ZXR750 as an everyday bike

[timboellis]

What is everyone's opinion on a ZXR750 as an everyday bike for trips to the shop / work / runs on a Sunday?

[Whosthedaddy]

Why not, as long as wrist and bak pains are you're thing.
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[timboellis]

Take that as a no then

[CaNsA]

I had the 400 and it was fine.

Give a go, and if you dont like it i'll buy it off you

[Tavares]

[mattsprattuk]

[CaNsA]

Are they?

er ok,

The only difference is the actual size. if anything the 750 will be more comfortable and less cramped.

[Alabama Blacksnake]

I wouldnt use one everyday rode my friends and had back pains after a short while. Their only good for a hoon but commuting no. Its up to you though.
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[c-m]

Certainly

I used one as an everyday bike and even for a tour of Europe.

I found more comfortable than the 07 VFR800 i had on loan too and it was a better fit for me then the ZX9R i have now.

I'm 5'10 so tend to get on much better with the prone position than i do on more upright bikes.

In addition i would regularly get well over 200miles to a tank out of my 1991 J model.

The major downside is oil changes every 3k and valves every 6k - kawasakis are rubbish for service intervals

[dansrockin]

ive had a J and L model and i used both as my only transport, and they were perfectly fine. im quite big and found the riding position quite comfy, its a bit of a stretch over the tank but should be fine unless your short.
the L model was the more comfy of the two, down to having a more civilized rear shock.
it is pretty good in town, but the turning circle is fairly wide.
i commute 50 miles a day on a and b roads and it was perfect for that, even if it encouraged a spirited ride! lol
i used it to go up to the isle of man from the midlands a few times too, and it was pretty good for that, i tended to get around 140 to a tank but i was mixing up sensible riding and silly stuff to.
the sound when you open it up is so addictive! i only got rid cause i needed a more pillion friendly bike!!! id have another in a shot though!

[Teflon-Mike]

Go find some contemporary reviews of the thing.
In its day, circa 1991, it was a balls out no nonsense, utterly uncompromised, kneel on the floor, stick wrists and elbows on the flags and present posterior for papal inspection, sports-bike.....
with a 'pile-driver' shock linkage, that the Kawasaki CAD system got fucked up.
I suppose the 'Blade changed perceptions a bit, but unless that shock and links been replaced (there were some aftermarket links offered to soften it up a bit).... practice the possition.... you'll need to get used to it, either riding the bike, or getting treatment from it!
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[Blau Zedong]

I'm planning on using my Gixxer (same vintage as the Shed-X-R) for commuting once the weather turns (and I've complete it's winter refurb). It's just not an issue and anyone who think otherwise is a fucking faggot.

[Barry_M2]

[dansrockin]

[c-m]

The rear was hard, makes my 9R seem soft. The ZXR750 had the best front end in the business though.

[Seb]

Get an early blade or a C/E/F ZX9 already. More power, more comfort and more reliability for little to no more expense.
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[CaNsA]

[hmmmnz]