'09 Kawi lineup - Page 6

Rider · 09-24-2008, 01:55 PM

Don't forget a Muzzy pipe on thet ZZR... It makes a world of difference in sound.

Sixxxxer · 09-24-2008, 01:58 PM

Bah, Akro or Yosh IMO...I had a Muzzy on my Old ZX7 and it was ObFugginnoxious.

Rider · 09-24-2008, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Sixxxxer

Bah, Akro or Yosh IMO...I had a Muzzy on my Old ZX7 and it was ObFugginnoxious.

Ebbs had one on his ZZR and it sounded good.

It's all subjective.

Mr Lefty · 09-24-2008, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Sixxxxer

Bah, Akro or Yosh IMO...I had a Muzzy on my Old ZX7 and it was ObFugginnoxious.

yeah my muzzy was actually quite good sounding... very quiet for the first 200 miles... but then broke in sounded perfect IMO...

and 618 for a full muzzy SS system is hard to beat

smileyman · 09-24-2008, 02:07 PM

Well I like the old styling of the ZZR. It has actual shape, working fairing rather than the minimalistic/ ultra shrink wrapped look so popular today.

It is a 600 so you can take trips without much concern for fuel mileage or planning your stops around which bike shop will be open to swap on new tires.

Pillion accomadations are actually workable, not like the mouse pad seat on the current RR crop. Rider ergo's are a little more humane, I mean I can think of a hundred reasons to buy this over say a standard like the GSX600F, ER6 or FZ6, hell even the FZ1, VFR or modern suspersport.

I can turn exciting lap times at any of my local tracks stock as it sits, Ebbs bike held up to his debauchery just fine save that last loop and I really don't need anything more.

Becca_007 · 09-24-2008, 05:05 PM

While I like the ER-6n I don't understand dropping the Z1000. They already dropped the Z750S in 2007 after only having it for two years in the US. At least the Z1000 lasted 6 years I guess...

smileyman · 09-24-2008, 05:39 PM

I think the Z1000 was just a way to get rid of a ZX9 engine surplus. Dead sexy bikes for sure, just a small market niche that isn't that profitable in the end.

Dave · 09-24-2008, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by marko138

Lower price definately. Don't discount the handling of the EG. It's a cruiser after all, it's not gonna carve like a scalpel....but it'll get you where you need to be.

jay's bike has inverted forks. for a full size cruiser it handles amazing

naked hoolie bikes seem to have a limited market here. prob why we'll never get the cb1000. at least we get the speed triple and the super duke among a few others

Sixxxxer · 09-24-2008, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave

jay's bike has inverted forks. for a full size cruiser it handles amazing

naked hoolie bikes seem to have a limited market here. prob why we'll never get the cb1000. at least we get the speed triple and the super duke among a few others

Inverted Forks or not, I Could Keep up with him Nicely in the twisties....Given the chance to stretch my Bike's legs.

Dave · 09-24-2008, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Sixxxxer

Inverted Forks or not, I Could Keep up with him Nicely in the twisties....Given the chance to stretch my Bike's legs.

haha true nuff. he could def go faster if he had higher pegs though. he was scraping so much i thought he wouldnt have any when we got home

09-24-2008, 01:58 PM	#52
Sixxxxer Like Gixxxxer But Not Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Dirty Jersey Moto: 2008 ZX6R Posts: 4,891	Bah, Akro or Yosh IMO...I had a Muzzy on my Old ZX7 and it was ObFugginnoxious. __________________ [FRSH] Candy Plasma Blue

09-24-2008, 02:07 PM	#55
smileyman White Trash Hero Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NW Arkansas Moto: Buell 1125R Porco Rosso Edition Posts: 4,895	Well I like the old styling of the ZZR. It has actual shape, working fairing rather than the minimalistic/ ultra shrink wrapped look so popular today. It is a 600 so you can take trips without much concern for fuel mileage or planning your stops around which bike shop will be open to swap on new tires. Pillion accomadations are actually workable, not like the mouse pad seat on the current RR crop. Rider ergo's are a little more humane, I mean I can think of a hundred reasons to buy this over say a standard like the GSX600F, ER6 or FZ6, hell even the FZ1, VFR or modern suspersport. I can turn exciting lap times at any of my local tracks stock as it sits, Ebbs bike held up to his debauchery just fine save that last loop and I really don't need anything more. __________________ Arkriders.com To be the best you must first be willing to risk the worst!

09-24-2008, 05:05 PM	#56
Becca_007 Street Stunter Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Kalamazoo, MI Moto: 2003 Kawasaki Z1000 Posts: 93	While I like the ER-6n I don't understand dropping the Z1000. They already dropped the Z750S in 2007 after only having it for two years in the US. At least the Z1000 lasted 6 years I guess... __________________ 2002 Camaro SS LE: 13.488 @ 102.93MPH 2005 Kawasaki Z750S: 12.239 @ 115.69MPH 2003 Kawasaki Z1000: 11.886 @ 117.72MPH

09-24-2008, 05:39 PM	#57
smileyman White Trash Hero Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NW Arkansas Moto: Buell 1125R Porco Rosso Edition Posts: 4,895	I think the Z1000 was just a way to get rid of a ZX9 engine surplus. Dead sexy bikes for sure, just a small market niche that isn't that profitable in the end. __________________ Arkriders.com To be the best you must first be willing to risk the worst!

09-24-2008, 01:55 PM	#51
Rider Moto GP Star Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 12,156	Don't forget a Muzzy pipe on thet ZZR... It makes a world of difference in sound.