New Bike - ZX-10r

[edd1e]

I don't post much on here, but thought I would share a pic of my new bike.. I pick it up on Saturday.

I'm coming from a k7 GSX-R 600 and 2010 Street Triple... my god it's fast!

2008 ZX-10R. (the monster decals will be coming off!)

 

[edd1e]

Thanks guys.

Regarding the comparison between the Street Triple R & the ZX10r... I have only ridden the bike for 1 hour on the test ride and I will put a more detailed review up once I collect it and have done decent mileage.

However, in the mean time...

The first thing I noticed on the test ride was the extreme riding position when compared to the 'bolt up right seating position on the Triumph. I soon got used to it again though, and once I had done a few miles it was obvious this is a completely different beast (obviously). Everything is so, so easy on the bike.. if you're not careful you are breaking the law in seconds. The power is like nothing I have haven ridden before... it's just relentless throughout the rev range. Unsurprisingly the torque is great compared to my old Gixer 600, no more changing down gears in the hunt for more power on overtakes.

The other thing that hit me is just how nimble it is. It only takes a very small amount input to turn in and the feel is great. I will no where near be able to explore the potential of this bike on the road, therefore I'm going to book a few track days in the near future.

Can't wait till tomorrow morning... shame the weather is going to be crap

 

[edd1e]

i'm 6ft 1" and to be honest I did find the bars quite low. However, saying that, I felt no dis-comfort in the wrists after an hour of riding.