Kawasaki Ninja 1000 ABS - First Ride Review
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- čas přidán 21. 07. 2024
- Stylishly slicing through to the sharp end of the Touring Sportbike market is the new 2014 Kawasaki Ninja 1000 ABS.
Here Jamie Robinson tests out the latest upgrades and explains what happens when you combine Ninja's racetrack influences with long distance touring.
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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.
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
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.
instablaster.
Got my 2012 SX this week, Im super happy with it. It's really sporty and loves to be driven hard!
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.
cott10r Congrats - I traded in my sports bike two weeks ago for one also and it's so good :)
Loved it. Great shots... well done edits and an inspired review. Thumbs up.
Nice review. see you on the next adventure with that bike
Had a 2015 for 2 weeks ... awesome. So glad I bought it
Great review Jamie but we were waiting Triumph explorer 1200 to be tested...!!!
Just bought me one ( 2016 blue)....You did help a lot...thanks for the great review..
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!
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
Jamie - another great review. Can you list your riding gear in the review comments? Curious about those AStar boots.
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 !
Great bike, great review. It will be probably my next bike.
great allrounder, nice size and beautiful
Excellent riding scenes, good review.
nice video bro, love this bike
Kawasaki have got this spot on!!
not many done on maxi-scooter, can u start some reviews on them.
I really love the pipes.
Jamie, please make a review of versys 1000.
How would you compare the Ninja 1000 abs to the Kawasaki Concours 1400?
I can adjust my screen on the move by pressing with the finger whilst lifting with the forearm.
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
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
He's Back...
It's quite a shame they didn't put the TC for the new 2014 Z1000.
Very nice, but why no option to switch abs off?!?!
Very well done!!
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
great review and the bike's decent
Anyone know what highway that was on?
I can adjust the screen just fine while moving.
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?
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.
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.
Love the bike.
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?
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 .
I get my 2015 plate on the 1st March...
Great review and overview of the bike. I think Kawasaki nailed it when making this bike.
Agree! Great bike, I want one
nutnfancy you ruined guns
iDreamOfWeenie how?
I want one... I'm gonna buy one
My next bike
nice bike, good review, but the talking parts were way to quiet.
Is the saddle comfortable?
Yes very!!!
funny thing is i was kinda disappointing that it was a 1000 cc because the insurance might be insane
Does the 2014 ninja 1000 have a speed limiter?
no
Yes.
Awesome....
Nice
Showing off the awesome "swinging arm" eh? What's that :)
very ninja, very kawasaki. very ninja, very kawasaki. very ninja, very kawasaki. very ninja, very kawasaki. very ninja, very kawasaki.
Much doge
M3RD0CK It is NOT a Kawa ninja!
@@paponeable Except it is. Europe is the only place it is called a Z1000SX. It is even called a Ninja 1000 in Japan.
10 Grand good buy.
Hmm... did sound a bit like just reading the brochure.
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)
This Review has got some style. Mcn you lot need to improve.
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?
orangelion03 I put Scorpions on mine and they look great :)
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.
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.
Shit seat shit mirrors everything else thumbs up👍
Bought mine used with a Sargent seat which is excellent. And I added mirror extenders which is a must.
I disagree, seat is narrow and comfy, love the mirrors and the shape of them!🥰