Always loved the Ninja 1000. It really is enough power for most road conditions and with the bags, makes a fantastic touring bike. Great lighter weight alternative to the Kawasaki Concours for someone who wants good touring capability with a lot less weight to manage than the Connie.
@chrisrenner66106 жыл бұрын
Great review, I remember watching this years ago! After 18 years of riding and going through a lot of bikes this one is a keeper. Exceptional power, handling, and brakes with top notch minimalist touring amenities, I love it.
@rockymayson43233 жыл бұрын
instablaster.
@cott10r9 жыл бұрын
I just traded my 2012 concours 14 for a 15 ninja 1000 for my sport touring duties & let me tell you folks i couldnt be happier, its the comfort of the connie but the handling & acceleration of a sportbike, its an absolute win win.
@YarekBalear9 жыл бұрын
cott10r Congrats - I traded in my sports bike two weeks ago for one also and it's so good :)
@Domethiusloch9 жыл бұрын
one of the best reviews i have seen in a long time thank you for covering more than just the sport aspect of the bike the review was very helpful in my decision
@Ridabu4 жыл бұрын
Got my 2012 SX this week, Im super happy with it. It's really sporty and loves to be driven hard!
@onlyonamonday6 жыл бұрын
Had a 2015 for 2 weeks ... awesome. So glad I bought it
@neilcole48449 жыл бұрын
Kawasaki have got this spot on!!
@ylism10 жыл бұрын
A good over all talk about the bike, from what he said, and what I've seen, it's a winner ! and it's only 50+ pounds more than a Ninja 650. Would love to ride the bike, that would speak even more to it's long distance riding comfort. Good job & great bike !
@advythoh10 жыл бұрын
Loved it. Great shots... well done edits and an inspired review. Thumbs up.
@Afonso2001br9 жыл бұрын
Great bike, great review. It will be probably my next bike.
@MotorTestTV-Nederland8 жыл бұрын
Just bought me one ( 2016 blue)....You did help a lot...thanks for the great review..
@badakcula710 жыл бұрын
Nice review. see you on the next adventure with that bike
@hashimola10 жыл бұрын
Hey Jamie! Great stuff as always. I must say I have gotten into bikes ever since I have come across your material. Can't wait to buy me one and set out somewhere. Maybe someday I'll meet you on some mountain pass somewhere. Cheers!
@motogeo10 жыл бұрын
Great to hear that you are getting into bikes, perfect! Start off small, work your way up, see you on the mountain passes! :) Ride free
@GhostRider-ms1ep3 жыл бұрын
LUCKY TO HAVE SACH A BIKE ,I THINK ITS MY PRIZE POSSESSION. I AM 52 AND PLANING TO KEEP IT AS LING AS I CAN. BEST AL ROUNDER
@WalterEdom10 жыл бұрын
great allrounder, nice size and beautiful
@MerlinMan15796 жыл бұрын
I really love the pipes.
@gurudaki10 жыл бұрын
Great review Jamie but we were waiting Triumph explorer 1200 to be tested...!!!
@thesighbored10 жыл бұрын
It's quite a shame they didn't put the TC for the new 2014 Z1000.
@ToastToGo10 жыл бұрын
Great review and overview of the bike. I think Kawasaki nailed it when making this bike.
@nutnfancy10 жыл бұрын
Agree! Great bike, I want one
@iDreamOfWeenie10 жыл бұрын
nutnfancy you ruined guns
@Zoroaster49 жыл бұрын
iDreamOfWeenie how?
@MOTORBIKEvideo10 жыл бұрын
Excellent riding scenes, good review.
@ridewithsafe10 жыл бұрын
nice video bro, love this bike
@m3rd0ck268 жыл бұрын
very ninja, very kawasaki. very ninja, very kawasaki. very ninja, very kawasaki. very ninja, very kawasaki. very ninja, very kawasaki.
@SickMetalAddict8 жыл бұрын
Much doge
@paponeable7 жыл бұрын
M3RD0CK It is NOT a Kawa ninja!
@interceptoralpha30275 жыл бұрын
@@paponeable Except it is. Europe is the only place it is called a Z1000SX. It is even called a Ninja 1000 in Japan.
@Hootization10 жыл бұрын
He's Back...
@chanakpugkaing10 жыл бұрын
Very well done!!
@tdeloriea10 жыл бұрын
Jamie - another great review. Can you list your riding gear in the review comments? Curious about those AStar boots.
@jeffiles29258 жыл бұрын
I can adjust my screen on the move by pressing with the finger whilst lifting with the forearm.
@TheTonicro10 жыл бұрын
great review and the bike's decent
@opollo10 жыл бұрын
Very nice, but why no option to switch abs off?!?!
@JoeGP10 жыл бұрын
nice bike, good review, but the talking parts were way to quiet.
@msmit199310 жыл бұрын
Love the bike.
@txrick48797 жыл бұрын
10 Grand good buy.
@peytonstevens346610 жыл бұрын
That's a very nice bike probably has a lot of reliability on it I'm probably going to get one soon and how is there nobody on the road that u drove on u must of set that up or something
@trentthai10 жыл бұрын
not many done on maxi-scooter, can u start some reviews on them.
@KeystoneTexan5 жыл бұрын
How would you compare the Ninja 1000 abs to the Kawasaki Concours 1400?
@hunter-91906 жыл бұрын
My next bike
@e1samsungtab10 жыл бұрын
I thought KTRC is the TC....someone pls advice about it if i am wrong...looking forward for this bike if its really suit for Sport Touring purpose
@MotorcycleExtremist10 жыл бұрын
This is one of the bikes I've been considering for my next purchase. The other 2 bikes at the top of my list are the Tiger 800 and the new Suzuki V-Strom 1000. Planed use is a mix of commuting and touring. It seems that either of these bikes will do all I want, and price is not a deciding factor for me. I'd assume the Ninja Z1000SX would be more fun of the three when it's time to play. Do you have any recommendations on why I might consider one of these over the other?
@FreEntity10 жыл бұрын
Check my channel for some touring vids of the Z1000SX. It's not a real touring bike ... as it will not give you the full comfort of a real touring bike, but it is much more sporty :) I was loaded with 2 full paniers, topcase & 2 bags on the rear seat, 50kg total, travelled 7000km through Europe, only 300km highway, the rest corner after corner after corner ... at Sunday twisties fun speeds ... and I wouldn't know a better bike to do that stuff. To give an idea about the sportiveness of the road trip ... First set of tires PP3 = 2500 km & fully up, second set of tires PR3 = 3400 km & fully up, This is a torque monster, with a lot of usable power. Put a 190/55 rear tire on it & the turn in is improved a lot. Put some professional suspension on it (Bitubo) & you have a bike that can hold a supersport in the twisties.
@MotorcycleExtremist10 жыл бұрын
FreEntity I've since taken one out for a test ride, and I found the engine buzz that transmits throughout the entire bike and into your body unbearable. I'm looking into other bikes now, but thanks for your help.
@sharkstune10 жыл бұрын
Jamie, please make a review of versys 1000.
@skyline445129 жыл бұрын
Showing off the awesome "swinging arm" eh? What's that :)
@jettero7510 жыл бұрын
Is the saddle comfortable?
@sherrygalloway42953 жыл бұрын
Yes very!!!
@MrCaptainCrazy6 жыл бұрын
I can adjust the screen just fine while moving.
@kninzotagoni36355 жыл бұрын
funny thing is i was kinda disappointing that it was a 1000 cc because the insurance might be insane
@rougviethered10 жыл бұрын
I get my 2015 plate on the 1st March...
@tubeengineer10 жыл бұрын
I want one... I'm gonna buy one
@queenoflove2710 жыл бұрын
Awesome....
@jitendravimal99579 жыл бұрын
Nice
@jerryx200010 жыл бұрын
This Review has got some style. Mcn you lot need to improve.
@manmedel10 жыл бұрын
nice explanatory video ... but ... few more powerful a bike ... most expensive traffic fines ... impossible not to be fast a greeting Medel (I hope yours adventure video)
@brenth860410 жыл бұрын
Anyone know what highway that was on?
@Miata82210 жыл бұрын
Hmm... did sound a bit like just reading the brochure.
@orangelion039 жыл бұрын
Love the bike...hate the pipe! KMW has some ugly ass mufflers man! Saw one of these with a set of A-vics that looked sweet! You should mention your locations in the notes. I'm a 60 year Socal resident and 40 year rider, and recognize most of your locations, but this one has me stumped. 38?
@YarekBalear9 жыл бұрын
orangelion03 I put Scorpions on mine and they look great :)
@mark521113 жыл бұрын
I love the look and sound of the stock mufflers on my 2013 N1k. Super stealthy soundwise. Can’t bring myself to put some cheap looking aftermarket pipes on it.
@TheSlayrnumber18 жыл бұрын
can anyone tell me about cornering ability like i dont want to do any track stuff but can i take a corner and it start to drag the pegs? are they high enough?
@leeengelsman18552 жыл бұрын
In your case you needn't worry with today's tyre not as much need to lean due to better grip. I have two old sport touring bikes and only in rare extreme situations do my pegs or front of foot ever touch road surface. I am not slow but not too fast rider average ability. If you think that you are less confident rider slow down a bit learn .
@WyOutDoors9 жыл бұрын
Does the 2014 ninja 1000 have a speed limiter?
@Shabbyog8 жыл бұрын
no
@mark521113 жыл бұрын
Yes.
@ducatimale10 жыл бұрын
Has Jamie ever said anything bad about a motor-cycle? Are they all good? I like Jamie, but it's really more like listening to factory commercials rather than a critical insight.
@andrewburns97414 жыл бұрын
Shit seat shit mirrors everything else thumbs up👍
@mark521113 жыл бұрын
Bought mine used with a Sargent seat which is excellent. And I added mirror extenders which is a must.
@sherrygalloway42953 жыл бұрын
I disagree, seat is narrow and comfy, love the mirrors and the shape of them!🥰