Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX SE 2021 REV VIEW Episode #9 Complete Rider Review 

Agree, might just be the best bike ever for over 45 year old serious riders! Stay safe and if you haven't already please Subscribe so I can get more new bikes to REV VIEW! 😉

What?! Are you calling me mature mate? I'll show you who's mature, so let's race our Ninjas against each other .. ;o)

Great information. Tell me, do you feel any vibrations (mirror Shaking) at highway speeds? I'm looking into buying this bike, but my 2013 Ninja 1000 had an annoying vibration at anything 4000 RPMs

@@RG-vw7fy Owner say no vibrations at all. Thanks again for the positive vibes and if you haven't please subscribe! 😁

@@CompleteRider That's good news. Thanks Again!

You sound like you love it more than me!!

@@CompleteRider Haha, Well that's for sure I love my ride but I just wrote the facts :-)

Nice review baby ❤️

Great Dave, nobody who has purchased one has commented negatively about it! Everyone has been more than happy with their purchase. It might just be the best bike ever for over 40's! 🤣 Stay safe and thanks for the Sub. ✌

@@CompleteRider Agreed!

Thanks mate, that's good news for the taller riders. It's such an awesome all round bike. I'd love to try one on the track! Stay safe.

Good to know that. I am 6.1 and had a very short test ride on it. Was enough to convince me to buy the bike. One week and it will sit in the garage for now as the weather is not good for riding at the moment, But something nice to look forward to!

Thanks for the positive feedback, it's nice to know all the hard work is appreciated! Please Subscribe if you haven't already! 😉

Thanks for the positive vibes. Glad you enjoyed!

Thanks Arthur, Glad you enjoyed, you must at least test ride one because if you do you you will buy one! Stay safe and if you haven't already please subscribe so the RU-vid machine shows me some love.

Thanks for the positivity Bob, with all the happy owners I've heard from I'm going to have to get one for full weekend ride and put a couple of thousand kms on it!

Finally it's arrived! Well done mate. Can't wait to hear the report after the first big tour! Lucky Bastard! Stay safe!

Two words 'Lucky Bastard' Thanks for the positive feedback Brad and thanks for reaffirming about the no vibrations for @RG. If you haven't already please Subscribe to my channel, I need 1000 subs so the RU-vid algorithm takes me seriously and the wife for that matter, I know you can hear it now "You spend 10 hours making a 12 minute video and make no money out of it !!

WooHoo! Hope you enjoy it

Thank you Kevin, great to hear some positive feedback. It's easy to make a good video with a good bike! Ride safe and Subscribe 👍. p.s. at least someone gets my humour. 🤣

Thank you sir. Ride safe and Subscribe 👍

Thanks for the positive vibes RJ. Happy 4th July Weekend and us Aussies are thinking about all the people involved in the building collapse.🙏

Lucky bastard! Ride safe and subscribe ✌

Hi Jon and thanks for the good vibes. Yep, the problem with test riding one is that you then NEED one! I mean how long can the wife stay mad at you? From my experience 2 weeks max, a small price to pay for an awesome bike! Ride safe and Subscribe!

@@CompleteRider If she throws me out can I come live with you? LOL, just kidding. Ride safe and have fun.

No room for you and all those bikes! 🤣

You will not regret it. I wish I could take this one home with me!

Merci pour les ondes positives, c'est tellement bon de savoir que des gens du monde entier aiment mes vidéos. Ils prennent des heures à faire, mais des gens comme vous en valent la peine. Roulez en toute sécurité et abonnez-vous, mon ami.

Thanks for the positive feedback on the vid. It's great that people appreciate all the work that goes into them. Ride safe and subscribe! 😂

@@CompleteRider already have mate😉👍

Thanks Sir!

Thanks mate and thanks for the Sub. Stay safe doing the wild stuff you do.

I've got hours of footage from that trip, most of it is not anywhere near legal though! 🤣🤤 Stay safe.

This bike is your beast then, organise those ducks and get it done, you won't be sorry! Ride safe.

@@CompleteRider Yes sir!

At least someone gets it! 🤔 Ride safe and Subscribe ✌️

Hey Javed, That's awesome. I think we are all waiting for things to open up so we can ride again! We are in a lock down at the moment and can't go more than 5km from home. So I can't even make a new video! I hope things settle down in your country soon, we are all thinking of you guys, Stay safe and if you haven't already please Subscribe to my channel. 😉

Big call Brian but I think you are pretty accurate. I'd love one in the shed! 😜

Well said! Thanks for the good vibes and the Sub, glad you enjoyed. Crazy crane footage on you channel, that would be interesting in rough sea's! If that's what you do you should post more of it! 👏

@@CompleteRider Thanks as well for your comments.Yes and very soon i will upload new video and make it more better.

@@pieceofmyworld6554 I just Subscribed to you, I love random footage of interesting mechanical stuff!

@@CompleteRider thanks for subscribing. Im still on experimental stage of editing and blogging. I'll take note on your interest and there's a lot here to show on my piece of my world.🙏

Thanks for the positive vibes, great that you enjoyed the video. Yes it would look crap if you just took them off but in this day and age you could get covers printed up and painted to cover them! Send me a photo if you do it! Ride safe and Subscribe 👍.

Thank you my friend, you are a legend! And thanks for acknowledging this achievement! Roll on 10k! 🤣

Yep sure is, well put and thanks again! 🤘

Thanks Stephen, the Blade is an awesome bike but the Ninja will feel like the most comfy leather recliner chair compared! Definitely don't sell it though. Thanks for the positive feedback and if you haven't already please subscribe so the RU-vid algorithm pump's me up the search list! Stay safe.

I have a 2002 blade and I'm thinking the same thing! I'm 6'5" and long trips in that riding position just beat me to death. I really enjoyed this review. Thanks for posting.

@@addisonheavner1986 same reason why I'm considering the ninja sx, love the blade, the blade is fine for a quick run to the coast etc but much further is a no no now I'm getting a bit older, also fancy doing a bit of touring when we can travel.

Yep Boz I agree. It's so underated in the motorcycle world, the perfect sleeper! 😃

Absolutely 👍

Jealous!!

@@CompleteRider :)

Thank you Mr Buts, with name like that I think you will like my humour! Thanks for the sub too! 😜

@@CompleteRider 😂 lmaoooooo I’m immature. Thank you though😂👍

Thanks mate, It was a great bike to review but I must have been in a strange mood when I voiced it!

Thanks 🤗

Thanks.

WOW a BMW owner admitting there's a better bike and we now have it in writing! (and that's coming from a BMW owner!) Great to hear you are happy with the Ninja SX. I don't think you will find a better all round bike on the market! Ride safe and subscribe!

Cool Damian, If I could find the Emoji with drool coming out of it's mouth that's what I would use? Have fun and stay safe!

Thanks for the sub, very much appreciated! I'm 5'10" or 178cm and it's super comfy the owner is a little shorter and noticed the slightly higher seat over his earlier model but no big deal. You could be over 6' and still be comfy though. If you are shorter than 5'9" you might have to shell out for the short arse seat, no disrespect intended! 🤣 You must test ride one if you are in the market for a new bike! Thanks again.

@@CompleteRiderThanks for this. I am 6.1 and currently on the SV650, that is OK for a naked. Yes, I think that only testriding it will solve the problem of picking the right one among FJR, BMW R1250RS and this one.

You will end up with a Ninja 1000SX! 🤣. Stay safe!

Yep it should be too, although I am a sucker for a single sided swing-arm! It would have to be between the this and the KTM but I haven't ridden the KTM yet although I suspect it is awesome too. Thanks for the Sub and ride safe! 😉🙏

It felt normal to me, the owner can't notice any difference from the old cable model. Your car is probably drive-by-wire? Test ride one and I bet you buy it! 😉 Stay safe.

This is BCOMCE, The Best Comment On My Channel Ever! Thanks for the sub and the good vibes! 👍 But you've got me with SLC? Subscriber L C ?

@@CompleteRider yepp... Subscribe, Like and Comment... and speaking of Comment, thank you for replying 🙏😊. Would you consider this bike as a good first time bike to purchase, or would you recommend something else, something lighter and smaller? My criteria is something between sport and tourer, and this one is what I found to suit my needs, what would you go for? Bunch of thanks / Mike.

@@mikealanzo of course, sorry I need to up my acronym game! Ride safe!

@@mikealanzo Sorry just noticed the last bit of your comment. As for a first bike, it is big and yep not light either but if you can control your right wrist you would be OK they have a shit load of power though and if you are a dick it will get you in trouble. I wish I had one as a first bike but I may not be here now!!

@@CompleteRider Hi CR. Thank you for reply. So you think maybe the Aprilia 660RS or a Kawa Z650 would be enough?

Yep, crazy quick but crazy comfortable!

Luis you must at least test ride one, it really is an incredible bike. And I love the fact that it's looks are understated. Just enough flair to look cool but not too try hard! My days of trying to pick up chicks on a bike are long gone! 😂. I'm a 😇now!

@@CompleteRider The only doubt I still have, is aesthetics, I am 49 years old, I like more sober aesthetics, like VFR 800, but, VFR is far behind in terms of performance and modern electronics. Everyone tells me well about this bike and the more I look at it, the more I understand it aesthetically speaking. it is the perfect bike for what I want to do, small, medium and large trips accompanied and in a sporty way. I hate this fashion that has been implanted here in Europe, here, only trail bikes and big scooters are sold.I still love road sports motorcycles, but they have to have some comfort. The Ninja 1000 sx is the perfect bike for me. Big hug from Portugal.

Is that good? 🧐

@@CompleteRider A very nice movie.

@@danielwitkowski6014 Thanks mate. 🤣

And Daniel if you haven't already please subscribe I really need to get to 1k, so RU-vid will take me seriously! 👍

You know the area well, great roads for any bike, if fact I wish I was there now instead of locked down in Melbourne! I'd love to have a crack up there on the Trident 660 I just reviewed I reckon it would keep up with anything and it's only a LAMS bike! Stay safe and sane and thanks for watching. 😉

Hey Nelson, It will be a different riding experience to the MT09 but there hasn't been to many negative comments I've seen anywhere about the 1000SX's ride-ability. One things for sure you need to test ride one and see for yourself but it certainly ticks most of the Sports Tourer boxes. Let me know how you go? Ride Safe and Subscribe!

@@CompleteRider thanks for your response, I am still waiting Kawasaki to launch Ninja 20/21 here. I will test ride if I got the chance, or do you see any sport tourer that might fit that aggressive/torque style?

@@nelsonjames7041 I don't think anything comes close to this bike for an all round Sports Tourer. I has the all torque you need but it's not aggressive you just twist and it goes and before you know it you are well over the speed limit! It will be different to the MT but good different for Touring.

@@CompleteRider Thanks for your reply mate, appreciate it!

Wow Steffen, if we did 260km/h on a public road they'd lock us up and let the other inmates do unspeakable things to us! Thanks for the positive feedback and if you haven't already please subscribe so the youtube algorithm bumps me up the search engine! 260km/h legally on the road!🤤

Autobahn

Steffen, You forgot to add, that it does that even with panniers on, I know because I did .. :o)

@@nickthequick 😍

Omeo to Orbost via Bruthen and Buchan in Victoria Australia. Some of the best riding roads in Australia! 😍 www.google.com/maps/dir/Omeo,+Victoria+3898/-37.6974104,148.4641163/@-37.4070407,147.468194,10z/data=!4m14!4m13!1m10!1m1!1s0x6b2454527ce3cee1:0x40579a430a05530!2m2!1d147.6!2d-37.1!3m4!1m2!1d148.2288175!2d-37.5095021!3s0x6b252fd6771f30d7:0x3d88f707b0cbd47a!1m0!3e0

Micheal, What ever you do don't take one for a test ride until your ready to trade up because you will never be able to go back!! Stay safe mate and thanks for the Sub!

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😂 Yep Albert, I agree, it's pretty funny! You should be looking to where you want to go, certainly not down at your dash! I think it's a crazy Japanese thing but it is a bit of fun to look at after the ride. I kind of like the old analogue way of knowing how far leaned over you are, it the pegs are scraping your doing ok, if your knee is scraping you are doing great! Stay safe and if you haven't already please Subscribe to my channel. p.s. Lucky bastard for getting to ride one whenever you like!!😉

Well done Richard 6.5K people have viewed it and you are the 1st to comment on that! It was literally the bikes first ride, I think it had under 600kms on the clock and the owner was following the running in procedure. From memory we bumped up the shift light RPM as it was flashing at 100km/h. Let me assure you its not like that now! 😂

You should at least test ride one. I loved it and if you read all the comments most owners do too! It all depends on how much Touring vs Sport riding you do. No center stand and a chain might be not be your cup of tea but it'll be more sporty! Ride safe. 😉

@@CompleteRider I loved my 08 zx 14 , I just couldn't tour on it and the Concours is a bit heavy for me so I'm thinking the Ninja is the perfect balance for me.

SOLD!!

Thanks mate, I didn't need to mention it because I knew you would! Good points. 👍👊

Don't get confused between image and usability. Just because this bike is marketed at an older demographic doesn't mean it won't suit your purposes. It will be way more smoother to ride than than the others and way more comfortable too. It's really just a sports bike with slightly higher bars and heaps of technology! You should at least test ride it, then I guarantee you will be sold. Ride safe and Subscribe 👍

Interesting!

Yep Leo, I don't think the 650 has the cornering ABS yet, which is the real reason why the lean angle meter is there, to sense the lean angle and adjust the ABS to suit. The ZX's are so track focused these days that it's nice to have an option that's a bit more user friendly. And a good rider on a 1000SX will out-ride a shit rider on a ZX-10R any day. A lesson I learn't many years ago now! Stay safe man and if you haven't already please Subscribe to my channel. 😏

I made the transition from the 650 to the 1000. What can I say! It fits like a glove. Go for it ✌️

Unfortunately they are all too quite for me but that's the world we live in! You must at least test ride one, you will be sold I believe! Ride safe and Subscribe!😂

@@CompleteRider I'll subscribe for sure. I'll test drive when I have enough money. For now, I have enough money for an MT-09 only. I might be imprisoned if I crash a motorcycle for test drives. 😂

Nothing wrong with a MT-09! Thanks mate!

@@CompleteRider I want that screaming inline 4 sound, sir. The MT-09 is powerful but the sound ain't enough to please me. Haha

That's a bit weird! I'd still buy it and get it wrapped or painted?

I'm with you! I'm looking to purchase and all my other Kawi's have been GREEN!!!!

Right now in the states, the only thing you can get are bikes nobody want...I had to search two states to find the bike I desired.

@@williamdavis4809 Yep, it's not a lot different in Australia. New bikes are hard to get, secondhand bike prices have gone thru the roof and press bikes / loaners are nowhere to be found. Life with COVID sucks!

@@CompleteRider Yeah covid life has gotten so old

Hi Michael, I haven't been on the back nor taken someone on the back. I asked the owner his views and as he has no friends nobody has been on the back either! As it's made for touring I would think it would be great! I think a test ride with the love of your life should be on the list! Ride safe and Subscribe! 👍

Yep, you did 4:09. Thanks for watching. Ride safe.

🤣 Test ride both but this will have you smiling 😃. Ride safe and Subscribe 👍

Yep, it's a Sports Bike with higher bars for old farts like me! 😂

@@CompleteRider yes absolutely!!!! And me !!!🤣🤣🤣🤣👏👏👏👌👌

The 5th gen 98 VFR had a center stand and it was more sport than tourer. Just saying. Center stand is useful for longer trips to clean the chain.

@@brunellom8914 I agree but the 98 VFR didn't have a Catalytic Converter like this bike has, it's insane!

@@CompleteRider that’s true. But H2 SX SE was able to get one.... I’m so used to sport touring bikes having a center stand. Well, maybe I’m just old because my bikes in the past seemed to always have it - Ninja EX500, FJ1200 and VFR800. BTW, just got my Ninja 1000sx yesterday and I’m loving it! It’s doing a great job replacing my FJRs mission profile.

Now you point it out I can't not see it! But I've not noticed before. All reports are it's great for wind protection and the bike is after all made for Touring, I bet someone will be doing a smaller one by now. It wouldn't stop me buying it though.😉 Ride safe and Subscribe!😂

I definitely sub’d but I meant the bike is hot. But that windshield isn’t very sporty. Too high up

@@TheTERMlNAT0R Yep, I get what you mean and I do sort of agree with you. Thanks for the watch, comment and Sub.

@@TheTERMlNAT0R it has several positions and gets a sportier position

Thanks for the watch.

Always been a Michelin Man myself but they seemed just fine for OE tyres but with all that power they couldn't put crappy rubber on it!

@@CompleteRider yeah im a road 5 or power 5 tire guy myself

@@KB-yj5xp The Fat Man has always worked for me!

@@CompleteRider they were happy enough to put crappy tyres on the earlier SX models.

Unfortunately most OE tyres are rubbish and you often see manufacturers fit better ones for the press launches!

You definitely have a way with words! 🤣 and yes I agree! It's gone now, I must get around to doing an update. Ride safe and subscribe!

Yes Simon I agree but the fault is probably more with the Emissions Law Makers than Kawasaki. Have you seen the size of the Catalytic Converter? There's just no room for a centre stand! I see this bike more on the Sports side than full-on Touring this is evident by the fact that you can't run the OEM Panniers and the OEM Top Box together. The positves far outweigh the negatives for me and I'd still buy one! 😃

I would rather have a centre stand, but it certainly wasn't enough to put me off buying one.

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Is it a sports TOURER or is it a SPORTS tourer? That all depends on the individual.