ll2 Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 This seamless gearbox that Honda has on their MotoGP bikes & Yamaha is almost done with testing is very cool Australian Motor Cycle News May11.pdf nice, hope to see this on road bikes. i always like Honda trannies. and really, this new Honda double clutch auto has some good reviews. i am curious how well it can handle fast city traffic though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wong! Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 wonder how much the gladius will be. Not sure, but I read a terrible review of it the other day. Or should that be a read a good review saying the bike was terrible? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wong! Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 I am surprised nobody got excited about Honda replacing the fireblade with a V4 If they make it here and it only costs about 400k then I'll sell the wife and get me one. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mania Posted September 6, 2013 Author Share Posted September 6, 2013 You can see how this system goes together & it is kind of interesting yoshimura r11 (STB) ninja 250 2013 EXPORT SPEX full system racing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mania Posted September 6, 2013 Author Share Posted September 6, 2013 (edited) Same dash as on my N250 except this one off the Z250 Really a nice way to go & put what is important front & center IMHO Analog RPM Everything else, speed,fuel,odo,clock all in the side window where it belongs Edited September 6, 2013 by mania Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Overandout Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 2014 Yamaha color scheme for the R1 & R6 I think they should have gone more blue white like their MotoGP bikes Not nice... what were they thinking? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mania Posted September 6, 2013 Author Share Posted September 6, 2013 Not nice... what were they thinking? Yeah I agree & too bad they didn't grab a little more from their MototGP bikes which look quite good Hard to tell but they also use a chrome wrap on the belly fairing & nose Looks good from different angle But the Blue & White with black frame looks pretty good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hili Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 this limited color was the best R1/R6 color ever 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RubberSideDown Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 The new Ninja 1000: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RubberSideDown Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 (edited) Not loving the '14 14R colors, but digging the blacked-out headers and heat-shields: Edited September 6, 2013 by RubberSideDown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angryfarang Posted September 7, 2013 Share Posted September 7, 2013 Love the Ninja 1000. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RubberSideDown Posted September 7, 2013 Share Posted September 7, 2013 (edited) Love the Ninja 1000.They also tossed the traction control and power modes (as well as ABS) from the 10R/14R on it (though I'm sure the 'massive' 510lb wet weight will scare away most forum members...)http://www.cyclenews.com/410/22253/Racing-Article/First-Look--Kawasakis-Upgraded-2014-Ninja-1000-ABS.aspx Edited September 7, 2013 by RubberSideDown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mania Posted September 7, 2013 Author Share Posted September 7, 2013 (edited) I am always a bit confused now by Kawasaki using the "Ninja" name I guess what Ninja is now is more like sport touring bikes? The bikes most think of as Ninja's are now called ZX bikes? Yet even in 2012-2013 didn't they call the ZX10r a Ninja ZX10 Ah.....terminology eh? Edited September 7, 2013 by mania Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mania Posted September 7, 2013 Author Share Posted September 7, 2013 (edited) (though I'm sure the 'massive' 510lb wet weight will scare away most forum members...) Only the ones that like RR type bikes. Which this is not. This is 70+ pounds heavier than the ZX10R Ninja This one is a sport touring bike suitable for the everyday commuter types Probably a fine bike Edited September 7, 2013 by mania Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mania Posted September 7, 2013 Author Share Posted September 7, 2013 Oh boy maybe it is actually called the Z1000SX? Nice video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6JgVNdQ4UoQ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ll2 Posted September 7, 2013 Share Posted September 7, 2013 (edited) Love the Ninja 1000.They also tossed the traction control and power modes (as well as ABS) from the 10R/14R on it (though I'm sure the 'massive' 510lb wet weight will scare away most forum members...)http://www.cyclenews.com/410/22253/Racing-Article/First-Look--Kawasakis-Upgraded-2014-Ninja-1000-ABS.aspx a nice bike for full open plains of thailand and touring here. also nice looking. dont get those forum members wrong man:) different bikes/specs for different purposes. Edited September 7, 2013 by ll2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mania Posted September 7, 2013 Author Share Posted September 7, 2013 Cool shot 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonnyF Posted September 7, 2013 Share Posted September 7, 2013 Love the Ninja 1000.They also tossed the traction control and power modes (as well as ABS) from the 10R/14R on it (though I'm sure the 'massive' 510lb wet weight will scare away most forum members...)http://www.cyclenews.com/410/22253/Racing-Article/First-Look--Kawasakis-Upgraded-2014-Ninja-1000-ABS.aspx Nothing wrong with a bit of weight on a fully faired touring bike. On a naked streetfighter? Not so good... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RubberSideDown Posted September 7, 2013 Share Posted September 7, 2013 ^ Oh, I agree- I just don't think 500lbs is a heavy bike, even for a 'streetfighter' (which is just a tough name for a fancy version of the 'standard' class, which has been around forever)- I owned one of the first factory production 'streetfighters' (in Thailand), and it weighed 560lbs and put out 135hp- it was no big deal to ride in any environment (though it wasn't easy to push it backwards uphill). In fact, I think something like the Z800 is in the sweet spot between commuting,touring, and sport-riding- the Ninja 1000 is there as well, but the Z800 will do it for half the price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewrooney Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 (edited) Found this on Facebook today regarding the new Suzuki bikes: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151955022486414&set=a.181262441413.152758.177246421413&type=1&theater There's some kind of Big Bike event happening at the Promenade Ram Intra. The picture says 13-25 October, but in the comments they state that the picture is incorrect and the event is taking place 13-25 September They say they will introduce 3 bikes at the event: the Hayabusa, the GSX-R1000, and a third bike to be announced. There will be special promotions for people making reservations at the event, although no further details are given. Any bets on what the third bike will be? Perhaps the Inazuma or the Gladius? it would seem weird to introduce the Van Van at a "Big Bike event," but who knows... --------- *edit* Checked the Promenade's webpage, found this: Looks like 13-25 September is in fact the correct date, and there will be other manufacturers there as well. Edited September 9, 2013 by andrewrooney Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickymaster Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 Ducati Panigale 899 (148 BHP) The Panigale 1199's little brother. http://www.ducati.net/2013/09/899-panigale-revealed/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shurup Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 Bike's porn! Honda CBF 600 last year's model. I cried when I saw the price, it's a few bucks more than what I paid for a ninja 300 in Thailand. Sent from my GT-I9100 using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sup3r1or Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 I really love the look of R1 its a sick bike. Saw people on youtube going all the way to 160kph in 1st gear on R1. Ninja 1000 looks great, though Ninja 14r turns me off its way to big, and by big I mean fairings make bike looks fat. Same goes to Hayabusa GSX1300R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shurup Posted September 21, 2013 Share Posted September 21, 2013 Amazing shot, almost touching the knee. Now I better print it out and hang it on every wall in a house and in the toilet and on every mirror so my GF sees it and stops slowing down on every road bend when we go out riding together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RubberSideDown Posted September 21, 2013 Share Posted September 21, 2013 though Ninja 14r turns me off its way to big, and by big I mean fairings make bike looks fat. It's true she ain't skinny, but she's no Road Glide either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post denkiblue555 Posted September 23, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted September 23, 2013 HM Honda CRM500F 2013 (Street'd '13 CRF450R from Italy) I want one..... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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