2021 Kawasaki Ninja 1000 Garage Review - My favorite sport touring bike of them all!
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- čas přidán 26. 07. 2024
- Kawasaki did a great job with this bike. They haven’t changed it much in recent years and they really don’t need to. Take a look.
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That is the exact bike, color and set-up I'm keeping my eyes open for. I wish the new ones were blacked out as that one is. Across the States, there are not many used ones for sale. That tells me that the owners really appreciate them. Very helpful; thank you.
Excellent review of the 1000SX. I plan on getting this as my second bike. I laughed when you said that you will not be able to ride when you are in your 60s. I am in my early 60s and I still ride ZX-10R which is my third superbike. Love it despite all the aches and pains (and speeding tickets). Please stay in shape and you will be fine as I speak from experience. Thank You for the review. The non-scripted review was excellent and I learned many new things.
What a collection. Like your Ninja 1000 SX to bits in it present form and color. Like your review with fair comparison. Keep em coming like that. Cheers.
I could live in your garage. Nice bikes bro!!
Nice collection, good data, great taste and perspectives.
Best review of this bike on CZcams! Thank you!
Very nice and detailed review. Good job mate !!!!
Great vid. Came from the Nija and got so much more.
#Bonus content!
Love your style.
Nice garage too.
X+1 lifestyle. 👍
Cheers
61 years young just picked up a 2023 last Saturday
Thinking about one
62 here, got one in 2021have done 30 000 km on it, great bike, I don’t think it will be easy to find a worthy successor@@CheeseBiker4Life
Do not normally comment, but great review. Looking at 1000sx and this was very helpful!
You will still be riding that one in 10 years for sure
I have just bought the 2022 model and I turn the big 60 next week 😀👍👍
You are an inspiration.
57 here.
😁
@@patgenier1965 many thanks been riding since I was 16 been lucky never had an accident as yet 👌😲🇦🇺
@@nigelthomas5037 I meant came FOR the Ninja...
Cheers
Great review. Awesome garage as well. Only just ordered the ninja myself this week. I should be picking it up sometime soon, so I can’t wait. Thanks to reviews like yours and many others, i was persuaded to get one for myself. Looking forward to many happy days and great rides on it.
Yes, you will enjoy it I am sure. Great bike!
Great review, I got mine 2022 a few weeks and 300 mile ago. The weather is dire lately here 🇬🇧 else that figure could easily be 900 as I’m enjoying it so much.
Defo go the sliders drop protection. Don’t ask me why….😅
Nice review. Great collection of bikes, thanks for sharing.
Thank you!!
Dam! Nice bike collection. All black ninja is sweet looking.
Great job! Beautiful bike.
The unscripted approach made it even nicer. Great review, great garage setup and great bike collection. Definitely going to watch the other videos. Subscribed 👌
Thanks for the feedback! More videos coming :)
great review....been looking at these thanks
Thanks for the review... there is one in my near future... Dave,64... 650 versys, new rider of 20 months....
650 Versys is NICE! How do you like it?
Thx for going “off topic” and showing that phone mount. Kind of appropriate these days👍👍
What do you do for a living that enables you to have a garage like that? People want to know.
Hand modeling.
@@TK-cl1jm 😂
great review my dude
I learned so much from your video, thank you! I could learn a lot from you. I am trying to pick up a used 2021 now. 2022 models, I can't find. Likely the markup on them would be ridiculous as well, then I am not a fan of red either. So I wait for 2023 or find a 2021. I have located a 2021, working on the funds.
Thanks for the feedback. Yes, you cannot go wrong on this bike. I have a riding review dropping this Saturday.
Great video. Getting my new 1000sx in 2 weeks 😊
thank u 4 sharing your dream garage i have 3 bikes myself
What's in your stable?
9:05 Wow that cockpit is so clean. Kawasaki nailed it. I cannot wait to get this bike. Thanks for the video and awesome garage!
Thanks for the reply. You getting one? Even a used one is fine.
Thank you 😊!!! great review 👍 👏
thanks for this review. love your collection. I bought the same bike 3 weeks ago. I also ordered the oem usb charger. didn't realize it has to go under the seat. anyways to make it fit on the dash?
It's an odd connection. It does have a round end to it that looks like it COULD work, but it's hard to tell. It's definitely different than the dash socket I have now.
Awesome review.
Omg thats one of the best actual helpful video, can you please leave a link for the Corbin seat and the VStream windscreen? Is it the largest size or the middle one as they have 3 sizes, also does it eliminate the wind noise completely?
Great information on this motorcycle, may test ride at Daytona bike week...
Super review, thanks!
Which windshield is this on Ninja 1000SX?? This higher one...
That's not the origin Kawa one, right?
Could you copy in here a link where to get it?
spot on commentary. very watchable.
Nice garage! just sub! 👊
I got one a month ago, like it a lot so far. First upgrade I need to do is the seat, gets uncomfortable after 100 miles. How do you like the Corbin seat? Where did yo get it?
you really have some nice looking bike your a lucky guy
Thank you! It's fun.
Fun video thanks 👌
Thanks for taking the time to share with us! You need a V85tt next, it will round-out your collection.
Yes! Love Moto Guzzi. It might be on the list. Getting a Triumph and BMW next year hopefully.
Found your review very informative, better late than never. I checked Corbin's website for the seat. Is their part # K-N10-
F for the rider's seat pictured on your bike?
Black beauty, outstanding in this color scheme, as well very nice garage, I wonder which adventure bike would fit there
Great video! I just got the 2024 Ninja 1000 SX and I'm considering upgrading to the Kawasaki gel seat. I noticed you have the Corbin seat and the rear cowl looks awesome. - how is it? Would you recommend it for long rides? Thanks for the awesome content! 🏍💨 #Ninja1000SX #MotorcycleUpgrades #RideComfort.
great review!! nice collection of bikes as well.... the Diavel looked fantastic! But the 1000SX looks like a great bike as well
I've got the same bike & purchased a usb port off Amazon for about $8 & fitted it in that hole to left where you have the cigarette lighter port.
They come separately not to make money but because they are contract manufactured by Givi. The actual cases are the same for all the bikes , VERSYS, ninja , and h2 sx. Then you purchase the trim pieces that match your bike . Then you purchase the fitment kit , which there isn’t much to, but it helps the cases fit tightly . Then you need the kit to change the lock to match your ignition key .
Don’t be fooled by catalog or part numbers , the cases are the same ! All the other pieces are bike specific. Your dealer will very likely not know this.
I also have that windshield
It looks TERRIBLE , but it blocks the wind. I rarely use it because it looks so ridiculous .
Cheers for the review. Recently I have been agonizing over the choice for this Ninja, or that new Suzuki GSX-S100GT+. Do you have any comparison thoughts?
I have the 2020 uk version since new and am critical of the dash size and functionality, but the reality is that when motorcycling you need to glance a speed/revs etc.
And for that it really is spot on, easy to read in all conditions and nicely presented.
The Ninja has IMU, the Suzuki does not. The Ninja has much better tires- S22 Bridgestone's are incredible tires. The Ninja is the better bike because Kawasaki has refined this machine for more than a decade....
Where I live it is always raining so It ain't hard to keep clean)))))))
Nice review! Are you planning to do a FJR review video soon? Would be cool to see what you think about those 2 in comparison to each other a little bit too since they’re both sport tourers. I have an FJR currently and am interested in the ninja 1000sx or the Suzuki gsx s1000gt+
For sure on the FJR review. Probably late August that one will drop. Love that bike too though I may replace it next year with a BMW.
awesome bike
I got the 2022 Ninja 1000SX Performance Tourer, in April (black / red one) and I absolutely love it. I totally agree its a bike you can daily commute, have fun on the country lanes and tour about on. 130 miles and I give it a small rest. The 2022 had some changes in the geometry making its handling along the country lanes better. The rider sitting position is tweaked a small bit as well. They also changed the engine tuning a small amount. Though its tiny changes all it really amounts to is a bit of polishing an already great bike. Its my main transport and I'm 57 and 6'2" and am loving it. Wish this bike was about 20 years ago. Like the review, sometimes having no script gives that passion you can lose when you are reading.
I got a 2022 in April and love it, been Pyrenees on tour and it is the perfect bike, it does it all, fast riding, slow riding, touring, comfy and that was fully loaded with camping gear for 2 weeks 👌👌👌👌
That's great! Thanks for letting me know about the small changes. Good to know!
Excellent description of the bike and thank you. The 1000sx is at the top of the list for my next bike.
it would be great if you started the bike so we could hear the exhaust. Where do we get the rear cowling? How do you clean your bikes after rides? Excellent garage for sure.
Hi there! I have a riding review dropping soon. I THINK you will hear the exhaust but if not I'll be dropping more videos about this bike soon and will do a sound check! Rear cowl is direct from Kawasaki. After each ride I put it up on my lift and hand clean it with Motorcycle Spirits and Micro Fiber. You don't need a lift, though. Just get a nice shop chair and get next to your bike and wipe it down - takes 15 minutes if it's not too bad.
Just went to my dealer yesterday and sat on the sx. I'm 6'1"and weigh 285. The first things I noticed was that I was sitting almost up against the fuel tank, secondly the seat seemed to be a bit hard on my behind. Also, the windscreen wasn't very tall and wide. Because of the foot pegs being set back a ways, it was putting my knees in an awkward position. I really like the bike. I'm just wondering if I could get used to it. I'm not sure if you can relocate the pegs? I was wondering if the Corbin seat is any better than the stock one. I was pretty sure the windscreen could be replaced with an aftermarket one. And I know that you can get handle bar risers also. Oh yeah, I didn't mention that I'm almost 66 and weigh 285. Lmao, I haven't even been on a bike in 45 years. Honestly though, I don't think there's a bike out there that I can't handle. I probably won't be riding more than 200 miles out. Mainly on weekends. I've been looking at the big bikes also. It's just all that weight. I really like the africa twin. It's very comfortable with my height. Only thing about this is the 21" front wheel. Probably at least 90% of my riding will be on pavement. This is why I shifted my focus to sport touring. I would probably be happy with the handling of the twin. It's not like I'll be pushing my self or rather the bike into curves to fast. I'm also looking at the Honda nt 1100. I believe it would be much more comfortable. I'm not to crazy about the styling of it though. Anyway, I think I've kind of got it narrowed down.
Hey, thanks for your input...I am about the same size/age/weight so this helps me much.
Spot on review. I've had my '21 for 10 months and 13,000 miles. Finished four trips with panniers and the top case each trip lasting 5-7 days. Very competent tourer and very stable at any speed when fully loaded. Quick as hell in the twisties with loads of power. The bike pulls hard even in 5th and 6th gear. However I agree with you that if I wanted to do something like multi-day cross-country trip I'd probably opt for a larger tourer.
I'm also considering a cat-delete full exhaust. When you removed the cat and replaced the headers, were there any backfires, check engine lights etc.? I've read that the tune for the 2020+ bikes is out now.
Which top case did you use that works with the OEM panniers? Loving mine also!
Anyone know where I can buy the full body kit fairings for 2021 Kawasaki 1000 SX? Please help.
Nice Stable!
Corbin states they don't make a seat for the 1000SX. What P/N did you order? Did you have to modify the mounting tabs?
Had a 2017 Ninja 1000, comfy bike but no electronics, all your missing is a supermoto, probably my favorite bike.....
I did notice a fender eliminator... which brand is that ? Not all of them work with the panniers.
Is the 2023 improved overall compared to the 2021?
Hello, thank you for review. I have green 2020 model also bought as performance tourer with akrapovic . Could you let me know how much does it cost to fit the full system where to get it and finally if you replaced it yourself? I would appreciate your help. Love yours and my dream garage :)
The full exhaust can be bought from Akropovic directly or some other vendors sell it specifically for this bike. If you are mechanically inclined it's not too hard. One thing to note is if the engine is cool you will hear some clicking for the first minute or so of the bike running as these are racing designed so they sit in the engine a little differently. If you have a lift it becomes easier. A couple of hours max and you got it.
@@JourneyRiderVlog I thought I read that the single akropovic header and muffler does not fit with panniers but looks like no issues with your install. Did you need to modify it to fit with panniers?
Thanks for all the information. I was wondering about the differences between this bike and versys. I was dreaming of versys until now but didn't think of this model.
Yup.
Same here.
Wow, what a setup, what an incredible collection of bikes
Isn't the purpose of the SX supposed to replace all those :-)
The Ninja is one of those things that is difficult to understand why everyone doesn't want one.
Yes! Love my Ninja!
Great review. I have a 2021, which replaced in 2017. The only time I have ever purchased the same bike twice! It’s that good. I have a question about the exhaust, the same one as Damian had. When you replaced the headers, did you need to do any retuning? Usually you do, unlike the slip on, and that’s what has held me back so far. Also, for long tours I put the Kawasaki top box and its mount (Givi) on a Hebko & Becker Sportrack that replaces the rear seat. Negatives, aside from losing the seat, is that it makes the bike look like a scooter and may crowd you, although not me at 5’8”. Could be adjusted by where you place the mounting plate on the rack. Positives are that it’s secure, color matches, doesn’t change the balance of the bike and is less affected by side winds.
Thanks for your reply. About the exhaust, as far as I know you cannot tune this bike. You can't even find a Dynojet to work with it. Apparently, the computer handles it on its' own. I've not had any issues at all.
@@JourneyRiderVlog Thanks! Just what I wanted to know. No tunability was my understanding too. Great to hear you're fine in Illinois, which means I don't have to worry about running lean here at the 5,000-10,000 feet I ride in Colorado. Thanks again.
Looks great without top case...
Thank you. I'll never put a top case on this. Love it.
What state are you located in?
I commute 120 miles per day in California. Do you think this may work? I have a z900rs and I love it but was thinking something that works better with wind.
I don’t k ow that this would be better than what you have for commuting but it would give you a more comfortable ride
Is that the Ninja 1000SX?
Hello and thank you and a good job on your unscripted review, you don't need HOLLYWOOD. The Kawasaki Ninja 1000, can you tell me what is your fuel consumption Mls. per gl. and fuel tank capacity please? and thank you once again for your report on this motorcycle for I am very close to purchasing one if all meets my interested needs.
If I don't hit it too hard, I can get low 40's (mpg) on this thing. I am not sure what a full tank would do, but if my math is correct 4.9 gallos x 40 MPG = 196 miles. It you fill the tank up a little higher you can for sure get over 200 miles before fueling up again,
@@JourneyRiderVlog -Thank you for your response sr. my next question if you don't mine, who do you use for insurance? am in California and am 57yrs old, my record is clean and it is ridiculous the amount of money they want for one year full coverage. Can you advise please?
I can never understand why kawasaki fit the ninja 1000 sx engine into the versys but tune it down to 120 bhp
Really like Ducati !
Would you consider that beautiful girl as a commute bike? I work in San Francisco, very heavy traffic on highway and bridges not to mention the city itself. I have v strom 650 2019 and I like it but that Kawasaki is growing up on me... please advise. Thanks. Peter
I’m going to buy a Ninja 400. Do I need to put a bracket on the bike for panniers?
Which panniers did you get.
Sir you know the this naked bike in china the price up to 25000 usd +10% VAT + 1000usd insurance . Unbelievable zDam high customs tax . I wanna know the vibration and relatability of this bike . Thanks
Why so many bikes? Can only ride one at a time. I feel guilty having two.
All your bikes are heavy touring boat anchors. Why not change it up a little- really test your riding abilities- and add a roadster/hooligan-ready bikes (monster, ktm super duke, even an Mt10 ? With all that mulah, live it up man! LOL
Agree........
One bike is enough, (16years, with No Problemo) Yamaha Fazer 1000 with R1 engine/brakes
What no 2022 KLR 650 Adventure. And I thought you liked motorcycles.
The Suzuki GSX-S 1000GT is a sharp looking bike as well. The Yamaha Tracer 9GT is great, but it actually cost slightly more than the Kawasaki or Suzuki. I like all 3.
Versey and the Sx1000 hardly have the same engine. 30 plus HP difference.
Right because you can't have the same engine tuned differently. Come on man :)
My god do you have to be so close to the camera ?
100 miles is rookie numbers
try 14 hours / +700 miles
Reno Nevada to Ensenada Baja California on a Ninja ZX14
Talking about the bike, but having to look at your face.