ENVIOUS DILEMMA…

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ENVIOUS DILEMMA…

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Howdy
Looking for some helpful feedback.....
I have enough cash for either a brand new ZX10R or a 1200 as the dealer has both for the same price, but can’t decide. dontknow.gif
I have read topic after topic and have become even more undecided. Seem to change my mind every day… :?
The only other real problem I have with both bikes is that they have no centre stand and that means my short ass other half who has troubles with the centre stand on her ZZR250 will be able to sneak off for a ride :shock:
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If the dealer has a 10 and the 12 for the same price the 10 is eithe WAY cheap or the 12 is WAY dear.

And they are two completely different bikes (for all their similarities)
Whats your experience, how do you ride (be honest) where etc. etc.

And when you get home put it up on race stands, that'll stop 'er !!!
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LEGS wrote:Howdy
Looking for some helpful feedback.....
I have enough cash for either a brand new ZX10R or a 1200 as the dealer has both for the same price, but can’t decide. dontknow.gif
I have read topic after topic and have become even more undecided. Seem to change my mind every day… :?
The only other real problem I have with both bikes is that they have no centre stand and that means my short ass other half who has troubles with the centre stand on her ZZR250 will be able to sneak off for a ride :shock:
:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
Both are awewsome bikes unfortunately......... Its truely a dilemma you are in...

Basically you can break it down this way....

The 12s are faster in a straight line.... the 10s are faster in the twisties... Both are fast enough to scare the living bejeezuz out of a sane person...

If you are a hoon, buy the 12

If you are a superhoon buy the 10
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i would get the 10!
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reckon ya donate the money to a charity, like me for example and i'll solve the dilemma for ya :D
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mitch179 wrote:i would get the 10!
me too....
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i'd get the 10.

dont worry about center stands, they're over rated
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Well I would buy the 10 even if it's just for looks :D

Can someone describe the experience of riding a 10? All I know is that it's fast... :roll: Let's say compared to a 600 ?
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javaman wrote:Well I would buy the 10 even if it's just for looks :D

Can someone describe the experience of riding a 10? All I know is that it's fast... :roll: Let's say compared to a 600 ?
Add 50% more power and acceleration to your bike and you're there Andi!!! :wink:
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Strika wrote:
javaman wrote:Well I would buy the 10 even if it's just for looks :D

Can someone describe the experience of riding a 10? All I know is that it's fast... :roll: Let's say compared to a 600 ?
Add 50% more power and acceleration to your bike and you're there Andi!!! :wink:
Yeah but will it give one a giggle :D.. I know I couldnt wipe the smile off my face moving from 150cc to 600cc !!! :lol:
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Post by kellz »

go the 10

put it on race stand, and keep keys where she cant find them.



ehhehe

thats what i would do.
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BUT what aboput the prices ?
Are we talking a 12R or a Eddie Lawson Rep?
Either way the 12R should be in the $16K range
About 18 for a '06 10 (anyone)
Like I said if they are the same price the 12 is either too dear or the 10 cheap.
The 12 should be at least $2K cheaper and that may change your desire.
If you havent ridden a litre bike before I would DEFNITELY say the 12 for six months THEN the 10 that you REALLY want
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Hey here;s an idea.

Ride both and buy the one you like to ride better.
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javaman wrote:
Strika wrote:
javaman wrote:Well I would buy the 10 even if it's just for looks :D

Can someone describe the experience of riding a 10? All I know is that it's fast... :roll: Let's say compared to a 600 ?
Add 50% more power and acceleration to your bike and you're there Andi!!! :wink:
Yeah but will it give one a giggle :D.. I know I couldnt wipe the smile off my face moving from 150cc to 600cc !!! :lol:
a giggle??
mate it will put shit in ur pants....


im with greeny, ride em both....ive ridden the 10 (boy what a chubby that gave me)..but for longer distance rides, im thinking abt a 12, havent riden one yet tho..YET
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