NEW ZEEE EXXX 10 ARGH!! first test ride.

[cowpoos]

I want one

http://www.motorcycle.com/manufacturer/kawasaki/2008-kawasaki-zx10r-70426.html

New king of the thous by the sounds!!

[Usarka]

Yeah read that the other day. I like how they take great pains to point out that it's NOT TRACTION CONTROL :lol:


mmmmmmmm :drool:

[SPman]

Yeah read that the other day. I like how they take great pains to point out that it's NOT TRACTION CONTROL :lol:


mmmmmmmm :drool: And justified fitting rubber brake hoses instead of braided lines, when asked,, because braided lines could be too "sudden" on the brakes - the rubber lines gave more "squish' - thereby not having new riders outbraking themselves or coming to grief!
I would think a rider buying a 1000 sportbike should be able to handle the "suddeness" of the brakes at least as well as the "suddeness" of the acceleration - or what the hell are they doing buying it in the first place!

[Coyote]

I would think a rider buying a 1000 sportbike should be able to handle the "suddeness" of the brakes at least as well as the "suddeness" of the acceleration - or what the hell are they doing buying it in the first place!
They don't have cc/power limits over there do they?

I'm sure Kawasaki's cheaper suspension is much better than Ohlins for many reasons.


Beautiful machine. Maybe I'll be able to get it in 5 years time...

[Finn]

It's cross eyed. U.G.L.Y.

[Coyote]

It's cross eyed. U.G.L.Y.
Though you'd find that more attractive?

Hyuk hyuk! :bleh:

[cowpoos]

It's cross eyed. U.G.L.Y.
those in glass houses......

[jrandom]

Looks like it'll make an ideal Clubmans bike.

:Pokey:

[cowpoos]

I would think a rider buying a 1000 sportbike should be able to handle the "suddeness" of the brakes at least as well as the "suddeness" of the acceleration - or what the hell are they doing buying it in the first place!


thats where your wrong unfortunatly...so many can't...

[vifferman]

Looks like it'll make an ideal Clubmans bike.
Eek!
My fuktup eyes/brane read that as "Cucumber bike".

So....
Would it make an ideal Cucumber Bike? :confused:

[MidnightMike]

What the hell are bike designers thinking these days.

Those mirrors look ridiculous, and go with the rest of the bike, the new gixxer is in the same category, far to overworked, at least yamaha didnt make their new thou look asthough it had been in a crash.

[jrandom]

What the hell are bike designers thinking these days.

Those mirrors look ridiculous, and go with the rest of the bike... far to overworked...

Good thing nobody's going to force you to buy one, then, eh?

:sunny:

[jrandom]

Would it make an ideal Cucumber Bike? :confused:

Joni likes (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=1330423#post1330423) cucumbers.

[Mental Trousers]

I would think a rider buying a 1000 sportbike should be able to handle the "suddeness" of the brakes at least as well as the "suddeness" of the acceleration - or what the hell are they doing buying it in the first place!

They have a small penis.

[Quasievil]

Re the looks, the mirrors / integrated indicators as well as the rear number plate bracket is designed to basically unplug in seconds, this is the first 100% race focused ZX10R made to date, its designed to be a trackday bike.
the bike is going to be a real awesome piece of kit.

Re brake hoses, it is a fact that the more performance mods made the higher the injury, if they put it out on braided lines people would think they can stop on a dime, inheritantly people are stupid, take for example ABS coming into Cars, people actually crashed more, thinking they were okay because they had ABS
Same to be said with the ZXR1400 and a restriction up to 4500rpm, it was deemed that American market riders and ex suzuki riders wouldnt be able to handle it, they were right, which is why on a GSXR1000 you find learner modes, like A,B and C
the Market is big, and the Mods you can make are plentiful so.

[ManDownUnder]

They have a small penis.

You saying I can buy a thou??? Wait till my wife finds out!

[pzkpfw]

It's cross eyed. U.G.L.Y.

I think it looks "serious".

You'd just need some artist to add "angry" eyebrows on the fairing. :angry:

Disclaimer: i am not that artist.

[Finn]

I think it looks "serious".

This is serious. The new ZX10r is just stupid looking.

[kiwifruit]

sure is orrid lookin... perhaps its ment to be, so owners ride them with less regard :confused:

[cowpoos]

sure is orrid lookin... perhaps its ment to be, so owners ride them with less regard :confused:
well that doesn't explain why your MV is so ugly??

[jrandom]

well that doesn't explain why your MV is so ugly??

I think the GIANT BOOT-SHAPED DENT in the side fairing detracts from its looks somewhat.

[cowpoos]

I think the GIANT BOOT-SHAPED DENT in the side fairing detracts from its looks somewhat.
I was wearing my ghey metro sexual shoes that day...ya don't get let into pubs in town with steal caps ya know!!

[avgas]

"Improved rider feedback"
So now they are making wires a motors feel like levers and cables

[Sanx]

Meh - the new Blade will be better ...

[skelstar]

I haven't ridden it (or any other 10R) so can only comment on the looks but...

I think it looks like its pushing out a poo. Something to think about maybe...

[ManDownUnder]

Ditch the ugly indicators and mirror stalks and she's a keeper I reckon.

[jrandom]

But how fast does it go, mister?

...

Not the prettiest bike ever, but not the ugliest, either. Anyway, you can't see the mantelpiece when you're stoking the fire, eh?

[Usarka]

I think it looks like its pushing out a poo. Something to think about maybe...

a good bike will look like its rider.....

[Coyote]

I think it looks "serious".

You'd just need some artist to add "angry" eyebrows on the fairing. :angry:

Disclaimer: i am not that artist.
Bwahaha! I'm going to the showrooms with a whiteboard marker when they arrive

[Damon]

Meh - the new Blade will be better ...

The new blade looks ugly aswell, not a good year for buying a new bike

[pzkpfw]

On the other hand...


The new blade looks ugly aswell, not a good year for buying a new bike

Picture on the left?

Jar jar binks.

And we know where he went.

[speed63]

So much concern about the looks...who cares..it's about the ride!