Thursday, September 19, 2013

We Hop on the 2013 Kawasaki Ninja 1000 - Popular Mechanics

We Hop on the 2013 Kawasaki Ninja 1000 - Popular Mechanics

Popular Mechanics digs the Ninja 1000.
This is a fast, fun bike with a riding position and general character reminiscent of something a London messenger might ride. It has been optimized for dashing around cities and blasts through the countryside. Viewed like that—rather than a bike for someone who isn't quite ready to commit to a superbike—the Ninja's appeal becomes very clear. If more people bought motorcycles with their brains rather than their hearts, Kawasaki would sell plenty of these. 
I also think it's a great bike.   It's a sport bike for people who are more realistic about how they use their sport bikes.  Unfortunately, its gas mileage was pretty lack-luster, especially for a sport-touring bike.  Supposedly, Kawasaki fixed that problem with a taller 6th gear.  I suppose we'll see.

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