Comments on: 2011 Kawasaki Ninja 1000: MD Long-Term Test, Part One (Bike Reports) (News) http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2011/02/2011-kawasaki-ninja-1000-md-long-term-test-part-1/ Motorcycle News, Editorials, Product Reviews and Bike Reviews Fri, 24 May 2013 20:42:48 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 By: Burt http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2011/02/2011-kawasaki-ninja-1000-md-long-term-test-part-1/comment-page-2/#comment-18612 Burt Wed, 09 Mar 2011 02:17:53 +0000 http://www.motorcycledaily.com/?p=13675#comment-18612 When riding the Z1000 at the IMS show, one of the Kawi guys leading the ride mentioned that the faired model has a stronger subframe than the naked version. I hadn't noticed that mentioned anywhere else, so I just thought I'd regurgitate. When riding the Z1000 at the IMS show, one of the Kawi guys
leading the ride mentioned that the faired model has a stronger
subframe than the naked version. I hadn’t noticed that mentioned
anywhere else, so I just thought I’d regurgitate.

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]]> By: Bob http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2011/02/2011-kawasaki-ninja-1000-md-long-term-test-part-1/comment-page-2/#comment-18609 Bob Tue, 08 Mar 2011 23:09:01 +0000 http://www.motorcycledaily.com/?p=13675#comment-18609 I like that bike! This could be a replacement for my ZRX1200R....maybe. The problem is I like the ZRX so much it would be hard to give up. The styling is great, ergos look good, it is a nice package. Way to go Kawasaki! I like that bike! This could be a replacement for my ZRX1200R….maybe. The problem is I like the ZRX so much it would be hard to give up. The styling is great, ergos look good, it is a nice package.

Way to go Kawasaki!

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]]> By: M DePiano http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2011/02/2011-kawasaki-ninja-1000-md-long-term-test-part-1/comment-page-2/#comment-18524 M DePiano Mon, 07 Mar 2011 09:14:13 +0000 http://www.motorcycledaily.com/?p=13675#comment-18524 What gives....where's that full report? What gives….where’s that full report?

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]]> By: Rich http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2011/02/2011-kawasaki-ninja-1000-md-long-term-test-part-1/comment-page-2/#comment-18124 Rich Thu, 03 Mar 2011 18:47:35 +0000 http://www.motorcycledaily.com/?p=13675#comment-18124 Ummm, it's past "next week"! Ummm, it’s past “next week”!

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]]> By: hose head http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2011/02/2011-kawasaki-ninja-1000-md-long-term-test-part-1/comment-page-2/#comment-17997 hose head Tue, 01 Mar 2011 02:53:37 +0000 http://www.motorcycledaily.com/?p=13675#comment-17997 Seems the upswept pipe may make luggage an issue as now you have a hair drier blowing hot exhaust on the bags. Any extension in an aftermarket pipe could exacerbate that problem. Seems the upswept pipe may make luggage an issue as now you have a hair drier blowing hot exhaust on the bags. Any extension in an aftermarket pipe could exacerbate that problem.

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]]> By: Dean G. http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2011/02/2011-kawasaki-ninja-1000-md-long-term-test-part-1/comment-page-2/#comment-17942 Dean G. Sun, 27 Feb 2011 21:50:17 +0000 http://www.motorcycledaily.com/?p=13675#comment-17942 As far as suggestions the mods I'd like to see are a full system, PC III or V, high flow air filter and go down a couple teeth on the rear since I heard this bike can get buzzy over 90 mph. I have read that these mods are worth 15 horses. These are the mods I would do if I got this bike I think. Would be great if they don't destroy mileage too. I think I am going to trade my Versys in for this bike...seems like the best of all worlds! As far as suggestions the mods I’d like to see are a full system, PC III or V, high flow air filter and go down a couple teeth on the rear since I heard this bike can get buzzy over 90 mph. I have read that these mods are worth 15 horses. These are the mods I would do if I got this bike I think. Would be great if they don’t destroy mileage too. I think I am going to trade my Versys in for this bike…seems like the best of all worlds!

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]]> By: RDM http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2011/02/2011-kawasaki-ninja-1000-md-long-term-test-part-1/comment-page-2/#comment-17918 RDM Sun, 27 Feb 2011 03:13:42 +0000 http://www.motorcycledaily.com/?p=13675#comment-17918 Love this motorcycle! Been waiting a long time for one of the manufactures to get it right, I am glad it was Kawasaki! I owned a 1984 Ninja 900 and loved it, but that was back in my younger days. I am no longer interested in the "Racer Crouch"! I would like to see this test bike get a more comfy seat and a fuller coverage, taller, windshield. I fully intend to purchase this bike, but I will wait until the 2012 unit hits the dealerships because I want ABS. This will, in all probability, be the last new motorcycle I purchase, I intend to get the one I want! Love this motorcycle! Been waiting a long time for one of the manufactures to get it right, I am glad it was Kawasaki! I owned a 1984 Ninja 900 and loved it, but that was back in my younger days. I am no longer interested in the “Racer Crouch”! I would like to see this test bike get a more comfy seat and a fuller coverage, taller, windshield. I fully intend to purchase this bike, but I will wait until the 2012 unit hits the dealerships because I want ABS. This will, in all probability, be the last new motorcycle I purchase, I intend to get the one I want!

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]]> By: rodent http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2011/02/2011-kawasaki-ninja-1000-md-long-term-test-part-1/comment-page-2/#comment-17897 rodent Sat, 26 Feb 2011 15:05:05 +0000 http://www.motorcycledaily.com/?p=13675#comment-17897 No way. Look how small the subframes are on these sportbikes. Would you feel safe sitting on that? Maybe if you're 150lbs. and your passenger is 90lbs. No way. Look how small the subframes are on these sportbikes. Would you feel safe sitting on that? Maybe if you’re 150lbs. and your passenger is 90lbs.

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]]> By: Gary http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2011/02/2011-kawasaki-ninja-1000-md-long-term-test-part-1/comment-page-2/#comment-17844 Gary Fri, 25 Feb 2011 16:48:00 +0000 http://www.motorcycledaily.com/?p=13675#comment-17844 The Leo Vince slip ons look great but will they fit with the acc. saddlebags attached? The carbon fiber cans appear to be much higher than the stock cans when you compare pictures. The Leo Vince slip ons look great but will they fit with the acc. saddlebags attached? The carbon fiber cans appear to be much higher than the stock cans when you compare pictures.

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]]> By: Zuki http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2011/02/2011-kawasaki-ninja-1000-md-long-term-test-part-1/comment-page-1/#comment-17782 Zuki Thu, 24 Feb 2011 13:42:39 +0000 http://www.motorcycledaily.com/?p=13675#comment-17782 I agree about the seat thing... why is comfort sacrificed to the point that people have formed a habit of immediately thinking about seat replacement or modification before they even own the bike? It wouldn't be as bad if at least the passenger sat on the same plane as the rider. All my '70s and '80s bikes always had comfy seating for both rider and passenger. It's not really an issue if you plan on riding solo, but it seems Kawasaki has a problem with giving their seats that damn forward slope so you're always fighting sliding into the tank... my 2000 ZR-7 had the same problem. I think it'd be cool and comfortable with a modern version of the H2 seat. I agree about the seat thing… why is comfort sacrificed to the point that people have formed a habit of immediately thinking about seat replacement or modification before they even own the bike? It wouldn’t be as bad if at least the passenger sat on the same plane as the rider. All my ’70s and ’80s bikes always had comfy seating for both rider and passenger. It’s not really an issue if you plan on riding solo, but it seems Kawasaki has a problem with giving their seats that damn forward slope so you’re always fighting sliding into the tank… my 2000 ZR-7 had the same problem. I think it’d be cool and comfortable with a modern version of the H2 seat.

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