Until the last minuteWe went for a test drive, but the store was a bit crowded, so we switched to renting.I'm sorry.
For what it's worthA large number of people on large motorcycles.As a result, one of the bikes that made me think "Hey, I want one of those" was the 2016 Ninja 1000.（Click here to read the article.）
昨年11月のGather information from the time of the presentation(after the ren'youkei form of an adjective) acts as a connectiveI'm going to go to Kawasaki Plaza to see it the day after it goes on sale.I finally got to ride the motorcycle that I've been thinking about for so long.
IncidentallyI drove about 700km.
It's been nearly a year since I tooled around in a 2015 model, so"The part you can see when you get in"This is the new model, although there is a big possibility that it is not possible to accurately compare with the old model.
I got in.
The 2017 Ninja 1000 is a new model, but it's actually a big minor model change, so the basic ride quality and other features have been retained. That's what the guy at Kawasaki Plaza told me.
So, this timePrevious ImpressionsI only note the points that changed my impression.
As usual, this is the ramblings of an amateur.
Lovely place.
- Goodbye, Butt-Hurt Seat.
Touring with the 2015 modelI remember that I had to take a lot of breaks to rest my ass."Gelzab required"I've been seeing comments like this: ......
It was an improvement!
The seat is not as firm and comfortable as the sofa seat on the Ninja 400, which is as comfortable as a sofa that ruins people, but I wonder if the shape of the seat has been revised. My ass was still intact after a full day of riding.
Thanks to the narrowed seat shape in the front, I feel that the footing has been improved. Even for a 177cm tall man with short legs, the heels of both feet are only slightly raised. This is a relief. I forgot to try changing the preload.....orz
- Super bright. Binocular LED headlights
My Ninja 400.Participated in Protec's survey of compatible vehiclesThe headlight has been replaced with LED lights for both eyes. That's why when I ride my rental bike at night, I always end up thinking, "The headlight is too dark..... The Ninja 1000's headlight is brighter than my Ninja 400's, especially in the left and right directions. I should have taken a picture of it.
In this picture, it is the position lamp that is shining. Of course, they were also converted to LED.
- Engine, is it smoother?
When I rented it, the odometer read an amazing 93k miles!
The car is in almost new condition: the previous renter has already peeled the tires. I'm wondering if that might have had an effect.I felt it when I rented the 2015 model."taste"I'm not sure if this is a good thing, but I think it's a good thing....... The engine and exhaust feel like downshifting in a tunnel. The engine and exhaust sound that makes you want to downshift in tunnels is also wonderful.
- I can't feel the effect, but I'm well equipped with electronic equipment.
（There are a lot of electronic controls that contribute to safety, such as KIBS (Kawasaki Intelligent Anti-lock Brake System), which is rumored to be able to use the front brake (hard) while cornering, KCMF (Kawasaki Cornering Management Function) that uses Bosch's 6-axis IMU (Inertial Measurement Unit), which is probably the first time it has been installed on a domestic vehicle other than the SS. KCMF (Kawasaki Cornering Management Function), which uses a Bosch 6-axis IMU (inertial measurement unit), and KTRC (traction control), which adds wheelie control, are just a few of the many electronic controls that contribute to safety. These electronic controls are the biggest attraction for me, as they increase the possibility of protecting my body and life in case of emergency.
The other nice points are the normal evolution of the previous model. On the way back to Tokyo, we were a little early, and we were dreaming of going to Kawasaki Plaza and ordering one.
Hmm? What is it?
Invisible LCD meterThis will be improved in the second year model: ...... I don't think it will be improved in the second year model: .......
When I went to see the display at Kawasaki Plaza, I was curious about the inverted LCD display........
At night, the position of the tachometer needle cannot be seen at a glance, and during the day when the meter section is illuminated, the speedometer is difficult to read (in many cases, it cannot be seen at all).It's not visible in direct sunlight. I thought it must have a brightness adjustment function, so I touched the handle switch a little bit, but I couldn't find it. Is this fixed?
I would definitely like to have a tachometer with the entire needle always on or off (maybe it can be set to 2,000 rpm or so, since it says it can be changed by RPM) and a reversing LCD with brightness adjustment or reversing display function.I'm not sure what to make of it. I had no such complaints with the Ninja 400's gauges, so I think a normal LCD display would be better. Hi.
Side standI use my left heel to put up the sidestand, but when I do that, the hem of my pants almost always gets caught on the step. Well, maybe this is the fault of my short legs and the clothes I'm wearing.
By the way, I was wearing EDWIN's WILDFIRE windproof jeans on this day.
Ninja 400 has better wind protectionThe screen can be adjusted with a single touch, but the Ninja 400 with the highest setting provides better wind protection at highway speeds. Well, this will be solved when I replace the screen with a touring screen.
[confession]I like the old design better: ........
So, there are very few negative points for me (the meter thing is a bit critical, but ......) It's the new Ninja 1000: ....... Design: .........
During this touring trip, I encountered a number of older Ninja 1000s, and I realized that I prefer the slightly more rugged design of the older models, especially from the front to the sides.
This needs to be compared to the old model.
A small number of new 2016 Ninja 1000s are still available in stores: ...... Let's ride the old model again: .... So that's it.
I just booked a rental for a 2016 model.
In addition, some of the information
The other day at the Kawasaki Plaza, I heard that the production of the Ninja 1000 will be increased in July/August, and the bike shop I rented the bike from also said that they will be producing additional models. I heard that people who are going to buy one are waiting for the 2018 model.
But I thought if I was going to buy one, it would be the second year model, so no problem.
I wonder if the outer tubes of the front forks can be painted gold: ......
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