Anyone notice how the sport-touring class of motorcycles has nearly vanished? At one time, even niche manufacturers such as Ducati and Aprilia proffered appealing machines that delivered sporting prowess without supersport-style ergonomics. But then an array of competent adventure-touring machines bulldozed the S-T class, leaving it hollowed out.

One stalwart S-T is the Ninja 1000, which debuted in 2011 with a stout motor and a capable chassis. It was updated in 2014, and revisions for 2017 included monoblock brake calipers, LED headlights, and an IMU for uprated traction and braking safety controls, bringing the Kawi closer to the sophistication of its Euro rivals.
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