What a gorgeous bike Ray? Thanks for this review! 200BHP? That is killa!! Love the TFT, seating position seems comfortable, and sounds amazing!👏👏 Lovely bike! What a Delilah!?! Gotta dig it brother….
@ You know Ray, I’m baffled why the Japanese manufacturers are struggling to compete with Ducati in MotoGP, when in WSBK the Ducatis rarely feature. These Kawasakis are engineering marvels and they do well in WSBK, especially when Rea was their rider?????
THAT Is the Absolute best bike for the value in Kawasaki’s line up!!! I have had a 1000sx for 2 years and can’t ever see my life without this bike… my wife is getting over it! Sporty bike, touring bike, and everything in between!
This the one sport touring bike I keep coming back to look at. Like you said it’s a lot of bike for a good price. 40 degrees is my cut off unless I had to ride for some reason then I’d ride the ultra limited with all the wind protection.
That is an amazing bike! The way these manufacturers price things is crazy though. You can buy a 600cc super sport or for a few hundred bucks more you can get this beast and it has cruise control! You can tell that if it had an aftermarket exhaust on it that thing would sound amazing!
Back in my day I rode in the snow, rain, and wind. Im in my seventies and still riding. But not so much in bad conditions. When I😅😅😅 was young motorcycles were my primary source of transportation. Commuting to work, going on long distance runs to visit friends. Oh I forgot freezing fog too.
Pretty amazing package.. with looks to kill. Looks really comfortable.. The mid-range pull looks impressive. That front tire looked really light, Ray 🚨 😂 Good thing it was in Mexico. Hope all is well my friend.
Thank you for posting this video man, i'm about to pick this bike up in a week and i was nervous it was gonna be sluggish and bad on the vibrations. Or not as spunky as my gsxr 750 im trading in for it. you help ease some worries i had about it and now im excited to go get this bike. :)
I just got one the SE model. I rode it for about 280 km so far. I am impressed! Super smooth and the torque is addictive. I don't think you will be disappointed.
@@RayBowdenRides I defintaly will! i think I may start doing some videos with it just on my main channel. :) I'm excited to see what it has to offer, and we will be painting it in the same colors kawasaki offered for the ninja 650 2021 (teal/black).
Kawasaki no doubt, the Street Triple is definitely a AWESOME motorcycle- can't take nothing away from the street Triple. But I've seen several people try and sell the street Triples and it take a while for them to sell - Kawasaki's are more of a mainstream product and ALOT more dealers to service and sell anything you might need. Also no wind protection and no cruise on Street Triple. There really kind of 2 different kind of bikes, Street Triple is more road racing, Kawasaki is more Street and comfort oriented. Kawasaki does directions on on tft if I'm not mistaken. Thanks for Commenting!!
Way too much bike for us mere mortals !!!!!!!! I wish I had the ability to handle this demon, but I have no desire too meet my maker yet !!! I will stick with my ninja 650 !!!!!!
I read a review that also said the quickshifter is now smoother at low RPM (1,500 RPM). When I demo rode the 1000 months ago the QS was easy to shift up, but had to press down pretty hard to downshift. I get to demo ride it again tomorrow, so I’ll see if it’s improved and report back. The one I rode before had a very supple rear suspension. I hope that the new 1100 does too!
Thank you for the review. Yours is the first American review I've found so you're ahead of the curve. On another note, I also checked out Bren Tune but they are not recognizing your discount code.
Thks for making me aware of the code problem!! I'm having Bren Tune look at it now!! Thanks for Commenting and Watching and the kind words about the first American Review of it🙏🏻.
@RayBowdenRides it was great, you hit upon all the important key points. I really liked the information on seat height versus seated height. For me I used to ride a zx1000, so seeing that the 2024 1000 and the 2025 1100 are very similar caught my interest. Also how when you place the tranmission in first gear clicks in on the kawasaki versus my old RD400 and later R6 sounded like I hit the gearbox with a sledge hammer. I used to work on z1000 and they were pretty bullet proof and many California Highway Patrol men rode on bikes I worked on. I am considering getting a new bike in the future and my health is what might restrict what I buy. By the way my most favorite bike was a ZX750turbo that I sold to an Oregon Kawasaki dealer for his collection.
@thinkingimpaired5663 man i remember those, Was that a AWESOME bike or what? Great talking to you my friend!! Have a AWESOME weekend and please Stay in Touch my friend!!!
@RayBowdenRides please do the same. I really enjoyed the reviews that you posted. I'm looking forward to watching more. Please have a great weekend too. Thanks for the message back. And yes the 750 had the turbo whine while the z1000 was quick too.
I’m torn between this and the Suzuki gsxs1000gt. Still have to ride this kawi but on Suzuki days test ride the gsxs1000gt and power was smooth/awesome. Think Suzuki has 150hp. 15:55 right there sweet! I believe it has quick shifter also up and down.
@@RayBowdenRides So, which one would you recommend? Suzuki GT vs this Ninja? I have seen your other video on the Suzuki as well (the Red one) and I really liked it. Personally, I like the Suzuki's looks over the Ninja and the additional power helps. Would like to know your assessment of both of these bikes and which one you prefer and why... Thanks!
In 1978 I went 300 miles roundtrip in below-zero temperatures with the wind chill. I'm not bragging because that was pure stupidity on my part. I could have used heated grips and a fairing. I did all that just to see Jethro Tull. I also had a passenger.
I forgot to mention that I was riding my 1978 GS 750, which was the premier 750 of its day. Come to think of it, my passenger and I were too stoned to make good decisions. Have a good weekend yourself. I almost forgot: Are you going to review the H2 touring model?
The price alone I think sold me on this over the more sporty ZX-10R. As much as I would love owning a super bike, this seems like the perfect all-rounder. In your opinion, how trackable do you think this could be?
If I hadn’t gotten a great price on the 2024 ninja 1000sx I would have bought this one. Would you say this drives about the same as the 1000? Thank you for the review as well!
Yes, absolutely! It does seem though to have a increase in the midrange and off throttle from the jump. Thanks for Watching and Commenting 🙏🏻. Anymore questions I'm always here to help!!
Great bike but man what is it with monstrous exhaust Kawasaki? The H2 SX SE be the one i would pick if I had a choice between Ninja 1100 SX or the Super Charged H2 SX SE. Both are great bikes.
If I was ever going to trade my 2022 GSXR 750 that I have done so much work to, it would be for either the 1000sx or the ZX-14. It looks amazing this year, which finally makes it a contender for me. The old color schemes looked pretty bad, depending on the year, for the SX and 14.
Man i tell you , the tft is better on the Suzuki, and the Hp. It just depends on what I was really going to do. Suzuki for longer trips, Kawasaki for more city! But there both so close- Flip a quarter!!! Thanks for Watching and Commenting 🙏🏻.
More powerful!! But I only experienced it in the 0 -80 Area, but man is it smooth and refined!!! Thanks for Watching and Commenting my friend 🙏🏻. Have a great weekend! Ttyl
@Dc_7o2 i would say the Kawasaki, the only Differences are the Suzuki comes with 150hp stock and a Bigger tft - There basically the same bike with different colors , I've rode them both and it's like Splitting Hairs, I'm just a little more brand loyal to Kawasaki's.
Awesome bike for that!! If you buy this bike you'll probably get rid of the 500! This is excellent for city riding too!! Thanks for Commenting and Watching 🙏🏻. Stay in Touch!!!
This, because it has wind protection and I've seen people try and sell street Triples used and it took a while for some reason!! Thanks for Commenting and Asking 🙏🏻.
What a gorgeous bike Ray? Thanks for this review! 200BHP? That is killa!! Love the TFT, seating position seems comfortable, and sounds amazing!👏👏 Lovely bike! What a Delilah!?! Gotta dig it brother….
Thks Chug, it's Kawasaki Perfection!! Have a AWESOME Friday Chug!!
@ Kawasaki perfection is the right term Ray! Thanks mate! Hope you have a great Friday and weekend too!
@ You know Ray, I’m baffled why the Japanese manufacturers are struggling to compete with Ducati in MotoGP, when in WSBK the Ducatis rarely feature. These Kawasakis are engineering marvels and they do well in WSBK, especially when Rea was their rider?????
Yes Chug, a semi naked Delilah. 😮
It added almost 100ccs more how come the power went down from 140bhp to 134bhp?
THAT Is the Absolute best bike for the value in Kawasaki’s line up!!! I have had a 1000sx for 2 years and can’t ever see my life without this bike… my wife is getting over it! Sporty bike, touring bike, and everything in between!
Mine gets 43-47 mpg.
They are a TRUE VALUE!! That's funny about the Wife 😂.thanks for Commenting my friend 🙏🏻. Have a AWESOME Friday!!!
That cruise control is awesome
Nothing like having a Cruise control!! Thanks for Watching and Commenting my friend 🙏🏻.
This the one sport touring bike I keep coming back to look at. Like you said it’s a lot of bike for a good price. 40 degrees is my cut off unless I had to ride for some reason then I’d ride the ultra limited with all the wind protection.
Thanks for Watching and Commenting 🙏🏻. Have a great Friday!!
That is an amazing bike! The way these manufacturers price things is crazy though. You can buy a 600cc super sport or for a few hundred bucks more you can get this beast and it has cruise control! You can tell that if it had an aftermarket exhaust on it that thing would sound amazing!
Oh for sure it would sound and perform even better- and it's already a 10!! Thanks for Commenting and being apart of the Channel my friend 🙏🏻.
The coldest I was on my motorcycle was at 3degrees in Australia at 3:30am
Man that is Cold as you know what!! Your tougher than I am!!
Another great review! That bike is awesome! Thank you for taking us out for a rip!
I had a blast riding it and I'm glad you enjoyed the review!
Back in my day I rode in the snow, rain, and wind. Im in my seventies and still riding. But not so much in bad conditions. When I😅😅😅 was young motorcycles were my primary source of transportation. Commuting to work, going on long distance runs to visit friends. Oh I forgot freezing fog too.
Dang your tougher than me!! Thanks for Commenting my good friend!! Stay in Touch and have a AWESOME weekend!!
Been riding way below 32f Ray quite a few times , so heated grips work like magic and the bike works like magic in the rain also .
You’re tough! Thanks for watching and commenting 🙏🏻.
Definitely a worthy upgrade to my 650 in the future
That would be a AWESOME Upgrade, Thanks for Watching and Commenting my friend 🙏🏻.
I will have to get me one of those in the first quarter of next year. Great video Ray.
It's a AWESOME bike Shawn- Believe me you won't be disappointed!!! Have a great Friday and AWESOME weekend!!! Thanks buddy🙏🏻
Pretty amazing package.. with looks to kill. Looks really comfortable.. The mid-range pull looks impressive. That front tire looked really light, Ray 🚨 😂
Good thing it was in Mexico. Hope all is well my friend.
Everything is Great Brandon!!! Have a Fantastic weekend BRANDON!! Stay safe and we will talk again soon!
Your the best in youtube reviewing bikes thanks for this good videos helped me alot to choose the right bike for me 🙏🏻
I appreciate the kind words and hope you're happy with your new bike!
We was out there riding in like 35 degrees lol, im in the east coast and its december we stopped last month i was freezing!
That's COLD!! You're tough! Thanks for Commenting and watching🙏🏻
Thank you for posting this video man, i'm about to pick this bike up in a week and i was nervous it was gonna be sluggish and bad on the vibrations. Or not as spunky as my gsxr 750 im trading in for it. you help ease some worries i had about it and now im excited to go get this bike. :)
You better be excited its one of the 10 best I've ever Rode!!! Let me know when you get it! Have a great weekend my friend!
I just got one the SE model. I rode it for about 280 km so far. I am impressed! Super smooth and the torque is addictive. I don't think you will be disappointed.
@@RayBowdenRides I defintaly will! i think I may start doing some videos with it just on my main channel. :) I'm excited to see what it has to offer, and we will be painting it in the same colors kawasaki offered for the ninja 650 2021 (teal/black).
@@mikewelti112 that sounds awesome, im so excited to test mine out once it gets to the dealership! thank you :)
@catd3nnis681 sweet!
Great video sir ….if were to choose between street triple 765 vs the Kawasaki…which one would you choose??
Kawasaki no doubt, the Street Triple is definitely a AWESOME motorcycle- can't take nothing away from the street Triple. But I've seen several people try and sell the street Triples and it take a while for them to sell - Kawasaki's are more of a mainstream product and ALOT more dealers to service and sell anything you might need. Also no wind protection and no cruise on Street Triple. There really kind of 2 different kind of bikes, Street Triple is more road racing, Kawasaki is more Street and comfort oriented. Kawasaki does directions on on tft if I'm not mistaken. Thanks for Commenting!!
50 degrees F is the lowest I’ll ride! Great review, Ray!
Thanks for watching and commenting 🙏🏻. I hear ya on that one!
Way too much bike for us mere mortals !!!!!!!! I wish I had the ability to handle this demon, but I have no desire too meet my maker yet !!! I will stick with my ninja 650 !!!!!!
Donald that's a AWESOME bike you got my friend!! Thanks for Watching and Commenting 🙏🏻.
😂😂👍👍
@Lowend_Chug thanks Chug!!
A 650 is what I am working up to!
Me too mate.... and it's looking like a *green one* 😊
This is the right "SPORTS TOURER". Thanks for the video Ray 🤝👍
Your Very Welcome my friend 🙏🏻, Thanks for Watching and Commenting- Have a Great Friday!
Is the throttle response smooth when shifting gears?
It will blow you away!! Yes Yes Yes.
I read a review that also said the quickshifter is now smoother at low RPM (1,500 RPM).
When I demo rode the 1000 months ago the QS was easy to shift up, but had to press down pretty hard to downshift.
I get to demo ride it again tomorrow, so I’ll see if it’s improved and report back. The one I rode before had a very supple rear suspension. I hope that the new 1100 does too!
@@zenryder1959 I just got the new SE model. Super smooth! The quickshifter is very easy and responsive up and down from 1500 RPM.
Mine gets delivered next week. Can't wait.
You're going to love it! Thanks for Commenting and let me know when you get it!! You made a AWESOME decision!!! Stay in Touch!!!
Great review Ray!
I really appreciate the kind words my friend, Thanks for Watching!! 🙏🏻
Thank you for the review. Yours is the first American review I've found so you're ahead of the curve.
On another note, I also checked out Bren Tune but they are not recognizing your discount code.
Thks for making me aware of the code problem!! I'm having Bren Tune look at it now!! Thanks for Commenting and Watching and the kind words about the first American Review of it🙏🏻.
Thank you so much Mr. Ray. According my search this bike 🏍️ is strong and some of the part already existing in h2. It’s amazing bike.
Yes, it is a strong bike and a great value. It's easy to see why so many people love it! Thanks for Commenting and Watching 🙏🏻.
I've been looking forward to a review of this model bike.
Hope you enjoy it!! Thanks for Commenting 🙏🏻.
@RayBowdenRides it was great, you hit upon all the important key points. I really liked the information on seat height versus seated height. For me I used to ride a zx1000, so seeing that the 2024 1000 and the 2025 1100 are very similar caught my interest. Also how when you place the tranmission in first gear clicks in on the kawasaki versus my old RD400 and later R6 sounded like I hit the gearbox with a sledge hammer. I used to work on z1000 and they were pretty bullet proof and many California Highway Patrol men rode on bikes I worked on. I am considering getting a new bike in the future and my health is what might restrict what I buy. By the way my most favorite bike was a ZX750turbo that I sold to an Oregon Kawasaki dealer for his collection.
@thinkingimpaired5663 man i remember those, Was that a AWESOME bike or what? Great talking to you my friend!! Have a AWESOME weekend and please Stay in Touch my friend!!!
@RayBowdenRides please do the same. I really enjoyed the reviews that you posted. I'm looking forward to watching more. Please have a great weekend too. Thanks for the message back. And yes the 750 had the turbo whine while the z1000 was quick too.
@thinkingimpaired5663 man i wish I had a 750 turbo in my garage to just look at- those bikes were Art and didn't even know it at the time!!
I’m torn between this and the Suzuki gsxs1000gt. Still have to ride this kawi but on Suzuki days test ride the gsxs1000gt and power was smooth/awesome. Think Suzuki has 150hp. 15:55 right there sweet! I believe it has quick shifter also up and down.
Suzuki does yep , and your right on the Hp!!
@@RayBowdenRides So, which one would you recommend? Suzuki GT vs this Ninja? I have seen your other video on the Suzuki as well (the Red one) and I really liked it. Personally, I like the Suzuki's looks over the Ninja and the additional power helps. Would like to know your assessment of both of these bikes and which one you prefer and why... Thanks!
@rohin2k the Suzuki does make more Hp. That's a AWESOME bike no doubt!! That's a tough choice, but i do love me some Hp😉
A fire breathing dragon
Yes absolutely!! Have a AWESOME Friday!! Thanks for Watching and Commenting my friend. 🙏🏻
Did it have a quick shifter ? I saw you pulling clutch to shift.
That's a habit!! Yes it does have a quick shifter!! And it's awesome 👌.
10:09 hahaha love the videos
Nick your a funny guy!! 😁 Your making me laugh. Thanks for Watching and Commenting my friend! Stay in Touch 🙏🏻.
I rode a 22 model at a demo event. Thing was a Cadillac for real.
I know that's Right ✅️
That was a fantastic bike Ray. My lowest degree for riding would probably be 40 degrees.
Oh my, that is freaking cold 🥶! Thanks for Commenting and Watching!! Have a great weekend!!
In 1978 I went 300 miles roundtrip in below-zero temperatures with the wind chill. I'm not bragging because that was pure stupidity on my part. I could have used heated grips and a fairing. I did all that just to see Jethro Tull. I also had a passenger.
Dang your tougher than me!! I bet you won't make that Mistake again, Thanks for Commenting 🙏🏻. Have a great rest of your week!
I forgot to mention that I was riding my 1978 GS 750, which was the premier 750 of its day. Come to think of it, my passenger and I were too stoned to make good decisions. Have a good weekend yourself. I almost forgot: Are you going to review the H2 touring model?
@gorgemetz8062 yes When they get one !!
@gorgemetz8062 to stoned - that made me laugh 😃.
The price alone I think sold me on this over the more sporty ZX-10R. As much as I would love owning a super bike, this seems like the perfect all-rounder. In your opinion, how trackable do you think this could be?
I've got a buddy that's a track guy and he wants one!! Very track able 👌!
The 1000sx had cruise control from 2020 model I think, my 2023 does.
Good to know, I couldn't remember- Thanks for Watching and Commenting Tony!! 🙏🏻. Don't be a Stranger my friend!!!
If I hadn’t gotten a great price on the 2024 ninja 1000sx I would have bought this one. Would you say this drives about the same as the 1000? Thank you for the review as well!
Yes, absolutely! It does seem though to have a increase in the midrange and off throttle from the jump. Thanks for Watching and Commenting 🙏🏻. Anymore questions I'm always here to help!!
i love it!
Awesome bike for Sure, Thanks for Watching and Commenting 🙏🏻 and have a great weekend!!!
Great bike but man what is it with monstrous exhaust Kawasaki? The H2 SX SE be the one i would pick if I had a choice between Ninja 1100 SX or the Super Charged H2 SX SE. Both are great bikes.
That H2 SX SE is so nice! You have Good taste in motorcycle's, Thanks for Commenting and Watching my friend 🙏🏻.
If I was ever going to trade my 2022 GSXR 750 that I have done so much work to, it would be for either the 1000sx or the ZX-14.
It looks amazing this year, which finally makes it a contender for me.
The old color schemes looked pretty bad, depending on the year, for the SX and 14.
The zx14 and it's newest color scheme is ugly AF.
The new color schemes are perfect! Thanks for Watching!!!
Still a great bike. Won't upgrade my 24' though.
I can see why, It's an awesome bike!! Thanks for the Comment!
How does this compare to the ZX14R you rode?
Zx14 is heavier and a little more uncomfortable. But the Zx14R is faster for sure!!! Thanks for Commenting and have a great Friday!!
@ which one would you say you had overall more fun with? Which was more enjoyable on the street and which was more enjoyable on the highway?
YEAAAAAAAH 🎉❤
Thanks for Watching and Commenting my friend 🙏🏻.
You prefer this to the GSX S1000GT from Suzuki? Thaks
Man i tell you , the tft is better on the Suzuki, and the Hp. It just depends on what I was really going to do. Suzuki for longer trips, Kawasaki for more city! But there both so close- Flip a quarter!!! Thanks for Watching and Commenting 🙏🏻.
@@RayBowdenRides thanks, Ray. I think I'm leaning towards the Kawasaki just because of the longevity of the platform. God bless you from New York.
The Kawasaki has Bosch IMU cornering/lean angle abs and traction control. The Suzuki does not have IMU.
@paulmccloskey7287 that's right, did not remember if it did! Thk you!!
Not today Satan!☠️
🤣 that made me smile!!!
So is this a touring bike or a street bike? Is this 1 of those bikes to throw saddle bags on and go across country or more a street bike, ninja bike.
Really both - the is a version with big bags!! Hard bags. Have a AWESOME Friday Ledo.
How does it feel compared to the previous model? Does it feel more powerful or less powerful?
More powerful!! But I only experienced it in the 0 -80 Area, but man is it smooth and refined!!! Thanks for Watching and Commenting my friend 🙏🏻. Have a great weekend! Ttyl
@@RayBowdenRides Nice!
@clubstyleridahd4695 🙏🏻
I'll ride if it's 52 degrees and the sun is out. Its brisk but I can handle about 45 minutes of it.
I hear that!! Thanks for Commenting my friend 🙏🏻. Have a great weekend!!
I’m debating between this or the GSX-S1000GX.
Man that's a total coin toss- There both really so close!! What are you going to be doing the most- City riding or Touring???
@@RayBowdenRidesboth actually to run errands around town. Has to from work and actually tour
@Dc_7o2 i would say the Kawasaki, the only Differences are the Suzuki comes with 150hp stock and a Bigger tft - There basically the same bike with different colors , I've rode them both and it's like Splitting Hairs, I'm just a little more brand loyal to Kawasaki's.
Kawasaki needs to bring back the zx11
That would be cool! Thanks for Commenting and being apart of the Channel 🙏🏻. Have a great weekend!!!
I will ride no lower then about 40 degrees and that's a very nice motorcycle
I hear ya on that one!! Thanks for Watching and Commenting my friend!
+15 is lowest i go out riding but only ever had naked bikes a window might help
Anything would help at that temperature!! Thanks for Commenting and Watching my friend 🙏🏻, Have a Great rest of your weekend!!!
Would you say this is a good starter bike?
No it's not! Thanks for Watching and Commenting 🙏🏻.
Around 50F , can't keep the fog off my visor below that .
I hear that!! Thanks for Watching and Commenting and have a AWESOME weekend!!🙏🏻
Get a Bell Race Star DLX :) Awesome helmet! Does not fog, VERY quiet, aerodynamic, AND it auto-tints! 👍
@thomasolson8417 thanks for Commenting and have a great weekend. 🙏🏻
Raymond, this * Delilah* will be available in January/February 2025 dow
Looks like the internet is playing up .
Oh ok!! Dang internet!
Thanks Les - Thanks for Commenting!!
8:17 batman
Well it does remind me of that🦇 , I know got screws loose!!😂
Come on take a bike on the highway
Gotcha 👍- ok I'll revisit this one . Thanks for Watching and Commenting 🙏🏻.
Dam that factory exhaust can is huge! Just ugly. A nice slip on would be great for sound and the looks of it
Heck yes on the slip on!!!
I currently have a ninja 500 but I’m really considering this as a second bike so I can go on road trips with it.
Awesome bike for that!! If you buy this bike you'll probably get rid of the 500! This is excellent for city riding too!! Thanks for Commenting and Watching 🙏🏻. Stay in Touch!!!
Get someone that can ride a bike not talk a bike 😮
I'm not here to Argue, sorry you feel that way.
Those bikes are for KIDS. 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Ok. Thanks for Commenting.
Iv ridden in 40° weather for 40min...was not fun
I hear that!!! Thanks for Commenting and being apart of the Channel!! 🙏🏻
Great video sir ….if you were to choose between street triple 765 vs the Kawasaki…which one would you choose??
This, because it has wind protection and I've seen people try and sell street Triples used and it took a while for some reason!! Thanks for Commenting and Asking 🙏🏻.