Ninja 1000/Z1000SX Owners' Thread (or wanna be's)

rhinoWERX · 10-31-2010, 08:02 PM

I'm really liking the looks of this bike as a sport tourer. This could be a great al-rounder...

A Knight Who Says Ni · 10-31-2010, 08:48 PM

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=624565

spoilsport · 12-16-2010, 05:03 PM

I like the bags, the ergos and the power. MCN loves it, too. How come EU gets ABS, and USA not. Probably because kawasquids don't need no stinking abs (but I do).

TMPST007 · 12-16-2010, 05:39 PM

Its a nice bike! If I wasn't commited ... I'd get one!

olie · 12-17-2010, 07:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spoilsport

I like the bags, the ergos and the power. MCN loves it, too. How come EU gets ABS, and USA not. Probably because kawasquids don't need no stinking abs (but I do).

+1, at least as an option...

SpaceManSpiff · 12-18-2010, 08:05 PM

and they tease us by leaving the ABS sensor boss on the forks....

FlyRescue · 12-18-2010, 09:55 PM

I'm sold on that bike.
I'm definitely planning on selling my ZZR600 and my V-Strom and replacing them with the Ninja 1k.

Towjam · 12-19-2010, 12:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spoilsport

I like the bags, the ergos and the power. MCN loves it, too. How come EU gets ABS, and USA not. Probably because kawasquids don't need no stinking abs (but I do).

The ABS option for Honda's CB100R will also not be available in the US.

Chip Seal · 12-23-2010, 08:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spoilsport

I like the bags, the ergos and the power. MCN loves it, too. How come EU gets ABS, and USA not. Probably because kawasquids don't need no stinking abs (but I do).

I would wager the ABS version adds at least another grand to the retail pricepoint.
The extra grand will kill the sales potential in the USA,IMHO.

Everytime I go into the local Suzie shop and look at the ABS 1050 Bandit, the "former flat track racer star salesguy" tells me ABS is garbage!

So I just tell him, no thanks, I'll stick to my beemer.

mrbreeze · 12-23-2010, 09:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chip Seal

I would wager the ABS version adds at least another grand to the retail pricepoint.
The extra grand will kill the sales potential in the USA,IMHO.

Everytime I go into the local Suzie shop and look at the ABS 1050 Bandit, the "former flat track racer star salesguy" tells me ABS is garbage!

So I just tell him, no thanks, I'll stick to my beemer.

another salesman destined for a career change. Where do these people come from?

I was going to point out for those who want ABS on a bike like this, Suzuki offers it.

capriccio · 12-23-2010, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by mrbreeze

another salesman destined for a career change. Where do these people come from?

I was going to point out for those who want ABS on a bike like this, Suzuki offers it.

So does Kawasaki on the ZX-10R with traction control to boot.

SyRexx · 08-29-2011, 12:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spoilsport

I like the bags, the ergos and the power. MCN loves it, too. How come EU gets ABS, and USA not. Probably because kawasquids don't need no stinking abs (but I do).

there was something i read that EU government was going to push through compulsary ABS on all euro spec bikes

arshishb · 08-31-2011, 06:07 PM

I pulled the trigger today on an all black one. I am picking it up tomorrow.

Currently drowning myself in beer because of buyers remorse

Can't wait for Thursday to pass.

thealien · 12-20-2010, 05:39 AM

what's all this about a world-wide recall.....

Quote:

Originally Posted by rhinoWERX

I'm really liking the looks of this bike as a sport tourer. This could be a great al-rounder...

Sounds good on paper

Towjam · 12-20-2010, 06:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thealien

what's all this about a world-wide recall.....

You referring to this? Not the same engine (I think).

10-31-2010, 08:02 PM	#1
rhinoWERX ^OP Crikey mate! Joined: Sep 2003 Location: LB, CA Oddometer: 783	2011 Kawasaki Ninja 1000 I'm really liking the looks of this bike as a sport tourer. This could be a great al-rounder... Sounds good on paper __________________ rhinoWErX IBA #30079 "Screw your courage to the sticking place"

12-16-2010, 05:03 PM	#3
spoilsport New & Used Joined: Jul 2006 Location: Denver & Buena Vista, CO Oddometer: 63	I like the bags, the ergos and the power. MCN loves it, too. How come EU gets ABS, and USA not. Probably because kawasquids don't need no stinking abs (but I do). __________________ '07 F650GS Dakar '06 XT225 '08 FJR______________________________________ "No two objects can occupy the same space at the same time, but they will try." ...Spoilsport's 3rd law.

12-16-2010, 05:39 PM	#4
TMPST007 Pardz Joined: Jun 2007 Location: North Carolina Oddometer: 22	agreed Its a nice bike! If I wasn't commited ... I'd get one!

12-18-2010, 09:55 PM	#7
FlyRescue Support S&R, Get lost! Joined: May 2009 Location: Hollywood and Vine!! (Wasilla) Alaska Oddometer: 694	I'm sold on that bike. I'm definitely planning on selling my ZZR600 and my V-Strom and replacing them with the Ninja 1k. __________________ 2010 BMW R1200GS Adventure; 1982 BMW R100S Proud FükenGrüver

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10-31-2010, 08:48 PM	#2
A Knight Who Says Ni Studly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2009 Oddometer: 837	http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=624565

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SpaceManSpiff Man of Mystery Joined: Mar 2007 Location: Tucson, Arizona Oddometer: 984	and they tease us by leaving the ABS sensor boss on the forks....

08-31-2011, 06:07 PM	#13
arshishb Studly Adventurer Joined: Dec 2006 Location: Edison, NJ Oddometer: 734	I pulled the trigger today on an all black one. I am picking it up tomorrow. Currently drowning myself in beer because of buyers remorse Can't wait for Thursday to pass.