'08/'09 ZX10 opinions?

[DMNTD:Me]

Right....due to circumstances I've had to sell my R1 and look for a "down grade".
I'd like to hear from anyone that owns a late model('08+) ZX10 or even from people that have done some decent km's on one so I can get a rough idea as to what they're like on NZ roads.

[ArcherWC]

there all the same when they are on their side DUMBTY

[DMNTD:Me]

... "down grade"

Ok...didn't mean for that to sound so conceited

[Kiwi Graham:Me]

Hi mate, give http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/member.php?u=6628 a pm he used to hustle one around a while back.

[DMNTD:Me]

Hi mate, give http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/member.php?u=6628 a pm he used to hustle one around a while back.

Cheers for the heads up...PM sent

there all the same when they are on their side DUMBTY

[Crazy Steve]

Right....due to circumstances I've had to sell my R1 and look for a "down grade".
I'd like to hear from anyone that owns a late model('08+) ZX10 or even from people that have done some decent km's on one so I can get a rough idea as to what they're like on NZ roads.

Chris when I took the 08 ZX10 for an overnight test ride from Mt Eden I did notice it seemed to get stuck in 2nd gear a few times...And wouldn't change up easy...

Also when coming over the brow of a hill the front wheel was flapping around like a Kite...Dunno what they have done to the damnper ? ?

Did handle very well around the tight smooth corners...I would say better than the GSXR1000K7..

Crazy Steve.

[Babelfish]

I reckon either would look shit with a big bit of PVC hanging of the oggys and a golf club attached to the gear lever

[DMNTD:Me]

Chris when I took the 08 ZX10 for an overnight test ride from Mt Eden I did notice it seemed to get stuck in 2nd gear a few times...And wouldn't change up easy...

Also when coming over the brow of a hill the front wheel was flapping around like a Kite...Dunno what they have done to the damnper ? ?

Did handle very well around the tight smooth corners...I would say better than the GSXR1000K7..

Crazy Steve.

Cheers mate...had heard similar re tank slapping but easily resolved with another dampner and some set up.

[Pussy]

Cheers mate...had heard similar re tank slapping but easily resolved with another dampner and some set up.

The OEM Ohlins dampers don't work as good as the aftermarket ones.
Robert Taylor can modify the Kawasaki Ohlins to original Ohlins for bugger all

[icekiwi]

Really liked mine,did 19,000 kms in 9 mths on it an loved the lot...
Definate steering damper issues,hear RT could sort that.
Just wtrecked the new 10 they gave me so have the next 3/4 months laid up to think what i'll jump on next.
Go on you know you want one.....

[YellowDog]

Certainly on par with Yamaha on the high build quality front.

[gijoe1313]

Wheres gremlin ... :

[Scouse]

Right....due to circumstances I've had to sell my R1 and look for a "down grade".
I'd like to hear from anyone that owns a late model('08+) ZX10 or even from people that have done some decent km's on one so I can get a rough idea as to what they're like on NZ roads.

Is this code for "I am now working for a Kawasaki dealer and my new boss will kick my arse back onto the dole if I keep riding a Yamaha to work"?

[Elysium]

If you get an 09 ZX10, ditch that horrible looking exhuast and get a performance pipe put on.

[puddy]

Really liked mine,did 19,000 kms in 9 mths on it an loved the lot...
Definate steering damper issues,hear RT could sort that.
Just wtrecked the new 10 they gave me so have the next 3/4 months laid up to think what i'll jump on next.
Go on you know you want one.....

What, another one?