NEW 2011 Ninja 1000? Upright Riding Position.
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Z1000 vs FZ1
I rode both at Bike week in Daytona in March. I am quite sure the Z will beat the FZ1 with no problem. I also owned a 2005 fz1 and that was a good bike. The new Ninja 1000 is not out yet but it sounds similar although there are some diffs. But yamahas and Kawsaki's are like Ford and Chevy some like one better than others. I like both!!
I rode both at Bike week in Daytona in March. I am quite sure the Z will beat the FZ1 with no problem. I also owned a 2005 fz1 and that was a good bike. The new Ninja 1000 is not out yet but it sounds similar although there are some diffs. But yamahas and Kawsaki's are like Ford and Chevy some like one better than others. I like both!!
I thought the new Ninja 1000 was just the faired version of the Z1000, plus a few other small differences such as the instrument cluster??
Kawi ER-6n : Z1000
Kawi Ninja 650 : Ninja 1000.
No?
To blackie65's point though--it's JUST like Ford/Chevy for me--I can dig Chevys; I hate Fords. For me (and this is me only), I just don't like Kawis. About the only thing I like about Kawis are the turn signals being integrated into the fairing--that's good thinking there.
Kawi ER-6n : Z1000
Kawi Ninja 650 : Ninja 1000.
No?
To blackie65's point though--it's JUST like Ford/Chevy for me--I can dig Chevys; I hate Fords. For me (and this is me only), I just don't like Kawis. About the only thing I like about Kawis are the turn signals being integrated into the fairing--that's good thinking there.
Yes the Ninja 1000 is the faired version of the Z1000 originally was to be called the Z1000S but seems that name was saved for a different country. ie: XJ6N/Diversion, FZ6R. You can see similarity with tail section and frame. Stats are slightly different but engine and the chassis is exact.I thought the new Ninja 1000 was just the faired version of the Z1000, plus a few other small differences such as the instrument cluster??
Kawi ER-6n : Z1000
Kawi Ninja 650 : Ninja 1000.
No?
To blackie65's point though--it's JUST like Ford/Chevy for me--I can dig Chevys; I hate Fords. For me (and this is me only), I just don't like Kawis. About the only thing I like about Kawis are the turn signals being integrated into the fairing--that's good thinking there.
It is the same bike. I called a guy who works at a Kawi plant. He builds them, Assembly line. I don't hear from him much, former Navy.
RooKie
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I must say... I am super bias when it comes to judging other makes against Yamaha... but this bike is SwEeT! Wouldn't trade it for my FZ6R though
jcbrown630
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Do want!
They're attracting the eye of VFR owners as well, as Honda has gone a bit upscale with the new VFR1200. Only problem is these guys keep the bikes for years and run up 6-digit odometer numbers, so I don't know how many sales it will actually translate to from that front...
What year VFR? Purchased from Honda of Jax?
I almost got one too when I was shopping. Broward in WPB had a white, red and blue 25th special edition. 07 brand new. It was just a bite pricy for my budget and I didn't want to wait. Also since I haven't ride for so many years I tough the 6R would be a smarter choice.
llervero
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This is the bike I've been waiting for. I need bags, wind protection, performance and below $12,000. Its a steal if you compare to similar bikes
If I bought the Ninja 1000, which I agree is a damn fine looking machine that seems like the fz6r but liter style, I absolutely positively guarantee that the first thing to happen when I get home from the dealership is the removal of the "Ninja" decal.
Then you've got yourself a damn fine machine!
Then you've got yourself a damn fine machine!