Is Kawa z800 a: old/new/Asian model? Import or no?

[soihok]

Like I said, the Z1000 or Yam MT09 would be my choice of bike (if I were there).

My ideal bike is a street triple R, but it ain't going to happen at the moment.

Money isn't a problem (at the moment), so the choice is vast. My problem is I am 48 and ploughing all my time into making money/work so I can have a half decent retirement. Having 6 and 11 year old daughters at 48 years old means I would be foolish to give up the day job.

I am living in Malaysia, it is like Mad Max out there - "....a white line nightmare...."

[soihok]

The Ninja 1000 looks like a Z1000SX

[soihok]

Is the Aprillia RSV4 or Tuono V4 available in Thailand?

[mania]

Is the Aprillia RSV4 or Tuono V4 available in Thailand?

I do not think so but I may be wrong

But the RSV4 is one of my favorite bikes to see pics of.

Beautiful bike

PS: there is a FB page but I think it is done by RSV4 Thailand owners

https://www.facebook.com/ApriliaThailand

Edited March 15, 2014 by mania

[soihok]

Sex on wheels.

Saw a Tuono V4 in a show room in Singapore about 2 years ago, that was sexy also.

[DILLIGAD]

It's an aggressive looking bike but to me it looks a little too much like a kiddies plastic Transformer toy.

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[soihok]

Looks dead sexy to me.

[soihok]

It is basically a stripped down RSV4 (sex god on wheels)

[Shurup]

Get a cbr650f for 300 k thb and save a lot of money.

Got mine today and it is a lot comfy plus easy to ride.

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I'm heading to work for a month in a few days so all the tries of new bikes will have to wait until then. I'm sure it's comfy for you if you say so but it may not be so for other people. I just hope they have different color schemes from what I've seen of the cbr650 on internet, them color reminded me of a parrot. Hope they make them in one or two tone and preferably darker colors, like red with black otherwise I won't consider one.

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[soihok]

Personally I wouldn't go for it, but all depends on what rocks your boat (with consideration to the price).

[guzzi850m2]

I'm heading to work for a month in a few days so all the tries of new bikes will have to wait until then. I'm sure it's comfy for you if you say so but it may not be so for other people. I just hope they have different color schemes from what I've seen of the cbr650 on internet, them color reminded me of a parrot. Hope they make them in one or two tone and preferably darker colors, like red with black otherwise I won't consider one.

Sent from a Nuclear Submarine.

If only the colors are holding you off you can have your own paint job done and have a cbr/cb like nobody else.

This will not cost so much I think.

I seen many PCX's in Pattaya painted in all sorts of colors, even one in banana yellow, ha-ha, must be easy to find in a bike parking lot.

I like the tri color on the cb very much but haven't seen it in person, only on pix.

[soihok]

One of the loves of my life - owned one in Singapore for 8 years

Edited March 15, 2014 by soihok

[AndersM]

I've got a z800 it's a great bike. 4 cyl water cooled runs fine here. I haven't had any problems with the braking and it is easily serviced as there are quite a few kawa big bike dealers in thailand. The weight I have never seen as an issue. It's a fast bike and I love it

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[soihok]

Seen a lot of Z800's here in Kuala Lumpur, nice bike.

[soihok]

Edited March 15, 2014 by soihok

[soihok]

The last love of my life, left behind due to shifting countries

Right down to the colour, expect mine had Zard carbon cans, bellypan and nose fairing.

Edited March 15, 2014 by soihok

[brfsa2]

Tomorrow there is a test drive on all Ducati bikes at some place in Lad Prao. you can try the bikes you are interested there. I might go there to test drive the Multistrada and Hypermotard..

under 400K, you cant go wrong with any of these bikes:

CB650F 285-288K

CBR650F 300K

Suzuki Gladius 319K

Suzuki Vstrom 350K

Z800 375K

Yamaha MT-09

the Honda are the most value ones.

[yankee99]

Tomorrow there is a test drive on all Ducati bikes at some place in Lad Prao. you can try the bikes you are interested there. I might go there to test drive the Multistrada and Hypermotard..

under 400K, you cant go wrong with any of these bikes:

CB650F 285-288K

CBR650F 300K

Suzuki Gladius 319K

Suzuki Vstrom 350K

Z800 375K

Yamaha MT-09

the Honda are the most value ones.

True Honda are the budget ones.

[soihok]

Tomorrow there is a test drive on all Ducati bikes at some place in Lad Prao. you can try the bikes you are interested there. I might go there to test drive the Multistrada and Hypermotard..

under 400K, you cant go wrong with any of these bikes:

CB650F 285-288K

CBR650F 300K

Suzuki Gladius 319K

Suzuki Vstrom 350K

Z800 375K

Yamaha MT-09

the Honda are the most value ones.

Only 2 bikes worth considering on the list - the last 2.

[Shurup]

Tomorrow there is a test drive on all Ducati bikes at some place in Lad Prao. you can try the bikes you are interested there. I might go there to test drive the Multistrada and Hypermotard..

under 400K, you cant go wrong with any of these bikes:

CB650F 285-288K

CBR650F 300K

Suzuki Gladius 319K

Suzuki Vstrom 350K

Z800 375K

Yamaha MT-09

the Honda are the most value ones.

Ducati test ride - sounds interesting. Do you have a better description of the location or an address, I only know the Lad Prao is somewhere in Chatuchak. It will be a few hrs for me to get there from up country...

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[Shurup]

Been reading the Indian Z800 review, appears Kawasaki made the ABS model in India as standard. I hope the next year z800 will come with ABS in Thailand, or at least an option, I find it silly that this bike has no ABS while virtually every other Kawa bike got it.

[Shurup]

Some more nice pics of z800 here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/motorbeam/12909757433/lightbox/

[Shurup]

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The Z800 will be shipped over as a completely-built unit from Thailand, and has been priced at Rs 7.90 lakh if you're buying it in Pune, and Rs 8.05 lakh if you buy it in Delhi. Both prices are ex-showroom.

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http://www.topgear.com/india/bike-news/launched-kawasaki-z800/itemid-86

This is really silly, the ABS model is made in Thailand but isn't sold here? <deleted> Kawasaki?

[guzzi850m2]

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The Z800 will be shipped over as a completely-built unit from Thailand, and has been priced at Rs 7.90 lakh if you're buying it in Pune, and Rs 8.05 lakh if you buy it in Delhi. Both prices are ex-showroom.

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http://www.topgear.com/india/bike-news/launched-kawasaki-z800/itemid-86

This is really silly, the ABS model is made in Thailand but isn't sold here? <deleted> Kawasaki?

Yes but Thai logic can be hard to understand sometimes.

I also want my next bike to have abs, having my sights on the cb650f but wait for reviews first.

[Shurup]

^^^ Well, I would say the lack of any logic.

A new CBR 650 sounds like an awesome bike but I much prefer the looks of the z800. I'll wait for the next year model, still need to sell my old bike first.