Hi, just saying hello to everyone on the forum. Although I do ride a Kawasaki, it isn't a 10R (clues in the user name
). I had an early ZX9R 12 years ago, which was my one and only excursion into the sports bike arena, but I never really got along with the riding position. I went back to naked sports bikes and have had a Z1000 for the last 4 years which I have to say I really like, but I feel the need for more power so I am looking at getting a 10R. For the road, the Z1000 is plenty fast enough, and for my riding abilities is more than up to the job, but I did a RWYB at the end of last season, and I am hooked once again. I used to drag race in the early 80's, and I thought I was past all the kind of foolishness. After 8 runs, three things became obvious:
1. I still love drag racing, and even though I am now more than twice as old as I was when I quit, I can still do it and not totally embarrass myself.
2. The Z1000 is a great bike, but not fast enough for the strip
3. I need another 50 bhp at least
So, I either spend a shit load on tuning, or I buy myself a 10r, so that is my plan. Currently looking for a 2008-2010 model 10R as they look like the best bang for bucks, latest model is a bit faster but twice the price.
I will admit that the first thing I will do is put a handlebar conversion on it, which most will say will ruin the bike, but that's just how it is, I can't handle the sports bike riding position and although it would be alright on the strip, it will be my regular ride so needs to be comfy.
