2020 Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX long term review

[@mysticvision9542]

Firstly a thank you. I would like to tell you. I bought a kawasaki ninja 1000sx 10 days back 2021 model after getting convinced by ur review. A super nice bike. Thank you again from India

[@otmuppet]

You're welcome! It's been an awesome bike for me. Hope you enjoy it as well

[@savedzrex1]

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

[@otmuppet]

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.

[@tristanpirker8027]

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!

[@otmuppet]

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

[@Rickmac22]

That Black Widow sounds just like the Yoshmura... Great review!

[@otmuppet]

Thanks Rick, Wait till you hear the full system. Vid is up

[@Tradmark454]

i have always run the 190/55 on both of my n1000sx's 14' and 21'. no probls at all. have a yosh alpha slip on and did the 2 wheel dyno works flash. perfection now.

[@otmuppet]

@Tradmark454 agreed. With the 55 with the weakest tc setting it does a bigger wheelie before cutting in. I highly recommend the full black widow headers. A true 140hp to the rear wheel with the flash

[@BattleKegGreg]

You can press asd hold reset in rider mode and that top bar vill change back

[@otmuppet]

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!

[@Oleksandr.Goman28]

Hi, you have just perfect keychain. Thanks for sharing your experience. 💙💛

[@otmuppet]

I do love that key chain. 🇺🇦

[@s2k442]

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

[@otmuppet]

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]

@@otmuppet Why the pressures are too low?. recommended 36/42? is there any diss/advantage with using 33/33 ? comfort/handling etc

[@otmuppet]

@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

[@rabola55]

Handguards are not needed on this bike, the front fairing steers away the windflow from the handlebar.

[@zakw3637]

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.

[@otmuppet]

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.

[@zakw3637]

@@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.

[@otmuppet]

@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

[@stuyrides5144]

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

[@otmuppet]

That's impressive. That's over 400km to a tank

[@georgepipinis542]

Hello, may I ask you how tall are you ? Thank you in advance

[@otmuppet]

5'9"

[@daveh5625]

Thank you, very nice review... dave AZ

[@otmuppet]

Thanks Dave!