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Ah yes, twin front discs is the other reason I would always go later than a B model if I wanted another Z650. But then I'd want to upgrade with Lockheed callipers anyway probably, or any effective modern equivalent. But the only reason I'd have another one now is if I had the money to do the complete modification job I always wanted to, but never got around to, which would be something nearly as extensive as the Sanctuary treatment. And I would go for a mono shock conversion
I like that 900-based RD 'replica' too. Not sure I like it enough that I would consider buying one, but then I'd probably need to see it in the flesh - as with this Kwak, that could be the decider.
Bhud, some interesting points there. Clearly, the fact that it evokes bikes from my earlier years is a factor for me here, but I don't see anything wrong with that. It's enough that I like whatever bike it might be, and I think this new Kawasaki has done enough that I'd consider it were I in the market for a new bike. I don't really feel a need to over-analyse my reasons for liking it now that I know I do - and I'm only really talking about a feeling here anyway, as I've never ridden one, just suspect it'd be ok enough to start with. I would upgrade suspension and performance though, something I've nearly always done to my bikes in the past, same with my current one.
But it is an interesting discussion, and I'm kinda relieved that people will still enter into such. I was beginning to wonder... ____________________ Chickenystripgeezer's Biking Life (Latest update 19/10/18) Belgium, France, Italy, Austria tour 2016 Picos de Europa, Pyrenees and French Alps tour 2017 Scotland Trip 1, now with BONUS FEATURE edit, 5/10/19, on page 2 Scotland Trip 2 Luxembourg, Black Forest, Switzerland, Vosges Trip 2017
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stevo as b4 wrote: | or re-clothing the H2 as a GPZ 750 turbo? |
Thanks stevo, I now get to talk about the GPz750 Turbo again!
I loved my one, it was a great bike to me back then, and I still love it's look. But something as simple as painting it a different colour (I've seen them done in Kwak/Lawson green) puts me off - weird!
I'm not sure that the look would transfer well to a modern version though.
Owning another one now? Not that bothered really. It was a heavy bike, and I wouldn't be happy with the handling after all the other stuff I've owned since. The only thing I'd really want to revisit is the turbo experience, which was a nice alternative kind of feel to power delivery.
It's a fairly unique bike, and I don't feel a need for any kind of modern revisit that would evoke the original. It was what it was, and that's enough. If that makes any sense.
The supercharged H2 has its place now for me. Looks wise, it isn't everyone's cuppa, but with the finish they have as standard, it has sort of grown on me, although it'll never be a favourite aesthetically. Got to admit it's largely the fact that it's supercharged that appeals, but perhaps the novelty would quickly wear off.
But that's the thing - I don't just like the retro look; my tastes go wider nowadays. I just take it on a bike-by-bike basis though. Sometimes, I surprise myself by what kind of look catches my eye! ____________________ Chickenystripgeezer's Biking Life (Latest update 19/10/18) Belgium, France, Italy, Austria tour 2016 Picos de Europa, Pyrenees and French Alps tour 2017 Scotland Trip 1, now with BONUS FEATURE edit, 5/10/19, on page 2 Scotland Trip 2 Luxembourg, Black Forest, Switzerland, Vosges Trip 2017
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grr666 wrote: | I like other people to make my bikes for me. I don't have the knowledge to make my own and aren't
that fussed about trying to learn mechanical skills at this point in my life. |
Yeah, but you could just come up with the ideas and throw money at someone who is competent enough to produce them for you ____________________ Chickenystripgeezer's Biking Life (Latest update 19/10/18) Belgium, France, Italy, Austria tour 2016 Picos de Europa, Pyrenees and French Alps tour 2017 Scotland Trip 1, now with BONUS FEATURE edit, 5/10/19, on page 2 Scotland Trip 2 Luxembourg, Black Forest, Switzerland, Vosges Trip 2017
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stevo as b4 wrote: | I'd rather look at a bag of sick than a H2 or an MT10. |
I'm sure that could be arranged ____________________ Chickenystripgeezer's Biking Life (Latest update 19/10/18) Belgium, France, Italy, Austria tour 2016 Picos de Europa, Pyrenees and French Alps tour 2017 Scotland Trip 1, now with BONUS FEATURE edit, 5/10/19, on page 2 Scotland Trip 2 Luxembourg, Black Forest, Switzerland, Vosges Trip 2017
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If we're going to talk about bikes they should have made, Suzuki should have done a production run of this:
https://i.postimg.cc/Nf10RZHM/spon2.jpg
Bill Hunter's Spondon Suzuki GSX1100 Turbo. Maybe different colours though (talking of bags of sick )!
Kawasaki should have followed up the 750 Turbo with this:
https://i.postimg.cc/qRbJvdSb/1982-Kawasaki-GPZ1100-Turbo-f45ls.jpg
And how about this for those who want sports bike performance and handling but can't bend enough:
https://i.postimg.cc/1zys0tZ7/Modded-R1-zpsfa503336.jpg
Better than bags of sick! ____________________ Chickenystripgeezer's Biking Life (Latest update 19/10/18) Belgium, France, Italy, Austria tour 2016 Picos de Europa, Pyrenees and French Alps tour 2017 Scotland Trip 1, now with BONUS FEATURE edit, 5/10/19, on page 2 Scotland Trip 2 Luxembourg, Black Forest, Switzerland, Vosges Trip 2017
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grr666 wrote: | Let me clarify. After the long slow intro, these 2 versions of the same song head in very different directions.
RD350 - Vienna. High pitched Midge Ure 80's tache version.
MT09 - Vienna. Faster, gruffer, louder. But still Vienna.
Worlds apart but still with their similarities... |
LMAO, bikes as cover versions? TBH I don't understand half this thread but it's one of the better one lately
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Well, cover versions are a tribute to, copy of or take on a worthy original are they not? I thought as analogies go it wasn't a bad one. ____________________ Currently enjoying products from Ford, Mazda and Yamaha
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B0ndy wrote: | Looks nice but other than that not anything particularly interesting about it from what I've seen and read, may change my mind after a test ride though.
If I was going for this type of bike my first choice would still be the street triple. |
I do wonder if it'd be a bit meh to ride. I mean, I'm sure it's ok, but perhaps uninspiring as standard. Hence my comments on upgrading. Are you planning on a test ride?
I've had a Street Triple, been there. Maybe a 765*. But even if the 765 is a hoot, it doesn't grab my imagination like this does. That's got to be purely a looks thing. The Japs do seem to pull their punches with retro bikes when it comes to delivering some fun. Which, if you think about it, isn't necessarily in the spirit of the 'originals'. Wasn't the Z1 supposed to be an ultimate on performance when it came out?
*It's all just speculative for me anyway, as I won't be buying anything anytime soon. ____________________ Chickenystripgeezer's Biking Life (Latest update 19/10/18) Belgium, France, Italy, Austria tour 2016 Picos de Europa, Pyrenees and French Alps tour 2017 Scotland Trip 1, now with BONUS FEATURE edit, 5/10/19, on page 2 Scotland Trip 2 Luxembourg, Black Forest, Switzerland, Vosges Trip 2017
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With regard to that XSR900.... It's a four stroke with that paint scheme so that makes it an XS650 tribute rather than an RD one doesn't it? ____________________ British beauty: Triumph Street Triple R; Loony stroker: KR1S; Track fun: GSXR750 L1; Commuter Missile: GSX-S1000F
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MarJay wrote: | With regard to that XSR900.... It's a four stroke with that paint scheme so that makes it an XS650 tribute rather than an RD one doesn't it? |
I'd have said closer to an XJ model than XS. ____________________ Chickenystripgeezer's Biking Life (Latest update 19/10/18) Belgium, France, Italy, Austria tour 2016 Picos de Europa, Pyrenees and French Alps tour 2017 Scotland Trip 1, now with BONUS FEATURE edit, 5/10/19, on page 2 Scotland Trip 2 Luxembourg, Black Forest, Switzerland, Vosges Trip 2017
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What a belter of a bike they were, wish I hadn't sold my last one, especially as it came to an untimely end. ____________________ Things get better with age; I'm close to being magnificent........
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Shaft wrote: |
What a belter of a bike they were, wish I hadn't sold my last one, especially as it came to an untimely end. |
They look... awful. They need a higher rear end... monoshock... smaller engine...
Basically they should look like an RD350LC. ____________________ British beauty: Triumph Street Triple R; Loony stroker: KR1S; Track fun: GSXR750 L1; Commuter Missile: GSX-S1000F
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MarJay wrote: | Shaft wrote: |
What a belter of a bike they were, wish I hadn't sold my last one, especially as it came to an untimely end. |
They look... awful. They need a higher rear end... monoshock... smaller engine...
Basically they should look like an RD350LC. |
They do, if you put them side by side you can see the family resemblance, which I think is what Yamaha were trying to achieve.
The XJ650 is actually quite a petite machine, which makes the motor a proper focal point, a major positive factor to my eye and it's a real rev monster, which is normally thought to be a good thing.
Monoshock might've been possible, but I don't think weight saving was much of consideration, given the bloody great driveshaft hanging out the back.
But they could've done something with the tailpiece, to give it some balance, maybe those little flares they put on the LC, or even just a grab rail, to give it a bit more of a finished look.
But it was a pretty good riding experience then and not entirely awful now, good fun thing. ____________________ Things get better with age; I'm close to being magnificent........
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MarJay wrote: |
They look... awful. They need a higher rear end... monoshock... smaller engine... |
We've got used to compact LC engines. A big air cooled lump used to be the look for 4Ts. Case in point, CBX1000, which took it further than anything else. I used to think if the frame didn't look properly filled with engine, the bike didn't look right ____________________ Chickenystripgeezer's Biking Life (Latest update 19/10/18) Belgium, France, Italy, Austria tour 2016 Picos de Europa, Pyrenees and French Alps tour 2017 Scotland Trip 1, now with BONUS FEATURE edit, 5/10/19, on page 2 Scotland Trip 2 Luxembourg, Black Forest, Switzerland, Vosges Trip 2017
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No need to be sorry! Part of that is probably just that photo. But I always thought it was a bit bland-looking. It was rated quite highly in its day though as a decent enough bike, believe it or not. A lot of Yams of that era didn't really appeal to me. The XS range looked porky once you got to the larger capacities imo. Even the RD-LCs weren't stunning - it was about how they rode, and the innovation from a road bike pov. ____________________ Chickenystripgeezer's Biking Life (Latest update 19/10/18) Belgium, France, Italy, Austria tour 2016 Picos de Europa, Pyrenees and French Alps tour 2017 Scotland Trip 1, now with BONUS FEATURE edit, 5/10/19, on page 2 Scotland Trip 2 Luxembourg, Black Forest, Switzerland, Vosges Trip 2017
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Old Thread Alert!
The last post was made 4 years, 340 days ago. Instead of replying here, would creating a new thread be more useful? |
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