I rode the 220 mile San Juan Skyway today with 3 friends on 3 different Bikes. My 2014 C-14 , a 2009 FJR and 2016 Kawasaki 1000 Ninja.
Got on all 3 bikes. All 3 are very nice! The 1000 Ninja Was surprising nice to ride. Ran them all up to 120+. If I was blindfolded I don't think I could tell the FJR and my Connie apart, except the FJR is a 5 speed. The Ninja had barbacks and lowered pegs which helped alot, and a aftermarket Much larger than stock windscreen.
The Ninja had the best suspension IMHO, really planted and super rock solid in the corners at speed. It's so light and nimble compared to the other 2 but I don't think I'd like it on a long day or multiday tour. It would be a great track bike.
All three had plenty of power and alot of fun!
Nick
2014 C-14
Got on all 3 bikes. All 3 are very nice! The 1000 Ninja Was surprising nice to ride. Ran them all up to 120+. If I was blindfolded I don't think I could tell the FJR and my Connie apart, except the FJR is a 5 speed. The Ninja had barbacks and lowered pegs which helped alot, and a aftermarket Much larger than stock windscreen.
The Ninja had the best suspension IMHO, really planted and super rock solid in the corners at speed. It's so light and nimble compared to the other 2 but I don't think I'd like it on a long day or multiday tour. It would be a great track bike.
All three had plenty of power and alot of fun!
Nick
2014 C-14