new models

*ispeed77* · 09-23-2005

just wanted to let everyone know that as of right now, 11:16PM eastern time, Kawi's website has new models listed. not all of the info is up yet, but there is definitely enough to look at.

*trikebubble* · 09-23-2005

First impression. Don't care for the new "color scheme" of the Mean Streak. Looks a little like the new V-Star dark colors or the Suzuki M-50.

southjersey636 · 09-24-2005

so then its official that the zx-14 is considered a supersport or a sport bike and if there site is showing it right, the zx12r is a no go anymore then and the zx-14 is the replacement? I figured the zx-14 was like the zzr1200 replacement and that kawi was gonna bring out some zx-14r based bike that would replace the zx-12r.

samarnold55 · 09-24-2005

night shift here. i agree with the disagreement over the meanstreak paint scheme. i do like the look of the 1500 anniversary.

wish they'd get a smaller headlight on the 2000's. just my opinion

*ispeed77* · 09-24-2005

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Originally Posted by southjersey636

so then its official that the zx-14 is considered a supersport or a sport bike and if there site is showing it right, the zx12r is a no go anymore then and the zx-14 is the replacement? I figured the zx-14 was like the zzr1200 replacement and that kawi was gonna bring out some zx-14r based bike that would replace the zx-12r.

i would tend to agree with that. the ZZR is apparantly gone. i thought it was to be replaced with the 14, but it appears they went more towards sport. looks like they are targeting the Hyabusa crowd.

*ispeed77* · 09-24-2005

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Originally Posted by trikebubble

First impression. Don't care for the new "color scheme" of the Mean Streak. Looks a little like the new V-Star dark colors or the Suzuki M-50.

yeah, it just doesn't fit the Streak. don't like the black wheels either.

*trikebubble* · 09-24-2005

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Originally Posted by ispeed77

yeah, it just doesn't fit the Streak. don't like the black wheels either.

Exactly. Ms.Meanie knows she is a bada**, she don't need no black shoes to prove it.

**2WheelFun** · 09-24-2005

For me...if $$$ was not an issue...I could enjoy an 06 Nomad or V2K Classic LT.

Mr_Lycos · 09-24-2005

Nomad still needs cruise control

The Vulcan 800 is gone

The Zrx1200r is gone

Wow.... With the exception of the new 650 streetbike this has to be the most depressing model year in my memory.

flipkawa · 09-25-2005

The all black 6R looks bad @ss! I thought some flames looked OK like the red flames on the gray 6R but other than that I am not digging the flames at all, sorta look like CBRish. Seems like not much changed. What you all think of the 650R?

michaelvZX6RR · 09-26-2005

The ZX14 replaces both the ZX12R and the ZZR. The ZX14 is the ZZR1400 in Europe.

*ispeed77* · 09-26-2005

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Originally Posted by michaelvZX6RR

The ZX14 replaces both the ZX12R and the ZZR. The ZX14 is the ZZR1400 in Europe.

good to know

*ispeed77* · 09-26-2005

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Originally Posted by flipkawa

The all black 6R looks bad @ss! I thought some flames looked OK like the red flames on the gray 6R but other than that I am not digging the flames at all, sorta look like CBRish. Seems like not much changed. What you all think of the 650R?

i didn't read too much about the 650R, but it looks pretty decent. are they going after the SV650 with that bike ? the black 6R does looks sweet, but i am partial to all blacked out bikes. i am not much of a fan of flames, so i am not keen on those either.

Sledder · 09-26-2005

...I agree,the MS color scheme is horrid.

the 650R looks like a cool,very nice all around bike

..glad to be in Canada,as I noticed that the potent new KX 125 2 stroke)MX bike is not available in the US this year,only in Canada and Europe I guess.

One of my boys is moving to 125 class this year,and although the new 250 four stroke now often dominates that class,I feel it very important to learn to drive properly on the 125 2 strokes in Motocross.Bubba Stewart and RC have proven the 4 stroke world wrong a few times. I find it strange that Kawasaki built this new 125 with the upgrades,then don't offer it in the US??

Ours came in today!!!

*ispeed77* · 09-26-2005

i think they are trying to phase out 2 strokes in the US, but that's just a guess. i agree that a good rider on a 2 stroke should be able to spank the 4 stroke. lighter bike, snappier throttle response, but i don't have a ton of dirt time, so take my opinion lightly.

Sledder · 09-26-2005

It was always that way before..it took at least twice the cc's for a 4 stroke to compete,nut the last year or 2 the 4 strokes are coming with huge output right from the factory.....and given equal rider ability,the 250 fourstrokes are now dominating the class ,except for a few exceptional riders who are out to prove a point.

The biggest thing is,that the two stroke riders that convert are the fastest ones,as they have learned to control rpm with the clutch and have to learn to keep it on the pipe to be fast on a 2 stroke. put those guys on a new 4 stroke 250 and they absolutely fly........but a new rider that learns on these new 4 strokes.....ehhh...it doesn't work in reverse,lol.

It is true though,2 smokes are on their way out. It is a shame to someone like me,who grew up with them. Especially the last few years.The extreme power /cc is hard to beat,and you can rebuild one at lunch hour and be back to work on time.

*ispeed77* · 09-26-2005

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Originally Posted by Sledder

It was always that way before..it took at least twice the cc's for a 4 stroke to compete,nut the last year or 2 the 4 strokes are coming with huge output right from the factory.....and given equal rider ability,the 250 fourstrokes are now dominating the class ,except for a few exceptional riders who are out to prove a point.

The biggest thing is,that the two stroke riders that convert are the fastest ones,as they have learned to control rpm with the clutch and have to learn to keep it on the pipe to be fast on a 2 stroke. put those guys on a new 4 stroke 250 and they absolutely fly........but a new rider that learns on these new 4 strokes.....ehhh...it doesn't work in reverse,lol.

It is true though,2 smokes are on their way out. It is a shame to someone like me,who grew up with them. Especially the last few years.The extreme power /cc is hard to beat,and you can rebuild one at lunch hour and be back to work on time.

that sounds about right to me. i will agree that it definitely does not work in reverse. like teaching someone how to drive in the snow in an all wheel drive SUV and then expecting them to be able to handle a 2wd truck in the same snow. i got ya.

**Spok** · 09-26-2005

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Originally Posted by ispeed77

that sounds about right to me. i will agree that it definitely does not work in reverse. like teaching someone how to drive in the snow in an all wheel drive SUV and then expecting them to be able to handle a 2wd truck in the same snow. i got ya.

really good to see you actively posting again david

*ispeed77* · 09-27-2005

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Originally Posted by spok

really good to see you actively posting again david

i do what i can. started that new job yesterday, so not sure how much posting i will be able to do now. up at 4:30 and trying to get to sleep for 10 doesn't leave a whole lot of time for the computer. hopefully i can get a transfer in a few months and get back on here more

Phatboy · 09-29-2005

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Originally Posted by samarnold55

wish they'd get a smaller headlight on the 2000's. just my opinion

They did! Look at the 2000 Classic

09-23-2005	#1 (permalink)
ispeed77 RIP Deron Harden :-( Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Gardner, MA Posts: 32,533	new models just wanted to let everyone know that as of right now, 11:16PM eastern time, Kawi's website has new models listed. not all of the info is up yet, but there is definitely enough to look at. __________________ David - Moderator 2002 Suzuki DRZ400 2003 1500 Meanie, scraping pipes and frame :-) In loving memory of Deron Harden, forever in our thoughts :-(

09-23-2005	#2 (permalink)
trikebubble Slow Guy on a Fast Bike Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Okanagan Falls, BC Posts: 22,631	First impression. Don't care for the new "color scheme" of the Mean Streak. Looks a little like the new V-Star dark colors or the Suzuki M-50. __________________ 08 Midnite Sapphire Blue ZX-14

09-24-2005	#3 (permalink)
southjersey636 Way Too Much Free Time BTK Expert Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Swamps of South Jersey Posts: 1,135	so then its official that the zx-14 is considered a supersport or a sport bike and if there site is showing it right, the zx12r is a no go anymore then and the zx-14 is the replacement? I figured the zx-14 was like the zzr1200 replacement and that kawi was gonna bring out some zx-14r based bike that would replace the zx-12r. __________________ 2004 Kawasaki ZX6R 636 1995 Kawasaki 600R (old bike) 1991 Plymouth Laser

09-24-2005	#4 (permalink)
samarnold55 Sit speling cheker BTK Expert Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ames, IA Posts: 403	night shift here. i agree with the disagreement over the meanstreak paint scheme. i do like the look of the 1500 anniversary. wish they'd get a smaller headlight on the 2000's. just my opinion __________________ 2002 Vulcan 1500 Classic FI

09-24-2005	#8 (permalink)
2WheelFun the "fun" guy Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Albion, Washington "Pacific Northwest" Posts: 32,674	For me...if $$$ was not an issue...I could enjoy an 06 Nomad or V2K Classic LT. __________________ *KING KAHUNA* *2007 V2K LT* ****PICS** 2007 Brute Force 650i **PICS** I love the smell of SeaFoam in the morning**

09-24-2005	#9 (permalink)
Mr_Lycos Wants better weather! BTK Expert Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Carthage, NY Posts: 950	Nomad still needs cruise control The Vulcan 800 is gone The Zrx1200r is gone Wow.... With the exception of the new 650 streetbike this has to be the most depressing model year in my memory. __________________ Was run-over by a car 7/16. Am now riding a computer chair.

09-25-2005	#10 (permalink)
flipkawa Newbie Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 20	The all black 6R looks bad @ss! I thought some flames looked OK like the red flames on the gray 6R but other than that I am not digging the flames at all, sorta look like CBRish. Seems like not much changed. What you all think of the 650R?

09-26-2005	#11 (permalink)
michaelvZX6RR Turtle Wax Taster BTK Intermediate Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Kirkland, WA (Seattle) Posts: 193	The ZX14 replaces both the ZX12R and the ZZR. The ZX14 is the ZZR1400 in Europe. __________________ '04 Ninja ZX6RR (track bike) '04 ZZR 1200 (touring bike)

09-26-2005	#14 (permalink)
Sledder Forum Supporter Forum Supporter Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: NS Canada Posts: 1,235	...I agree,the MS color scheme is horrid. the 650R looks like a cool,very nice all around bike ..glad to be in Canada,as I noticed that the potent new KX 125 2 stroke)MX bike is not available in the US this year,only in Canada and Europe I guess. One of my boys is moving to 125 class this year,and although the new 250 four stroke now often dominates that class,I feel it very important to learn to drive properly on the 125 2 strokes in Motocross.Bubba Stewart and RC have proven the 4 stroke world wrong a few times. I find it strange that Kawasaki built this new 125 with the upgrades,then don't offer it in the US?? Ours came in today!!! __________________ 04 MS 1640 Thunder 100 in kit/cams Race ported heads by "dynoray" Thunder air V&H Propipe PC3

09-26-2005	#15 (permalink)
ispeed77 RIP Deron Harden :-( Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Gardner, MA Posts: 32,533	i think they are trying to phase out 2 strokes in the US, but that's just a guess. i agree that a good rider on a 2 stroke should be able to spank the 4 stroke. lighter bike, snappier throttle response, but i don't have a ton of dirt time, so take my opinion lightly. __________________ David - Moderator 2002 Suzuki DRZ400 2003 1500 Meanie, scraping pipes and frame :-) In loving memory of Deron Harden, forever in our thoughts :-(

09-26-2005	#16 (permalink)
Sledder Forum Supporter Forum Supporter Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: NS Canada Posts: 1,235	It was always that way before..it took at least twice the cc's for a 4 stroke to compete,nut the last year or 2 the 4 strokes are coming with huge output right from the factory.....and given equal rider ability,the 250 fourstrokes are now dominating the class ,except for a few exceptional riders who are out to prove a point. The biggest thing is,that the two stroke riders that convert are the fastest ones,as they have learned to control rpm with the clutch and have to learn to keep it on the pipe to be fast on a 2 stroke. put those guys on a new 4 stroke 250 and they absolutely fly........but a new rider that learns on these new 4 strokes.....ehhh...it doesn't work in reverse,lol. It is true though,2 smokes are on their way out. It is a shame to someone like me,who grew up with them. Especially the last few years.The extreme power /cc is hard to beat,and you can rebuild one at lunch hour and be back to work on time. __________________ 04 MS 1640 Thunder 100 in kit/cams Race ported heads by "dynoray" Thunder air V&H Propipe PC3

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