Kawasaki Ninja 1000 ABS - First Ride Review

[@EastWestBrosGarage]

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.

[@chrisrenner6610]

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.

[@rockymayson4323]

instablaster.

[@cott10r]

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.

[@YarekBalear]

cott10r Congrats - I traded in my sports bike two weeks ago for one also and it's so good :)

[@Domethiusloch]

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

[@Ridabu]

Got my 2012 SX this week, Im super happy with it. It's really sporty and loves to be driven hard!

[@onlyonamonday]

Had a 2015 for 2 weeks ... awesome. So glad I bought it

[@neilcole4844]

Kawasaki have got this spot on!!

[@ylism]

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 !

[@advythoh]

Loved it. Great shots... well done edits and an inspired review. Thumbs up.

[@Afonso2001br]

Great bike, great review. It will be probably my next bike.

[@MotorTestTV-Nederland]

Just bought me one ( 2016 blue)....You did help a lot...thanks for the great review..

[@badakcula7]

Nice review. see you on the next adventure with that bike

[@hashimola]

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!

[@motogeo]

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-ms1ep]

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

[@WalterEdom]

great allrounder, nice size and beautiful

[@MerlinMan1579]

I really love the pipes.

[@gurudaki]

Great review Jamie but we were waiting Triumph explorer 1200 to be tested...!!!

[@thesighbored]

It's quite a shame they didn't put the TC for the new 2014 Z1000.

[@ToastToGo]

Great review and overview of the bike. I think Kawasaki nailed it when making this bike.

[@nutnfancy]

Agree! Great bike, I want one

[@iDreamOfWeenie]

nutnfancy you ruined guns

[@Zoroaster4]

iDreamOfWeenie how?

[@MOTORBIKEvideo]

Excellent riding scenes, good review.

[@ridewithsafe]

nice video bro, love this bike

[@m3rd0ck26]

very ninja, very kawasaki. very ninja, very kawasaki. very ninja, very kawasaki. very ninja, very kawasaki. very ninja, very kawasaki.

[@SickMetalAddict]

Much doge

[@paponeable]

M3RD0CK It is NOT a Kawa ninja!

[@interceptoralpha3027]

@@paponeable Except it is. Europe is the only place it is called a Z1000SX. It is even called a Ninja 1000 in Japan.

[@Hootization]

He's Back...

[@chanakpugkaing]

Very well done!!

[@tdeloriea]

Jamie - another great review. Can you list your riding gear in the review comments? Curious about those AStar boots.

[@jeffiles2925]

I can adjust my screen on the move by pressing with the finger whilst lifting with the forearm.

[@TheTonicro]

great review and the bike's decent

[@opollo]

Very nice, but why no option to switch abs off?!?!

[@JoeGP]

nice bike, good review, but the talking parts were way to quiet.

[@msmit1993]

Love the bike.

[@txrick4879]

10 Grand good buy.

[@peytonstevens3466]

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

[@trentthai]

not many done on maxi-scooter, can u start some reviews on them.

[@KeystoneTexan]

How would you compare the Ninja 1000 abs to the Kawasaki Concours 1400?

[@hunter-9190]

My next bike

[@e1samsungtab]

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

[@MotorcycleExtremist]

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?

[@FreEntity]

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.

[@MotorcycleExtremist]

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.

[@sharkstune]

Jamie, please make a review of versys 1000.

[@skyline44512]

Showing off the awesome "swinging arm" eh? What's that :)

[@jettero75]

Is the saddle comfortable?

[@sherrygalloway4295]

Yes very!!!

[@MrCaptainCrazy]

I can adjust the screen just fine while moving.

[@kninzotagoni3635]

funny thing is i was kinda disappointing that it was a 1000 cc because the insurance might be insane

[@rougviethered]

I get my 2015 plate on the 1st March...

[@tubeengineer]

I want one... I'm gonna buy one

[@queenoflove27]

Awesome....

[@jitendravimal9957]

Nice

[@jerryx2000]

This Review has got some style. Mcn you lot need to improve.

[@manmedel]

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)

[@brenth8604]

Anyone know what highway that was on?

[@Miata822]

Hmm... did sound a bit like just reading the brochure.

[@orangelion03]

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?

[@YarekBalear]

orangelion03 I put Scorpions on mine and they look great :)

[@mark52111]

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.

[@TheSlayrnumber1]

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?

[@leeengelsman1855]

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 .

[@WyOutDoors]

Does the 2014 ninja 1000 have a speed limiter?

[@Shabbyog]

no

[@mark52111]

Yes.

[@ducatimale]

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.

[@andrewburns9741]

Shit seat shit mirrors everything else thumbs up👍

[@mark52111]

Bought mine used with a Sargent seat which is excellent. And I added mirror extenders which is a must.

[@sherrygalloway4295]

I disagree, seat is narrow and comfy, love the mirrors and the shape of them!🥰