Ninja 1000 ... is it what VFR followers have asked for?

[Jetpilot5]

A nearby dealer has one and said the same thing. They want MSRP but they would knock off the $300 freight charge *if* I bought before the end of Feb.

Thanks a bunch guys.    M/C sales down 50% from a few years ago and they don't want to deal...

Don't know which dealer you went to but World of Powersports in Decatur has a red and black one in stock.  I have no idea if they're willing to deal but might be worth a call if you're looking to buy.

[JSharp]

Don't know which dealer you went to but World of Powersports in Decatur has a red and black one in stock.  I have no idea if they're willing to deal but might be worth a call if you're looking to buy.

Thanks! They're on the list but a little farther way from me since I'm in Paxton. Not out of the question though. I'll probably give them a call next week. There are 10 Kawasaki dealers within 75 miles of me so one of them should be somewhat flexible on price.

Sportland in Bloomington has a a red/black one and that's who I was talking about.  So far I've been there and to Watseka. Watseka didn't have one and said they wouldn't until probably April unless 'someone wanted one' which I suppose means someone buys one.

It's hard for me to believe that no one wants to deal. It's winter here. It's a Japanese motorcycle. It's not like they're limited edition and irreplaceable. I ride out on one and they have another in a few days. Not exactly rare.  

[Jetpilot5]

Sportland in Bloomington has a a red/black one and that's who I was talking about.  So far I've been there and to Watseka. Watseka didn't have one and said they wouldn't until probably April unless 'someone wanted one' which I suppose means someone buys one.

It's hard for me to believe that no one wants to deal. It's winter here. It's a Japanese motorcycle. It's not like they're limited edition and irreplaceable. I ride out on one and they have another in a few days. Not exactly rare.  

I sat on that very bike last week.  Kind of nice to be able to sit on the Ninja 1000, FZ-1 and VFR1200 all side by side.  I get to Mattoon, Taylorville and Litchfield on occasion too so if I run across any more at the dealers I'll shoot you a PM.

[JSharp]

I sat on that very bike last week.  Kind of nice to be able to sit on the Ninja 1000, FZ-1 and VFR1200 all side by side.  I get to Mattoon, Taylorville and Litchfield on occasion too so if I run across any more at the dealers I'll shoot you a PM.

Thanks for the heads up.

I thought it was great having all those bikes there to compare. It's especially important for me since I have some problems with one leg. Footpeg height and width across the pegs are a big deal. That's what's causing me problems with my C-10.

[knuckledonkey]

Hell, for me they coulda used the same chassis and just put a 1000cc V4 in it with 125hp and 70l ft-lbs of torque and I'd have bought it.  Even if it was still 550lbs (50lbs heavier than the Ninja).

THANK YOU!!!

[FALCONSEYE]

i was reading a review where they mentioned some kind of vibration coming by the tank around 8k rpm. is this true?

[Bryan217]

Back to the thread title, there's a guy on VFRD that is selling his 6th Gen VFR and picking up a Ninja. So there's your proof that the title is accurate.  

[UFO]

Back to the thread title, there's a guy on VFRD that is selling his 6th Gen VFR and picking up a Ninja. So there's your proof that the title is accurate.  

Ooooooooooo, another outcast to be shunned by motorscicle loyalists.

Been there, done that.

[Squidlius]

i was reading a review where they mentioned some kind of vibration coming by the tank around 8k rpm. is this true?

If you're asking about the Ninja, some vibes sneak in here and there on accasion but never more than just noticeable. I'm pretty picky and it's never bothered me. The bike always has a nice rumbly feeling like a muscle car. It's not sewing machine smooth like some inline 4s.

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[JSharp]

i was reading a review where they mentioned some kind of vibration coming by the tank around 8k rpm. is this true?

If you're asking about the Ninja, some vibes sneak in here and there on accasion but never more than just noticeable. I'm pretty picky and it's never bothered me. The bike always has a nice rumbly feeling like a muscle car. It's not sewing machine smooth like some inline 4s.

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Mine has plenty of vibes in the seat. Maybe it's my big butt.    The bars, pegs and mirrors are fine.

All I've done is take one test ride on the bike then ride it home the next day. It has about 35 miles total and I put every mile on it myself. I probably need go over the thing. I found the Kawasaki provided dealer setup sheet in the package with the owners manual. None of the boxes had been checked...  

[Squidlius]

Mine has plenty of vibes in the seat. Maybe it's my big butt.    The bars, pegs and mirrors are fine.

All I've done is take one test ride on the bike then ride it home the next day. It has about 35 miles total and I put every mile on it myself. I probably need go over the thing. I found the Kawasaki provided dealer setup sheet in the package with the owners manual. None of the boxes had been checked...  

I feel some vibes on my feet and a tad through my hands on occasion but haven't noticed my butt, I'll pay extra attention my next time out.

Definitely want to go through the basics. One of the wind screen screws fell off of mine in the first 50 miles. I should have gone through it right off the bat.

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[JSharp]

I feel some vibes on my feet and a tad through my hands on occasion but haven't noticed my butt, I'll pay extra attention my next time out.

Definitely want to go through the basics. One of the wind screen screws fell off of mine in the first 50 miles. I should have gone through it right off the bat.

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We're supposed to have warmer weather and no rain for the next 2 days so I'm dying to ride mine to work. 35 miles round trip, 2 days, that'll put it at about 100 miles by the weekend when I can go over it.  I'm hoping nothing falls off before then.  

I'll have the stand I ordered by then too which will make it a lot easier. The bike purchase happened a little more quickly that I thought it would so I wasn't quite prepared.  A week ago I didn't think I'd be riding it home last Saturday. The stars must have been in the right position for me for a change...