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cptaebphd · 09-15-2005, 04:11 PM

The ZX-14R looks like a great beginner bike!

kdurrell · 09-15-2005, 04:44 PM

The 636 looks so-so. I mean really, another 600cc (or so) rocket bike with minor mechanical improvements, and BNG? Umm, wow, I guess. Squid bike. The ZX-14R pretty much lays down the gauntlet for the 'busa, at least that's what I assume. Pretty much a strip bike, no real world application. Heck, there isn't even a FIA superbike equivilent. I think the "cutting edge" has gone too far. At this point I'd like to see the major manufacturers hold power as is and focus their effects on making a bike as light as possible.

smithrob75 · 09-15-2005, 05:44 PM

I think it will be a great motor w/ plently of Low end torque AND top end power. As long as it's not too heavy ~550 pounds~ and is comfortable it should be a hit.

Now where's that more powerful Mean Streak, also I hear rumors of a Supercharged Jet Ski. I enjoy this time of year even though I'm not buying it's nice to see what's out there.

SpongeBOB · 09-15-2005, 06:08 PM

more pic

http://www.raptorsandrockets.com/news.html

sportbikebandit · 09-15-2005, 09:22 PM

Thanks. cool stuff like the big Ninja and they fix the dash (speedo and tach) finally...Does the new GSXR-600 have a stubby exhaust like the new Yamahas or underseat? hard to tell.

RRocket · 09-15-2005, 09:34 PM

Keeping my fingers crossed that the Supersport Single is going to break cover...(Oh, pretty please Kawasaki!!)

cptaebphd · 09-16-2005, 01:48 AM

I agree -- I'm much more interested in the light bikes (upcoming supersingles, Triumph Scrambler, etc.). The Big Zed looks like a halo bike aimed squarely at the sandals/shorts/backwards ballcap crowd. And it's ugly.

What happened with the styling? Isn't it just as expensive to build a good looking bike? That cheese grater glued on the side was poorly thought out (ok, it helps make a black "Z" if viewed from the left side -- big deal). The front end reminds me of that horrible BMW cruiser/tourer thing -- too many holes.

Bottom line: Big Zed looks old, bloated and boring.

cstewart77 · 09-16-2005, 02:51 AM

Hey, how come you guys are the last to bring up the new Honda's??? wtf?

I want to complain about the updated (hahahaha) VFR.

Chris

maladg · 09-16-2005, 03:02 AM

Re Concours replacment: any bets on it showing up before 2012?

anrajala · 09-16-2005, 03:26 AM

>I'd like to see the major manufacturers hold

>power as is and focus their effects on making

>a bike as light as possible.

Well thereÂ´ll be models for you also but doesnÂ´t this melt your heart: "10kgm of torque already at 2.000rpm". This is a manÂ´s bike.

Front end styling is fab but the weird slots on the sides suck. However, after lots of moaning, I compared it to the new GSX-R and suddenly Kawi looks distintcly modern!

- cruiz-euro

09-15-2005, 04:11 PM	#1
cptaebphd Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 208	Re: 2006 Kawasaki models? The ZX-14R looks like a great beginner bike!

09-15-2005, 04:44 PM	#2
kdurrell Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 45	Re: 2006 Kawasaki models? The 636 looks so-so. I mean really, another 600cc (or so) rocket bike with minor mechanical improvements, and BNG? Umm, wow, I guess. Squid bike. The ZX-14R pretty much lays down the gauntlet for the 'busa, at least that's what I assume. Pretty much a strip bike, no real world application. Heck, there isn't even a FIA superbike equivilent. I think the "cutting edge" has gone too far. At this point I'd like to see the major manufacturers hold power as is and focus their effects on making a bike as light as possible.

09-15-2005, 05:44 PM	#3
smithrob75 Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 137	Re: 2006 Kawasaki models? I think it will be a great motor w/ plently of Low end torque AND top end power. As long as it's not too heavy ~550 pounds~ and is comfortable it should be a hit. Now where's that more powerful Mean Streak, also I hear rumors of a Supercharged Jet Ski. I enjoy this time of year even though I'm not buying it's nice to see what's out there. __________________ Harley-Davidson... giving you yesterday\'s technology at tomorrows prices.

09-15-2005, 06:08 PM	#4
SpongeBOB Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 66	Re: 2006 Kawasaki models? more pic http://www.raptorsandrockets.com/news.html

09-15-2005, 09:22 PM	#5
sportbikebandit Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,072	Re: 2006 Kawasaki models? Thanks. cool stuff like the big Ninja and they fix the dash (speedo and tach) finally...Does the new GSXR-600 have a stubby exhaust like the new Yamahas or underseat? hard to tell.

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09-15-2005, 09:34 PM	#6
RRocket Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 93	Sport Single Keeping my fingers crossed that the Supersport Single is going to break cover...(Oh, pretty please Kawasaki!!)

09-16-2005, 01:48 AM	#7
cptaebphd Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 208	Re: 2006 Kawasaki models? I agree -- I'm much more interested in the light bikes (upcoming supersingles, Triumph Scrambler, etc.). The Big Zed looks like a halo bike aimed squarely at the sandals/shorts/backwards ballcap crowd. And it's ugly. What happened with the styling? Isn't it just as expensive to build a good looking bike? That cheese grater glued on the side was poorly thought out (ok, it helps make a black "Z" if viewed from the left side -- big deal). The front end reminds me of that horrible BMW cruiser/tourer thing -- too many holes. Bottom line: Big Zed looks old, bloated and boring.

09-16-2005, 02:51 AM	#8
cstewart77 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 33	Re: 2006 Kawasaki models? Hey, how come you guys are the last to bring up the new Honda's??? wtf? I want to complain about the updated (hahahaha) VFR. Chris

09-16-2005, 03:02 AM	#9
maladg Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Rock throwing distance from Home Despot HQ Posts: 1,141	Re: 2006 Kawasaki models? Re Concours replacment: any bets on it showing up before 2012?

09-16-2005, 03:26 AM	#10
anrajala Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,490	Re: 2006 Kawasaki models? >I'd like to see the major manufacturers hold >power as is and focus their effects on making >a bike as light as possible. Well thereÂ´ll be models for you also but doesnÂ´t this melt your heart: "10kgm of torque already at 2.000rpm". This is a manÂ´s bike. Front end styling is fab but the weird slots on the sides suck. However, after lots of moaning, I compared it to the new GSX-R and suddenly Kawi looks distintcly modern! - cruiz-euro