2011 kawasaki ninja zx-10r - Page 3

101lifts2 · 10-15-2010, 03:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave

Considering all bikes'll likely go bpf in a few years this seems a dumb thing to complain about

I'm just saying if you want to upgrade your suspension it is gonna cost more. Same thing with under tail exhaust. It only sucks if you are replacing it.

BTW...accoriding to one suspension guru..the BPF is only good under braking. All other times it is lack luster, esp. coming out of the corner because it likes to stand up quick making for a easy highside. I've had this happen a few times on my 09 6R.

Dave · 10-15-2010, 02:26 AM

i see nothing wrong with these headlights

hey acalliste any word on the w800? this is the only pic i could find

acalliste · 10-15-2010, 07:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave

hey acalliste any word on the w800? this is the only pic i could find

Doesn't look like the US is getting it. I don't have it in the info I was given on the new models.

I found it on the UK website though: http://www.kawasaki.co.uk/W800

Dave · 10-15-2010, 08:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by acalliste

Doesn't look like the US is getting it. I don't have it in the info I was given on the new models.

I found it on the UK website though: http://www.kawasaki.co.uk/W800

That sucks. The old w650s are so popular here you never see them change hands. This looked far nicer

Homeslice · 10-15-2010, 06:13 AM

I don't get how Kawi is able to come out with new models and new tech quicker than the others, when their prices are usually the lowest. They must be using sportbikes as a loss-leader and making up for it with higher prices on the other stuff they manufacture.

derf · 10-15-2010, 06:49 AM

I bet you are right, they prolly take a loss on every bike they sell

Dave · 10-15-2010, 08:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Homeslice

I don't get how Kawi is able to come out with new models and new tech quicker than the others, when their prices are usually the lowest. They must be using sportbikes as a loss-leader and making up for it with higher prices on the other stuff they manufacture.

Remember how kawi used to work? Build a solid popular model and keep it unchanged for twenty years along side the two year stuff?

Quote:

Originally Posted by derf

I bet you are right, they prolly take a loss on every bike they sell

Only on some of them

Homeslice · 10-15-2010, 11:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave

Remember how kawi used to work? Build a solid popular model and keep it unchanged for twenty years along side the two year stuff?

They did that up until 03...........Then everything was new every 2 yrs. Guess they got tired of playing second-fiddle to the other guys.

Dave · 10-15-2010, 12:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Homeslice

They did that up until 03...........Then everything was new every 2 yrs. Guess they got tired of playing second-fiddle to the other guys.

Second fiddle to what?

Homeslice · 10-15-2010, 12:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave

Second fiddle to what?

You deny that the ZX6R played second-fiddle to the other 600's, up until 03?

Same with liter bikes......The ZX9R was always known as the "couch" compared to the others.

10-15-2010, 02:26 AM	#2
Dave Chaotic Neutral Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cherry Hill NJ Moto: GV1200 Madura, Hawk gt Posts: 13,992	i see nothing wrong with these headlights hey acalliste any word on the w800? this is the only pic i could find __________________ TWF Post whore #6

10-15-2010, 06:49 AM	#6
derf token jewboy Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: CBR 900, KLR ugly ass duckling, Gas Man Posts: 10,799	I bet you are right, they prolly take a loss on every bike they sell __________________

10-15-2010, 06:13 AM	#5
Homeslice Elitist Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Moto: Gix 750 Posts: 11,351	I don't get how Kawi is able to come out with new models and new tech quicker than the others, when their prices are usually the lowest. They must be using sportbikes as a loss-leader and making up for it with higher prices on the other stuff they manufacture.