G’day from Sydney, Aus. Love your adrenaline filled vids! I’m a 60yr old Ducati rider and while I love my V2 torque I think back to my youth, I rode all early in-line fours (and in-line 6’s), could wheelie them all, but the Kawasaki’s always felt like the most solid engine!
Daryl, these Kawasakis have a very wide powerband, and they are still strong at low revs where many twins are getting snatchy. Roll through town in 6th gear? Easy. Pull away from a stop in 4th gear if you're not paying attention? Can do!
2012ABS owner (without all the fancy electronics). Still loving it after 5+ years. Supersport with obese but a blast to ride.. once the weather gets nicer! Keep it up!
Great bike. Awesome motor. Sold mine because I feel the fixed angle of the bars (grips) is slightly wrong. I found this mentioned in a review and it made me feel ‘yes I’m not just imagining it.’ Excellent traction control on these and you’re right: it’s too heavy for proper track duty. It’s a ripper of a touring bike. Great video CR! ⚡️
Thanks man. I didn't have it long term, but rode it for a good 5 hours non-stop one day and the ergonomics felt okay for me. I actually enjoyed being leaned forward slightly, took some of the weight off my lower back that I get on the XR.
It was my bike before my s1000xr. In France, it was called Z1000 SX and SX tourer if you buy it with the suitcases. I loved its flexibility at low engine speed but compared to the xr, it is small, not very comfortable at 2, it lacks liveliness on changes of direction. In 2020, the new model improves a lot and adopts the same name: Ninja 1000 SX
As a Multi owner, I do miss Japanese reliability and this bike has been on the top of my list as a potential replacement for my 2013 Multistrada. The 2020 model would definitely be the way to go with all the significant upgrades.
That's an excellent point. I did a fair amount of research when the S1000XR came out since that engine had been on the S1000R for some time. I haven't done much reading on the Ninja's 1043cc, but considering how long it's been around, I'm sure it's got a good track record.
I have the 2019 H2 SX SE+ With the Brocks Performance flash and exhaust sprint filter it pulled 253 whp SAE at my local dyno.Plenty eve for my 6’6” 280lb butt.Most comfortable sport (hyper)tourer I’ve ridden.Went for a short112 ml ride last Saturday in 8-9 degree temps here in Indiana.
@@andrewsapp856 Very No issues except that I found out my Ninja is allergic to water After riding in the rain, high beam light comes up, then goes away next day Thats it Stone reliable
A late comment.. have the z1000sx-17. Same as -19. A fine bike but a little heavy side to side. Will go for a taller backtire and dropp the front 5mm. Hope it makes a difference. Love your videos, you ride with style. Best regards from sweden
@@CubanRider i agree dude more (a lot of)torque and power never is bad 😃😃 k 1300 r never not coming to usa right? (only the s model and it is different moto) I see your videos and it is super 👏 and you give me the answer: how is the roads to USA with moto thanks a lot
I’m watching this bike review and looking at the scenery like “man that looks fimiliar”, then realized it is. I’m over in Copperas Cove and currently riding a Yamaha XSR 900. I think this is the next bike, looks pretty comfortable. It was this or that Ducati super sport but I’m sure maintenance is better on the Kawi.
If you define not being in the same league price wise and in terms of comfort creatures (connectivity and semi-active suspension) you’re of course right. In terms of real world performance your notion of a « league » must be a small one. If you look at Revzilla’s vido « Are sport touring bikes faster than super bikes » which features, among others the s1000xr and the Ninja 1000sx, the differences are not that big and -more relevant to me- as I ride a lot in the Alps and other European mountain ranges and I need a bike comfy enough to get there and engaging enough once in the mountain passes, there are several comparisons by austrian and italian motor-journalists that conclude that the Ninja is the better of the two bikes in mountain passes as it makes more torque ealier in the rev-range whereas in the mountains the BMW runs out of straight lines to get to the engime regime where it excels, which is way more up in the rev-range.🤞
Que bueno escucharte en español !! Yo voy hacer el cambio de la ninja 1000 que probaste, a la BMW 1000 xr . Espero mejorar en el cambio . Saludos desde España ✌️
Hi m8, Awsome ride! I have just a question.. I currently have an s1000XR but am at the point of switching to the Ninja 1000xs. My only concern is the power. When you where riding the 1000xs. Was there a moment that you missed power?
TJ, I think it was in 2017 that my local dealership had a XZ14R in all black, it had just gotten a refresh and it had the Brembo brakes, updated gauges and a few other changes I can't remember now. I was sooo tempted to buy it man. I've always loved those beasts.
Did you get the 1000 yet? Lol. I sold my 14r for this one, well, with a couple bikes in between. I loved the 14 but just not enough chances to really use all that power. But when you do…nothing like it
@@zacharyhazard6646 I traded the 14 for exactly the same reason you did. I got a 2021 ZX10R and am really enjoying it. Especially since Brentune came out with their flash for the ECU. Before that, I was really regretting getting it because it was seriously lacking in power.
@@timothy9596 funny I don't think of the zx10r as lacking in power but 2021 model maybe things have changed. My 2007 zx10r was ridiculous ;). Glad the flash got it sorted
Would love to see your opinion on the Suzuki GSXS-1000GT (Katana) if you’re able to get your hands on one. I almost bought one but hose a ZX6-R instead for the performance aspect. But I’d love to have the GSXS as a secondary.
Ese español bueno ......te llevo viendo desde hace tiempo y no me entero de naaaaa de naaaa....saludos desde 🇪🇸 Palma de Mallorca ....de parte de un andaluz 🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸
Have you tried the Versys 1000, which seems more directly comparable to the XR? It shares the same engine (I think), but more upright, etc. Neither are competition for the brilliant S1000XR, but I sometimes rent bikes and like to better understand the relative merits when my choices are constrained.
I'd look away from the versys if your style of riding is similar to Cuban's. Suspension's pretty mushy, the bike is significantly heavier, electronics are kind of meh. Would be a pretty good choice for "calm" touring though. If I were less aggressive and would do more passenger touring, I'd probably prefer a Versys vs my XR.
@@ThaSideWeed Thanks. That's what I figured. I ride (mostly) like Cuban, though his skills are a bit higher along with his aggressiveness, but there's not a big delta in either. When I can't get an XR, I normally opt for the GS. I don't know about the Tiger, which is sometimes also an option.
Exhaust, tune ecu, calibrate suspension and 195/55/17 dunlop q3+ instead of the factory 195/50.. and it is another animal, being comfy enough to put several hours of ride
I thought I heard rear wheel chirping at 1.15, then you confirmed it later on. Did you have the traction control off to be able to wheelie? I think a lot of adventure riders are unhappy with traction control because it doesn't brake as well in the dirt, especially if you want the rear to lock to control direction. Thanks for the video CR. I have always liked Kawasaki 4 cylinder bikes. Love the Z900 RS, reminds me of my 73 Z1.
Yes. I tried to wheelie with T/C on but that was a no-go. This bike had ABS, but once I disabled T/C the rear end would slide around a little bit. I want to ride the Z900 RS next!
@@CubanRider I haven't ridden either, but I have read the Z900 RS is not as powerful and the fueling at small throttle openings is kind of jerky. I would love to have one of each, but then I would need a nice garage to keep them in. Nothing cubic money wouldn't cure. If I win a lottery, watch out! LOL! Stay and ride safe. There are sure long straights there. :-(
Is that an aftermarket windscreen? I tried a Puig on my 2018 but hated it immediately! It gave slightly more coverage but MUCH worse noise and turbulence. After two hours I put the stock screen back on, it has very smooth and quiet airflow and the coverage is quite satisfactory even in its lowest position.
Universally acclaimed as the Best Deal for the money. So says you, Michael Neeves and others. But lacks shaft drive, electric adj. screen, panniers, and a 1300 cc FJR engine make it one class above.
Oh man. I had a similar experience with the Duke 890R, much higher insurance than the BMW because the insurance thought it was a race bike. Those pictures KTM had of it at the track sure didn't help.
Munteanu settings are 1080 at 60 fps, using GoPro settings because the Hero5 Session doesn't have advanced options. On this particular video the lightning wasn't too good on some of the takes, I had to do some minor color adjustment.
makes me sad that it surprised you this was a good bike. these things have been moving people on back road tours for the last 10 years for a reason. the z is just as good you have all that torque on a lighter bike, 460lbs with a full system. either way throw and ivans tune and akra header on it and it makes 146 hp, which a manufacturer would call 155-160.
Been riding for less than 6 years with overseas trips in between. I wish I got to experience every bike, but that hasn't been the case. Looking at the HP/weight specs I was expecting to be underwhelmed, that's why I say I was pleasantly surprised.
@@CubanRider I ride it to and from work about 300 days a year.. but when i go out it is touring and sport riding from kansas to Missouri and Arkansas . its about 2 1/2 hour ride to anything good riding from where i live in Kansas.. I did Test ride an XR1000 But It Just Didnt Speak to me like i Hoped. im looking for comfort on highways but still fun when you get to the destanation ( like the Pig Trail)
Jim I think you owe it to yourself to test ride this bike. The XR is a great bike, but it's a little hectic and not for everyone. This is more toned down, extremely smooth engine, still fast, and if you can get it with the saddlebags it adds lots of convenience.
