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Haird · 09-16-2002, 09:23 AM

Go green.

timesheet · 09-16-2002, 09:23 AM

Man, that ZR1000 looks to be the bee's-knees.

Except for the dual-tip exhaust, of course.

RonXX · 09-16-2002, 09:33 AM

That ZR1000 looks very good. The seat looks like a poorly shaped piece of wood though. Only a butt test will tell for sure. Hopefully it will make it harder to sell the Honda 919, giving me more bargaining room!

Zapata · 09-16-2002, 09:38 AM

The new ZX6 looks suspiciously like the R6, and bears an uncanny resemblance to the new F4i. Where's the originality? I'm sure they're all great bikes, but the manufacturers should take the time to design distinct products if they want to avoid the cookie-cutter syndrome. At least the GSX-Rs look different...

Although the new 999 is still damn ugly to my eyes, Ducati should be commended for designing something unique.

YamahaFZR · 09-16-2002, 09:39 AM

I bought a 2002 ZX-6R (which is being sold this afternoon to some guy for way too little, but oh well)...

I now have a 2002 SV650S, but damn-it-to-hell Kawasaki is going to make me buy another ZX-6R (not RR) next spring/summer me thinks,

I just want to see it in some comparos with the new CBR600RR first, then I will make my decision.

They fixed all compaints on the current ZX-6R:

Removed the hideous handles

Put in a tire hugger to keep crap out of rear shock

Put the front blinkers in a easy to change location

Fixed the weird large mouth bass front look

Added Inverted Forks (only 600 to do so this year correct? Or does Honda have them on the RR too?

Captain_1 · 09-16-2002, 09:48 AM

It appears Kawasaki did their homework. Nice job. Lose the mirrors and the ZR1000 looks really good.

crankin500 · 09-16-2002, 10:03 AM

What are "radial" front brake calipers?

KPaulCook · 09-16-2002, 10:04 AM

So far for looks the R-6 does it for me. But I do have some brand loyalty to Kawasaki since my 2001 ZX-6R has been a champ. I agree with others the tire hugger is a good addition since I have to clean junk from the shock sometimes. I wish the 636 had relaxed ergos though. I think the 636 will appeal to the sport-tourer (emphasis on sport) crowd. My 2001 bike has nice ergos. The naked bike is exciting. Nice work MO!

12er · 09-16-2002, 10:08 AM

My question too, I searched the net but could not find an explaination of what the hell they were talking about. You can buy Radial calipers from many after market companies but they too dont explain why you would want to. I can only assume they are more form fitting to the disk by being arched or something...

12er · 09-16-2002, 10:17 AM

Visually the only difference is that the "Radial" Brake caliper is mounted to the fork at both ends of the caliper. Instead of like on the CBR RR the front edge of the caliper and the middle. Less flex I guess...

09-16-2002, 09:23 AM	#1
Haird Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 270	Re: 2003 Kawasaki Reader Feedback Go green.

09-16-2002, 09:23 AM	#2
timesheet Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 8	Re: 2003 Kawasaki Reader Feedback Man, that ZR1000 looks to be the bee's-knees. Except for the dual-tip exhaust, of course.

09-16-2002, 09:33 AM	#3
RonXX Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 273	Re: 2003 Kawasaki Reader Feedback That ZR1000 looks very good. The seat looks like a poorly shaped piece of wood though. Only a butt test will tell for sure. Hopefully it will make it harder to sell the Honda 919, giving me more bargaining room!

09-16-2002, 09:38 AM	#4
Zapata Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 18	Die-cast models The new ZX6 looks suspiciously like the R6, and bears an uncanny resemblance to the new F4i. Where's the originality? I'm sure they're all great bikes, but the manufacturers should take the time to design distinct products if they want to avoid the cookie-cutter syndrome. At least the GSX-Rs look different... Although the new 999 is still damn ugly to my eyes, Ducati should be commended for designing something unique.

09-16-2002, 09:39 AM	#5
YamahaFZR Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 9	Kawa done me right... I bought a 2002 ZX-6R (which is being sold this afternoon to some guy for way too little, but oh well)... I now have a 2002 SV650S, but damn-it-to-hell Kawasaki is going to make me buy another ZX-6R (not RR) next spring/summer me thinks, I just want to see it in some comparos with the new CBR600RR first, then I will make my decision. They fixed all compaints on the current ZX-6R: Removed the hideous handles Put in a tire hugger to keep crap out of rear shock Put the front blinkers in a easy to change location Fixed the weird large mouth bass front look Added Inverted Forks (only 600 to do so this year correct? Or does Honda have them on the RR too?

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09-16-2002, 09:48 AM	#6
Captain_1 Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 157	Re: 2003 Kawasaki Reader Feedback It appears Kawasaki did their homework. Nice job. Lose the mirrors and the ZR1000 looks really good.

09-16-2002, 10:03 AM	#7
crankin500 Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 44	Re: 2003 Kawasaki Reader Feedback What are "radial" front brake calipers?

09-16-2002, 10:04 AM	#8
KPaulCook Banned Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 2,756	Re: 2003 Kawasaki Reader Feedback So far for looks the R-6 does it for me. But I do have some brand loyalty to Kawasaki since my 2001 ZX-6R has been a champ. I agree with others the tire hugger is a good addition since I have to clean junk from the shock sometimes. I wish the 636 had relaxed ergos though. I think the 636 will appeal to the sport-tourer (emphasis on sport) crowd. My 2001 bike has nice ergos. The naked bike is exciting. Nice work MO!

09-16-2002, 10:08 AM	#9
12er Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: SF Posts: 2,702	Re: 2003 Kawasaki Reader Feedback My question too, I searched the net but could not find an explaination of what the hell they were talking about. You can buy Radial calipers from many after market companies but they too dont explain why you would want to. I can only assume they are more form fitting to the disk by being arched or something...

09-16-2002, 10:17 AM	#10
12er Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: SF Posts: 2,702	Re: 2003 Kawasaki Reader Feedback Visually the only difference is that the "Radial" Brake caliper is mounted to the fork at both ends of the caliper. Instead of like on the CBR RR the front edge of the caliper and the middle. Less flex I guess...