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2005 Ninjas.

Posted:
Sun Oct 31, 2004 9:46 am
by mattyv74
Haven't heard a peep about the new models. Found these at these at
http://www.kawasaki.com
New colours, flush mount indicators are gone (maybe US only?) and undertail exhaust for the 6.
Dare I say that the new 6 make the 10 look a little dated already?
http://www.kawasaki.com/index2.asp
Any thoughts guys and girls?

re: 2005 Ninjas.

Posted:
Sun Oct 31, 2004 10:40 am
by aardvark
Matty, I think kawasaki.com shows the US models. They aren't allowed to have flush mounts over there. We'll be getting them here.
re: 2005 Ninjas.

Posted:
Sun Oct 31, 2004 11:12 am
by spekt-r
Thats why Muzzys sell the Euro flush mount indicators, for US owners who have ugly knobby things.
I think the new ZX6 is actually fairly ugly and im really not a fan of underseat exhausts.
Go the ZX10, i hope the ZX10 update doesnt have an underseat exhaust.
Re: re: 2005 Ninjas.

Posted:
Sun Oct 31, 2004 3:40 pm
by Phil
spekt-r wrote:Thats why Muzzys sell the Euro flush mount indicators, for US owners who have ugly knobby things.
I think the new ZX6 is actually fairly ugly and im really not a fan of underseat exhausts.
Go the ZX10, i hope the ZX10 update doesnt have an underseat exhaust.
we were discussing this exact thread this morning, i'm not a fan of the underseat exhaust.
1 can right hand side looks the best IMNSHO

re: 2005 Ninjas.

Posted:
Sun Oct 31, 2004 3:46 pm
by Quarkz
I don't like any of the 2005 models. Especially the ZX6R, I'm really glad I got my 04! I like the new colours though, that titanium looks sweet
Re: re: 2005 Ninjas.

Posted:
Sun Oct 31, 2004 4:55 pm
by ZX-10R_04
spekt-r wrote:Thats why Muzzys sell the Euro flush mount indicators, for US owners who have ugly knobby things.
I think the new ZX6 is actually fairly ugly and im really not a fan of underseat exhausts.
Go the ZX10, i hope the ZX10 update doesnt have an underseat exhaust.
Thats right spect-r the ZX10R is good enough like it is & the side mount exhaust looks a lot better . Once you have an aftermarket exhaust on a bike with undertail how much of the good quality do you see of it compaired to the side mount??
re: 2005 Ninjas.

Posted:
Sun Oct 31, 2004 5:35 pm
by Nanna10r
Best looking bike for next year is the rebadged 02 zx6r as the "Boring as bat shit" paint jobbie zzr600. It would look awesome in a solid LOUD colour like red/green/orange/blue/titanium with painted n polished rims.
I'm already over the Underseat Zorst look. Said it before best looking 05 scoot has to be the R6, which is a shame oh well.
Cheers Brett
re: 2005 Ninjas.

Posted:
Sun Oct 31, 2004 10:09 pm
by Smitty
even poor ol triumph are making better lookin' bikes for 2005
this is the new 1050cc TOURER...for gawdssake!!!
so for Kawasaki, some questions, if I may
why no sports 750....?
why no replacement for the 9r (And the ZX10r isn't!)
I can't beleive what they are doing with the ZX600 ..to be known as ZZR600??? c'mon you guys!
hmmm
maybe Madkaw should send some of our comments to his contact at Kwika Australia!!!
re: 2005 Ninjas.

Posted:
Sun Oct 31, 2004 10:53 pm
by Quarkz
That looks comfy but I don't think I would ride one by choice. The colour is moving my furniture though.
re: 2005 Ninjas.

Posted:
Sun Oct 31, 2004 11:11 pm
by ty
I think that's the first sports trumpy I've seen that I actually like.
Something's wrong...
re: 2005 Ninjas.

Posted:
Sun Oct 31, 2004 11:14 pm
by Nanna10r
Sorry Yoda thats as "Ugly as a hat full of Clackers" as well mate.
Cheers Brett.
PS Kylie itsa bit of a worry when a Colour gets ya re-arranging the Double Ensemble & PC Desk

re: 2005 Ninjas.

Posted:
Mon Nov 01, 2004 8:02 am
by MadKaw
the zzr600 will remain as is in Aus. Its only the states that are rebadging the older zx6r... Have a look at you 2005 brochure you got at the GP...
The zx10 will not be updated for 2005... Kawi work on a 2 year model cycle....
Re: re: 2005 Ninjas.

Posted:
Mon Nov 01, 2004 8:33 am
by Nanna10r
MadKaw wrote:the zzr600 will remain as is in Aus. Its only the states that are rebadging the older zx6r... Have a look at you 2005 brochure you got at the GP...
The zx10 will not be updated for 2005... Kawi work on a 2 year model cycle....
i knew about the zzr6 the aus release is Silver yes ?. Dave but its the best looking bike released next year, didnt know about the zx10r though so not even cosmetic changes ?.
Cheers Brett
re: 2005 Ninjas.

Posted:
Mon Nov 01, 2004 9:33 am
by MickLC
I've got the '05 Titanium ZX-10R as my desktop at work and aside from the colour it looks the same as the current model...god I want one

re: 2005 Ninjas.

Posted:
Mon Nov 01, 2004 9:51 am
by Blackzxr
I don't like under seat exhaust's, but i didn't mind the 05 ZX6R. Saw it at the GP and changed my mind, as it looks better in the flesh. It would look ok with a little housekeeping in the rear end, but i still prefer the look of mine.