Regrets After 11,000 Miles? | 2023 Ninja 1000SX Long-Term Review

After riding my 2023 Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX for over 11,000 miles, it's time to break it all down. In this long-term ownership review, I cover everything—from the good, the bad, and the downright annoying to whether I’d still buy it again in 2025. 🛠️ What I cover in this video: What broke (and what didn’t) My accident and how the bike held up Electrical mods + regret purchases Stock vs. upgraded tires (S22 vs. Road 6) The top case wobble issue Pannier fitment for modular helmets 2025 Ninja 1100SX changes (worth the upgrade?) Whether you're considering the Ninja 1000SX as your next bike or already own one and want the real deal, this video is for you. 🏍️ Bike: 2023 Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX 🛞 Tires: Bridgestone S22 → Michelin Road 6 🎥 Cameras: Insta360 Ace Pro, Ace Pro 2, DJI Osmo Pocket 3 📍 Filmed in Georgia 💬 Comment below: What tires do you run on your sport tourer? Are you thinking about upgrading to the 2025 Ninja 1100SX? 🎥 SUBSCRIBE for honest moto reviews, IRL vlogs, and AI-powered motorcycle content → Riding With Adam | Real Riders. Real Stories. 0:00 - Baby Pull #1 0:13 - What This Video Covers 0:21 - Quick Intro Graphic 0:29 - 2.5 Years of Ownership 0:50 - Any Mechanical Problems? 1:00 - USB Port Fail (Amazon Regret) 1:42 - Crash Story: Getting Clipped on the Street 2:47 - B-Roll Walkaround 3:44 - Rear Brake Squeak 3:57 - S22 vs. Michelin Road 6 Tires 5:01 - Baby Pull #2 (Let’s Go!) 5:35 - Pulls & Cruise Control Vibes 6:41 - Any Regrets Owning This Bike? 7:30 - Engine + Gearing (2023 vs. 2025) 8:50 - Suspension & Wind Handling 9:50 - Givi Top Case = Big Wobble 12:10 - Side Cases & Helmet Problems 14:30 - 2025 Ninja 1100SX / SE Changes 15:18 - Cat & Mouse Moment 16:14 - Road to 1000 Subs 🚀 Some of the links below are affiliate links. If you pick something up through them, it helps support the channel—and doesn’t cost you a thing. I only link stuff I actually use or believe in. 🎥 Insta360 Free Stuff w/Certain Purchases (Use Code: INRFBWL at Checkout) 🧥 Riding Gear (NBT Code: ADAM56621) #insta360 #Ninja1000SX #MotorcycleReview #LongTermReview #SportTourer #MotorcycleVlog #KawasakiNinja #MichelinRoad6 #BridgestoneS22 #BikeLife #MotorcycleOwnership #BigfootAndMac