2017 z1000SX On the road review
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- Finally folks, the bike is run in and its time to give my own personal impressions of this fantastic motorcycle. This upload is 1 of 2 that highlights both the motorcycle and some of the great roads n Northern Ireland. Oh and forgive the schoolboy error, I refer to the traction control light, it is infact the the gear change shift light which seems to be set around 7k rpm! Sorry about that ;) back to the manual to see how to change it!
Intersting video, good camera and a nice view of the countryside, thank you.
Scott C Thanks Scott
I tend to keep the screen in the middle position all the time and don’t notice too much buffeting. In its lowest position the wind is directly onto my chest
Very good review. I'm returning to the UK in a few months and this is the bike I'm planning to buy. Seems like a perfect all-rounder and with the bags, great for a few days of touring.
Great video David. I do like the fact you had one Z1000SX and liked it enough to replace it with another one. I hear a lot of owners change away from the Z1000SX after not owning them for very long, saying the bike "Is not what they expected". I don't understand what it was they expected but I find the 2017 model very tempting as it fixes the one or two niggles I had with the earlier models.
pipnmaz Thanks for watching and commenting. I only had my 2013 model for a few months and 1600 miles before changing. I loved the power so it ticked the sports box, the handling and ride were predictable and go enough to tick the sports/touring box, it was the touring side that needed to be better due to seat and pillion comfort and wind protection. My 2013 also lacked abs and few lockups, power wheelies and slides made me a bit wary! So when the 2017 was announced that addressed all the areas I needed, it made perfect sense to go for it. I came from a vstrom 650 and naturally looked at s1000xr (too vibey) , r1200gs (odd handling when accelerating leant over) and multistrada (best of the lot but eye wateringly expensive) and tried the z just because I'd a free hour! I don't plan mega mile tours so the 2017 is perfect for me. The sports Tourer is always a compromise, I personally feel some people have unrealistic expectations, then blame the bike!
Nice colour scheme! I'm only 23 y/o but purchased a '15 grey Z1000SX and love it so far. It is damn quick though!
Thanks Robert, they're fantastic machines, all power you'd ever need on the road!
Thanks for your interesting review !
At low speeds your SX reminds me the nice sound of my previous XJ900 😊
i really tkink i'll try one because if my '95 Trophy3 is perfect she' s also getting old (135000km...)
JCF69700 wow that’s a lot of kms!
@@davidhobson7851 The first T3 are a little heavy but they were very well designed, and solid when seriously driven and maintained, like the japanese 4 cylinders in fact.
Fantastic review thanks!!!
One of those bikes I shouldn’t have sold!
Great video, my family is from Downpatrick
That's not the traction light it's the adjustable rev light. thanks for a great vid collect mine in march.
Nice to see you and the bike on the road.
So it is possible to change the rpm when the light starts blinking? Thats good news, I also thought that the rev-ounter should change color when the revs Went up. But i didn't see that. Or did i just miss it?
Hi Anders, yes you can adjust the shift light value. Im going to post a video on how to do it
My test ride was delayed until today, (note to self, don't book test rides on Mothers Day) really liked this bike. Had to put the windshield in it's lowest position otherwise my visor took the brunt of the wind blast. Love the engine it's makes overtakes an absolute breeze. I was expecting this to be a bit of a handful as I'm used to a much lighter bike but this hides it's weight really well, low and higher speed handling was a doddle. Almost certainly my next bike.
I would be interested to know if the panniers make any difference to the handling if anyone has experience of this?
Zane an aftermarket screen like my powerbronze might work better since it's an inch higher. I've had the panniers At 100+ unloaded without issues
Magic, that's good to know! Thanks. I'm off back in tomorrow to finalize part-ex figures. I think a green one will be on order. :)
Zane keep me posted!
Nice vid....I am very curious to know what you think of the LED headlights and their performance, and how they compare to the previous model. Thanks in advance.
Wayne Dafter thanks for watching and taking the time to comment, the new led lights literally night and day compared to the old Ines! For a start the pure white light seems to penetrate further on dipped headlight, maybe because both are on unlike only 1 being lit on earlier models. Main beam is just amazing with the distance it lights up, a sharp cut off in the reflector design and that ultra white light! I'm very pleased and don't worry about being caught out in the dark when riding home
Hello David,thanks for the fast response. It baffles me why they put such poor lighting on the previous Ninja's. So many owners complain about them.
The latest iteration of the Ninja has some very tasty upgrades...and great credit to Kawasaki for doing that. From beging to now they have continued to steadily improve the bike in so many ways.
Cheers for sharing your experidnce with us.
Wayne D.
Wayne Dafter thanks, I'm going to take a ring out his evening in the dark to show how good the lights are
Nice one...good work....looking forward to seeing that result. Thanks David.
Hello, what type of windscreen is this black? I want to buy myself the same. Thank you so much !
It is made by Power bronze
Hi David
Great vlog, i sometimes pop to the harbour, might see you there one day
Quick question...
what are the stock tyres ?
Thanks
Paul Partridge Bridgestone S20n, they get a bad press but I've had no issues with them
It seems like this bike is more popular in Europe than the US. I own one and it's a great bike... I usually ride in traction control mode 2. However, in Ireland I would assume is a wetter climate and the bike would work better in traction control mode 3.
MrCaptainCrazy I ride on leve 1 in everything except torrential rain, then it’s 3
Thanks - nice bike
Michael Clark thanks, do you ride?
Old rc-51 Like you I love riding like you I love ridingi
Ride to live
Michael Clark absolutely, I work on the principal if I can go out dry, I don't mind coming home wet!
Peace Bro
Iam thinking of buying one of these , is there enough room with a pillon ? My wife is only small , but just wanted to no, if theres plenty of space. 👍
Jim Smith there’s enough room ok but you’d need to get your wife to sit on it, mine found the grab handles a bit tight to her hips, but comfy enough for 200 miles a day
@@davidhobson7851 that roll on from 50!wow!gotta get me one of these!!!😁👍
Got mine 5 days ago, traded in a Daytona 675 and a blackbird. This bike fills the void completly and closes the gap between the 2. I don't really notice the roughly 20 hp less it has compared to the bird as its geared lower. Can't say i miss the 180mph capable bird, this being 15 years newer makes a huge difference in comfort and rideability and its 160mph topspeed is more than enough on a bike with a fairly upright riding position. The transmission/engine is buttery smooth, It hides its weight really well and feels nimble and lightfooted. Rapidly falling in love with it . s2.postimg.org/oo5tfkyft/20170729_151806.jpg
I've got a blackbird thinking about getting this next!
How long did you own it for?
Did your opinion change the longer you owned it?
@@modoudrammeh It's a great bike but take a testride before you make up your mind. I had it for 4 years and after an ecu flash the fueling was near perfect, the throttle was a bit jerky before that.
I never quite could adapt to the very upright riding position, speeds over 100mph meant a lot of wind in the chest/shoulders but i think they have improved that now, the screen is a bit wider. Sold it last year and bought a 22 ZX10R instead.
@@Sunedosa
That's a very good point!
I've always worried about the upright position! But I really don't want to get a busa or zx14 atm
Just wanted something lighter than the blackbird which is already lighter than the busa and zx14r
I think I'll book a test ride for the new ninja1000sx but I don't want to speed all that money on a new bike
Looking at the bars I always low-key knew it was too upright, I really need something comfortable that can cruze at 120! Lol
@@modoudrammeh I changed the bars to a set from overracing called OVER RACING Sport Riding Handlebar Kit 55-84-11. They're adjustable and in their lowest setting they're about 2 inches lower than oem and that made the bike feel better. It came very close to perfection with this, it just made me realize i wanted a spotbike again lol 😀
@@Sunedosa epic bro your a legend!
I'm gonna go for it! One in black with panniers!
I'll definitely put a full system delkevic on it too! Ecu by hm racing they aren't too far from me! I live in Brighton UK
I'll sub to ur channel
I'd wanna know what color is you plexiglass windshield ? dark tint or full black ?
Frédéric AURE Hi, it's the dark tint
Is there any practical point to having a dark windshield?
I choose the power bronze 1st for performance and 2nd for looks, you don't look through it so theres no practical benefit. I personally think it matches the colour scheme of the bike better
I used to have a z1000sx so much so that I'm considering part exchanging my triumph tiger explorer for the 2017 bike. How is the pillion seat in comparison to the old one - is it still ridiculously uncomfortable?
I had a run on the explorer but it was just too tall for me, great engine though! My other half has only been own the back for 2x 45minute trips and she was far happier than on the 2013 model
Yeh - biggest problem with the explorer for me is just the sheer weight and size of it. Motorway cruising it's a dream. Comfortable, best wind protection I've ever experienced on a bike. Twisties shit loads of fun. But really one year in, the weight / height unfortunately just take that appeal away after a while - it becomes just a bit "too much" to take out for a spot of fun, the SX however at least for a solo ride was always adrenaline on tap.
Michael Gray A sports Tourer is always a compromise, but I believe the Z1000sx is the least compromised of them all, does everything well enough to make it a keeper!
I think I've just sold myself the idea of going back to the Z1000SX!
Michael Gray Go for it! Keep us all informed on your progress!
What's the name of your seat cover?
MrCaptainCrazy its an airhawk
Sorry just read . My schoolboy error.