My new ZX10R

[kiwifruit]

I recon ditch the mirrors (and indicators ) for a CRG barend job.

[Fatjim]

I wish all you guys would stop buying all these horny bikes!

[2_SL0]

Very nice dude, hmmm it could be time to move to a 10 next year.

[sinfull]

Pretty bike, shame not in black! But being old you are bound to be a traditionalist!!

Hey i'm old ! But i'd paint it black hehehe

[Qkkid]

Picked it up this morning, crap weather meant no chance to go for a decent spin but it feels very good, pretty good in the lower revs (up to 8K or so) - builds nicely up to there and I can tell it's just wanting to pick its skirt up and go.
It's easy to change direction on, feels like the '05 in that I'm sitting on the bike rather than in it, unlike the '06/07. The finishing is also much better than the 1st gen, no velcro anywhere (that I've seen anyway) and the bike is looking better and better.
Throttle control is much improved over my '05, there's no twitchiness or hesitancy when applying small throttle changes (only while running in of course, he he), and it has a much more sophisticated drivetrain.
Riding position is surprisingly sportier than my old bike, there's about the same amount of weight on the bars (shitloads with me!) but me old pins are bent a bit more - pegs area touch higher (and they are a vast improvement being mush grippier than the old ones). The bars seem slightly wider, and the previously considered pointless screen actually works effectively well, deflecting a lot of the oncoming wind on to my helmet and away from my brutish chest. Nice!
It's not as raw as the '05. We'll change that in due course...
I think I'm in love
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vxl8OhYKRRg

I hear wheelies are great
Welcome back to the ZX10 club matey

[TaNkSlApT]

Spit - couldn't pick it up today, ran out of time. Still popped in for a looksie tho, here's some more views of the new beast.

uuuuuuh........ i need a long cold shower after seeing these. oh fuck. too late.:

[BIGBOSSMAN]

Righty O then. Here is my little beauty at night, shit what a stunna to ride! And not quite an ugly duckling either eh!

[saul]

Very nice indeed Be great to see and hear it with the new can.

[zeocen]

Righty O then. Here is my little beauty at night, shit what a stunna to ride! And not quite an ugly duckling either eh!

I thought the '07 ZX-10 was the most perfect fitting bike for me..... until I sat on the '08 in Mt Eden MC while waiting on the paperwork for my 08 ER6. With just 5 minutes sitting on it stationary I can't imagine how much fun you are having, and for that, I hate you!

Seriously though, nice bike, screw the 'cross eyed' head lights, the bike is sex on wheels... I am even quite fond of the stock exhaust, definitely one of the better ones of late. I just couldn't get over the fact that a bike that, basically, is a track bike was more comfortable to sit on than the ZX14 or Concours next to it (goes for the 07 as well).

Again, hate, etc

[Tonka]

Congrats on the new toy BBM! Look forward to seeing the beast in the flesh!!

[BIGBOSSMAN]

Thanks Reubs, my new baby is hott ta trot mate! It's noticeably more powerful than the '05, front wheel likes to look up at the sky quite a bit.
What's it going to be like when I rev it above 10 grand eh

[Maha]

I love the menacing look it has front on.....

[BIGBOSSMAN]

I love the menacing look it has front on.....

To be honest Maha it took me a while to get used to the look of the bike, but now I'm hooked on it
Of course, the mind bending acceleration and effortless handling are to be expected; It's a Ninja after all

[Maha]

To be honest Maha it took me a while to get used to the look of the bike, but now I'm hooked on it
Of course, the mind bending acceleration and effortless handling are to be expected; It's a Ninja after all

Certainly has that 'fuck off outta ma way' attitude going on....

[blade1000]

hi there bike looks good with no tail end crap on. but on to the good news , your can is at the powder coaters, so let me know when you want to fit the baby