Why I shouldn't get a 1000...

[drzsta]

I've found myself perusing ebay for 04-05 zx10's after reading so much hype over the years to complement my 690smc and f800. Trouble is I can't really explain why I need one.

I got bored of the '09 ZX6 I had years ago because I found it made speed boring/easy. Is the 10r much the same?, or does it really have that brutal delivery that I really would quite like to experience.

[.Bishbash.]

My answer isn't specific to ZX's but 600 Vs 1000 is a difference on power. It's simply faster. The power on them is nuts, so get yourself on a test ride, anywhere, and enjoy.

600's you actually need to work for speed compared to the 1000s. If you are bored of how easy the 600s are, then there really is no point of getting a 1000 as that's even easier.

Try one out, what's the worst that could happen?
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Current bike - GSX-R1000 k8

[RhynoCZ]

Well, ZX10R, and other modern superbikes, are the ultimate machines for the open road. I've never been on a ZX10R, but I can compare a 400cc in-line four to a CBR919RR and I can tell you, more displacement will turn you into a lazier rider. The ZX7R, that I own at the moment, has about the best fun/no too much fun ratio, I've ever seen in a motorcylce.

Anyway, I say do it. If you won't like it, then you can always just sell it and get something else. I'm after a ZX10R myself, then I'm going to get back to small displacement engines.
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'87 Honda XBR 500, '96 Kawasaki ZX7R P1, '90 Honda CB-1, '88 Kawasaki GPz550, MZ 150 ETZ
'95 Mercedes-Benz w202 C200 CGI, '98 Mercedes-Benz w210 E200 Kompressor

[ondabike]

If you want scaring to death get a Suzuki Hayabusa , it will piss off them Kawasakis

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In the end, the acceleration up to 75mph won't be any different to your ZX6R (limited by front wheel coming up) - just that you can achieve the same for higher speeds and possibly when you're a gear out too.

[spottedtango]

I used to not understand the appeal of litre bikes until I rode one. Life just becomes soo much easier, all the extra torque ect.

People comment that you don't need a litre bike it's just a waste and I would have maybe agreed a few years ago but they're proper fun. The kinda fun that makes you question how this is legal.

You will probably laugh in your helmet when you open it up for the first time. Id definitely go for it.

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[Bozzy]

I'm fairly new to biking which probably explains my next statement, but right now I can't understand why anyone needs anything quicker than the SV650 I ride! It gets to 70+ in no time so certainly feels plenty quick enough to me. Maybe when I am more experienced I'll want more. I couldn't imagine the jump from 70bhp to 180bhp+ though. It must be mind blowing.

[Groove]

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For me a litre sports bike is great for being lazy - if you want to get from A to B with the minimum of effort/involvement.

If you make full use of even an SV, you may notice such a massive jump.
If you shift up early, don't use full throttle in gear etc; the litre bike will be massively faster.

(In the past I've lapped a fast circuit at a similar pace to litre bikes on an SV650 - and my pace wasn't up with the top runners on SVs either.)

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[spottedtango]

[Maimboy]

[chickenstrip]

[MCN]

[ondabike]

[redeem ouzzer]

[MCN]

[ondabike]

Bunch of trolls sitting in their Bedsits with their Honda 90s downstairs

[MCN]

[Copycat73]

[MCN]

A litre bike is a completely different animal to a 600.
110 BHP v 150+ BHP is a fuck-off-in-yo-face-hoowur of a difference and don't let anyone tell you is isn't.

Unless you are on a track or wringing the neck of a 600.
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Disclaimer: The comments above may be predicted text and not necessarily the opinion of MCN.

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