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.

Clem Kevin · 12-18-2010, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by FlyRescue

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.

Unless somebody comes out with something that can seriously rival this, I'll be on one in 5 years.

fast4d · 12-19-2010, 09:43 AM

saw and sat on it at the IMS. nice option. the front screen is adjustable. very comfy.

0ldhippie · 12-19-2010, 12:53 PM

If I was 5-10 years younger this would be my zx9r replacement. Sucks when reality sets in.

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.

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).

DogBoy · 12-20-2010, 11:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thealien

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

Different bike with completely different engine. Recall (or tech hold as Kawi is referring to it) is for the ZX-10R, not the Z1000-based Ninja 1000.

BikePilot · 12-20-2010, 02:45 PM

Yep, the current ZX10R is totally and completely different :)

It does look like a lovely bike, but I always wonder why not buy a purebred superbike, add helibars, an aftermarket seat and luggage? Would you not end up with the same touring ability but with much more power and less weight?

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 R1200GS Adventure; 1982 Seca 750; 1982 R100S Proud FükenGrüver

12-19-2010, 09:43 AM	#9
fast4d Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA Oddometer: 1,547	saw and sat on it at the IMS. nice option. the front screen is adjustable. very comfy. __________________ Alan 2011 KTM RC8R 2012 BMW S1000RR 2000 Kawasaki ZRX1100

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

12-18-2010, 08:05 PM	#6
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....

12-19-2010, 12:53 PM	#10
0ldhippie Studly Adventurer Joined: Nov 2010 Location: Sacramento Oddometer: 565	If I was 5-10 years younger this would be my zx9r replacement. Sucks when reality sets in.

12-20-2010, 02:45 PM	#15
BikePilot Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2005 Location: Tampa Oddometer: 10,901	Yep, the current ZX10R is totally and completely different :) It does look like a lovely bike, but I always wonder why not buy a purebred superbike, add helibars, an aftermarket seat and luggage? Would you not end up with the same touring ability but with much more power and less weight? __________________ '09 Buell XB12XT, TL1000S, H1F, M620, CR250R, DR250SE, XR650R, Cota 315R Summer 2009 Ride Report http://advrider.com/forums/showthrea...1509c&t=507038 Summer 2008 RR. http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=367703

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