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BrowningBAR · 06-13-2007, 03:01 PM

In related Kawasaki news, it looks like the Versys is coming to the states.</p>

So, all you bastards out there that were b!tchin' about not getting the Euro model, grab the check book and go buy the damn thing.</p>

Versys: $6899

gas_pig · 06-13-2007, 03:05 PM

"For reasons that still confound me, the American market has limited taste for nakeds and standards."

Well, perhaps we just have a limited taste for the fugly ones. I personally love nakeds and standards.

BrowningBAR · 06-13-2007, 03:10 PM

I wonder what it would look like with the 650R exhaust setup.

manalagi001 · 06-13-2007, 03:27 PM

Since when were Showa forks made by Kayaba?

fonzie · 06-13-2007, 03:28 PM

Did you read the caption of the first image in the story? - fonz

The_AirHawk · 06-13-2007, 03:33 PM

That thing looks like more fun than bein' a Drunken Sailor on a week-long, all-expenses-paid furlough to an Island full of Beautiful, Horny Women.

The_AirHawk · 06-13-2007, 03:33 PM

With a fistful of Rubbers...........

ksquid · 06-13-2007, 03:35 PM

Nice review.. great pics..Aren't the reason why standards are popular in Europe is cause they are used as real every day transportation? I think seruzaWa has often pointed out the best bike for commuting is a standard because of the upright seating position and your leverage on the handle bars. I would definitely look at this bike if I was commuting on surface streets a lot. My commute is mostly freeways so a fairing is a must I think but maybe this bike might work... In the U.S. bikes are hobbies I think that is why standards don't sell.. I actually like the quad exhausts of the predecessor.. it was unique.. The exhaust on this bike sticks out like a sore thumb now.. Great job Pete and Fonzie!

The_AirHawk · 06-13-2007, 03:35 PM

I thought they were just stainless pipes that "aged" to that beautiful golden colour 'cuz they got hot (like stainless does).

ksquid · 06-13-2007, 03:36 PM

Aren't you politically correct..live on the edge man skip the latex

06-13-2007, 03:01 PM	#11
BrowningBAR Snuggles Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: In a really, really, really old farmhouse Posts: 4,369	Re: Thank God for Euros! 2007 Kawasaki Z1000 In related Kawasaki news, it looks like the Versys is coming to the states.</p> So, all you bastards out there that were b!tchin' about not getting the Euro model, grab the check book and go buy the damn thing.</p> Versys: $6899

06-13-2007, 03:05 PM	#12
gas_pig Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 138	Re: Thank God for Euros! 2007 Kawasaki Z1000 "For reasons that still confound me, the American market has limited taste for nakeds and standards." Well, perhaps we just have a limited taste for the fugly ones. I personally love nakeds and standards. __________________ "Of course, don't ever tell anybody they're not free 'cause they're gonna get real busy killin' and maimin' to prove to you that they are..." -George Hanson

06-13-2007, 03:10 PM	#13
BrowningBAR Snuggles Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: In a really, really, really old farmhouse Posts: 4,369	Re: Thank God for Euros! 2007 Kawasaki Z1000 I wonder what it would look like with the 650R exhaust setup.

06-13-2007, 03:27 PM	#14
manalagi001 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 127	Re: Thank God for Euros! 2007 Kawasaki Z1000 Since when were Showa forks made by Kayaba?

06-13-2007, 03:28 PM	#15
fonzie Contributing Staff Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: On the road... Posts: 106	Re: MO 2.0 in action? Did you read the caption of the first image in the story? - fonz __________________ -- MotoInsider.com

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06-13-2007, 03:33 PM	#16
The_AirHawk Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Leanin' Tower O' P-P-P-P-POWAAAAAAAAA!!!! Posts: 11,430	Re: Thank God for Euros! 2007 Kawasaki Z1000 That thing looks like more fun than bein' a Drunken Sailor on a week-long, all-expenses-paid furlough to an Island full of Beautiful, Horny Women. __________________ *Parfois, on fait pas semblant* Sometimes, it's not pretend Oderint Dum Metuant Let them hate so long as they fear политики предпочитают безоружных крестьян Politicians Prefer Unarmed Peasants Nothing to see here, Citizen. Move along now...

06-13-2007, 03:35 PM	#18
ksquid Banned Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: My new favorite site is CycleWorld.com Posts: 3,775	Re: Thank God for Euros! 2007 Kawasaki Z1000 Nice review.. great pics..Aren't the reason why standards are popular in Europe is cause they are used as real every day transportation? I think seruzaWa has often pointed out the best bike for commuting is a standard because of the upright seating position and your leverage on the handle bars. I would definitely look at this bike if I was commuting on surface streets a lot. My commute is mostly freeways so a fairing is a must I think but maybe this bike might work... In the U.S. bikes are hobbies I think that is why standards don't sell.. I actually like the quad exhausts of the predecessor.. it was unique.. The exhaust on this bike sticks out like a sore thumb now.. Great job Pete and Fonzie!

06-13-2007, 03:36 PM	#20
ksquid Banned Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: My new favorite site is CycleWorld.com Posts: 3,775	Re: Thank God for Euros! 2007 Kawasaki Z1000 Aren't you politically correct..live on the edge man skip the latex