Rode the new Zx10r today.
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Rode the new Zx10r today.
Very light weight. Probably the lightest bike I ever ridden, including 600's. Handle very good. Point and shoot. Firm suspension which is something I'm use to. I asked if anyone played with it and was told factory stock. A little weak and choppy down lown. Not sure if it was traction control related but sometimes it felt like it was getting help back. Very high redline but I could only manage to get it up to 8k rpms. Someone went down a few demos rides before so the leader was kind of pussing it up. My biggest complaint was the seat (hard as a rock) and the speedo display was way too small.
Also rode a Boss hoss with the chevy V8. Handled better then expected. Pretty fast for what it is.
As well as a Triumph Rocket III roadster.
Also rode a Boss hoss with the chevy V8. Handled better then expected. Pretty fast for what it is.
As well as a Triumph Rocket III roadster.
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have you rode a gen 3 zx10 (08-10) to notice any big differences in the new model and if so what do you think of the gen 3's
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I have. I may have a review on them somewhere here. The newest gens frame is stiffer/better and you can tell. IIRC the 3rd gen had more mid range power but a slightly buzzier motor. The 4th gen is basically a race bike and it shows. Traction control and also available abs.
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I rode a new one and I had a chance to beat the fuck out of it. It is light and fast as fuck. The stock suspension and brakes are VERY good. I agree that in the lower RPMs it is a bit choppy, but for some reason, that's Kawasaki. I was very impressed with the motorcycle overall. Very nice.
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Must be a emisson thing. You going to get one? It is a sick bike. Redline was up there.
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Few more pics.
BNG (bold new graphics) for the R1. Pretty much squid edition.
custom R6. Copper brushed looking finish.
J Lorenzo Moto GP bike
Bmw 1000rr set up for touring.
BNG (bold new graphics) for the R1. Pretty much squid edition.
custom R6. Copper brushed looking finish.
J Lorenzo Moto GP bike
Bmw 1000rr set up for touring.
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I like the bmw, I love touring bikes,
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Both of them could use more subs. I guess they're pretty cool for bikes in the good for nothing category. The M1 is pretty cherry though.
I wouldn't call the s1000 a touring bike...
I wouldn't call the s1000 a touring bike...
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2008 R1 | 2004 ///M3
2008 R1 | 2004 ///M3
