I have the 2023 SX .....love it, it fits many of the things I wanted, size , weight, power, looks and features. I've had a bunch of bikes. Long time ZRX guy and then many bikes additionally. I live in N. Florida so, my riding season and temps are a quite a bit better. I traded my Versys 1000 in on the Ninja 1000. The versys is a great bike! and then traded my 21 Z900RS in on a 4 wheeler (fun for grandsons trail riding) This is the first time I've had only one street bike in 20 plus years. Take care & enjoy the Ninja
It's a great bike! I considered the versys 1000 but already have a proper adv bike (1090r). Like you I'm very happy with the sx. Hands down best street bike I have ever owned.
First of all, I'm at home in Austria. Today (March 1st, 2024) I was at my Kawasaki dealer with my 2021 Ninja 1000sx and bought the 40-year Anevesrie Edition (Top Gun Maverick Style) Ninja 1000sx. My trip there and back was in stormy conditions Rain at 5 Crad Celsius, the heated grips on my old Ninja would have kept my hands reasonably warm if it hadn't been for the wetness. I envied your handlebar handguards when I saw the video! By the way, I rode my old one 21,000km and I can only say the best about this bike!
Really nice video, thanks. I see these as modern VFRs with more power, but wondering how they do with distance? How long can you sit on the bike before you get sore? I heard the seat is pretty hard, but am still interested in the bike as an all day tourer.
Thanks! Ive owned a 2001 vfr. Never got on with it. Had a st1300. Enjoyed that but way too heavy. Just sold a c14. Epic motor but again too heavy Have a look through my other vids I've done 1k km days on this with no issues. Stock seat. Only thing is you would need to get a screen to suit your body size. Otherwise from an ergonomic standpoint point it's damn near perfect.
@@otmuppet Wow, that's surprising. Usually the stock seats on new bikes are throwaways. How is it two-up? I haven't been able to find anything regarding passenger comfort.
@zakw3637 can't comment on passenger comfort. I'm 1 up. Oem seat is decent. It's not peaked where the man bits are, decent width and flat. I do have an air hawk but don't really use it as I don't need it
Where did you get the hand guards? Looks like a UK product. They only have guards for z1000sx 2019 so I assume they fit the 2020-24 models? Where did you get the TPMS from? Link? Thanks
You bet. Bought it from a US forum member, who got them out of Powderbronze UK. One thing iwth the guards, depending on wich windshield you get, you will get a touch of contact on full lock. fastbikebits.com/products/kawasaki-ninja-1000-sx-handguard-by-powerbronze-380-k101 TPMS: www.amazon.ca/Pressure-Detector-Wireless-Motorcycle-Monitoring/dp/B08MPLQVDN/ref=sr_1_1?crid=256BIJORY9OZ9&keywords=Tire+Pressure+Detector%2C+Wireless+Motorcycle+TPMS+Real+Time+Tire+Pressure+Monitoring+System+High+Accuracy+with+2+Sensors&qid=1700067767&sprefix=tire+pressure+detector%2C+wireless+motorcycle+tpms+real+time+tire+pressure+monitoring+system+high+accuracy+with+2+sensors%2Caps%2C150&sr=8-1
@jaythomasni I typically run 36psi front and back. It was a cold day. Keep in mind recommended pressure is for the OEM Tires. The dunlops mutants are very happy in the 30-40 PSI range. I don't think I'd go as high as 42 psi for the rear. On a warm day that could easily go to 46 psi on a warm tire
I've had mine quite a while and I do a lot of touring and I will say I get about 250 mi to a tank. I don't think that's biofuel consumption at all and I don't exactly ride slow
I have the 2023 SX .....love it, it fits many of the things I wanted, size , weight, power, looks and features. I've had a bunch of bikes. Long time ZRX guy and then many bikes additionally. I live in N. Florida so, my riding season and temps are a quite a bit better. I traded my Versys 1000 in on the Ninja 1000. The versys is a great bike! and then traded my 21 Z900RS in on a 4 wheeler (fun for grandsons trail riding) This is the first time I've had only one street bike in 20 plus years. Take care & enjoy the Ninja
It's a great bike! I considered the versys 1000 but already have a proper adv bike (1090r). Like you I'm very happy with the sx.
Hands down best street bike I have ever owned.
First of all, I'm at home in Austria. Today (March 1st, 2024) I was at my Kawasaki dealer with my 2021 Ninja 1000sx and bought the 40-year Anevesrie Edition (Top Gun Maverick Style) Ninja 1000sx. My trip there and back was in stormy conditions Rain at 5 Crad Celsius, the heated grips on my old Ninja would have kept my hands reasonably warm if it hadn't been for the wetness. I envied your handlebar handguards when I saw the video! By the way, I rode my old one 21,000km and I can only say the best about this bike!
Enjoy the new bike!.
The hand guards are excellent.
I can wear summer gloves down to 5c without being uncomfortable.
I'm loving this bike
That Black Widow sounds just like the Yoshmura... Great review!
Thanks Rick,
Wait till you hear the full system.
Vid is up
Hi, you have just perfect keychain. Thanks for sharing your experience. 💙💛
I do love that key chain.
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Thank you, very nice review... dave AZ
Thanks Dave!
Really nice video, thanks. I see these as modern VFRs with more power, but wondering how they do with distance? How long can you sit on the bike before you get sore? I heard the seat is pretty hard, but am still interested in the bike as an all day tourer.
Thanks!
Ive owned a 2001 vfr. Never got on with it.
Had a st1300. Enjoyed that but way too heavy.
Just sold a c14. Epic motor but again too heavy
Have a look through my other vids
I've done 1k km days on this with no issues. Stock seat.
Only thing is you would need to get a screen to suit your body size.
Otherwise from an ergonomic standpoint point it's damn near perfect.
@@otmuppet Wow, that's surprising. Usually the stock seats on new bikes are throwaways. How is it two-up? I haven't been able to find anything regarding passenger comfort.
@zakw3637 can't comment on passenger comfort. I'm 1 up.
Oem seat is decent. It's not peaked where the man bits are, decent width and flat.
I do have an air hawk but don't really use it as I don't need it
Where did you get the hand guards? Looks like a UK product. They only have guards for z1000sx 2019 so I assume they fit the 2020-24 models? Where did you get the TPMS from? Link? Thanks
You bet. Bought it from a US forum member, who got them out of Powderbronze UK. One thing iwth the guards, depending on wich windshield you get, you will get a touch of contact on full lock. fastbikebits.com/products/kawasaki-ninja-1000-sx-handguard-by-powerbronze-380-k101
TPMS: www.amazon.ca/Pressure-Detector-Wireless-Motorcycle-Monitoring/dp/B08MPLQVDN/ref=sr_1_1?crid=256BIJORY9OZ9&keywords=Tire+Pressure+Detector%2C+Wireless+Motorcycle+TPMS+Real+Time+Tire+Pressure+Monitoring+System+High+Accuracy+with+2+Sensors&qid=1700067767&sprefix=tire+pressure+detector%2C+wireless+motorcycle+tpms+real+time+tire+pressure+monitoring+system+high+accuracy+with+2+sensors%2Caps%2C150&sr=8-1
@@otmuppet Why the pressures are too low?. recommended 36/42? is there any diss/advantage with using 33/33 ? comfort/handling etc
@jaythomasni I typically run 36psi front and back. It was a cold day.
Keep in mind recommended pressure is for the OEM Tires.
The dunlops mutants are very happy in the 30-40 PSI range.
I don't think I'd go as high as 42 psi for the rear. On a warm day that could easily go to 46 psi on a warm tire
Handguards are not needed on this bike, the front fairing steers away the windflow from the handlebar.
You can press asd hold reset in rider mode and that top bar vill change back
Hi Greg, apologies, totally missed this comment. Do you mean both bars will show all the info?? I need to run out to the garage to see! thanks!
I've had mine quite a while and I do a lot of touring and I will say I get about 250 mi to a tank. I don't think that's biofuel consumption at all and I don't exactly ride slow
That's impressive.
That's over 400km to a tank
Hello, may I ask you how tall are you ? Thank you in advance
5'9"