IceCreamMan Posted October 22, 2019 Posted October 22, 2019 I had a duke 690. Rode it everywhere even long distance. Long distance was not as pleasant but commuting was a hoot. Same motor as the husky. My son had the rc390. Damn that lil bike impressed me no end
bertusras Posted October 23, 2019 Posted October 23, 2019 Oh sweet baby cheeses I wish I was a schoolboy again https://www.autocarindia.com/bike-news-amp/kawasaki-zx-25r-unveiled-at-tokyo-motor-show-414617 Wannabe, Captain Fastbastard Mayhem and IceCreamMan 3
Steven Knoetze (sk27) Posted October 23, 2019 Posted October 23, 2019 Oh sweet baby cheeses I wish I was a schoolboy again https://www.autocarindia.com/bike-news-amp/kawasaki-zx-25r-unveiled-at-tokyo-motor-show-414617 It would seem it will be out of most average adults reach, price put at around $10k!!!!!
dirtypot Posted October 23, 2019 Posted October 23, 2019 Oh sweet baby cheeses I wish I was a schoolboy again https://www.autocarindia.com/bike-news-amp/kawasaki-zx-25r-unveiled-at-tokyo-motor-show-414617 Looks great! With the weather we're having in CT today (rain) my left knee is throbbing reminding me of the last fateful time I rode a ZX250R almost 20 years ago...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted October 23, 2019 Posted October 23, 2019 It would seem it will be out of most average adults reach, price put at around $10k!!!!!At first I was like "well, that's normal for a superbike" Until I saw it was a 250....
Steven Knoetze (sk27) Posted October 23, 2019 Posted October 23, 2019 (edited) At first I was like "well, that's normal for a superbike" Until I saw it was a 250.... It's a "special" bike built to compete in the local Japanese championships. I believe it revs insanely high too. Will try and find the article I read on it....... Edit, here we go. 4 cylinder, 20,000rpm, 50hp and rumoured to be WELL over $10k. Ouch...... https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/rumors/2020-kawasaki-ninja-zx-25r-rumors/ Edited October 23, 2019 by Steven Knoetze (sk27) Captain Fastbastard Mayhem and the nerd 2
Chris_ Posted October 23, 2019 Posted October 23, 2019 I'm not sure about that front light cluster - it looks a bit fiddly, but the rest is oh-my-gawd perfect
dirtypot Posted October 23, 2019 Posted October 23, 2019 Even their video makes it look like a hooligans weapon. I like. Chris_ 1
IceCreamMan Posted October 23, 2019 Posted October 23, 2019 Oh sweet baby cheeses I wish I was a schoolboy again https://www.autocarindia.com/bike-news-amp/kawasaki-zx-25r-unveiled-at-tokyo-motor-show-414617 Sexy moto that... I see a lot of YZF R125's around, sexy scoot too.
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted October 23, 2019 Posted October 23, 2019 https://youtu.be/W-t8pJijwJk Even their video makes it look like a hooligans weapon. I like.????????????
Steven Knoetze (sk27) Posted October 23, 2019 Posted October 23, 2019 So an actual 165-175hp then. Ducati not really known for truthful power figures. Always around 10% over actual.......
IceCreamMan Posted October 23, 2019 Posted October 23, 2019 So an actual 165-175hp then. Ducati not really known for truthful power figures. Always around 10% over actual....... I think those little wings are worth at least 10 BHP... makes you look like Dovi… Whatever it is its more than enough. My lil street triple which I am ashamed to say I have not run in yet and is restricted to 6000 rpm pops wheelies off the line with HP of around 110, 160 plus in my hands = lost licence or hospital.
Steven Knoetze (sk27) Posted October 23, 2019 Posted October 23, 2019 (edited) I think those little wings are worth at least 10 BHP... makes you look like Dovi… Whatever it is its more than enough. My lil street triple which I am ashamed to say I have not run in yet and is restricted to 6000 rpm pops wheelies off the line with HP of around 110, 160 plus in my hands = lost licence or hospital. Honestly, anything over 100hp for road use is just bragging rights.I see the new KTM Duke is also getting winglets.The same winglets that apparently only add downforce at 250kmh+ so on a naked bike it would be completely for looks. Also first thing to break if the bike fell over in a parking lot. So new revenue stream for the manufacturers!! Edited October 23, 2019 by Steven Knoetze (sk27) Spokey, IceCreamMan and -Az- 3
Chris_ Posted October 23, 2019 Posted October 23, 2019 Honestly, anything over 100hp for road use is just bragging rights.I see the new KTM Duke is also getting winglets.The same winglets that apparently only add downforce at 250kmh+ so on a naked bike it would be completely for looks. Also first thing to break if the bike fell over in a parking lot. So new revenue stream for the manufacturers!! Thats a good point, I imagine they're catastrophically expensive, because of 'all the science'...
Andymann Posted October 23, 2019 Posted October 23, 2019 Looks great! With the weather we're having in CT today (rain) my left knee is throbbing reminding me of the last fateful time I rode a ZX250R almost 20 years ago... if you were a schoolboy again and you had that bike, with what I have seen teenage girls (and History teachers) get up to these days, it wouldn't just be your knee that was throbbing Ed-Zulu, Spokey, dirtypot and 1 other 4
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