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Everyone, thanks to a hit n run driver that totaled my Ninja 1k, and put me in the hospital for a couple of weeks at the same time, I’m looking to replace my N1k.
I really like the new GSXS1K F. But there’s also a few things I don’t like. Still trying to decide if I should get another N1K or get the Gixxus.
GSXS1000F Pro’s
-Better engine, more power, faster, lighter
-Better handling
-Better seat
-Insurance probably lower
-better looking
-newer model, will retain value longer
Con’s
-really lacking wind protection, even the F. (This is a big minus because I have to ride 2 hours just to get to a fun riding area and a constant wind blast exhausts me)
-Luggage carrying capacity not as good
-all digital gauges, even the tach. Can’t stand the digital tach.
-currently more expensive
-snatchy throttle
N1K Pro’s
-MSRP may be more, but can get one for less
-can mod up to be as fast as the Suz
-55 rear transforms the handling, not as much difference after that
-with aftermarket windscreen options, much better wind protection
Con’s
-insurance probably more
-dated styling
-dated model, will probably depreciate faster
-no gear indicator
-engine can be buzzy over 6k rpm’s
-really poor seat, but not to expensive to fix that
Since no dealers around me over test rides and the demo rides are too far from me I don’t know for sure if the Gixxus engine is that much smoother than then N1k. Some of the testers say it is, others say it’s buzzy over 6K also. One thing I do know is that even the F model windscreen is less than half the size of some of the aftermarket options for the Ninja. The only aftermarket option I’ve found for the Gixxus F is a powerbronze, which isn’t much larger than stock. I’m sure there will be more in the future.
Still really torn though and I can’t buy both. Open to all opinions.
I really like the new GSXS1K F. But there’s also a few things I don’t like. Still trying to decide if I should get another N1K or get the Gixxus.
GSXS1000F Pro’s
-Better engine, more power, faster, lighter
-Better handling
-Better seat
-Insurance probably lower
-better looking
-newer model, will retain value longer
Con’s
-really lacking wind protection, even the F. (This is a big minus because I have to ride 2 hours just to get to a fun riding area and a constant wind blast exhausts me)
-Luggage carrying capacity not as good
-all digital gauges, even the tach. Can’t stand the digital tach.
-currently more expensive
-snatchy throttle
N1K Pro’s
-MSRP may be more, but can get one for less
-can mod up to be as fast as the Suz
-55 rear transforms the handling, not as much difference after that
-with aftermarket windscreen options, much better wind protection
Con’s
-insurance probably more
-dated styling
-dated model, will probably depreciate faster
-no gear indicator
-engine can be buzzy over 6k rpm’s
-really poor seat, but not to expensive to fix that
Since no dealers around me over test rides and the demo rides are too far from me I don’t know for sure if the Gixxus engine is that much smoother than then N1k. Some of the testers say it is, others say it’s buzzy over 6K also. One thing I do know is that even the F model windscreen is less than half the size of some of the aftermarket options for the Ninja. The only aftermarket option I’ve found for the Gixxus F is a powerbronze, which isn’t much larger than stock. I’m sure there will be more in the future.
Still really torn though and I can’t buy both. Open to all opinions.