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23-06-06, 06:09 PM | #1 |
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Kawasaki Z750S
Well, I had a test ride booked on one of these today, purely only because I was interested to see what they are like. I know not everyone will like the looks of the faired version, but trust me, in the flesh its a great looking bike, and makes the standard Z750 look like its missing something, even more so from the riding position. After about 50 miles of fast A roads, B roads and a bit of everything really, I came to one conclusion, it was fantastic! Riding position is very similar to the SV, I prefer the S version as it has normal analogue speedo and rev counter, all the controls are light and easy to use and for a 4 cylinder bike it felt just as light and nimble as the SV. Power wise, I would say it has the grunt of the SV up to about 7000 rpm and then has a whole heap more until the 11,500 rpm red line. Gearbox was smooth and handling wise it felt very very similar to the SV, which gave me loads of confidence very quickly and then there were the brakes - they work superbly (I hadnt realised the SVs brakes were that "average" until now!) Brought it back with a big smile on my face and......
......I pick up a brand new black one next Friday! They offered me £1600 trade in for my 13,000 mile naked K1 so if anyone wants it, make me an offer over that and its yours! |
23-06-06, 06:15 PM | #2 |
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kawasaki do make great engines, if you get on with the looks then id say its a great package, good luck and well done that man!
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23-06-06, 06:26 PM | #4 |
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Skip...Cracking choice of bike mate.
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23-06-06, 06:40 PM | #5 |
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It fits the bill perfectly as a replacement for the naked SV I own currently as it has a half fairing AND normal bars and not clip-ons. A nice set of gold Renthals and I will be as happy as a pig in the proverbial! Still havent told Mrs Skip - I dont think its going to go well... |
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23-06-06, 09:21 PM | #7 |
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Nice 'un.
What are you paying and where did you get it?...if you don't mind me askin'? BTW...the Z750 makes more torque and BHP at all revs over the SV |
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24-06-06, 08:05 AM | #9 |
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I've heard that the seat is a bit iffy, casing male riders to mash their 'nads on the tank.
I like 'em though, and it looks great in black |
24-06-06, 08:42 AM | #10 | |
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