Surprise from Japan: Kawasaki Meguro S1 at the 1000PS HOTLAP!

Kawasaki Meguro S1 – have you heard of this bike? Well, NastyNils certainly hadn’t, not until it suddenly appeared in the 1000PS garage. With no big expectations, the test kicked off on the tight best lap track in Bad Fischau – and the result was a real surprise. What looks like a small, classic retro bike turns out to be a proper bundle of riding joy. As part of our 1000PS HOTLAP format, the Meguro S1 also went through nine warm-up laps and one timed lap. And this small bike showed some big qualities: smooth handling, good front-end and traction feel, clean braking phases, and a wide usable rev range. Despite only being an S1-class engine and running on narrow tyres, it doesn’t feel nervous or cheap – on the contrary: the chassis plays in a higher league, and the whole package is genuinely convincing. Of course, performance is limited, especially on the straight. But thanks to the well-balanced setup and cleverly tuned engine, it still delivers real riding pleasure. The riding position suits taller riders as well, handling remains predictable and harmonious – and you immediately want to keep riding. How does the Kawasaki Meguro S1 compare to rivals like the Honda GB350 or the Royal Enfield Classic? And how much retro is actually inside? Nils gives you his honest opinion – check it out! Drop us a comment – had you heard of the Meguro before? And do you think it could be something for you? Subscribe to 1000PS for more surprising bike reviews, exciting onboard laps, and genuine opinions without any marketing filter. More test reports and tech breakdowns available at 1000PS.at #Kawasaki #MeguroS1 #BestLap #1000PS #RetroBike #BeginnerBike #MotorbikeTest ============================= About 1000PS Best Lap: The road benchmark The 1000PS Best Lap format simulates real-world riding conditions: tight corners, short straights, and maximum rideability. The test track in Bad Fischau has served as a reference for years. Thanks to data recording with Ridelink, a consistent setup routine, and accurate timing, a reliable database has been built – one that doesn’t lie. Technical partners like SP Connect and Insta360 provide the gear for proper analysis. Our data-recording tool: https://www.ridelink.com/de/products/... Mounts used for gadgets during filming: https://sp-connect.de/collections/mot... Onboard camera used: Insta360 Ace Pro: https://www.insta360.com/sal/ace-pro-... Find NastyNils' riding gear here: https://1000ps.to/louisbestzeit More videos from the series:    • 1000PS Bestzeit   The test track: https://www.motorsportarena.at/ NastyNils in his role as 1000PS CEO:   / nils-mueller-doget-1000ps   --------------------------------------------------------- Click here to see the Insta360 action cameras used: --------------------------------------------------------- Insta360 X5: https://www.insta360.com/sal/x5?utm_t... Insta360 X4: https://www.insta360.com/sal/x4?utm_t... Insta360 Ace Pro: https://www.insta360.com/sal/ace-pro-... Insta360 Go 3S: https://www.insta360.com/sal/go-3s?ut... --------------------------------------------------------- Other channels from 1000PS: All review articles: https://www.1000ps.com/en-us/articles 1000PS.com: https://www.1000ps.com/en-us Instagram:   / reels   Tik Tok:   / 1000ps_official   YouTube    / @1000pscom   --------------------------------------------------------- 1000PS Partner Links: ▶ Continental Tires: https://1000ps.to/ytcomcontinental ▶ Motorex Oil of Switzerland: https://1000ps.to/ytcommotorex ▶ Calimoto Navigation App: https://1000ps.to/ytcomcalimoto ▶ CHIGEE: https://1000ps.to/ytchigee