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Inline fours can often be wild… the Ninja 1000SX’s motor wont rip your<br />
arms out like their ZX10-R or H2. It has been tuned to be easier, more<br />
useful, more forgiving and a more practical engine on the road. This one<br />
comes with a fat, flat torque curve, lots of midrange, and close ratios<br />
giving the bike so much practical flexibility. Kawasaki has packed it<br />
with all the good stuff. You are given two power modes: “Full”, which<br />
delivers exactly that; and “Low”, which has a milder response and limits<br />
output to 75% (105bhp). You get three levels of traction control and four<br />
riding modes: Sport, Road, Rain and your preferred custom rider setting.<br />
And… Oh Yes! Cornering ABS takes over if you happen to get it wrong.<br />
The Ninja comes some hi-tech features, including cruise control, a<br />
two-way quick shifter which is one of the smoothest that we have ever<br />
felt and a neat colour TFT dash. Bluetooth connectivity and Kawasaki<br />
Rideology. Using the RIDEOLOGY THE APP smartphone application, you<br />
can do three key functions:<br />
• View vehicle information and check the latest status of your<br />
vehicle.<br />
• Keep a detailed riding log that can be played back for review.<br />
You can also view riding route, distance and time traveled.<br />
• Easily change vehicle settings before riding such as Ride<br />
Mode and Electronic Suspension.<br />
All come fitted as standard, not accessories or options that cost extra.<br />
Cool huh!<br />
“Go round and do it again!”<br />
That’s Stefan our photographers favourite phrase. On the hottest day in<br />
Gauteng in some of the gnarliest traffic on the road she didn’t get hot<br />
once and there was no uncomfortable heat transmitted to the rider, even<br />
with all the stop/starting, u-turns and dodging traffic. So comfortable,<br />
Kawasaki has done a great job at making a bike with the correct foot to<br />
bum to arms ratio for riders of all sizes. Ride her to The Cape, you’ll be<br />
smiling. Even the little screen is a marvel, it flings the air well over the<br />
pilots head. Go slowly, she ploughs along through the traffic and never<br />
misses a beat. Ride Fast… well open the throttle and she howls along.
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