ZZR250 riders

**delusionz** · 21st December 2007, 22:49

Hey guys,

I'm interested in the ZZR250 and am wondering if someone wouldn't mind trading bikes for a few hours one day and going for a little ride so I can get the feel of one. That would really make my day

Been curious about it being a version of my bike that by the sounds of things handles alot nicer than mine.

**Donor** · 21st December 2007, 23:02

I have one in my gargre.

Pity I don't own it anymore... muhahaha... just storing it for a while is all...

**disenfranchised** · 23rd December 2007, 08:13

My partner has one...dunno how she'd feel about loaning it out though.
Not sure it'd be the best example to test...I think something is a bit out with the rear shock...seems to bottom out almost all the time

**Elise** · 10th January 2008, 13:45

If you havnt found one to test drive yet. You can have a go on my zzr..

**delusionz** · 11th January 2008, 08:37

Originally Posted by Elise

If you havnt found one to test drive yet. You can have a go on my zzr..

That would be awsome

! Yes please! Say where and when and I'll be there!

**Hitcher** · 11th January 2008, 09:23

I am currently a ZZR250 rider. I have TSSes shop loaner on loan whilst the Mighty FJR has its 50,000km service.

It has been a few years since I have had an opportunity to go for a fang on a 250 and it is nice to be reminded about this genre of bike.

The ZZR250 is great fun. Like most 250s it has an engine that is more than willing to get its neck wrung, for no significant gain in acceleration compared with a larger capacity engine. 8,000rpm in top to move along with motorway traffic is a bit different from the 3,500rpm I am normally used to, that's for sure. This is the same inline twin donk that Kawasaki puts in a number of models. Mrs H had an EL250 Eliminator powered by the same engine, and they are fantastic. Way better than the Suzuki GSX250 on most scores.

But the ZZR is light, agile and well balanced. The seat height is low and comfortable. The clip-ons are nicely placed and not in some sort of Spanish Inquisitional hard-out squiddly small penis way. The riding position is comfortable, and I'd be happy to do 500km days on the saddle of one of these.

The gearbox is typical notchy Kawasaki fare. I love the neutral finder.

Brakes? Good. TSS have their shop bike on Pirelli Sport Demons. A good choice.

If the speedo, temperature gauge and left-hand turn indicator worked, this would be a great little bike for a somebody killing time on a restricted license who wanted to have some fun riding.

**Elise** · 13th January 2008, 17:59

Originally Posted by delusionz

That would be awsome

! Yes please! Say where and when and I'll be there!

Lynnmall? (which is out west)

**delusionz** · 13th January 2008, 21:30

Originally Posted by Elise

Lynnmall? (which is out west)

I could do Lynnmall, Post up a time when you're free, This is much appreciated, thanks.

**Sharry** · 14th January 2008, 12:14

Originally Posted by delusionz

Hey guys,

I'm interested in the ZZR250 and am wondering if someone wouldn't mind trading bikes for a few hours one day and going for a little ride so I can get the feel of one. That would really make my day

Been curious about it being a version of my bike that by the sounds of things handles alot nicer than mine.

Does this mean you will be putting your GPX up for sale? Let me know if this is the case eh.

**Nagash** · 14th January 2008, 12:19

Originally Posted by delusionz

I could do Lynnmall, Post up a time when you're free, This is much appreciated, thanks.

If you guys are gonna go for a little ride from Lynnmall i'd probably join you.

There's a couple good places to go out West, out to Piha and back is always good fun.

**skidMark** · 14th January 2008, 12:22

the zzr is a gpx with different fairings prettymuch

either way they will both only ever be a sports styled commuter.

suspension is too shit for the open road......

if the had decent suspension it would be fine

from owning a gpx ....

my gn250 i had before that....had better suspension.

and i'm kawasaki loyal and saying this.

rather have a zxr.

**delusionz** · 14th January 2008, 13:51

Originally Posted by Sharry

Does this mean you will be putting your GPX up for sale? Let me know if this is the case eh.

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...=yes&p=1377811

Cheers

**delusionz** · 14th January 2008, 14:02

Thanks for the wise words skidMark but it is the ZZR I am looking for.

**zeocen** · 14th January 2008, 15:22

"Major rework including lateral aluminum frame, 17" wheels, adjustable rear shock, adjustable levers, reduced sprocket size, computer-controlled timing advance, electricals; same engine as the F model with different carbs (giving some extra HP's)."

Just because it has the same engine as the gpx, it's hardly the same bike. Also pretty sure he said he wasn't looking for the GOD OF ALL INLINE FOURS ZXR ROARRR!!!!!!!! and just wanted opinions on the ZZR.

....God I wish skidmark wasn't a kawasaki fanboy, it makes me feel retarded by brand association.

**Elise** · 14th January 2008, 16:53

Originally Posted by skidMark

the zzr is a gpx with different fairings prettymuch

either way they will both only ever be a sports styled commuter.

suspension is too shit for the open road......

if the had decent suspension it would be fine

from owning a gpx ....

my gn250 i had before that....had better suspension.

and i'm kawasaki loyal and saying this.

rather have a zxr.

I've ridden from Auckland to Tauranga on my ZZR quite a few times. Have found it fantastic on the open road

but then I've never riden a zxr