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On my quest to purchase a Ninja 1000 I've read just about every review there is and torn through multiple forums. This is what I've learned so far. Hopefully owners can chime in with their own anecdotes or corrections. Again this info I've gathered is based on reviews and forum perusal...
We've know about the updates so its of little use to dive into the 3 different TC settings or the dual mode power settings. We also know about standard ABS.
Pros
Cons
Guys please feel to add, debate or outright discredit anything I've said here. Again, just a collection of common observations I've noted while doing my due diligence. Hopefully this thread will be not only of use to me but to many of the other shoppers I know are lurking about

We've know about the updates so its of little use to dive into the 3 different TC settings or the dual mode power settings. We also know about standard ABS.
Pros
- 1,043cc I4 is good as ever. Smooth and silently powerful, I've heard that its simply a slight hum (or what it seems to be
) all the way through the rev band
- Power is linear and easy to use, shifts like a dream in typical Kawasaki fashion
- Midrange is where the meat is, perfect for street riding
- Higher speed cornering it flat, stable and predictable
- Ergonomics are satisfying for a litre bike, much more standard than sport bike positioning.
- Traction control can be defeated
Cons
- I've read that the LCD readout can be prone to glare which can sometimes manifest potentially distracting reflections
- No gear indicators
- No ambient temperature gauge
- Some test pilots have felt that the airflow direct too much air at the bottom half of their helmets making longer rides taxing on the ears, this is subjective of course
- Longer tail geometry makes N1K a little reluctant at low speeds
Guys please feel to add, debate or outright discredit anything I've said here. Again, just a collection of common observations I've noted while doing my due diligence. Hopefully this thread will be not only of use to me but to many of the other shoppers I know are lurking about