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Administrator · 02-26-2010, 10:46 AM

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2010 Streetfighter Shootout: Kawasaki Z1000 vs. Triumph Speed Triple

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desertbilly · 02-26-2010, 11:29 AM

I realize it's $5k more, but how does the Monster 1100S fit in with this group? Less fine-edged performance, but more old-school curb appeal?

The S3 has always appealed to me, and I love the new red w/white stripe, but the Zed's styling has always been a deal-breaker to me. Especially those very-unfortunate exhausts. Does anyone really like those?

Kevin_Duke · 02-26-2010, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by desertbilly

I realize it's $5k more, but how does the Monster 1100S fit in with this group? Less fine-edged performance, but more old-school curb appeal?

The S3 has always appealed to me, and I love the new red w/white stripe, but the Zed's styling has always been a deal-breaker to me. Especially those very-unfortunate exhausts. Does anyone really like those?

A standard Monster 1100 retails for just $12K. It's lighter and slightly more agile, but its air-cooled motor is in a different league.

The good thing about the Zed's mufflers is that they can be easily swapped to a set of slip-ons. I've got a set of Devil cans ready for a Z1000 long-termer...

Dr_Sprocket · 02-26-2010, 12:51 PM

Hey, look! KeMo made the pages! Mr. Moore, can I have your autograph?

Relating to the bikes reviewed, excellent vid of the bikes on the take-off shot! The exhaust note was clearly audible, without being overrun by music. Thanks, guys!

I like both of these bikes. The Trumpet is iconic. The Zed is new-school cool. Neither of them have the sex appeal of the Ducati Streetfighter. My mind says Triumph, my heart says Zed. Only prob is ten years from now, the Triumph will still look iconic while the Zed will look dated.

acecycleins · 02-26-2010, 01:13 PM

Ken's quote made the article for me. Still a Triumph fan til the end, though.

Buzglyd · 02-26-2010, 02:55 PM

European Sportbike?

You might wanna ask a Brit if they consider themselves European.

TwoTwenty · 02-26-2010, 03:03 PM

The Speed Triple SE looks sharp! I'd like to see that treatment on a Street Triple, along with some slightly lower bars.

jmdonald · 02-26-2010, 04:17 PM

I have always been a fan of the write ups but the videos are getting better. For some reason I have Kawasaki brand phobia but the video comments made me want one. The more reviews I read the more I realize the need of 3 or 4 bikes. Keep up the good work.

Kevin_Duke · 02-26-2010, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by jmdonald

I have always been a fan of the write ups but the videos are getting better. For some reason I have Kawasaki brand phobia but the video comments made me want one. The more reviews I read the more I realize the need of 3 or 4 bikes. Keep up the good work.

Nice to hear kudos about the videos, gang. Credit more experience and the creative mind of Fonzie.

sarnali2 · 02-26-2010, 06:18 PM

Excellent, the Kawi also bested the Yamaha FZ1 in the latest Motorcycle Consumer News. I thought it looked cool in person too at the bike show, I'm glad to see the manufacturers keeping up with this class instead of always focusing on sportbikes and cruisers.

02-26-2010, 10:46 AM	#1
Administrator Administrator Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: On My Bike Posts: 0	2010 Streetfighter Shootout: Kawasaki Z1000 vs. Triumph Speed Triple Original Article: 2010 Streetfighter Shootout: Kawasaki Z1000 vs. Triumph Speed Triple Please discuss the Motorcycle.com article 2010 Streetfighter Shootout: Kawasaki Z1000 vs. Triumph Speed Triple in our Motorcycle Forums below. Use the reply button to let others know your comments or feedback on the article. Constructive criticism is always appreciated, along with your thoughts and personal opinions on the bikes and products we have tested.

02-26-2010, 12:51 PM	#4
Dr_Sprocket Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Delmarva Peninsula Posts: 2,331	Kenny made the pages! Hey, look! KeMo made the pages! Mr. Moore, can I have your autograph? Relating to the bikes reviewed, excellent vid of the bikes on the take-off shot! The exhaust note was clearly audible, without being overrun by music. Thanks, guys! I like both of these bikes. The Trumpet is iconic. The Zed is new-school cool. Neither of them have the sex appeal of the Ducati Streetfighter. My mind says Triumph, my heart says Zed. Only prob is ten years from now, the Triumph will still look iconic while the Zed will look dated. __________________ "Aid to the helpless indigent is civilized. Aid to the irresponsible is socially corrosive." ----- Schizuki (c. 2011)

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acecycleins Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: North Georgia Posts: 4,129	Ken's quote made the article for me. Still a Triumph fan til the end, though. __________________ "Slack" - a state of being in which everything flows smoothly.....a frame of mind so at ease that the universe naturally cooperates.

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TwoTwenty Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: N.Y. USA Posts: 13	The Speed Triple SE looks sharp! I'd like to see that treatment on a Street Triple, along with some slightly lower bars. __________________ "Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic."

02-26-2010, 04:17 PM	#8
jmdonald Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mission Viejo Posts: 1,227	Good Better Best Videos I have always been a fan of the write ups but the videos are getting better. For some reason I have Kawasaki brand phobia but the video comments made me want one. The more reviews I read the more I realize the need of 3 or 4 bikes. Keep up the good work. __________________ Secede.

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02-26-2010, 11:29 AM	#2
desertbilly Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 134	I realize it's $5k more, but how does the Monster 1100S fit in with this group? Less fine-edged performance, but more old-school curb appeal? The S3 has always appealed to me, and I love the new red w/white stripe, but the Zed's styling has always been a deal-breaker to me. Especially those very-unfortunate exhausts. Does anyone really like those?

02-26-2010, 02:55 PM	#6
Buzglyd Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 10,861	European Sportbike? You might wanna ask a Brit if they consider themselves European.

02-26-2010, 06:18 PM	#10
sarnali2 Aging Cafe` Racer Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sittin' down by my window, lookin' at the rain. Posts: 8,648	Excellent, the Kawi also bested the Yamaha FZ1 in the latest Motorcycle Consumer News. I thought it looked cool in person too at the bike show, I'm glad to see the manufacturers keeping up with this class instead of always focusing on sportbikes and cruisers. __________________ "Carpe` Throttelum -Loud Suits Save Lives" "Denser alloy. My Father gave it to me, I think he wants me to kill you"... CVF-FCV