KAWASAKI Z1000sx long term review 2015

Hi guys here's my look at owning a 1000sx for the last 19 months.
It relay is a bike worth considering .....

[@jc5944]

Thanks for that Crohnie Biker, really useful information (as its on my shortlist). Especially the bit about the mirrors, as I have to manoeuvre through a side gate to get the bike to the front. Stay Safe, Cheers

[@justinturner4067]

Great review and video 👍🏻Just px my zzr1400 for 1 of these...gets delivered on the 17th...can't wait ✌🏼

[@moto-moto]

I have a 14 reg, owned for 1. 5 years, stocks windscreen provides no wind protection and I'm 177 cm, and the seat is very uncomfortable for a long ride, these 2 are the things would change to make it a perfect ride

[@Z1000sxGuy]

Thanks for this review, spent so long looking and reading about these bikes and decided to finally go ahead. I'm coming from a Triumph explorer 1200 xc to a 2016 z1000sx jus mainly as i wanted something less top heavy hopefully i am comfortable riding it.

[@Crohniebiker]

Thanks for watching I'm sure you'll love it 👍

[@ra7238]

Did your tigers gearbox explode too? Had the same bike as you, looking at this or a zzr14 but I’m a year round rider. Maintenance, insurance, ride ability is just better on the z1000sx

[@Z1000sxGuy]

@@ra7238 the gears were typical triumph I had a sprint st 1050 before, the gearing is just clunky and not the smoothest. For me I wanted to get back the fun and smile factor and not have to deal with the weight of it. The z1000sx is the best bike I’ve ever had you’ll not regret it, the gears are smooth and the power delivery is excellent. If you have a look at some of my vids I’d only ridden the bike twice before we did a big trip to Hardknott pass and around the Lake District and I loved every second. Let me know how it goes.

[@jackruk]

Great review dude 👍

[@Crohniebiker]

Thanks for watching 👍

[@seanoneill7175]

great bike on my second one now these are not beginners bikes work your way up ,maybe try mid range sport bike first like i did then try this

[@heymort3273]

Great review! Please can you let me know, where you got the windshield phone mount? Cheers.

[@Crohniebiker]

Thanks for watching. The phone mount was from Ebay for mounting on your mirror stem bolt but I modified it with a piece of metal fixed on the sunscreen bolts and then sprayed black 👍

[@heymort3273]

Crohnie Biker thanks. Stay safe.

[@Rick-qf5de]

I still cannot find anyting to replace the Kawasaki concours 1000 cc.... The last year 2006 in dark blue metallic.... I can't wait for a test ride to be over,, to get back on pure luxury and comfort.... A seat large enough for three people, comfortably and the ultimate wind control... The newer bikes are just way too small and are not sport touring bikes.... !!!

[@MajorHazzard]

I have a 2017 black one and I agree with everything this reviewer says.

[@Crohniebiker]

Thanks for the comments I appreciate it.

[@stevelocky5198]

Pick a 15 reg up this sat after a sprint st cant wait

[@johnfagg7266]

Hello I am thinking about doing the same Steve I have a triumph sprint 1050 please let me know how you get on

[@stevelocky5198]

@@johnfagg7266 I love it John its lighter than the st and seems quicker although your through the gears quicker I preferred the St for that longer pull in the gears I love both bikes but if I had to chose one it'd be the z1000sx

[@johnfagg7266]

@@stevelocky5198 thank you Steve looking at this weekend hopefully 👍

[@stevelocky5198]

@@johnfagg7266 you'll love it

[@RyanMackle]

This is ridiculous, I've just bought this actual bike today😮. Thought I'd pop on KZbin an this is one of the first reviews to come up 😂 I couldn't believe it when I saw the reg

[@Crohniebiker]

That's an amazing coincidence, I did love that bike and I took great care of it while I was the owner. I did a trip yo Europe on it too . I miss it sometimes... Great engine. Had it still got the panniers on it and what's the millage now ?

[@RyanMackle]

@Crohniebiker Comes with givi side panels, and the mileage is 15897

[@RyanMackle]

@@Crohniebiker I'm up in Glasgow, going down in a couple of weeks to pick her up from Stoke on trent

[@Crohniebiker]

@paulmackle1975 wow, it hasn't done much mileage since I part chopped it in for a KTM1190adventure at cmc clay cross. I then traded the ktm in for a cb500x and now I own a brand new honda nc750x with dct which I love . Hope you have many trouble free year's with it . Keep in touch 👍

[@RyanMackle]

@Crohniebiker yeah I will do, she looks great, Leo Vince cans and still has the spotlights....hopefully these ones are a bit better 😉 All the best 👍

[@philp6221]

Hi what's it like with pillion

[@Crohniebiker]

It's not too bad ,it takes the extra weight fine and you don't notice any drop in performance. Thanks for watching.

[@MJPMoto]

Hi, How long can you use one set of tire?

[@Crohniebiker]

I seem to remember the rear lasted really well i think about 7500miles Michelin Road 5. Obviously the front lasted even longer . I now have the KTM 1190 Adventure which is much harder on tires. Thanks for watching.

[@MJPMoto]

@@Crohniebiker Thanks your answer

[@3004andycox]

Where did you get the bracket for the cone holder to get it behind the screen

[@Crohniebiker]

Hi thanks for watching, as I remember I made a bracket that fixed to the windshield screws and then just a cheap X mount from ebay .

[@3004andycox]

@@Crohniebiker your a star great idea Thanks for the reply

[@3004andycox]

I’m picking one up next week can’t wait

[@Crohniebiker]

You'll love it its a fantastic bike sometimes I wish I still had it .enjoy your new bike 🏍

[@steliosspiliotopoulos679]

Are those factory panniers?

[@Crohniebiker]

Thanks for watching, No they are not factory panniers I have a video of me making the frames at home in my shed to fit z1000sx .they worked very well 👍