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Hitcher
25th February 2007, 15:55
It's coming. Whoar. I think I need a wee lie down now.

http://www.kawasaki.co.nz/media/pdfs/ZG1400B8F.pdf
onearmedbandit
25th February 2007, 16:05
Ah, it's shafty, that means it won't wheelie!
Hitcher
25th February 2007, 19:21
If anybody reading this is in the employ or confidence of Kawasaki New Zealand Limited, I would be really interest to know what the RRP of one of these may be...
Madness
25th February 2007, 19:31
That naked shot is awesome looking. Not much to the back end at all, might have to nickname it Kylie.
thehollowmen
25th February 2007, 19:45
Ah, it's shafty, that means it won't wheelie!

Bullpoopy!
Shaft drives can be wheelied
Just ask the vmax fans, they'll tell you the Vmax is a wheelie machine!
limbimtimwim
25th February 2007, 20:49
I like the hand adjustable preload. My (soft) panniers had some wet stuff in them since Friday and unbeknown to me and pillion, the bangs were hanging down a little and I surmise on big bumps the wheel would come up and brush them. Now I have one pannier bag with a huge hole and one with some serious scuffing.

I couldn't be arsed adjusting the preload on the GSXR, even though it is easy to get in there with c-spanner. It could have saved those panniers. Shit Oxford ones anyway, good riddance shitbags.

Oh yeah, tyre pressure sensors could be a life saver, literally.

Me and pillion went to the ferry terminal 2 weeks ago today, and as we were in the check in queue, it was brought to our attention that our rear tyre was looking a bit sad. Indeed, a slow leak. Delayed our departure by a day. New tyre fitted (Metzeler Roadtech(?) Z6, not bad! Looks pretty good for nearly 5000km of two up riding!!) But it could have been much worse if we had got to the Queen Charlotte drive on a flatish tyre, or just really inconvenient getting off the ferry.
onearmedbandit
25th February 2007, 23:22
Bullpoopy!
Shaft drives can be wheelied
Just ask the vmax fans, they'll tell you the Vmax is a wheelie machine!

I was taking the piss, been involved with a few members here arguing that exact point but no they were 100% certain shafties can't be wheelied. Go figure.
Holy Roller
26th February 2007, 03:27
Its printed off and afixed to the notice board in my bed room as a wee bit of a hint. Only in my dreams, but dreams are good.
One would be able to do the GC in under 18 hours easy on one of them me thinks. I wonder if the tyre mileage is better on the GT than the sport. A guy here at work is lucky to get 5K out of his 1400.

Still there is plenty of life in the flying sofa yet, by then I may find that it is within my price.
Wheeliemonsta
26th February 2007, 08:16
Gidday,
Retail won't be announced until mid to late May...

Cheers

:Punk:
Hitcher
26th February 2007, 10:12
Should I order one anyway?
imdying
26th February 2007, 11:29
Ah, it's shafty, that means it won't wheelie!:rofl: That still cracks me up...
Fatjim
26th February 2007, 11:46
Mate, imagine th PSI you'd have to run on that rear tyre with the missus and all her gear on the back. Might as well fill it with water. Make sure you get all the bubbles out or it'll start to slosh.
Wheeliemonsta
26th February 2007, 11:55
Yeah... Why the hell not - I'm always happiest spending other peoples money :Punk:

Cheers

There are some good video files on Kawasakis Europen Website...
SPman
26th February 2007, 12:06
Should I order one anyway?
Do it!
You know you want to!


If you can wheelie a Goldwing, this should be a piece of piss........
quackquack
26th February 2007, 12:38
When does it come out that is a great looking bike if it only lives up to the press.
MD
26th February 2007, 20:29
Bit of a techno leap from the bike in your avatar!
Mean looking mother from the front though.
If you order one how on earth will you pick a colour from the selection available? Unless you like neutron silver that is. Somewhere in Kawasaki land a marketing guru got a bonus this year for making that name up!
About time you got back on a Kawasaki anyway so go for it :yes: .