636 or ZX10R

[Waylander]

Ok decided others may not like me hijacking thier threads so here goes. Personally I like the ZX10R even though it was a 636 that made me like Ninjas in the first place. So tell me what are your opinions on them? Handeling, power, styling ect,ect. Lets hear it folks.


Pics of stock and customs will be much appretiated. Exspecially customs.

[bugjuice]

need I say anything at all..??
Personally, I think the 03/04 bikes cut the cake. The 05s have gone soft, and riding them, the nose feels like it's a lot longer (have to ride both shapes to know what I mean). I've riden a ZX10 round the block, but not really had it full pelt. I've riden an R1 at a fast pace, so I can imagine the ride of the ZX10 with something like the power of the R1. Fukin quick. I think they [636 & ZX10] feel a lot alike (which you'd expect), so neither is a comprimise over the other, aside from the obvious power.

Personally, I'd pick a 636 over a 10, cos the power of the 636 is already enough for the public roads, not to say I couldn't deal with a 10. I'd just be even worse/more tempted on a 10 than I am already. Around the town, I'd imagine the 636 to be a bit better too (smaller engine etc)..

Both bikes fukin rock anyways. So then it just boils down to the price too..

Edit - just had me mate, Carey Brier, read over me shoulder, cos he's a nosey bugger, and he seems to agree with what I've put.. Reason why, he's raced the ZX6RR for a few years and last year started on the ZX10. He loves both of them, but obvisouly he's on the track, so the power of the 10 now has him smitten

[Waylander]

Hehe. Gonna let me take yours for a spin 'round the lot tomorrow morning? J/K unless you will in wich case I'm not. Anyway I still think the 10 looks better and if you say they are about the same in all but power then that might be the deciding factor. Hopefully be looking at getting one end of this year. Then the Virago will be for long rides and this one for fun blats 'round town/ short distance rides and track days. Also might be moving out to Tauranga.

[bugjuice]

Hehe. Gonna let me take yours for a spin 'round the lot tomorrow morning? J/K unless you will in wich case I'm not. Anyway I still think the 10 looks better and if you say they are about the same in all but power then that might be the deciding factor. Hopefully be looking at getting one end of this year. Then the Virago will be for long rides and this one for fun blats 'round town/ short distance rides and track days. Also might be moving out to Tauranga.

yeah, probably can swap if you want.. I know that you won't drop it, might have to pry it off me, but yeah, can't see why not..
Power of mine isn't the same as the 10, unless you're referring to the R1 and 10, in which case, go trawl the net for squillions of facts etc.. Plus if we're out in the 'open', I'll tell you how to make it sound nice while you ride..

and before anyone says, no, it's not by turning the engine off, or by running it into a dtich..

[Waylander]

Don't know about swaping as my bike don't run at the moment, but I promise I wont take it out of first or second gear. It's not so much power I'm looking or just something that handles nicely, looks cool and sounds awsome.

[bugjuice]

Don't know about swaping as my bike don't run at the moment, but I promise I wont take it out of first or second gear. It's not so much power I'm looking or just something that handles nicely, looks cool and sounds awsome.

they do that just being parked up
you coming on the rally? I'm stopping with Quaz tonight, so could catch up in the morning..
See if any of the guys on 05s will let you on them too. The 05s feel 'lighter' to turn than the 03/4s. Depends what kind of 'handling' and 'power' you want. This is more raw, the 05s are 'easier' to ride. I want a monster, so i got one. It'd be good to compare the two anyway, then see if you can get a ride on a 10 just to really put the shlits up ya

[Waylander]

Nah not going on the rally have to much to do this weekend. Was just gonna meet y'all while in hammy to hang out for a bit before ya head off.

[T.I.E]

never ridden any of them. but the six sounds like a ball of a time.
rode a cbr 600 "04" before i toook the 1000f "94" (hey its a comfort thing)
yep my ass liked the 1000 over a distance thing.
eventually will ride around the great south island.
but the 600 wa so much fun.
what would a zx10 be like.
but price wise and it's new zealand roads go for the 6.
unless ya wanna see a real fast top end speed.

[Waylander]

Oh hey by the way Bug, and anyone else on these bikes (or any other for that mater) check this site out.

http://www.stmachine.com/index.htm

Some pretty cool looking mirror things and other stuff in there.

[DebK]

Can't wait to get my bike and go on trips with you lot. Bike is expected to arrive next week & then I'm on the Wednesday 4 May CBTA full licence course.

Would be good to finally put some faces to some "personalities" in here.

When's the next trip away from the Wgtn area?

[Hitcher]

Ride them both. Make up your own mind. Post (a) review(s). Attach photos.

[bugjuice]

Ride them both. Make up your own mind. Post (a) review(s). Attach photos.

exatry. Not just kawa tho, there are other makes, so get what works for ya. Just after I rode most, the 636 was the most speachless for me..

[Waylander]

Ride them both. Make up your own mind. Post (a) review(s). Attach photos.

Hmm. Ok but do you know any shops around Hamilton or Tauranga that will let me take a bike out for an hour or so?

[Hitcher]

Hmm. Ok but do you know any shops around Hamilton or Tauranga that will let me take a bike out for an hour or so?

An hour or so? If they're serious they should let you take one overnight!

[kawa10]

it all comes down too what you like. i have ridden both and the 636 is a awesome weapon but if you want bang for bucks the 10r does it for me. could try bay city motorcycles in tauranga. they have both models in stock.