rizla Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 Just wondering what might be new on the menue.......as i`m considering getting a big bike soon and don`t want to find out that a better choice is around the corner,,,,eg.FZ8 or Kawasaki Z1 etc,,,thanks Love the Suzukis, but i was informed from their new showroom Suzuki World that the 30,000 baht voucher was only for the show bikes....special promotion for example. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBikeBKK Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 Kawasaki will have the stunning new Z1000 on display but no solid word yet if it will actually be offered for sale in Thailand or what the price might be... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSixpack Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 Kawasaki will have the stunning new Z1000 on display but no solid word yet if it will actually be offered for sale in Thailand or what the price might be... Thank god, 1000 cc at last! Guaranteed, definitive power to "pull away from the pack" as they all crash into each other behind us, the goal we all drool over here, without fear of embarrassment from any woefully underpowered 650s, or, the ultimate indignity, a 250. THE TRACK!!! We gon' be in boy racer heaven. Can't wait for the aftermarket discussion. Now, what cans will tweak out another 1/2 bph? The sprockets? The shocks? Gotta take a cold shower now . . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katabeachbum Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 Kawasaki will have the stunning new Z1000 on display but no solid word yet if it will actually be offered for sale in Thailand or what the price might be... They will recieve my deposit for a Ninja 1000 on the spot if max 400k baht Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikster Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 The Z1000 is similar to but not the same as the Ninja 1000. I am kinda hoping they won't offer it.... better for my budget Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katabeachbum Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 The Z1000 is similar to but not the same as the Ninja 1000. I am kinda hoping they won't offer it.... better for my budget If they start with the Z1000, like they started with ER6n, I will go naked until the Ninja arrives Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBikeBKK Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 Kawasaki will have the stunning new Z1000 on display but no solid word yet if it will actually be offered for sale in Thailand or what the price might be... They will recieve my deposit for a Ninja 1000 on the spot if max 400k baht 400k Baht? Not a chance. IF the Z1000 comes price will be around 550k Baht. Ninja 1000 would be a bit more. If you don't want to wait for Kawasaki Thailand you can always order one from Red Baron. Ride On! Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garry Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 Kawasaki will have the stunning new Z1000 on display but no solid word yet if it will actually be offered for sale in Thailand or what the price might be... Versys trade in the future, hey Tony? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powderpuff Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 When is the motor show? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonnyF Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 That Z1000 is nice, I'd rather see the 2011 ZX10R though. Anyone know if it's going to be at the show or subsequently sold over here? The show starts on Friday (25th) I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBikeBKK Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 When is the motor show? http://www.grandprixgroup.com/motorshow/default.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katabeachbum Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 That Z1000 is nice, I'd rather see the 2011 ZX10R though. Anyone know if it's going to be at the show or subsequently sold over here? The show starts on Friday (25th) I think. I would guess kwaker consider ZX10R too high tech for the Thai market, and consider Z1000/Ninja1000 to sell better and at a lower price Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rizla Posted March 22, 2011 Author Share Posted March 22, 2011 The real question is, will the z1000 be limited in any way ? if it comes here ? I think it is well underpowered as it is, at 138hp.......the cost will have to be very reasonable even at full power. And what about the current gsxr at 185hp...good value or what? 2 year warranty etc.. Puting the OP back on track...as we seem to be heading down the kawaski route again.......ANY leeking news on other marques...honda yamaha etc.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonnyF Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 That Z1000 is nice, I'd rather see the 2011 ZX10R though. Anyone know if it's going to be at the show or subsequently sold over here? The show starts on Friday (25th) I think. I would guess kwaker consider ZX10R too high tech for the Thai market, and consider Z1000/Ninja1000 to sell better and at a lower price They've sold the ZX10R here for the last 2 years, although not in large numbers as far as I can tell. The 2011 is a big step forward from the 2010 model and also a bit smaller and a lot lighter, which is why I'd be interested if it's brought over. Maybe better to go to Red Baron though, I'm guessing the 2011 from Kawasaki will be restricted same as the 2010 was whereas RedBaron's bikes are full power and their mechanics are used to working on sportsbikes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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NormanW Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 Anyone want to buy my er6n? ( when the zed 1000 comes here hehe) I'll use it for a deposit in my underpants, sorry a zed 1000 naked baby Oh yes!!!!!! Green and black of course. Slime green conversion ready and waiting 555 Keep those good times rolling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard-BKK Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 The Suzuki GSX-R1000 is the only full power motorcycle in the 1000cc class which is still produced in Japan, the Yamaha YZF-R1 is produced in India and the Kawasaki ZX10R, while still being a Japanese product is seriously flying with its wings clipped. If we review the test from MCN, the competitive power of the Kawasaki ZX10R is in the high revs, which is exactly what is limited in the Thai version of the ZX10R... translating the international MCN test to the Thai version means the Thai ZX10R has less (to other 1000cc's available) mid-rev-range power, and due to limitations to the Thai version has no high rpm power... The Suzuki GSX-R1000, with its 799,000 THB, and the Yamaha YZF-R1, with 870,000 THB, are probably the better choice in Thailand if you want a real 1000cc motorcycle. The world best MCN 1000cc, the BMW S1000RR costs in Thailand 950,000 THB in the most basic configuration (no fancy electronics), the version MCN tested costs 1,025,000 THB. If the Kawasaki Z1000 comes available in Thailand it would probably hit a very good market, if the indicated price of around 500,000 THB is correct... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powderpuff Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 What's the big deal. The FZ1 you can buy at Riders club today. Thanks for the tip "little" tony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBikeBKK Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 I think it's pretty funny that Red Baron is selling brand new GSXR 1000's for 131,000 Baht LESS than what Suzuki, Thailand is asking http://www.redbaronbkk.com/products/item.php?id=110315-0000513 No surprise that the BMW S100RR is once again the king of the liter bikes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard-BKK Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 I think it's pretty funny that Red Baron is selling brand new GSXR 1000's for 131,000 Baht LESS than what Suzuki, Thailand is asking http://www.redbaronbkk.com/products/item.php?id=110315-0000513 No surprise that the BMW S100RR is once again the king of the liter bikes. The two Suzuki GSX-R1000's Redbaron has are not 2011 models, still they are a very good deal... I have the idea that they are 2010 models, but since 2010 the GSX-R1000 only changed its paint job... With Redbaron you not have 2-years factory warranty, but with Redbaron (which is probably the most reliable and respected big-bike dealer in Thailand) that should not be a problem... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rizla Posted March 22, 2011 Author Share Posted March 22, 2011 (edited) I think it's pretty funny that Red Baron is selling brand new GSXR 1000's for 131,000 Baht LESS than what Suzuki, Thailand is asking http://www.redbaronb...=110315-0000513 No surprise that the BMW S100RR is once again the king of the liter bikes. The two Suzuki GSX-R1000's Redbaron has are not 2011 models, still they are a very good deal... I have the idea that they are 2010 models, but since 2010 the GSX-R1000 only changed its paint job... With Redbaron you not have 2-years factory warranty, but with Redbaron (which is probably the most reliable and respected big-bike dealer in Thailand) that should not be a problem... I think they are 2009 models , as they have the older cans, like the one for sale at 59bike? So if they are, the official suzuki bikes seem to be a better deal as you get a 2 year younger model and a 2 year warranty, oh and the one in 59bike an even worse deal as they import in parts and they want 690,000 baht for it, thats only 10k short of 700,000 baht and for a 2009 with 3 months warranty to me doesn`t look that great...... Edited March 22, 2011 by rizla Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travelmate Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 That Z1000 is nice, I'd rather see the 2011 ZX10R though. Anyone know if it's going to be at the show or subsequently sold over here? The show starts on Friday (25th) I think. I would guess kwaker consider ZX10R too high tech for the Thai market, and consider Z1000/Ninja1000 to sell better and at a lower price They've sold the ZX10R here for the last 2 years, although not in large numbers as far as I can tell. The 2011 is a big step forward from the 2010 model and also a bit smaller and a lot lighter, which is why I'd be interested if it's brought over. Maybe better to go to Red Baron though, I'm guessing the 2011 from Kawasaki will be restricted same as the 2010 was whereas RedBaron's bikes are full power and their mechanics are used to working on sportsbikes. RedBaron is still no better, you need to check the serial numbers prior to handing over your money. Some bikes are brought in from Malaysia. Which are also restricted. The mechanics know how to change oil & filters. That is about it. You're better off doing the work yourself. Unless you like fixing problems created by the mechanics themselves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowflake Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 Might be silly to ask but does anyone know if honda will bring anything larger out? Like the cb1000 or something like that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katabeachbum Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 That Z1000 is nice, I'd rather see the 2011 ZX10R though. Anyone know if it's going to be at the show or subsequently sold over here? The show starts on Friday (25th) I think. I would guess kwaker consider ZX10R too high tech for the Thai market, and consider Z1000/Ninja1000 to sell better and at a lower price They've sold the ZX10R here for the last 2 years, although not in large numbers as far as I can tell. The 2011 is a big step forward from the 2010 model and also a bit smaller and a lot lighter, which is why I'd be interested if it's brought over. Maybe better to go to Red Baron though, I'm guessing the 2011 from Kawasaki will be restricted same as the 2010 was whereas RedBaron's bikes are full power and their mechanics are used to working on sportsbikes. They have sold very few ZX10R in LOS, and thats why I think kwaker wil go for the Z1000/Ninja if they want to market 1000cc again. A natural step up for todays er6n/Ninja owners including me. as for Red Baron, they source bikes from restricted and non resrticted markets, modify them temporary to pass Thai emission. Have had unique big bikes previously, and my next bike will be homoleg and spareparts availabe next day anywhere in LOS at reasonable prices. Today thats kwaker LOS only. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard-BKK Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 (edited) The Thai Suzuki Part distributor has all spare parts for the Suzuki GSX-R1000, and lots of other (big-bike) Suzuki's on stock in Bangkok for the same prices you pay in Europe, USA or Japan. As example article No. 21413-24F30-000 which is a simple Clutch Spring, cost in Thailand THB 160, and a quick search on Internet we can find the same Suzuki Clutch Spring for 5.70 Euro in Germany. Also the Thai Suzuki Part distributor offers the express delivery service, depending on where you're located, delivery can be from 1 hour to 1 day (depending if they can send a delivery boy on a Suzuki scooter (bigger Bangkok) or they have to use another express delivery service (outside Bangkok)). Regular big bike parts are delivery nationwide in about 2 to 3 days. Edited March 23, 2011 by Richard-BKK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garry Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 The Thai Suzuki Part distributor has all spare parts for the Suzuki GSX-R1000, and lots of other (big-bike) Suzuki's on stock in Bangkok for the same prices you pay in Europe, USA or Japan. As example article No. 21413-24F30-000 which is a simple Clutch Spring, cost in Thailand THB 160, and a quick search on Internet we can find the same Suzuki Clutch Spring for 5.70 Euro in Germany. Also the Thai Suzuki Part distributor offers the express delivery service, depending on where you're located, delivery can be from 1 hour to 1 day (depending if they can send a delivery boy on a Suzuki scooter (bigger Bangkok) or they have to use another express delivery service (outside Bangkok)). Regular big bike parts are delivery nationwide in about 2 to 3 days. A Gixxer would be a nice stablemate to my 999S. My last two dragbikes were Suzuki's (GS1000 & GSX1100 based), many moons ago. Can't be riding the Italian stallion all the time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rizla Posted March 25, 2011 Author Share Posted March 25, 2011 Any update today, re the big bike offers and prices.....many thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonnyF Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 Any update today, re the big bike offers and prices.....many thanks Just a word of warning, just because it's at the show doesn't mean it's for sale in Thailand. They had a 2010 ZX6R there last year, wouldn't take a deposit and told me it would be here in a few months. It never arrived. I'm hoping the Z1000 won't be the same story. I probably won't buy it anyway but I think it would do quite well at the 500k baht level. Until it's for sale in the showroom I'd take what the sales guys at the motor show tell you with a pinch of salt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScubaBuddha Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 Kawasaki will have the stunning new Z1000 on display but no solid word yet if it will actually be offered for sale in Thailand or what the price might be... Thank god, 1000 cc at last! Guaranteed, definitive power to "pull away from the pack" as they all crash into each other behind us, the goal we all drool over here, without fear of embarrassment from any woefully underpowered 650s, or, the ultimate indignity, a 250. THE TRACK!!! We gon' be in boy racer heaven. Can't wait for the aftermarket discussion. Now, what cans will tweak out another 1/2 bph? The sprockets? The shocks? Gotta take a cold shower now . . . . Err..I can't tell if yer taking the piss.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScubaBuddha Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 The Z1000 is similar to but not the same as the Ninja 1000. I am kinda hoping they won't offer it.... better for my budget Other than the obvious cosmetics and bit more upright and comfy ergonomics, slightly more lower-end torque, and a slightly greater fuel tank capacity, how is the Z1000 different than a Ninja1000/Z1000sx? Exact same aluminum frame, exact same 1043cc I-4 engine, exact same inverted front forks and adjustable suspension, etc.... (last I spoke to them Ninja650shop was in the process of making sport bars for the Ninja1000) I think it is well underpowered as it is, at 138hp....... According to Kawasaki, the Ninja 1000 delivers 10% more peak horsepower than the ZX-6R, and 65% more torque. And it produces the same peak torque as the ZX-10R at lower RPM, which makes that power more usable for typical street riders. 400k Baht? Not a chance. IF the Z1000 comes price will be around 550k Baht. Ninja 1000 would be a bit more. But...and I know they haven't announced any plans to do this... but if they made these bikes in Thailand and avoided the import duties like they have with the Ninja650R/ER6n, then the price would be closer to US price: 320,000 baht. I went to both the local Kawasaki dealers here in California in hopes of throwing a leg over it. Sadly neither carried it. My next bike for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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