Stew Posted April 29, 2010 Share Posted April 29, 2010 I have been pondering a little change for a while due to comfort reasons. So yesterday after a test drive I traded in my Zed. I am not talking about my car but my motorbike. A Kawasaki ZX6R in orange! Is now gone, been a fun 2 years but the need for comfort crept in. I doubt my ever expanding gut helped though..... It is to be replaced by this. a Kawasaki Z1000 in white and orange. The Z1000 has over 130BHP and plenty of torque. It handles like a ZX10R (no bad thing) but is actually comfortable with a fairly upright riding position! No sore neck! Took it out for a spin yesterday for an hour and a half and it blew me away. I also got a brilliant deal on changing so the deal was done. I just found out it'll be on the road in hopefully just under two weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vik54 Posted April 29, 2010 Share Posted April 29, 2010 Stew Mind you my heart was in my mouth when I read your second sentence there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted April 29, 2010 Author Share Posted April 29, 2010 Haha! Not likely selling the Zed (aaaarrrrggggggghhhhhh I have too many Zeds!) car for a while yet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT1703 Posted April 29, 2010 Share Posted April 29, 2010 Looks superb Stew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacr87 Posted April 29, 2010 Share Posted April 29, 2010 Really nice mate, The weather is great no for some blasts in the new z. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nixy Posted April 29, 2010 Share Posted April 29, 2010 I love the Ninja.........always had a soft spot for them. Mind you, that looks pretty nice too! Just be careful out there though Stew! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted April 29, 2010 Author Share Posted April 29, 2010 I ride like a learner.... Waaaaay too much bike for me power wise but then I control it with my right hand! I gave it a bit of beans yesterday and stopped when the wind was real bad, looked at the speedo and got a pleasant surprise. I wasn't at jail speed. This can only be a good thing! I still love the look of my Ninja but this one looks evil. I'll have to take it to a local meet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R35LEE Posted April 29, 2010 Share Posted April 29, 2010 The Ninja looks the nuts Stew You made a will yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted April 29, 2010 Author Share Posted April 29, 2010 The Ninja looks the nuts Stew You made a will yet? Everything goes to my cat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
350 giZ Posted April 29, 2010 Share Posted April 29, 2010 The Ninja looks the nuts Stew You made a will yet? Everything goes to my cat! Shouldn't be funny! But, be careful. My brother-in-law is a massive bike fan, who rarely rides the roads on any bike, other than his BMW F800 GS. He sticks to the tracks out in Spain for his other bikes. Safest way, so long as you watch out for the stupid car drivers! That new Z of yours is an absolute Tonka! Cars will be watching out for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted April 29, 2010 Share Posted April 29, 2010 Looks awesome buddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronzee Posted April 30, 2010 Share Posted April 30, 2010 Rocket ship! Looks fabulous Stew, little orange accents there still I see. Are you finding you're getting buffeted a bit more without a full fairing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted April 30, 2010 Author Share Posted April 30, 2010 Rocket ship! Looks fabulous Stew, little orange accents there still I see. Are you finding you're getting buffeted a bit more without a full fairing? Haven't picked it up yet Immy. I will be getting buffeted due to no fairings or screen. It's not an issue though, it just keeps the speed down! I like orange! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbiscuit Posted April 30, 2010 Share Posted April 30, 2010 good choice in bikes would love a motorbike but my lack of fear would probably see my life expectancy to as long as a week. when finances improve i might get one for track days only Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisjones6699 Posted April 30, 2010 Share Posted April 30, 2010 Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm! Lovely!!! I was looking at a Z1000 a few years ago, loved the quad exhausts but the new one looks awesome too! Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted May 12, 2010 Author Share Posted May 12, 2010 Pick up was meant to be this afternoon but it was delayed by a day due to the dealership having two mechanics off. Tomorrow is Z-Day now! I have been looking at exhausts for it as that's the only thing I'm not keen on - too big. I think I might wait to pull the trigger on that one though..... maybe! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andlid Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 Pick up was meant to be this afternoon but it was delayed by a day due to the dealership having two mechanics off. Tomorrow is Z-Day now! I have been looking at exhausts for it as that's the only thing I'm not keen on - too big. I think I might wait to pull the trigger on that one though..... maybe! sweet size upgrade planning on doing any tracking with that? Exhaust note: So I take it you got bored of leaning over on the bike and now 2 years later you want a torq grunt bike that you sit straight on, they do look very similar to the KTM like bikes. I for one would have gone down this route for a 1k one: Enjoy it though, can't beat a bike! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted May 12, 2010 Author Share Posted May 12, 2010 My mate has a blade and I've written it. It's quite comfy actually and hugely capable. They do look KTM like, I love the looks personally. The cc upgrade was just going with what was available. I'd have happily had another 600. I like the torque though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andlid Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 My mate has a blade and I've written it. It's quite comfy actually and hugely capable. They do look KTM like, I love the looks personally. The cc upgrade was just going with what was available. I'd have happily had another 600. I like the torque though! I'd say after a while you'll never want to see any inline 4s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted May 12, 2010 Author Share Posted May 12, 2010 V Twin! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andlid Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 V Twin! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BulletMagnet Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 Nice one Stew My bro has a SuperHusky...which is louder than my K1 with the bungs out, lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted May 12, 2010 Author Share Posted May 12, 2010 Nice one Stew My bro has a SuperHusky...which is louder than my K1 with the bungs out, lol Cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greekman Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 Awesome tool dude!!!! they just look so only problem is the minimal wind protection but who cares when they look sooooooooooo good!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dawnc Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 and with the current weather You wont be able to sleep tonight for the thought of getting it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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