ZX7R Vs ZX10R

**Gremlin** · 18th February 2007, 23:04

Originally Posted by Weasel

...perhaps the reason they didn't do the same with the 9r was because they wanted it to move.

I count them as different bikes, you take a look at the seating position. 9 is far more fast tourer. I looked at a 9 for a sec, when going to the 7, but discounted it for a second bike. The 7 is a much better step from a 250. Do not discount its front end either... it rocks. If you are good, the 9's power means fuck all against the handling of the 7.

It looks one hell of a lot better than the 9 too. The new shape 9 with the bug headlights was even more ugly that the older one, imho.

**-df-** · 19th February 2007, 07:11

Originally Posted by Gremlin

I count them as different bikes, you take a look at the seating position. 9 is far more fast tourer. I looked at a 9 for a sec, when going to the 7, but discounted it for a second bike. The 7 is a much better step from a 250. Do not discount its front end either... it rocks. If you are good, the 9's power means fuck all against the handling of the 7.

It looks one hell of a lot better than the 9 too. The new shape 9 with the bug headlights was even more ugly that the older one, imho.

couldn't have said it better myself.

**Karma** · 19th February 2007, 10:05

Originally Posted by Gremlin

If you are good, the 9's power means fuck all against the handling of the 7.

Assume the rider on the 9 is a noob, otherwise it'd nail you

It looks one hell of a lot better than the 9 too. The new shape 9 with the bug headlights was even more ugly that the older one, imho.

Now that's just out and out bollocks... some people love the 7r, that's fine, I can handle that, but those are the same people that eat brussel sprouts and wear silk undergloves!

**scracha** · 19th February 2007, 11:48

Originally Posted by Weasel

Smaller in ccs but not in weight, perhaps the reason they didn't do the same with the 9r was because they wanted it to move.

I wasn't talking about power or weight. Some people prefer bikes making "only" around 100 ponies and don't bother about having a few extra kilos.

I can't see how changing the styling to make it look like the 750 would have added more weight to the 9r?

Come to think of it. A few peeps bunged 9r motors in the 7. Wonder if anyone grafted a 7 fairing onto a 9 ?

**Karma** · 19th February 2007, 12:06

Originally Posted by scracha

I wasn't talking about power or weight. Some people prefer bikes making "only" around 100 ponies and don't bother about having a few extra kilos.

Are these the same people that buy sportsbikes? I was under the impression that market forces are driving high HP and low KG bikes these days.

Come to think of it. A few peeps bunged 9r motors in the 7. Wonder if anyone grafted a 7 fairing onto a 9 ?

Wouldn't have a clue on that one, but I have seen a 750 that was bored out to a 900.

It's each to their own really, I just personally can't vibe with the styling on a 7r.

**Back Fire** · 19th February 2007, 12:24

Originally Posted by Weasel

It's each to their own really, I just personally can't vibe with the styling on a 7r.

you on a 7r wouldn't work dude.... fat on fat... just wouldn't mesh right... WHAT YOU RIDIN ON BLOBBY!

**scracha** · 19th February 2007, 13:47

Originally Posted by Weasel

Are these the same people that buy sportsbikes? I was under the impression that market forces are driving high HP and low KG bikes these days.

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I blame the magazines. "blah blah...3kg lighter and 2bph more....woooo". Not everyone who buys a sportsbike is interested in having the pinnacle of performance. I see it as a safety aspect myself. I'm sure if I'd been on a modern sportsbike this afternoon I'd have been able to stop or swerve before hitting the car that pulled out in front of me. Doesn't mean I want 150 ponies, have to do 200kmph or get my knee down on every corner.

**Back Fire** · 19th February 2007, 13:55

Originally Posted by scracha

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Doesn't mean I want 150 ponies, have to do 200kmph or get my knee down on every corner.

aaah BUT... out of all those things, apart from the 150 ponies... the rest is up to you! you dont 'have' to do that just because the bike can etc

**Madmax** · 19th February 2007, 20:17

Originally Posted by scracha

Totally agree with you on that. Did they get the purple ones out there? Everyone else was drooling over 916's but I reckon the ZX7 was one of the best looking bikes ever made. Why the hell Kawasaki couldn't style the ZX9 to look like it's smaller sibling was just bizzarre.

I think the ZX7s with the green/purple paint look bloody excellent
purple back end and wheels

**Toaster** · 19th February 2007, 20:21

Isn't bike shopping just the bizzo

**scracha** · 21st February 2007, 08:57

http://www.bikepics.com/pictures/480579/

Green and red also quite nice.

**Karma** · 21st February 2007, 09:04

No no no no no...

Best 7s that I've seen are all one colour, fantastic in black (or at least as good as they'll get anyways)

**-df-** · 21st February 2007, 10:00

Originally Posted by Weasel

No no no no no...

Best 7s that I've seen are all one colour, fantastic in black (or at least as good as they'll get anyways)

no way, best colour is the P6 Green with the black lines on the bottom....perfect.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...p-35735998.htm
that's the one (dudes on KB somewhere...can't remember his name though).