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Die-cast models
The new ZX6 looks suspiciously like the R6, and bears an uncanny resemblance to the new F4i. Where's the originality? I'm sure they're all great bikes, but the manufacturers should take the time to design distinct products if they want to avoid the cookie-cutter syndrome. At least the GSX-Rs look different...
Although the new 999 is still damn ugly to my eyes, Ducati should be commended for designing something unique.
The new ZX6 looks suspiciously like the R6, and bears an uncanny resemblance to the new F4i. Where's the originality? I'm sure they're all great bikes, but the manufacturers should take the time to design distinct products if they want to avoid the cookie-cutter syndrome. At least the GSX-Rs look different...
Although the new 999 is still damn ugly to my eyes, Ducati should be commended for designing something unique.
Kawa done me right...
I bought a 2002 ZX-6R (which is being sold this afternoon to some guy for way too little, but oh well)...
I now have a 2002 SV650S, but damn-it-to-hell Kawasaki is going to make me buy another ZX-6R (not RR) next spring/summer me thinks,
I just want to see it in some comparos with the new CBR600RR first, then I will make my decision.
They fixed all compaints on the current ZX-6R:
Removed the hideous handles
Put in a tire hugger to keep crap out of rear shock
Put the front blinkers in a easy to change location
Fixed the weird large mouth bass front look
Added Inverted Forks (only 600 to do so this year correct? Or does Honda have them on the RR too?
I bought a 2002 ZX-6R (which is being sold this afternoon to some guy for way too little, but oh well)...
I now have a 2002 SV650S, but damn-it-to-hell Kawasaki is going to make me buy another ZX-6R (not RR) next spring/summer me thinks,
I just want to see it in some comparos with the new CBR600RR first, then I will make my decision.
They fixed all compaints on the current ZX-6R:
Removed the hideous handles
Put in a tire hugger to keep crap out of rear shock
Put the front blinkers in a easy to change location
Fixed the weird large mouth bass front look
Added Inverted Forks (only 600 to do so this year correct? Or does Honda have them on the RR too?
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What are "radial" front brake calipers?
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So far for looks the R-6 does it for me. But I do have some brand loyalty to Kawasaki since my 2001 ZX-6R has been a champ. I agree with others the tire hugger is a good addition since I have to clean junk from the shock sometimes. I wish the 636 had relaxed ergos though. I think the 636 will appeal to the sport-tourer (emphasis on sport) crowd. My 2001 bike has nice ergos. The naked bike is exciting. Nice work MO!
My question too, I searched the net but could not find an explaination of what the hell they were talking about. You can buy Radial calipers from many after market companies but they too dont explain why you would want to. I can only assume they are more form fitting to the disk by being arched or something...
I'll do my best here...
If you look at any (to my knowledge anyway) production bike so far, the brake calipers are held to the forks by fasteners that extend parallel to the front axle. Radial brakes, which are found on most high end race bikes these days hold the caliper on differently. As you may have guessed, the fasteners extend radially (sort of) inwardly toward the front axle. That is, they are parallel to the plane of the front wheel. You'll see it if you look really closely at the pictures.
The reasoning behind all this is that fasteners are much better in tension/compression (as they are in the radial setup) than they are in shear (as they are in the conventional setup). The radial setup provides a stiffer brake caliper mounting, resulting in better brake feel.
Hope that covers everything, but I'm sure someone will find something else to add.
If you look at any (to my knowledge anyway) production bike so far, the brake calipers are held to the forks by fasteners that extend parallel to the front axle. Radial brakes, which are found on most high end race bikes these days hold the caliper on differently. As you may have guessed, the fasteners extend radially (sort of) inwardly toward the front axle. That is, they are parallel to the plane of the front wheel. You'll see it if you look really closely at the pictures.
The reasoning behind all this is that fasteners are much better in tension/compression (as they are in the radial setup) than they are in shear (as they are in the conventional setup). The radial setup provides a stiffer brake caliper mounting, resulting in better brake feel.
Hope that covers everything, but I'm sure someone will find something else to add.
Great, bigger bore for the "street" version. But why make the ergos more racy on a "street version" bike. It seems to me that if you are going to have two versions of basically one bike, you would try to make the differences more clear cut. It will be interesting to see the dyno results. Could be that the only ones interested in the RR are the people that actually plan to race it competitively.
-Andy
-Andy
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i'm looking, i'm thinking, i'm looking, i'm thinking.....and.........
i've decided: the new zrex is really ugly!
i've decided: the new zrex is really ugly!
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Re: Die-cast models
well which does it look like? the f4i or the r6?
well which does it look like? the f4i or the r6?
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Where is the 10R(R)
Man I've held off on buying an gixxer 1000 all this time waiting for team green to come out with the 10RR. Where is it? Is this little 600 and the naked bike all that kawasaki's going to do for us street riders that get tired of the gixxer whoopin everybody's but?
Man I've held off on buying an gixxer 1000 all this time waiting for team green to come out with the 10RR. Where is it? Is this little 600 and the naked bike all that kawasaki's going to do for us street riders that get tired of the gixxer whoopin everybody's but?
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Re: Upon closer inspection.....
Upon closer inspection of the photos and my 93 CR500 with upside down forks, I have come up with two more questions about radial disc brakes. Are six of these slightly better than a half dozen of the other? Or is there no other way to mount a caliper to an upside down fork? Either way, you won't see "radial" in the description of Honda's or Yamaha's 600 class front brakes, so it must be better.
Upon closer inspection of the photos and my 93 CR500 with upside down forks, I have come up with two more questions about radial disc brakes. Are six of these slightly better than a half dozen of the other? Or is there no other way to mount a caliper to an upside down fork? Either way, you won't see "radial" in the description of Honda's or Yamaha's 600 class front brakes, so it must be better.
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Re: Where is the 10R(R)
Do you really think Kawasaki would try to shoot down their partner's top bike? It's possible, but don't be supprised to see a green gixxer at your Kawi dealer.
Do you really think Kawasaki would try to shoot down their partner's top bike? It's possible, but don't be supprised to see a green gixxer at your Kawi dealer.
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