User Review of Ninja 1000 [2020-2021] by Praveen

4.8/5

5 Reviews

42 Ratings

Ninja 1000sx review - a superbike

2 years ago

Praveen

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(out of 5)

Design and styling

Reliability

Performance

Service experience

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Ridden for (If Owned)	5000-15000 km
Got mileage of	19 kmpl

I got my ninja 1000sx last Diwali; it has been smooth sailing. The engine is butter smooth and the muted exhaust whine is the 4 cylinder symphony I always wanted. The stock suspension set-up is on the softer side and needs to be set up according to your weight which i did. The seats are super comfortable and the riding position is also primarily upright. The wide handlebars make the handling easier. The bike is on the taller side, but your nothing that your confidence can't overcome. The windscreen looks good but is largely useless. Even kawasaki's optional large windscreen does not improve the protection from windblasts. I put on a puig aftermarket one and it made a world of difference. The tyres offer excellent grip in the dry but i was not too comfortable in the wet (maybe it's just me struggling in the rain). When the tyres are due for a change i will probably choose the battlax t32 (the ones on the versys) for better-wet grip. I mostly ride it on the highways and take it out in the city only for servicing. The city rides are not fun as the engine heats up all of that heat and you will feel cooked. The bike has the low ground clearance and i have to slow down and watch every speed breaker. Sometimes i end up scraping the belly pan if I'm not slow enough. This bike will take you far and fast. I prefer the far part and occasionally fast. You can comfortably cruise at triple-digit speeds all day without fatigue. Taller riders will feel the windblasts at really high speeds. My two favourite features are the cruise control and the quick shifter. Needless to say, the ninja is a looker. The ninja is a gentle beast. Don't get me wrong it's still green and mean but the power is linear and accessible. Torque is available at any rpm in any gear. Overall ninja gives you ~80% of the features other litre class bikes have at half the price.

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Kawasaki Ninja 1000 [2020-2021]

1043 cc|140.13 bhp|238 kg

₹ 11,01,451Onwards

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

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More Reviews on Ninja 1000 [2020-2021]

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Critical (1)
Positive (3)

Kawasaki ninja 1000
2 years ago
Subh
Best bike i have ever used. Can be used for long distance journeys. Bit pricy, but according to specifications and looks the bike looks cheaper. Riding experience is very amazing. Servicing cost is bit pricy and cannot easily locate the workshops. Cons is that please wear helmet and ride it safely even though it is a superbike.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
5
Design and styling
5
Reliability
5
Performance
5
Service experience
3
Maintenance cost
5
Extra Features
About the Reviewer
Ridden for (If Owned)
5000-15000 km
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0
1
The most VFM liter class bike.
3 years ago
Gurudev Singh Khatra
The buying experience was good. Anzen Kawasaki supported me in everyway throughout. As a Sports Tourer it offers the best of both worlds. A terrific product from the stables of Kawasaki. It behaves like a controlled monster. Well manageable in traffic, but when you unleash it on the highway it gives you the proper liter class superbike experience. Kudos to Kawasaki for all the new improvements and updates. This bike is total value for money with al the great Kawasaki racing lineage and tech.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
4
Design and styling
5
Reliability
5
Performance
4
Service experience
4
Maintenance cost
4
Extra Features
About the Reviewer
Ridden for (If Owned)
0-5000 km
Tips for other riders
Keeping the bike tyres at the correct pressures is very important for the sharp handling and for great performance use atleast 95 octane petrol or use STP octane booster if 95RON Gasoline is unavailable.... Happy and Safe Riding.
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5
0
Character missing!!!!!
4 years ago
Chakshu Motta
The bike is loaded with features and is comfortable too but one thing I noticed is that it lacks character. When you ride it you don't feel anything great whereas at this price point you should. I liked the z900 much more than this as it has an excellent raw character to it whereas ninja 1000 lacks it. Ride it to know better. If you are into superbikes or automobiles in general you'll know what I'm saying...
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
4
Design and styling
4
Reliability
5
Performance
5
Service experience
3
Maintenance cost
5
Extra Features
About the Reviewer
Ridden for (If Owned)
Never Owned
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57
Get the beast!
4 years ago
Abishake
This beast is meant for the touring. This can blindly equipped that comfort. Only problem is heating is felt on the legs obviously its a super bike.The riding experience is so smooth and the on ride price of a 1000cc is affordable price. If you wanna ride the whole country choose this for touring. Happy touring!!
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
5
Design and styling
5
Reliability
5
Performance
5
Service experience
4
Maintenance cost
5
Extra Features
About the Reviewer
Ridden for (If Owned)
Never Owned
Tips for other riders
It should be fed properly when it needs. Just like your pet.
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Kawasaki ninja 1000
2 years ago
Subh
Best bike i have ever used. Can be used for long distance journeys. Bit pricy, but according to specifications and looks the bike looks cheaper. Riding experience is very amazing. Servicing cost is bit pricy and cannot easily locate the workshops. Cons is that please wear helmet and ride it safely even though it is a superbike.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
5
Design and styling
5
Reliability
5
Performance
5
Service experience
3
Maintenance cost
5
Extra Features
About the Reviewer
Ridden for (If Owned)
5000-15000 km
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0
1
The most VFM liter class bike.
3 years ago
Gurudev Singh Khatra
The buying experience was good. Anzen Kawasaki supported me in everyway throughout. As a Sports Tourer it offers the best of both worlds. A terrific product from the stables of Kawasaki. It behaves like a controlled monster. Well manageable in traffic, but when you unleash it on the highway it gives you the proper liter class superbike experience. Kudos to Kawasaki for all the new improvements and updates. This bike is total value for money with al the great Kawasaki racing lineage and tech.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
4
Design and styling
5
Reliability
5
Performance
4
Service experience
4
Maintenance cost
4
Extra Features
About the Reviewer
Ridden for (If Owned)
0-5000 km
Tips for other riders
Keeping the bike tyres at the correct pressures is very important for the sharp handling and for great performance use atleast 95 octane petrol or use STP octane booster if 95RON Gasoline is unavailable.... Happy and Safe Riding.
Read More
Was this review helpful?
5
0
Character missing!!!!!
4 years ago
Chakshu Motta
The bike is loaded with features and is comfortable too but one thing I noticed is that it lacks character. When you ride it you don't feel anything great whereas at this price point you should. I liked the z900 much more than this as it has an excellent raw character to it whereas ninja 1000 lacks it. Ride it to know better. If you are into superbikes or automobiles in general you'll know what I'm saying...
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
4
Design and styling
4
Reliability
5
Performance
5
Service experience
3
Maintenance cost
5
Extra Features
About the Reviewer
Ridden for (If Owned)
Never Owned
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36
57
Get the beast!
4 years ago
Abishake
This beast is meant for the touring. This can blindly equipped that comfort. Only problem is heating is felt on the legs obviously its a super bike.The riding experience is so smooth and the on ride price of a 1000cc is affordable price. If you wanna ride the whole country choose this for touring. Happy touring!!
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
5
Design and styling
5
Reliability
5
Performance
5
Service experience
4
Maintenance cost
5
Extra Features
About the Reviewer
Ridden for (If Owned)
Never Owned
Tips for other riders
It should be fed properly when it needs. Just like your pet.
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52
13

Kawasaki ninja 1000
2 years ago
Subh
Best bike i have ever used. Can be used for long distance journeys. Bit pricy, but according to specifications and looks the bike looks cheaper. Riding experience is very amazing. Servicing cost is bit pricy and cannot easily locate the workshops. Cons is that please wear helmet and ride it safely even though it is a superbike.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
5
Design and styling
5
Reliability
5
Performance
5
Service experience
3
Maintenance cost
5
Extra Features
About the Reviewer
Ridden for (If Owned)
5000-15000 km
Read More
Was this review helpful?
0
1
The most VFM liter class bike.
3 years ago
Gurudev Singh Khatra
The buying experience was good. Anzen Kawasaki supported me in everyway throughout. As a Sports Tourer it offers the best of both worlds. A terrific product from the stables of Kawasaki. It behaves like a controlled monster. Well manageable in traffic, but when you unleash it on the highway it gives you the proper liter class superbike experience. Kudos to Kawasaki for all the new improvements and updates. This bike is total value for money with al the great Kawasaki racing lineage and tech.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
4
Design and styling
5
Reliability
5
Performance
4
Service experience
4
Maintenance cost
4
Extra Features
About the Reviewer
Ridden for (If Owned)
0-5000 km
Tips for other riders
Keeping the bike tyres at the correct pressures is very important for the sharp handling and for great performance use atleast 95 octane petrol or use STP octane booster if 95RON Gasoline is unavailable.... Happy and Safe Riding.
Read More
Was this review helpful?
5
0
Character missing!!!!!
4 years ago
Chakshu Motta
The bike is loaded with features and is comfortable too but one thing I noticed is that it lacks character. When you ride it you don't feel anything great whereas at this price point you should. I liked the z900 much more than this as it has an excellent raw character to it whereas ninja 1000 lacks it. Ride it to know better. If you are into superbikes or automobiles in general you'll know what I'm saying...
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
4
Design and styling
4
Reliability
5
Performance
5
Service experience
3
Maintenance cost
5
Extra Features
About the Reviewer
Ridden for (If Owned)
Never Owned
Read More
Was this review helpful?
36
57
Get the beast!
4 years ago
Abishake
This beast is meant for the touring. This can blindly equipped that comfort. Only problem is heating is felt on the legs obviously its a super bike.The riding experience is so smooth and the on ride price of a 1000cc is affordable price. If you wanna ride the whole country choose this for touring. Happy touring!!
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
5
Design and styling
5
Reliability
5
Performance
5
Service experience
4
Maintenance cost
5
Extra Features
About the Reviewer
Ridden for (If Owned)
Never Owned
Tips for other riders
It should be fed properly when it needs. Just like your pet.
Read More
Was this review helpful?
52
13

Kawasaki ninja 1000
2 years ago
Subh
Best bike i have ever used. Can be used for long distance journeys. Bit pricy, but according to specifications and looks the bike looks cheaper. Riding experience is very amazing. Servicing cost is bit pricy and cannot easily locate the workshops. Cons is that please wear helmet and ride it safely even though it is a superbike.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
5
Design and styling
5
Reliability
5
Performance
5
Service experience
3
Maintenance cost
5
Extra Features
About the Reviewer
Ridden for (If Owned)
5000-15000 km
Read More
Was this review helpful?
0
1
The most VFM liter class bike.
3 years ago
Gurudev Singh Khatra
The buying experience was good. Anzen Kawasaki supported me in everyway throughout. As a Sports Tourer it offers the best of both worlds. A terrific product from the stables of Kawasaki. It behaves like a controlled monster. Well manageable in traffic, but when you unleash it on the highway it gives you the proper liter class superbike experience. Kudos to Kawasaki for all the new improvements and updates. This bike is total value for money with al the great Kawasaki racing lineage and tech.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
4
Design and styling
5
Reliability
5
Performance
4
Service experience
4
Maintenance cost
4
Extra Features
About the Reviewer
Ridden for (If Owned)
0-5000 km
Tips for other riders
Keeping the bike tyres at the correct pressures is very important for the sharp handling and for great performance use atleast 95 octane petrol or use STP octane booster if 95RON Gasoline is unavailable.... Happy and Safe Riding.
Read More
Was this review helpful?
5
0
Character missing!!!!!
4 years ago
Chakshu Motta
The bike is loaded with features and is comfortable too but one thing I noticed is that it lacks character. When you ride it you don't feel anything great whereas at this price point you should. I liked the z900 much more than this as it has an excellent raw character to it whereas ninja 1000 lacks it. Ride it to know better. If you are into superbikes or automobiles in general you'll know what I'm saying...
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
4
Design and styling
4
Reliability
5
Performance
5
Service experience
3
Maintenance cost
5
Extra Features
About the Reviewer
Ridden for (If Owned)
Never Owned
Read More
Was this review helpful?
36
57
Get the beast!
4 years ago
Abishake
This beast is meant for the touring. This can blindly equipped that comfort. Only problem is heating is felt on the legs obviously its a super bike.The riding experience is so smooth and the on ride price of a 1000cc is affordable price. If you wanna ride the whole country choose this for touring. Happy touring!!
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
5
Design and styling
5
Reliability
5
Performance
5
Service experience
4
Maintenance cost
5
Extra Features
About the Reviewer
Ridden for (If Owned)
Never Owned
Tips for other riders
It should be fed properly when it needs. Just like your pet.
Read More
Was this review helpful?
52
13