Picked up a left over 2012 Ninja 1000 last month. If your lookin for something lighter for maybe around town, back and forth to work, i highly recommend a Ninja 1000....FUN BIKE!
I had an oil leak from a bad seal on the balance shaft on the right side of the block. I got home from the dealer (70 miles) and noticed oil all over the right side fairing and even the right side exhaust. Yeah as you can imagine i was surprised to see that?? I called the dealer, and took to back the next weekend, they replaced the seal for me (no charge) and had me on my way. Once i was sure the oil leak was fixed, the farkles began
First thing was a new wind screen, as the OEM was dumping wind right under my helmet (Im 5'11"). I had that before i took the bike back for the repair. (was in the 40's). Next was the seat. I put a Sargent on it. I have one on the C14, and like it, so I figured it would be good. I ripped off the power stealing OEM exhaust and put on Yoshimura's R77 slip on's. I also added a PCV and removed the secondary flies, and yeah what an improvement. I'm not used to having a bike with that much power and only weighing 500lb. What a blast!
Oh yeah, I replaced the crappy OEM Bridgestone's, and put on PR2's, same as on my C14
I highly recommend this bike if your looking for a lightweight fun as hell 2nd bike.