Breaking in My New Kawasaki Ninja 1000sx 2024 | First Impressions & Riding Experience

I`m very excited to take you with me for my first ride on my brand new motorcycle and to share my very first thoughts about it

[@rajindarsingh1417]

Me too , the more I ride it, the better it gets. I’ve rode a Gs1200 , Ducati Diavel & Hayabusa Gen 3. This is the cheapest, easiest, fuss free bike of them all . Economical too .

[@andreikawa69]

@@rajindarsingh1417 i was actually thinking of a haybusa at some point but it doesn't come with the luggage, it's heavy and long, you're pretty leaned forward and so on, so i still think that this is the best sport touring bike out there at the moment. I must say that it wouldn't bother me a Diavel as a second bike. Cheers

[@rajindarsingh1417]

The Busa is really comfortable for long rides , probably the best but nil luggage & more cumbersome for short town rides.

[@trip5003]

Just bought the 2024 in September of 2024 . OMG just amazing .. What a Machine !!!

[@andreikawa69]

@@trip5003 Perfect choice. Any mods yet?

[@JIMMER15]

Enjoy your new bike!! I have a 2022 from new and love it. Ive done lots of mods, Puig screen, AliExpress screen mounted satnav holder, Powerbronze handguards, full decat exhaust system and Woolich remap, frame sliders with spot lights mounted on them, Tailtidy, low seat thats also had memory foam added and probably more things ive forgot 😂 Absolutely love the bike and ive done tours around Wales (north and south) and Yorkshire but the best of all was Picos De Europa mountain area of northern Spain ❤❤

[@andreikawa69]

@@JIMMER15 I love when people are adding their personal touch on their bike. Which exhaust system you went for, what frame sliders and also do you have heated grips or you went for some aftermarket ones? Safe riding mate

[@JIMMER15]

@@andreikawa69 I have Delkevic decat system and a Lextek end can and it's loud with the baffle in 😈😈, I had a radiator guard and Oxford heated grips fitted when new. I have the SW Motec frame sliders as I think they look the best and a great price too

[@andreikawa69]

@JIMMER15 How do you find the Lextek can so far, any issues in terms of quality and also are you happy with the looks and sound? I've been recommended to go for a bigger brand as Arrow, Mivv, Akra but i'd like a twin system for Lextek so i'm in a bit of a dilemma. I want the SW motech as well, i agree that they look thr sharpest of all, did you have to remove the fairings to install them? I've had Oxford Grips on my Z and they were great but i want something a bit more neat without the small control box on the handlebar. Thanks

[@JIMMER15]

@@andreikawa69 I think the Lextek quality is very good and I don't have any issues with it at all. The sound is amazing too. Have a look at Ultimateaddons for a more integrated heated grips (my last reply seemed to have disappeared so sorry if I'm repeating myself 😁)

[@JIMMER15]

@@andreikawa69 I have no issues with the Lextek/Delkevic exhausts and they're great quality for the money. It is a fairing off job for the frame sliders but watch a few KZbin videos and you'll do it in minutes. Have a look at Ultimateaddons for some good looking heated grips.

[@themartiandefender2128]

Enjoy your new bike mate, have a 2024 one too, 50th Anniversary!

[@andreikawa69]

@@themartiandefender2128 Thanks a lot mate. I wish they would have done a 50th anniversary in green, they look good!

[@clayharrison8889]

Congratulations, good video. I have a 2024 ninja 1000sx also. Mine is red and black. I live in the USA in Alabama. I love my bike. I love the smooth anytime torque the most about this bike. It is so comfortable too.

[@andreikawa69]

@@clayharrison8889 Thanks a lot and congrats to you as well, they're awesome bikes, perfect sport tourer for me

[@SP-ps3yt]

I just got one too. Really pleasure to ride. Next, H2 SX.

[@andreikawa69]

@@SP-ps3yt Congrats to you. H2sx it's superb just out of budget for me

[@mansolo1756]

Congrats, I have a 2023 model and I love it!

[@andreikawa69]

@@mansolo1756 Thank you, brilliant bike!

[@michaelmckinney9251]

Love your new bike!!

[@andreikawa69]

@@michaelmckinney9251 Thanks man

[@dannyquinn8734]

Congrats lad just bought a 2018 one and waiting to pick it up there are the perfect bike

[@andreikawa69]

@@dannyquinn8734 Congrats to you as well. You'll love it!

[@engineerme7339]

Andrei i just wanted to say i am new subscriber and i like your channel. You make good videos for the z1000sx. Makes me want to buy a 2024. Keep up the good work.

[@andreikawa69]

@@engineerme7339 Thank you 🙏

[@sydneyadie]

Congrats i bought one too, great bike

[@andreikawa69]

Congrats to you! Thanks. Are you planning to do any mods?

[@jimbandit1250sa]

Merry Christmas buddy bike sounds great thanks for sharing 👌🏍☀️it’s so exciting having your first new bike

[@andreikawa69]

@@jimbandit1250sa Thanks mate. Happy Holidays!

[@graemedavidson3988]

cant wait for my test soon be on a bike for the summer and what a bike hope you enjoy and have a merry xmas

[@andreikawa69]

What bike do you have in mind? Good luck

[@rogerthelodger]

Great choice, I have the 2021 tourer model and have added a scorpion end can. Sounds and looks great

[@andreikawa69]

@@rogerthelodger Thanks mate. Have you got the short one?

[@rogerthelodger]

Yes

[@andreikawa69]

@rogerthelodger nice

[@Scottm-n6h]

I am very pleased with my GR Moto carbon slip on.. Looks and sounds fantastic.

[@andreikawa69]

@scottmatzeder9162 I used to have GRMoto on my Z1000SX (see previous videos) but i'm not too impressed with the quality. The paint started to peel off pretty badly but i have to say they sounded good!

[@hyperthunk]

Nice bike, congrats!

[@andreikawa69]

Thank you!

[@rnguerreiro]

Congratz! It is a awesome bike although - for me - it should have a bigger gas tank. Btw, what's your helmet? Happy new year!

[@andreikawa69]

For me being able to do 180 miles on one tank is more than sufficient, anyway i'd have to stop again probably before doing 180. It's a Scorpion Exo 1400 Carbon. Thanks. Happy New Year!

[@richardwoodhouse8397]

Quick shifters are timed differently in different power mods, normally rain & road = smooth changes at lower revs, sport modes clunky at low revs ? And visa versa, ie if your doing comuting or sticking to speed limits dont use sport mode, visa versa😅

[@andreikawa69]

@@richardwoodhouse8397 fair enough mate

[@EfferusZangetsu]

If I am not mistaken you can modify the timing in the settings. I saw it in some youtube video, but didn't have the chance to play with it myself. Just barely made it for the break in service before the winter set in.

[@up-sai-down]

Have a look at Koso heated grips. I didn't like the clunky control box of the Oxford - and limited handlebar space for it. The Koso grips were not difficult to fit, I even did it myself. It's a decent option.

[@andreikawa69]

Never heard of the before, thanks a lot, i'll have a look for sure

[@michaelhart5886]

​@@andreikawa69 white power heated grips. Used them on multiple bikes. Look factory with integrated 5 level power switch

[@matthewallen1894]

I like the Kawasaki touring screen, worth a look i think

[@andreikawa69]

I know it but not a big fan of it, i like it smoked and a bit sportier, thank you!

[@Scottm-n6h]

I have put a smoked Puig screen on mine, and it works better and it looks better

[@andreikawa69]

​@@Scottm-n6hbut they don't make double bubble screen right? Is just the flat smoked one

[@Scottm-n6h]

@andreikawa69 its not a double bubble, but it looks real sharp.

[@MegaWebsters]

I read somewhere the 1000 / 1100 SX sub frame is not designed (probably the 'sport' part of sport tourer) to take weight of - panniers, top box and pillion. That's why Kawasaki don't provide it. Not saying its not done though. I just know there is a specific reason why it isn't offered by the manufacturer.

[@andreikawa69]

@@MegaWebsters i've had both panniers, top box and my wife for the past 3 years on my Z1000sx and i haven't had a single problem. The bolts that hold the subframe are very weak apparently but that's not valid for every bike out there. I'll probably replace them with some longer, stronger bolts for the peace of mind. Thanks

[@Scottm-n6h]

That makes absolutely no sense. Kawasaki has some of the best engineers on earth. Why would they build a sport touring motorcycle and not build it strong enough to support panniers and a passenger? I do not think that they would ever do something that foolish. Especially on a bike that is built for touring.

[@richardwoodhouse8397]

It was the zzr1400 thay had that problem, whay kawasaki advise is when fully loaded paniers shouldn't be used in conjunction with top box and visa versa with a pillion, no pillion use both up to 140mph can do more without top box 180s ok

[@Scottm-n6h]

@richardwoodhouse8397 prior to buying my ninja 1000 SXI had a concourse 14, which is a gtr 1400, and it's the same thing as the ZR 1400, and I never had a problem using all 3 bags on it. I traded it in with a hundred thousand miles

[@adrianposto]

I just saw someone else reviewing this bike and said that the reason for which Kawasaki opted for only having the side cases and no top box is due to the fact that at higher speeds it can become unstable, not because the subframe is weak. I highly doubt the Engineers from Kawasaki are so dumb or unprepared that they built a bike with a weak subframe. That wouldn’t make any sense.

[@mfpix]

Nice bike. Ride safe. Have you done any advanced rider training?

[@andreikawa69]

@@mfpix Thanks mate. No, i haven't.

[@mfpix]

@andreikawa69 No worries dude. I'm pretty local in Essex, and often Suffolk. I'd recommend a Bikesafe or Firebike day. Also look at IAM Roadsmart course. Ride safe

[@alf786]

I nearly bought the bike but insurance is expensive more than mt10 ! I got sw motech crash sliders and was ordering Oxford pro heated grips much better and a rear tyre Micheline road 5-6

[@andreikawa69]

@@alf786 how much was insurance for the Ninja and how much for the MT? Please let me know how you get on with the Oxford grips as i've read bad reviews. Michelin Road 6 is my favourite tyre! Cheers

[@richardwoodhouse8397]

The heated grips oxford pro and oem are not hot, the older oxford with temprature control panel are the best but look a little dated, i have the h2 sx and i put the ox pros on my busa and not happy, my zzr1400 has the older ox grips and they are toasty😊

[@andreikawa69]

I had the old Oxford with the small box and they were great but i want something with integrated button, as you said that panel looks dated. Ultimateaddons have some as well

[@richardwoodhouse8397]

@andreikawa69 youl regret it the max temp is about 40°

[@USJFKSWGA]

What jacket is that you're wearing?

[@andreikawa69]

RST Tractech Evo 3 Textile Jacket

[@USJFKSWGA]

@andreikawa69 it's so hard to find something to match my zx-6r

[@Kurlach]

Lextech is cheap crap. Get something decent and professionally fitted. And whatever you do - get the ECU remapped otherwise the bike will run like a dog. And dude, short levers are the height of shite. There’s a reason why no motorbike racing bikes anywhere use them.. I’m with 44Teeth on this one 😂

[@andreikawa69]

@@Kurlach Genuine question, how do you know lextek is cheap crap? Have you had any exhausts from them? Everyone on the Kawasaki groups on FB brags them a lot and 90% of the people seem to think that their bikes run good without a tune (i'm not saying that i wouldn't go for one). For me, short levers are one of the best mods to do on a bike, always had them, always will, no matter who's saying what

[@americanbullyrex8703]

Frumos motor! Felicitari 🎉

[@andreikawa69]

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