What is the deal with the Z1000?

bonester · Post by **bonester** » Thu Mar 07, 2013 12:06 pm

Have decided when funds become available to buy a Z1000. Will have to be a cheapy, which probably rules out current model. If I not mistaken there are three newer models- is this right? Is the consensus that the middle model isn't very good? I have only ridden the Z1000SX. (think that is what it is called- fully faired 1000Ninja) It was a pretty impressive bit of kit. I have no plans to get rid of the ZRX. Gonna do a Phil. What is the opinion on the various models? Ta.

Post by **Wattie** » Thu Mar 07, 2013 12:17 pm

1st and last were best.
Middle is a bit boring I think?
And Disco owned one. So value is shit.

Phil · Post by **Phil** » Thu Mar 07, 2013 12:46 pm

Wattie wrote:1st and last were best.
Middle is a bit boring I think?
And Disco owned one. So value is shit.

Great combo mate, I have a Gen 1, would love a Gen 3 but cant justify the extra $$..........seeing as I dont have any thanks to some (ex) fat prick

Disco · Post by **Disco** » Thu Mar 07, 2013 1:08 pm

Wattie wrote:1st and last were best.
Middle is a bit boring I think?
And Disco owned one. So value is shit.

Words hurt ya know

Post by **Wattie** » Thu Mar 07, 2013 1:26 pm

Disco wrote:
Wattie wrote:1st and last were best.
Middle is a bit boring I think?
And Disco owned one. So value is shit.
Words hurt ya know

Need glasses? Haha

bonester · Post by **bonester** » Thu Mar 07, 2013 1:50 pm

I like the look of the first two, but if there is no advantage a first gen might be the go. Less than $5k they are a bargain.

Phil · Post by **Phil** » Thu Mar 07, 2013 1:55 pm

bonester wrote:I like the look of the first two, but if there is no advantage a first gen might be the go. Less than $5k they are a bargain.

The First gen does have more engine attitude, especially with a quality 4-1. Firey purchase one that had a twin system and then put an Akra on it, differnce was, um, substancial.....

I took the OE boat anchor off mine at put a titanium 4-1 Arata and the difference was unbeleliveable.

The second Gen got dumbed down a bit and made more "Hondaish" if you know what I mean.

fireyrob · Post by **fireyrob** » Thu Mar 07, 2013 2:25 pm

If u can find a decent Gen 1 its alot of bike for the dollars! The latest version is awesome but Ill worry about a Gen 3 in 10 years time or so

mick_dundee · Post by **mick_dundee** » Fri Mar 08, 2013 11:34 pm

What year is the Gen 1 series? Contemplating going down thius road myself, either that or I might go a V Strom but there's 2 problems with the strom idea, primarily they're ugly as all fuck, the other is of course it's a Suzuki

Post by **Wattie** » Sat Mar 09, 2013 7:37 am

O3-07

Disco · Post by **Disco** » Sat Mar 09, 2013 7:57 am

Wattie wrote:O3-07

03-06 Wattie

Post by **Wattie** » Sat Mar 09, 2013 8:04 am

My bad

Phil · Post by **Phil** » Sat Mar 09, 2013 8:39 am

the best colours are 03 & 04

Phil · Post by **Phil** » Sat Mar 09, 2013 8:43 am

The Gen 1 is a good looking motorcycle IMHO, the rider in is shot, not so much

Post by **Wattie** » Sat Mar 09, 2013 9:28 am

Needs about 3 inches cut off that pipe

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