly surprised, when among many other details, with the bags removed the brackets don't even look like they're luggage mounts. Keep up the good work
Love your stuff and keep it coming. Rubber side down brotha!
Nice and down to earth review.
I bought this bike when it came out the day after lockdown was over. I did about 4500 miles on it in a couple of weeks touring Spain and Portugal right off the bat and it's a great bike. It's almost too easy to ride and you're always in control.
The brake position I think is because you can service the brake without removing the exhaust.
With regards to the centre stand, that was not a problem. I have a video on my channel called "No center stand? No worries! Ninja 1000SX" if you want to find out more.
Love the bike reviews. I would love to see old bikes and smaller bikes also. Keep up the great work (and play).
Hey, I just love that you seem to like this beauty. I'm watching your videos regularily!
I never really felt any urge to ride motorcycles until my late 40s, then I fell in love with the 2021 1000SX (full touring+SE package with bags, akrapovic carbon exhaust and a small number of addons and mods meanwhile) during the pandemic, rushed into obtaining the motorcycle license (interestingly one months after purchasing the bike ;) ) and spend as much time on it (being my first bike ever) as I can spare now...
Guess the numbers show how much I enjoy my little "ginger"... 19 months since I bought it, 18 Months since having the actual license, 17.000km so far...
Great videos, keep em comming! .. It still confuses my mind that you dont make the intro into many close up shots of the details of the bikes, but hay you do you :)
Test rode this yesterday at a Kawasaki event in Birmingham Alabama, been waiting to see your review and test ride it to make my mind up! Perfect timing
Just buy it, I’ve had mine a few weeks and love it
I’m 34 and ride quite a bit. Looking at a sport tourer as my next bike. My current bike is a 750 shiver. Want something fast but plan on riding long trips and don’t want my back to hurt. Definitely in the running for my next bike. Did love that S1000XR you reviewed as well.
Hi from Dave in Australia. I have just bought the same bike 2023 N1000SX and fitted panniers and Stem mount Quad lock for phone / gps etc and also entire new exhaust system without Catalytic converter. Acrqpovic. My bike has only done 114km so far and I’m loving it. Went from BMW F850GS which was too tall for me. Tip toes on the ground. With this lovely new bike my feet are on the ground flat and knees still have bend. Feel much safer with this lovely machine. I loved the BMW F850GS but it was so scary with feet not being able to be safe on ground. Sold it and it had only done 1,800km. It was almost brand new
I owned a 2017 and now I own a 2020 (now at the 4th gen sx) and it is indeed now a mature project and a very good all around package (I think it is one of the best value to price ratio in the whole industry). Very good power midrange and excellent fluidity (with this bike you can *start* in 6th gear without jerkiness, just to say...). Very good and modulable brakes. Good sport touring position. Suspensions sensible to settings (do set them if you buy this bike). 2020 is indeed more agile than 2017 to a slightly improved geometry. Good side bags, with decent room (hold a full helmet) easy to mount/dismount, lockable with the same ignition key. Quickshifter up is very fast and fun, blipper down needs improvement imho and to be in the rpm range to be smooth. Defects/improvement for a future: a /55 rear tyre instead of /50 would imho improve - even more - its agility during leans.
big fan! would love to see you do more review videos as well as the usual tutorial ones!
I love these review videos I hope you keep doing them. Your opinion definitely matters that's for sure. Trying to get my wife into riding was wanting to see if you do more beginner style bikes for females. She likes sport bikes or Cruisers haven't really figured it out yet.
I've only been riding a year but I really want this to be my second bike. It seems just like a grown up version of my Ninja 400 with more highway comfort. The increase in power will be pretty big though, haha.
I rode a 700cc 75hp Husqvarna for two years and bought a Ninja 1000 SX this past July, the difference in power is huge, probably up 100 hp on your Ninja 400. Also the weight difference is noticeable. This bike is around 530 pounds wet. Power is manageable if you are a proficient rider just take your time with it.
I had a 2014 ninja 650 then upgrade to a 2018 ninja 1000 you can do it but respect the bike it still catches me off guard after a year of ownership
Your jumping to fast. Get a 600
@@ehiggins7476 had the svartpilen 701 for 1.5 years and as my first bike. I then bought an 22 r1 as my second bike last year. It was a fun transition from 70ish hp to almost 200 hp.
Is it OK to go to this from a 400 because I want more power now.
Your right about the brakes. The only problem is that the grip between the tires and the road is also what is involved in stopping you. When on slick surfaces and with slick tires, you are not guaranteed to stop and can lose steering control.
Quickly becoming my favorite sport tour. 38 years in the saddle I’ve had my time draped over an insane amount of hp but at the end of the day those just ruin what’s left of my lower back. December now so I’ll spend winter antagonizing the dealerships checking out new bikes. I’m in the market for a put put z125pro just for giggles and while I’m there I’ll start the conversation ($$$) on this
This bike is amazing, I bought it last May black and white 2022 model, with the paniers and some other options.
For quick shifter, you need to reach at the very least 2500 rpm but works better after 3000rpm.
in the settings you can change the 4000 rpm flash. But for the first 1000km you should keep it. I set mine at 10.000rpm as it is the plateau at max power before changing gear.
I have mine since mids 2020, its an amazing bike, everithing works like a swiss watch, and recently i've mounted mcn risers , and the riding triangle became like a gt bike, completely straight position. Great for long riding, i definetely recommend it. Its one of those unique bikes, you ride all day long and at the end of the day just take a shower and go to dinner like a casual day. Its a keeper.
So happy thanks. Planning a long trip in March 2023 with a mate but he’s riding his Harley which is slow and low. The 2023 Ninja 1000SX will be swapped a few times. We will swap riding each other’s bikes during the trip. Good to know from you it’s a good bike and comfortable for long trips thanks 🙏
I’ll look into making it more upright but as it is, I think it’s perfect. I used to get a sore back riding over 1,000km on my old Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10 when I was younger but those are sport bikes
@@davidspeight2890 its the perfect bike for a long trip. Enjoy it.
@@davidspeight2890 i also had the zx 10 rr but i'm 55 now, and my bones craved for a straight rider trisngle, wich is perfect on this ninja, but the risers made it even better, and the aestethic didnt change but the wrist pressure over long riding disappeared. I also ride through europe, the Alps, Italy and croatia, britanny and daily distances of 600 miles for more than a week long and it reaplly is one of the best confortable sport tourers ever made. You're going to love it.
Have fun.
I have the 22' model. A great bike. Touring model you get a softer seat and passenger seat, luggage, 12 volt cigarette plug in charger and a couple of other items. You can use the quick shifter after 3500 rpm
Great review! I have over 5000 miles on my Ninja 1000SX, and it is a great all-around bike like you said. "Smooth" is the overall adjective I would use to describe it. A logical, comfortable, fast sportbike that has very nice hard side cases that is designed for the road.
I'm really hoping to get one soon, dealer finally has one in. I can imagine it should do well, but how is it in the twisties? I'm sure it might not be as capable as a little 400 in the curves but is it nimble and easy to throw around?
@@andycarswell7735 My wife has a Ninja 400 (and I have a GSX-R750 that sees most of its miles on track), so I can compare directly. Because of the wide and tall bars on the 2021 Ninja 1000SX, I find turn in pretty quick and I find it pretty nimble. The bars are a little higher and wider than the 400, which helps with leverage throwing it around, but I have not ridden a bike that is as nimble as the 400. With the Ninja 1000SX, it takes a little more constant bar pressure to carry through the turn compared to "pure" sportbikes that I have ridden, but I would describe it easy to ride and pace and easy to throw around. With the 1000SX, you feel the larger engine crank centrifugal motion compared to smaller displacement bikes, but for its overall dimensions, size, and mass, I think that it is pretty nimble and definitely fun in the twisties. I hope that this helps!
Appreciate it. I had the mini version of the 1000 in the 650, loved the upright sitting position, and was super nimble in the twisties, but I unfortunately laid it over day before Thanksgiving after a deer ran out in front of me.. my wife also has a 400 but she's scared to throw it around in the curves but I know personally it's a monster in the curves with the right rider. Thanks for the info. Looking forward to bringing one home.
I bought one last year. Im very happy with it. The quick shifter can be switched on in the settings menu. Its incredibly smooth for up shifts. The whole riding experience can be described as smooth. More than enough power, comfortable and fun to ride. Its quite a heavy bike - 230 something kgs, dont ask me what that is in pounds…. The weight is only really noticeable when im pushing it around the garage. The oem panniers are big enough for trips away and the mounts are integrated on to the bike. Only downside is they are very difficult to get on and off the bike.
Agreed, I have a versys with the same panniers & they are a wrestling match to get off.
I own a 2021 model, the best price-quality sport tourer. I love your channel. I learned a lot from your excellent video content.
I’ve got a 2017. Fantastic bike 👏🏻💚
I picked up one a couple of weeks ago, and I'm loving it. I started on sport bikes (97 Katana 750), but decided to slow down a bit in my latter years and bought a Harley Dyna Low. Love the bike but a cruiser just doesn't fit my riding style. Picked this one up and chomp at the bit, to ride every chance I get.
I lol'd at 3:50 when those two on the Grom rode past xD you know they're having fun
It's also good for short riders, at 5'6" it's one of a few that I can manage well in comparison to those ADV type bikes.
I can't buy another bike for afew years because I'm 19 working on a house. But once I get the funds I think this is the bike I want. Also looked at fjr 1300s. But I'm 5'4 and unsure of how that heavy of a bike would feel.
Probably my next bike. CBF1000 rider here, true 4cyl sport touring (touring>sport) 37yo enjoyer here. If I need to change bike right away, this is my pick, and probably last of a kind. One of the dying breed of motorcyclism - sport touring 4cyl - smooth, powerfull and still comfortable. Why do Honda abandon their 4cyl sport touring market?!
Thanks for the video and review!
I own the 2020 version, which is the same, but only different colors. To engage the quick shifter, you have to enter the menu and enable it. To shift up, you need to keep de gas open. For auto blipper, you need to get off the gas, an it will shift down. You also need to install the kawasaki app on your phone and you can customize the “rider” mode, and it will be raw and quick. 12min 44sec quick on the Nurburgring Nordschleife, but it was my first time there, and I believe it can be done in 9 min, because I wasn’t on full throttle since it was my first lap ever there. I also own the original luggages, but with them mounted, you’ll feel a slight wobble at 230 km/h. There is also another windscreen, a little bit taller, and it has like 2 little lateral extensions. Believe me, it is the best. The standard one gives a lot of buffeting at speeds over 150-170 km/h, and you really have to tuck in. The brake caliper in the back is mounted in the down side because the exhaust can is also lower, so it’s easier to change the brake pads, without other additional actions. Also, since you didn’t show this, there’s a little lever in the right side of the screen, and when you press the lever, you can modify the angle of that screen. What I don’t like is that the iridium spark plugs need to be changed at 12k kms, where in the past they needed 20-25k kms. And to change them, i have dismantled half the bike, since one cowl is attached to another, and you can’t lift the tank unless some of the fairing is off. But other than that, the bike is brilliant. I have travelled from Romania, my home country, to Hungary, Austria, Germany, to Black forrest mountains then Nurburgring and back home in Bucharest, Romania, in 6 days, with no fatigue, just some vibrations at 5-6k rpm, that disappear at 7-8k rpm.
Awesome informative professional review. Glad you went into the brakes. The bike does come with the quick shifter for up shifting and down shifting just need to be in the rider mode that allows full access to it. This bike along with the ZX14R are on my short list I am leaning more towards the Ninja 1000 because it just seems to have the latest and the greatest tech plus sportier. Compared to the others BMW, Suzuki and Yamaha in my opinion this bikes checks all the boxes at a great price. Again thanks for the review. Top notch.
You don't have to be in Rider Mode. Simply turn QS on.
U won't regret it. I own an R1 and the sx1000 is a joy to ride so refined and rolls Royce smooth
just wondering, why do you think of the 1000sx as sportier than the zx14r? for me i think the opposite, given the more aggressive riding position on the zx14r plus more power
Informative and proffesional? The clown doesn't know if it has a quick shifter or not.
@@dave4148 I'm guessing because the ZX14r is about 80 lbs heavier with a longer wheelbase. It's a more aggressive position, but that also means less leverage to tip in to turns. The N1k is slower in a straight line, but faster side to side.
I had 2017 version and after coming back from Utah to Montreal and doing over a 1000 miles in 24h I decided to swap out for 2023 for the cruise control. Windshield, I'm 5'10" and I keep it at lowest because I prefer wind on my chest rather than head. 2017 I swapped seat for seat sargent, waiting for my 2023 to see if seat is better. Also like the better display and a digital bike temperature vs few lights on 2017
Had one for a year great bike you need to turn the quickshifter on in the settings .... I traded mine in for the h2 sx se supercharged .... ride one of them they are so good 👍
Sounds like an ideal bike! That tank is a bit strange, but it still fits in the overall aesthetic. Thanks!
Tank looks different but it’s 29 litres of fun juice
@@davidspeight2890 not sure if it's bigger in usa but in Europe is only 19 liters, big enough..
Love design and those breaks💚
I own the SX1000 2020 Love it!
These Ninjas are beasts! 👍🏼🤙🏼
I have a 2014 z1000sx. It’s an awesome sports tourer.
Now try the supercharged version H2 SX SE. .😈
I haven't ridden this bike but the engine sounds like it would be great for a retro
Oh yes. One of my favorite bikes. 👌
Great video, I can't wait to one day own a 1000sx they are hard to find where I live
This bike is on my list of possibilities for next year.
I believe the windscreen moves up and down via. a lever you push in or something. Looked like you had it nearly all the way up. I think it looks best in it’s lowest setting bc it follows the angle of the front of the bike better
4 positions. I own the '22. Best bike I've owned in 45 years of riding.
Just seen this, This is very high on my want list and having testted its an ideal "spoprts" bike for sombody who cant lie downover the tank on every ride, but it gives a bit more performance than my adventure bike.
Try the versys 1000, same motor as the ninja just detuned a bit I've got the 17 model and i love it, super comfortable and fully upright position.
Electronic suspension and active cruise control and I'm sold
Del Amo want 20.4% over list price calling it ADM fee.
They suck.
very accurate review, thanks.
Great video as usual. Curious on your thoughts about the GSX S1000GT.
Hey !! You're motorcycle check out's are great, love it .... Have you ever driven a "Honda Rebel 1100 DCT" or could you make a video about it? :-) I would be interested in your opinion ....
hold the select button to activate quick shift
Yes, into the vehicle settings and activate it. On mine the quick shifter is great, can upshift at quite low speeds an long as you have a positive throttle and of course at faster speeds with full throttle. The engine on these is so flexible, in 6th at 25 to 30 mph and no judder at all. Just open the throttle and it will pull smoothly like a train. Great bike especially for the money,
An old man’s sports bike 😂I’m 62 and I love my ninja 1000 sx tourer just we haven’t got the roads over here in the Uk 🇬🇧 to use the bike to its full potential, hence Mum weekend over in Europe on there auto bans makes sense to see what they can you 👍🏍️😎
Great comments on how to set a bike up according to your height and weight. Can you do a review on the Suzuki GSX1000 +.
My only complaint about my 2015 is the seat . I can only assume that it’s steel underneath the vinyl.
Murph’s bar risers made the riding position perfect. I am 6’0” and 54yo and have had lots of orthopedic injuries. I can ride it for hours .
Good to know for us damaged people 👍👍😊
man, kawasaki's are always so beautiful
Yes please that works can't beat a Kawasaki
Another good class of bike.
I have a 21 Ninja 650 super great bike but the price is right. Dealers around here are not willing to stock the 1000 SX and the main reason is the price. It is a great bike and I would love to have one too but dealers know that not enough people are willing to spend that much money on a motorcycle plus the increase in insurance costs.. Thank goodness for the 650. It can do just about everything the 1000 can except go 150 mph and no cruise or quick shifter either or riding modes but sometimes less is more.
You can activate the quick shifter in the menu. I freaking love it. Cruise control works pretty well, also!
I koved my ninja 400 as a first adult bike, a hit on the low hp but great overall. Now I own a cbrr650 and it's perfect for me.
I dream about a zxr10 2023 though.....I just hate Kawi mufflers and sound it give.....they should rethink that.
Also the SX line is great but why the super high clip on?
Honda got it perfect between SSport and Touring imo, but I prefer a longer wheel base too.
I dont know why but the VFR800 from 2007 with i5s Vtech engine and that clean under seat exhausts......perfect for Canadian not warm weather and the sound is magical.
Thanks Ed for the presentation!
Another great video can you go test a Yamaha MT09 SP please.......many thanks Greg
Quick shift have to activate and be over 2500rpm. And if it's under 600 miles break in for rpms is 4000 but you can adjust the shift light.
If you have a chance test drive H2SX that bike is insane 😉
I would loooooove to see You review an Arch motorcycle! , that would be so great
Great video as always!! How do you think this would compare to the S1000XR or the Suzuki GT for a fun, sporty tourer?
one of my favourites
I'm looking to get this one for my 2nd bike. Currently I'm riding a ZX7R but it's pretty old and I'm getting old too :)
My first big motorcycle. Great bike, but short gears.
No doubt, true beauty 🙋
Which one did you enjoy riding more Greg, S1000XR or this one? :)
I couldn’t agree more with MotoJitsu. Tires are everything on a motorcycle however, when you start messing with the dynamics of a motorcycle, maybe you’re on the wrong motorcycle. you should never start changing tire sizes etc. so I agree with MotoJitsu. You can always upgrade your tire based on what you’re doing however you should never change the size that your machine came with.
Yes, the screen moves up and down. There's a lever under the right hand side of the clocks, push it down and you can then move the screen between 3 set positions: Low, medium and buck toothed step child....which is the position they seem to have given you that bike in.
Nice bike I like it, I was wondering if heated grips are an Option?
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I opted for an FJR over the ninja 1k. Ended up regretting the extra weight sacrificed and extra width for what ended up being not a lot of 2up riding. Other than chain maintenance, I think the ninja 1k would have been a smarter choice. The super smooth kawi gearbox and better handling from lower weight I think would be more enjoyable for my kind of riding. I'm concerned about weight so much that I'm considering going back to an mt07 bc I don't ride long fast highway stretches where a 1000+cc bike starts to shine. My comparison experience for reference is multiple kawi demo days rides vs owning the FJR for over a year.
I also owned an FJR before, and today I own a Suzuki 1000 GSX-S1000 this m/c's direct competitor. At the low 500lbs mine is very nimble. Very easy to control and maneuverable. But both these m/c's are NOT for longer 2Up runs than say 1-2 hours tops as these are minimalist sport tourers compared to the FJR, Concourse. While heavier, the upside is the FJR is much more comfortable for 2 for longer rides. The Kawi and Suzi gives your passenger a small spot to put their butt and feet on and that's it. I can't speak for the Kawasaki, but the Suzi is a more comfortable sport bike tuned for the streets that also has pegs and a seat spot for a passenger. "Touring" is an huge overstatement.
@@MMOsForLife 💯 agree with your assessment of 2up. I'd imagine that the ninja 1k would be pretty comfy long distances solo. My advice to others is make sure your 2up is eagerly on board with being a 2up before picking the FJR over ninja 1k. Don't assume they'll warm up to it. Maybe rent one for a day or two, get familiar and do a test date ride to see how it goes. In fairness, I'm sure it's unsettling riding back there.
@@brandonhindmarsh4353 Exactly. Very comfortable for longer solo rides. Frankly, calling both these m/c's touring anything is a stretch. When I think "touring", a Gold Wing or BMW 1600GT comes to mind. Whereas an FJR or Concours is a proper "sports tourer" in my book. This Kawi and the Suzi are both comfy sport bikes with cruise control :)
I am considering the Ninja 1000sx and the Goldwing non-tour. I've ridden both and love the ride of both. Ideally I'd like to do some long distance riding and would love for my wife to ride with me. Although I'm not so sure she will. A little bit of added riding history, I'm coming from a '14 GSXR 1000 which I loved, and I managed to do some 8-9 hours rides on it. But my wife has only ridden with me twice. So my question is whether the 1000sx is really comfortable for those long distance rides as those trips will probably be solo rides:)
Chain maintenance with today's chain tech and superb waxes is an absolute non-issue.
Nice machine!
I'M DEFINITELY GETTING A BIKE DOWN THE ROAD!
Do u like this over suzuki gt ? I sat on both today and the kawi felt lighter and more comfey , i am pretty short though
Excellent machine
On my 2018 the rear shock’s one adjustment changes both compression and rebound, maybe yours too
Thanks for another great review. Question: you recently reviewed the BMW S1000XR very favorably. How would you compared the two? (I am currently riding a BMW R1250 Rt but am looking for something more nimble/sporty but still comfortable on 5-8 hr days).
I'd like to get that comparison too. These two are on top of my list. I guess the Kawa has a more sporty position than the beamer. Also the Kawa is probably cheaper to run?
Yes can anyone that rode the s1000xr and ninja 1000 compare which soaks up bumps better for around town driving?
really a good lookin bike
Test rode one at Kawasaki demo days and it is on my short list for next bike. Just curious what the heck was on that rebel at the end 😂
Enable kqs got one the same pukka bike best sports tourer by far although new suzuki is pretty good
I don't know if somebody can answer my question but here we go hahahaha I've been riding my vstron 650 for 5 years and I was thinking upgrading to and sport tourer since I don't go offroad, my question is if the riding position is too much coming from that adv. Thank you guys!
Beautiful bike!!! Wonder how it compares to the Suzuki…
Do you have plans to review the Suzuki GSX-S1000 GT? I'm curious on your thoughts in comparison to the 1000SX.
Great information.
I have been looking at this 1000SX bike and the Suzuki GSX-S1000GT...... I wonder which would be the overall best for comfort, quick shifter/gearbox, power, smoothness, and brakes....
Every review comparing these two is won by the kawa