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This seamless gearbox that Honda has on their MotoGP bikes

& Yamaha is almost done with testing is very cool

attachicon.gifAustralian 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

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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

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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

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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

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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? laugh.png

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(though I'm sure the 'massive' 510lb wet weight will scare away most forum members...wink.png)

Only the ones that like RR type bikes. wink.png

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

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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...wink.png)

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.

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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...

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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.

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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 facepalm.gif

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...

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Checked the Promenade's webpage, found this:

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Looks like 13-25 September is in fact the correct date, and there will be other manufacturers there as well.

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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

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