There is something about the name “Ninja” that makes me want to ask Kawasaki to change it. Personally I really do not like it and not sure why. Again a nice addition for consumers adding more choice for less money.

Stand back a few feet and you might think of the Ninja 1000 ABS as the middle sibling between the Concours 14 and the ZX-10R, which is precisely what Kawasaki wants you to believe. That illusion gets a big shot of throttle now that the Green Team has given the Ninja ‘thou a set of dealer-installed hard bags that look nothing like afterthoughts. Continue reading “2014 Kawasaki Ninja 1000 ABS | FIRST RIDE”