Bikes Kawasaki Should Build Now.

krusty · Post by **krusty** » Sun Feb 11, 2007 3:19 pm

I-K wrote:For my money, they should be...

4. A soft sportsbike powered by a 900-1000cc version of the ER-6 engine. A TRX850/VTR1000F for the new millennium, of sorts.

I'd be up for one of these, would be a good alternative the the TDM900

Gosling1 · Post by **Gosling1** » Sun Feb 11, 2007 3:46 pm

duncanZX10R wrote:we are all forgetting one essential design element.......

The power plant shout be a multi-cylinder air-cooled two stroke, with none of the powerband massaging exhaust valves...

Ahh for the good old days of screaming around from point A to point B leaving a blue smokescreen of pre-mix in your wake. Not only was it a joy to be out on the road it was also time to celebrate every occasion that you actually arrived somewhere (hand grenades do have a tendency to go off )

finally, FINALLY there is someone out there who knows what a good motorbike is all about !!!

Well Done Duncan. You get my vote mate !

zzzak · Post by **zzzak** » Sun Feb 11, 2007 4:09 pm

Gosling1 wrote:
zzzak wrote:........these days it would be worth fanging on the dirt with a light 750 ........
You mean something like this ??.............

Lol but not a bad idea,ever since I saw those Jap Zeds in that other thread I've been checking out possible donor bikes.

Strika · Post by **Strika** » Sat Feb 17, 2007 3:57 pm

Here is my current wish list for all those Kawasaki designers and engineers out there.

Weight 160kgs dry
Wheelbase-1425mm
Head angle 24degrees
Brakes-Radial mount 6 piston
Forks USD Gas Cartridge Titanium Nitrided
Ride Position-Sports Tourer (ala ZX9 or a little more tourer even)
Pillion ability
Optional panniers
Heaps of ground clearance
Good wind protection
1400cc 200+BHP
5.0 litres /100klms @ 180kph
Valve adjustment-Shims under sliding cam follower
Slipper clutch
WP rear shock and spring, with H + L speed adjustment and remote preload and ride height adjustment.
120/70/70 fr tyre 180/55/17 rear
Centre stand
Cruise control-electronic
GPS/Mobile charger adapters
Shaft drive
$18,000 ride away with Panniers and top box!

Strika · Post by **Strika** » Sat Feb 17, 2007 4:01 pm

Gosling1 wrote:
duncanZX10R wrote:we are all forgetting one essential design element.......

The power plant shout be a multi-cylinder air-cooled two stroke, with none of the powerband massaging exhaust valves...

Ahh for the good old days of screaming around from point A to point B leaving a blue smokescreen of pre-mix in your wake. Not only was it a joy to be out on the road it was also time to celebrate every occasion that you actually arrived somewhere (hand grenades do have a tendency to go off )
finally, FINALLY there is someone out there who knows what a good motorbike is all about !!!

Well Done Duncan. You get my vote mate !

While enjoying my two stroke days while they lasted, and even taking to one to make it a bit quick (TZR-Chambers-Carby's-Ignition-Barrells-Pistons-Porting-Head and some other goodies making it a 200KPH + 250) I still fondly remember getting back to a four stroke and not wishing to go anywhere near a dirty smelly two stroke anymore!

It's a bit like shagging a 17 year old. Sure it's pretty exciting, and the ride is usually pretty wild, fast and furious, but it usually doesn't last too long! Plus it does your head in to own one long term!

Blue14 · Post by **Blue14** » Sat Feb 17, 2007 4:42 pm

Strika wrote:I had another look over a blue 14 at RR the other day. It's looks have grown on me considerably. I reckon it looks wicked. I think I may even want one!!!!

I think i may have looked at that one too.. and you know what happened next..

Blue14 · Post by **Blue14** » Sat Feb 17, 2007 4:43 pm

Strika wrote:
Gosling1 wrote:
duncanZX10R wrote:we are all forgetting one essential design element.......

The power plant shout be a multi-cylinder air-cooled two stroke, with none of the powerband massaging exhaust valves...

Ahh for the good old days of screaming around from point A to point B leaving a blue smokescreen of pre-mix in your wake. Not only was it a joy to be out on the road it was also time to celebrate every occasion that you actually arrived somewhere (hand grenades do have a tendency to go off )
finally, FINALLY there is someone out there who knows what a good motorbike is all about !!!

Well Done Duncan. You get my vote mate !

While enjoying my two stroke days while they lasted, and even taking to one to make it a bit quick (TZR-Chambers-Carby's-Ignition-Barrells-Pistons-Porting-Head and some other goodies making it a 200KPH + 250) I still fondly remember getting back to a four stroke and not wishing to go anywhere near a dirty smelly two stroke anymore! It's a bit like shagging a 17 year old. Sure it's pretty exciting, and the ride is usually pretty wild, fast and furious, but it usually doesn't last too long! Plus it does your head in to own one long term!

Strika my good friend, you have such an amazing way with words..

Strika · Post by **Strika** » Sat Feb 17, 2007 4:54 pm

Thanks mate...Hows the new 14, and when can I ride it?

Blue14 · Post by **Blue14** » Sat Feb 17, 2007 5:21 pm

Strika wrote:Thanks mate...Hows the new 14, and when can I ride it?

Mate read my little report about the 14.. and as for riding it..

Strika · Post by **Strika** » Sat Feb 17, 2007 5:25 pm

Blue14 wrote:
Strika wrote:Thanks mate...Hows the new 14, and when can I ride it?
Mate read my little report about the 14.. and as for riding it..

I promise not to rev it too hard...honest!

Blue14 · Post by **Blue14** » Sat Feb 17, 2007 5:30 pm

Strika wrote:
Blue14 wrote:
Strika wrote:Thanks mate...Hows the new 14, and when can I ride it?
Mate read my little report about the 14.. and as for riding it..
I promise not to rev it too hard...honest!

Mate its not the reving but the front wheel in the air while cornering and sliding the back wheel that i am worried about.

And yes i have a pic so it did happen..

Strika · Post by **Strika** » Sat Feb 17, 2007 5:38 pm

Blue14 wrote:
Strika wrote:
Blue14 wrote:Mate read my little report about the 14.. and as for riding it..
I promise not to rev it too hard...honest!
Mate its not the reving but the front wheel in the air while cornering and sliding the back wheel that i am worried about. And yes i have a pic so it did happen..

It was a big bump and I had too much rebound on the forks...honest!

Gosling1 · Post by **Gosling1** » Sat Feb 17, 2007 7:43 pm

Strika wrote:.....I promise not to rev it too hard...honest!

bahahaha yeh BULLSHIT !! Blue FFS don't let him near it, once he has tasted the *insane* power of a 14, it will only be a month and you-know-who will be turning up to all KSRC rides on a black one !!!!

Strika · Post by **Strika** » Sat Feb 17, 2007 7:59 pm

Gosling1 wrote:
Strika wrote:.....I promise not to rev it too hard...honest!

bahahaha yeh BULLSHIT !! Blue FFS don't let him near it, once he has tasted the *insane* power of a 14, it will only be a month and you-know-who will be turning up to all KSRC rides on a black one !!!!

No way will I be turning up on one Gos! The only way that would happen would be if it were a blue one!

Gosling1 · Post by **Gosling1** » Sat Feb 17, 2007 8:06 pm

you won't believe how good they are........footpegs a *bit* low

, but rearsets can fix that.......

ya just gotta get a ride on one........mmmm so nice...........WATCH the brakes they are 1-finger stoppie material !!!

Only problem is they are so deceptive with speed, you licence is fairly and squarely in the *danger* zone.......

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