ZX12R vs Z1000
Posted: Fri Apr 07, 2006 8:16 pmHi guys.... I am ready to upgrade from my 03/04 ZX6R
What do you recommend...
What do you recommend...
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ZX12R vs Z1000
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Posted: Fri Apr 07, 2006 8:16 pmPosted: Fri Apr 07, 2006 8:19 pmIf I had them money, I would go for a 12, cos I just like 'em
Posted: Fri Apr 07, 2006 8:37 pmi said i own a Z and go for the 12,
if you go from 6 to Z you be dissappointed in handling and wind etc, 12 is more refined and faster and less windy..
if you a tough carnt like me, get a Z i love it. but needs more neddies so i can chuck wheelies easier...
if you go from 6 to Z you be dissappointed in handling and wind etc, 12 is more refined and faster and less windy..
if you a tough carnt like me, get a Z i love it. but needs more neddies so i can chuck wheelies easier...
Posted: Fri Apr 07, 2006 8:44 pmI'd go a Zed if I could also have something fully-faired and hunched-over in the garage... such as, for example, your 636.
If it was going to be the only bike, I'd go the 12.
If it was going to be the only bike, I'd go the 12.
Posted: Fri Apr 07, 2006 8:50 pmId go the Z, They look like fun.
Posted: Fri Apr 07, 2006 9:10 pmkeep the six and buy a zed
or just get a 12, they rock
or just get a 12, they rock
Posted: Fri Apr 07, 2006 9:18 pmIf decision were based soley on looks, 12 wins by a mile
Posted: Fri Apr 07, 2006 10:00 pmthe Z.... or not, i hate everyone that owns one 
(lucky bastages the lot of them)
(lucky bastages the lot of them)
Posted: Fri Apr 07, 2006 10:28 pmWell, the Z is a lot *smaller* physically than the 12........it is still a hell of a lot of fun, but it is really not that much bigger than a 600 (well, thats how it felt to me...)
Not sure on *your* specs mate, I am 186cm and 105kg, and the 12 is a *perfect* fit , very comfortable at speed , the only thing I will change is the bars, and fit my own Heli-bar replicas for commuting......
Go the 12 mate, think of that 160+ hp
Only problem is ongoing tyre expense.......
its a bastard...
Not sure on *your* specs mate, I am 186cm and 105kg, and the 12 is a *perfect* fit , very comfortable at speed , the only thing I will change is the bars, and fit my own Heli-bar replicas for commuting......
Go the 12 mate, think of that 160+ hp
Only problem is ongoing tyre expense.......
its a bastard...
Posted: Fri Apr 07, 2006 10:30 pmI own a 9, better then both. But if i was about your size stereo I'd go the 12 mate. Even though the zed has a detuned 9r donk the 12 is closer to the 9 in performance. Zed's are great round town but are'nt much of an all rounder imho.
cheers Brett
cheers Brett
Posted: Fri Apr 07, 2006 11:14 pmBit of a strange comparison... 
If looks aren't important, just take both of them for a ride and see which one feels better...
If looks are important, just buy a Ducati like all the other posers...
If looks aren't important, just take both of them for a ride and see which one feels better...
If looks are important, just buy a Ducati like all the other posers...
Posted: Fri Apr 07, 2006 11:15 pmBlue zed is tasty
Posted: Sat Apr 08, 2006 6:05 amWhy arnt you considering the 10R?
Posted: Sat Apr 08, 2006 6:41 amhttp://www.motorbikes.be/en/compare/4660/2662/
Brett please explain how the zed is slow?
same HP as your bike and a little lighter
http://www.motorbikes.be/en/compare/4660/4649/
comparison on zed and a 12
Brett please explain how the zed is slow?
same HP as your bike and a little lighter
http://www.motorbikes.be/en/compare/4660/4649/
comparison on zed and a 12
Posted: Sat Apr 08, 2006 7:19 amWhat's wrong with the zx10r ?
Surely superior to both
Surely superior to both