2011 Kawasaki Z1000

[MixMasterTang]

Pick mine up tomorrow, all black!

http://www.topspeed.com/motorcycles/motorcycle-reviews/kawasaki/2011-kawasaki-z1000-ar101149.html

 

[JulesMaximus]

Nice! Post pics and riding impressions after you get it.

I was reading about the Yamaha FZ8 and admiring it actually. I still see a Ducati in my future though.

 

[caspur]

Pick mine up tomorrow, all black!

http://www.topspeed.com/motorcycles/motorcycle-reviews/kawasaki/2011-kawasaki-z1000-ar101149.html

http://www.kawasaki.com/kawigirl/

Here is $250 and a free jacket.

 

[MixMasterTang]

http://www.kawasaki.com/kawigirl/

Here is $250 and a free jacket.

Well tomorrow does not fall in between May 6th and 8th and I am not a female, so I don't think I qualify

 

[MixMasterTang]

Nice! Post pics and riding impressions after you get it.

I was reading about the Yamaha FZ8 and admiring it actually. I still see a Ducati in my future though.

I was thinking about the FZ8 (my last bike was a FZ6), but decided on the Z1000 instead. I will get some reviews and pics posted this weekend!

 

[OILFIELDTRASH]

pros
great torquey motor, a decent riding position that won't kill you, looks great
cons
lack of wind protection and no storage capabilities

I've considered this bike but I really want my next bike to be able to carry stuff if needed. I bet a nice slip on pipe and a fender eliminator would really clean the back half up nicely.

It is a nice bike. Kawasaki is my first choice when it comes to motorcycles. I've had four ninja's so far.

 

[OILFIELDTRASH]

Holy hell I just found this bike while messing around online. I hope you got this color it is so freaking sweet. Looks like he put on a fender eliminator.

 

[EightySix Four]

I like the bike but that style of exhaust is just so ugly.

 

[OILFIELDTRASH]

I like the bike but that style of exhaust is just so ugly.

A slip on would cost you $300 and you'd lose some weight, change the exhaust tone, and add a couple horses. Bike is sick in orange and white. Would love to ride one.

 

[MiataNC]

They all just want to be a Triumph Speed Triple when they grow up.

 

[JulesMaximus]

I like the bike but that style of exhaust is just so ugly.

Yeah, that stock can is hideous.

 

[MixMasterTang]

http://picasaweb.google.com/brucea/Z1000

Ride report to come later, but so far no complaints!

 

[JulesMaximus]

http://picasaweb.google.com/brucea/Z1000

Ride report to come later, but so far no complaints!

Does it feel heavy?

 

[MiataNC]

Grats!!

Looks absolutely wicked in black. Even the exhaust can isn't that bad. Definitely unique. Looking forward to the ride report.

Oh and you spilled a drink in your garage.

 

[roguerower]

They all just want to be a Triumph Speed Triple when they grow up.

Or get lipo and a tummy tuck and emerge as a Street Triple R

 

[MiataNC]

Or get lipo and a tummy tuck and emerge as a Street Triple R

Unless, like me, you prefer big bottoms (eg torque).

 

[simonizor]

I like the bike but that style of exhaust is just so ugly.

Agreed. It looks like a shield from WoW or something.

 

[SithSolo1]

Agreed. It looks like a shield from WoW or something.

As soon as I read that, this shield instantly came to mind:

/Bows head in shame

I think the bike looks pretty damn sweet though.

 

[Zargon]

A slip on would cost you $300 and you'd lose some weight, change the exhaust tone, and add a couple horses. Bike is sick in orange and white. Would love to ride one.

I wish!

slips for newer bikes seem to be 600+ nowadays

They all just want to be a Triumph Speed Triple when they grow up.

LOL.

I was under the impression from reading reviews that the triumph wanted to be the Aprilia Tuono when it got more sophisticated ()


OP: nice ride. very cool, should be a great bike

 

[MiataNC]

I was under the impression from reading reviews that the triumph wanted to be the Aprilia Tuono when it got more sophisticated ()

Judging by the styling changes made to the 2011 Speed Triple, I would have to agree with you.:thumbsup:

I am just glad that naked bikes are becoming more popular in the US. More choices is always a good thing.

 

[Zargon]

Unless, like me, you prefer big bottoms (eg torque).

the trips have pretty good tq

Judging by the styling changes made to the 2011 Speed Triple, I would have to agree with you.:thumbsup:

I am just glad that naked bikes are becoming more popular in the US. More choices is always a good thing.

yeah, me too, I love that yamaha finally brought the sweet euro naked fairings over to the US on the FZ8. I was pretty tempted to get one. 09/10 FZ1's though are selling for less, so it was hard to justify since I could probably fazer-ize a FZ1 and end up about the same $$ in with more displacement .


In the end I went a different route anyways, but thats a thread for sometime next week