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Have the tripple black 2023 love it it is dr jekill and mr hide bellow 6000 he is a handsome puppy above it turns in to a pittbull .only troubles i had is with the keyless ride when i brake the tft tels me the key is not in range an i can,t restart

Thanks for the comments Ricky. I am loving my 24 M sport, but I guess I need to check my bolts. The 24 M seat is not perfect though. In jeans I slide up against the tank. However in leathers it’s great 🤔 Also I got the tall screen and it sucks buffeting like crazy so I put the small on back on until I find a deflecter

The older I get the more I subscribe to the "It's more fun to ride a slow bike fast, rather than a fast bike slow". I'm at a biking junction right now, been a long time GS PCPer but the current GS/GSA are so hideously ugly I'm not upgrading again, so will be handing my GS back. That leaves me with the X-ADV, which is my fav bike anyway. I do like having two bikes so will most likely get a 2015 GSA as enjoying servicing bikes too. Glad you're enjoying the XR 😀

Interesting one Rikky what have I gleaned from watching ?well that bike isn't for me 😉 to heavy to revvy wouldn't get the best out of it and I have moved to an old mans bike now to reduce weight and be flat footed because I am officially an old and I ride like one 😂. although I miss my old XJR12000 already with better breaking and I think more umff but hey who needs umff anyway gone from fours to a twin and man is it different . Do I like it ? well I've used it twice and the jury is still out . But for you I notice the screen woes still continue and now with vibes but I am sure it's still good fun 😉 👌👍

Cheeky bar steward! 😯💁🏻‍♂️😄

I really wanted one, test rode a ‘24 model Triple Black. Sadly after cruising between 110-130kph the vibes in the pegs, tank and bars were bad enough to put me off it unfortunately. So went and bought a new R1250RS Sport. I’ve had too many twins to do otherwise. Many happy miles and years with your XR, looks fantastic.

I would love one of these fabulous machines, however....returning from a recent trip to Dorset I was threading my way through the 30+ mile queue of traffic and was held up by a guy on a K1600 who was unable to filter due to the bikes width. This one issue is a deal-breaker for me. Little point being on a bike with the filtering capabilities of a car....

Everyone has their likes and dislikes with a bike but in my experience with both my 2022 and 2024 XRs I have to disagree with some of your cons. Vibes - never been an issue for me. Not a Rolls Royce but just normal bike vibes. Screen - had the short screen on both of my XRs and had a clean blast of air with no buffeting. Dislike tall screens as they generate buffeting. Heat - again not a big issue. Occasionally in high temps with heavy traffic it’s noticeable but no more than any other bike I’ve had. Seat - didn’t have a problem with the “bucket” seat on my 2022 but the 2024 is definitely an improvement. Just my personal opinion 😬 Anyway great vid Rikky. Enjoy your reviews 👍

Great review and that you are enjoying the XR. Be safe

i can not get my head around the bolts coming loose like that after 2000 miles? i have 15000km's on my Z900 (also an inline 4) and never even have to tighten screws on my mirror extensions.

Such a nice fellow to wave as he passes by.

I have had the 2024 XR now, for four months. I’m loving it. Vibes ain’t a problem and I find the suspension very compliant, the feed back through the front end is quite phenomenal considering the tall nature of the bike.

I have not had any issues with wobble, however I very quickly replaced the stock bars, with Renthal fat-bars, with raisers and hard guards (barkbusters) and SCOTTS steering dampener. I do have 50/50 tyres that hum. I have not changed my gearing as I do take mine off road. I did change the stock pegs, bigger ones, and stock leavers for smaller ones to fit in (bark busters) The acro complete exhaust system is good but not essential. We have to get them approved now (ADR) easy as they are.

What group were you in ?

Nice Bike ❤

The fork veiw is a good pov

Nice riding Rikky!

Looks like great fun Rikky. Great camera showing the forks working 👍

Any update on which setting is the best?

Well done , great to watch . Have you got the times from the 1250R to compare the bikes there ?

This is a nicely refined traditional bike. There are vibes at idle and down low; but it's smooth underway. For a bike that pedates modern balance shafts by decades, it is remarkable what they have accomplished. The clutch is one of the lightest and easy to use I have ever come across. I live on 100km of tight mountain twisties. If you sit back the bike will feel like what you said. If you sit right at the front of the seat the steering and handling are remarkable; effortless and very accurate and I'm over six foot. Even a very small rider adjustment has a majour impact. The only thing I would improve are the front forks. There seems to be a fair amount of stiction; but they do seem to work better at higher speeds.

It sounds awful.

I like the original múch better.

My first and last kawasaki. versys 1000 s model 2022. 13000 km. No specifics experienced, normal driving behaviour and already warped front brake discs. no warranty or any goodwill from kawasaki. Poor warranty or service for such a big brand. Also dealers and bike shops say original ones are bad and replace them for immitation ones because they are better. Ridden Honda for 20 years never any problems and certainly not with the brakes. Never again kawasaki!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hi, what bike are you on?

Selling your Bros and then posting a scooter review. You are making things very difficult for me, Rikky! 😅

Do you find tall gearing making bike boring to ride around town ?

Thanks Ricky, just what I needed. I like the looks of the touring screen better.

Huge win having cruise control. Please take note Honda and at least offer cruise on all your bikes.

Needs a pipe on it Ricky so I can hear the engine singing 😅

Good interesting review Rikky and pretty impressive screen that actually works pretty well😉 scooters aren't my thang really but never say never as I am getting long in the tooth now, that said it's an impressive piece of kit all be it with a hefty price tag easy riding around town I would think and all in all good example and doesn't look bad either .👌👍

Its true value is only revealed when driven on the highway.

If you get a chance, try a Honda ADV 750, they’re great. These big scooters are too expensive.

What a fun little bike. For me at 6ft 3, I shall only get to watch other people ride it. Love it that Kawasaki even decided to build such a small capacity inline screamer.

We need another update on this bike please , I’m considering one , ‘23 Triple Blk, and appreciate your feedback

That sounds great for a 400 👍

I love the idea of this bike and it’s good to see you riding it like most of us would! I’m pretty sure the engine would loosen up a lot with miles on it, would rev up more freely then. Thanks for the vid 😊

This is such a fun bike! If I would live somewhere with a lot of twisty roads nearby, this would be my one bike, for fun and for commutes. Maybe light weekend trips. However, I live in NL, that's not the place for this bike. I love how it keeps revving even after you think that's it, that's the highest pitch. Really cool!

Nice review & fun little machine. Although not sure I could own one as my only bike due to its highly strung nature.

Nice looking and sounding bike ❤

I’ve got a meaningful conclusion: You bought the wrong bike! 😁

What a cracking bike for going out to play on looks fabulous and sounds the same away day track days and those lovely A and B roads alike good one Rikky 😁👌👍

Fits you like a glove!

Great review Ricky and I know i can rely on you to get a engine singing 😊

Great if you have a centre stand!!

All noise, no go 😅😂

If you are at any road legal speed on a 1000cc 4 cylinder bike, and your intention is to roll on the throttle to accelerate quickly, you should be in second gear, tops. 1000cc bikes will do any legal speed in second gear, so if you're trying to go fast, why would you be in fourth? Or sixth?!

Thank you fella I’m thinking of buying one but I am vertically challenged 💯💯

The new Leo Vince and Remus look best.

Mph?