are ZZr's any good ?.

greatmoorred · Nearly there... Joined: 13 Jul 2005 Karma :

i dont know much about them. Saw one today and it looked pretty tidy.

Jack_Cheese · World Chat Champion Joined: 14 Jul 2005 Karma :

They're regarded as a very nice sports tourer. The 1100 was the fastest bike in the world 'till the fireblade trounced it, too.

The 600 and 250 bikes are widely regarded as good commuter machines. The 600s can still be found new for under £4k. Well, they could 'till millenium sold theirs last week... Rolling Eyes

I think Mrs Kickstart has the 600, not too sure though.

Jack
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Kickstart · The Oracle Joined: 04 Feb 2002 Karma :

craigs23 · Mr Muscle Joined: 08 Jun 2005 Karma :

Suspect wobbly front forks and carb balancing are bad points I've heard about. Not too keen on the looks/build quality either.

For a road-sports 600, I'd be more tempted with a CBR-F or maybe a Thundercat.

carlnicholson... · World Chat Champion Joined: 13 Mar 2005 Karma :

Millenium have sold theirs?

Gutted! I so nearly bought it, I had to sort out a bit more than I could afford upfront though, so it could not realistically happen any time soon.

It was the black one near the door on the right? Proper cheap aswell. Crying or Very sad

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tatters · Exxon Valdez Joined: 04 Jan 2004 Karma :

From memory the only real problems they suffer from are clutch grinding at low revs on old high mileage ones and the stock exhausts system rotts away so most have aftermarket stainless onles fitted (which is good).

Stay away from the cheap 1990-1992 "D" models they are complete crap and tacky, look for "E" models which were produced from 1993 onwards.

Great bikes l love the ZZR range (had a 250 and a 600) you can pick a 1993 E1 up for £600-800 these days in good nick.
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Jack_Cheese · World Chat Champion Joined: 14 Jul 2005 Karma :

Kickstart · The Oracle Joined: 04 Feb 2002 Karma :

Hi

Not seen a ZZR for £4k, but that would be a very good buy. That is SV650 money and the ZZR is a far better bike than that (not having a go at the SV).

I know my local dealer has a late ZZR in fairly cheap (think it is around £4500) in silver. Cannot remember if it is preregistered or not but it is unused (they also have a preregistered ZX12R in for £7295).

All the best

Keith
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Jack_Cheese · World Chat Champion Joined: 14 Jul 2005 Karma :

Similar story in millenium, all the kawasakis are going really cheap. Theres £1500 off the rrp on a ninja 600 (might be litre, can't remember) And the zx-12r is on sale for just over £7k. Can't understand why kwaks are going so cheap.

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AcIdBuRnZ · World Chat Champion Joined: 28 Jul 2003 Karma :

You need ZZR info?

Look no further: www.zzr-international.co.uk

Yes, I have one. Yes, it's a great machine to ride. Brakes are shit, but I upgraded to Nissin 4-pots from 'Blade. Fast, comfy, 'do all' bike. Cannae go wrong really Thumbs Up

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