It was more like 40lbs- those Wiki wet-weight numbers (if that's what you referenced) are off- it's also within about 25lbs of an R1.

And that 900RR was an incredibly twitchy machine (I owned a 1st gen with the 16" front hoop- it never felt very stable, though it turned in like lightning).

No I owned both the 900 & the 600 that years so am going by memory only

I will say the 600 was a couple pounds heavier due to the steel frame

But I remember both as being 450-460 range stock

Lighter later once modded a bit

Hard not to buy that at 430,000baht (my price estimate)

Undecided

I know it is 90 lbs more than the Yamaha & in this pic it does look it.

It just seems pretty thick & bulky. Could just be the pic

Will have to see it in the flesh when it arrives.

Yesterday I was picking up some bolts at Kawasaki & they said a couple months.

mania, i am sure yamaha will bring fz - 09 to thailand for a close price if you can wait.

a rubber mounted 230 kg bike is not ideal for the tight twisties up North. i mean yes you can but i am sure you miss your ninja 250 back

and to make it 30 kg lighter, you reach the price of z1000 nearly. lighter rims, pipe, rearset, handlebar, shipping them over here and many more. you do the math.

Edited June 20, 201313 yr by loserlazer

mania, i am sure yamaha will bring fz - 09 to thailand for a close price if you can wait.

a rubber mounted 230 kg bike is not ideal for the tight twisties up North. i mean yes you can but i am sure you miss your ninja 250 back:lol:

and to make it 30 kg lighter, you reach the price of z1000 nearly. lighter rims, pipe, rearset, handlebar, shipping them over here and many more. you do the math.

Actually I am not a shopper for either of these bikes.

But I do enjoy watching what comes out & the spec etc.

Edited June 20, 201313 yr by mania

My 12 year old hornet is 176kg I wouldn't really want anything much heavier than that it's a hassle you don't really need in traffic and parking it up,great looking bike though

My 12 year old hornet is 176kg I wouldn't really want anything much heavier than that it's a hassle you don't really need in traffic and parking it up,great looking bike though

That's a very optimistic dry weight (no fluids or battery) claimed by Honda- most likely it's closer to 190kg.

There was an industrial scale at a scrap yard in San Diego, and the owner would let us weigh our bikes on it- there was always a large disparity between estimates and reality.

This small article explains the weight pretty good.

http://www.ashonbikes.com/content/kawasaki-z800#

so due to a harsh and high vibrating engine, they have to rubber mount it.

So, instead of developing a smoother engine with less vibration - this way they can use it as a stressed member so can go for a lighter aluminum frame - they have chosen to go with the old tech engine with rubber mounts therefore additional steel braces for an already heavy steel frame.

Bravo kawa! Is that what we deserve in Thailand? C'mon!

Quite normal for Kawasaki. they're not Yamaha or Honda, you know.

My 12 year old hornet is 176kg I wouldn't really want anything much heavier than that it's a hassle you don't really need in traffic and parking it up,great looking bike though

That's a very optimistic dry weight (no fluids or battery) claimed by Honda- most likely it's closer to 190kg.

There was an industrial scale at a scrap yard in San Diego, and the owner would let us weigh our bikes on it- there was always a large disparity between estimates and reality.

A lot of riders in California fail the motorcycle driving test, because they go in with a full tank of gas.

I conquered that dam_n circle and cone zig zag test, with an almost empty tank...no way i was going to pay $300 for the MSF...

Practiced a few times with a full tank and it was notably more top heavy on a huge SV 650.

Edited June 21, 201313 yr by KRS1

I took a 'motorcycle driving test' way back when....the cop took you out to your bike, told you to ride around the town square and come back to where you were. 4 right hand turns, maximum speed about 15mph, no traffic lights, no traffic! If you survived you got your license.

I took a 'motorcycle driving test' way back when....the cop took you out to your bike, told you to ride around the town square and come back to where you were. 4 right hand turns, maximum speed about 15mph, no traffic lights, no traffic! If you survived you got your license.

sounds like the thai mocyc test.

Here's the California Mocyc test, i bet most the people here would fail it without any prior practice.

Handlebars are virtually lock to lock when you do the loop.

Edited June 22, 201313 yr by KRS1

sounds like the thai mocyc test.

 

Here's the California Mocyc test, i bet most the people here would fail it without any prior practice.

 

Handlebars are virtually lock to lock when you do the loop.

 

Is it like the Thai test as in not done on the normal roads?

The UK driving tests are on the normal road. With a 2 part test for power etc.

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its on a closed course.

if you pass the lollipop of death they usually just pass you without having to go further if you do it good enough.

Not easy, you have to ride the rear brake and clutch doing the loop, and if you think your going to lay it over you have to speed up to keep it up.

its on a closed course.

if you pass the lollipop of death they usually just pass you without having to go further if you do it good enough.

Not easy, you have to ride the rear brake and clutch doing the loop, and if you think your going to lay it over you have to speed up to keep it up.

Would be funny to do a hidden camera prank & send someone like this.

Edited June 22, 201313 yr by mania

I took a 'motorcycle driving test' way back when....the cop took you out to your bike, told you to ride around the town square and come back to where you were. 4 right hand turns, maximum speed about 15mph, no traffic lights, no traffic! If you survived you got your license.

That just about sums it up!

love the handlebars

love the handlebars

Not enough gaffer tape on them....but close enough!

wow, sharp looking bike,i really like the design of it and yellow/green rims look superb!

it will be good to see them on the roads here in Thailand.

wow, sharp looking bike,i really like the design of it and yellow/green rims look superb!

it will be good to see them on the roads here in Thailand.

You know you would look sharp on there with your green tie

Edited June 26, 201313 yr by mania

A friend in khon Kaen said his wife's brother paid a deposit at Kawasaki and was advised a price circa 430k baht.

I guess it is officially coming to Thailand

If I understand correctly this is the emissions tests

Approved on May 7th 2013

I guess it is officially coming to Thailand

If I understand correctly this is the emissions tests

Approved on May 7th 2013

And that is the full power one too, not the restricted one :-)

wow. finally. I still hope like it is less than 230 kg.

wow. finally. I still hope like it is less than 230 kg.

All the reviews I've read have been very positive and say the weight is hardly noticeable. But still think Kawa are taking the p1ss with the price if it is 450K like expected, it is made here yet will be more than in the UK whereas the Versys is cheaper here than the UK.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/motorcycle_manufacturers/kawasaki/9730239/Kawasaki-Z800-review.html

http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/bikereviews/searchresults/Bike-Reviews/Kawasaki/Kawasaki-Z800-2013-current/

Edited June 27, 201313 yr by pastafarian

wow, sharp looking bike,i really like the design of it and yellow/green rims look superb!

it will be good to see them on the roads here in Thailand.

You know you would look sharp on there with your green tie

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you nailed it mania. found my soul mate bike

Some of the accessory shops in BKK are now selling bits for the Z800, can't be too much longer!

Wow so this is real.

This one on display at Siam Paragon

I dont know.....

Edited July 12, 201312 yr by mania

Hi Mania, did you take those pix's with a camera phone?

Hi Mania, did you take those pix's with a camera phone?

No not my pics actually

They were on FB