2008 model, or should I buy now
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2008 model, or should I buy now
Hi all, looking at buying a new Z750 (or second hand if I find one around northern Queensland), took one for a test ride today and loved it. Just wondering though if its better to wait until the 08 models come out and/or possibly get a run out price? Is there any info what changes Kawasaki have planned for the Z750? Also when does Kawasaki typically release the 08 models?
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Apologies if these questions are asked every year, but couldn't find much in search
thanks heaps
Apologies if these questions are asked every year, but couldn't find much in search
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Re: 2008 model, or should I buy now
Seeing the '07 was a new model and not an update I'd say the '08 would be only a different colour to the '07.
Having said that the '08 introduction is a great time to pick up an '07 model at a lower price
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Having said that the '08 introduction is a great time to pick up an '07 model at a lower price

...just don't leave it too long otherwise you'll end up with a Hornet like me

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Re: 2008 model, or should I buy now
thanks mate, when do the 08 intro's typically happen? Id have thought they would be trying to get rid of 07 stock pretty soon?
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Re: 2008 model, or should I buy now
08 models have been in the expo's so shouldn't be too long be4 they're out on the floor I would think. Perhaps a PM to Flywheels MC who are a member here and a Kwasaki dealer might be of some assistance?
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Re: 2008 model, or should I buy now
I have the 07 and it's awesome... 
I doubt the 08 will be any different, maybe they'll bring in the Jap model with the silver pipes and black brake canister.
The current colours are black green and orange (and silver in Japan) so i doubt there will even be a colour change, also they don't even sell them in the US. $12,400 on road doesn't leave much room for movement in the price for a 750 so it think it may be wise to get the 07 model as next years model might get a couple of new bits (like the ABS) which may push the price up somewhat.

I doubt the 08 will be any different, maybe they'll bring in the Jap model with the silver pipes and black brake canister.
The current colours are black green and orange (and silver in Japan) so i doubt there will even be a colour change, also they don't even sell them in the US. $12,400 on road doesn't leave much room for movement in the price for a 750 so it think it may be wise to get the 07 model as next years model might get a couple of new bits (like the ABS) which may push the price up somewhat.
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Re: 2008 model, or should I buy now
yeh spoke to dealer (good guy up in Cairns) we came to a deal of $11,000 on the road, and i can choose the 08 range or 07 range. Both years are exactly the same just colour varies. Black and Green for 07 and Orange and Blue for 08. Im tossing up 07 black...but im starting to think the orange looks sweet and its a 08 colour so resale would obviously be better. What do you guys think?
(I know instinct says just go with my favorite colour though, its what im gonna live with long after the money is forgotten)
(I know instinct says just go with my favorite colour though, its what im gonna live with long after the money is forgotten)
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Re: 2008 model, or should I buy now
dont get blue.... blue bikes suckLykaois wrote:yeh spoke to dealer (good guy up in Cairns) we came to a deal of $11,000 on the road, and i can choose the 08 range or 07 range. Both years are exactly the same just colour varies. Black and Green for 07 and Orange and Blue for 08. Im tossing up 07 black...but im starting to think the orange looks sweet and its a 08 colour so resale would obviously be better. What do you guys think?
(I know instinct says just go with my favorite colour though, its what im gonna live with long after the money is forgotten)

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Re: 2008 model, or should I buy now
Black sucks, gets dirty soooooooo quickly.... I wish I had a green or orange or blue bike now
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Re: 2008 model, or should I buy now
x2. Wish I had have got the Orange Z750 now.Stereo wrote:Black sucks, gets dirty soooooooo quickly.... I wish I had a green or orange or blue bike now
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Re: 2008 model, or should I buy now
bullshit - black is the only TRUE colour for muddaboikes !!! HTFU !!


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Re: 2008 model, or should I buy now
I have inexplicable and unusual cravings for an orange z750 - I'll try to buy an '04 one in the next year or two when they get cheaper ... but sssh, don't tell Cath 

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Re: 2008 model, or should I buy now
Black is the best color *shade* by a million miles
my bike doesn't look dirty unless it gets rained on
And go the 08

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Re: 2008 model, or should I buy now
you will HAVE to tell her when she sees you extending the existing garage to accomodate the new fleet vehicle......dave#3 wrote:I have inexplicable and unusual cravings for an orange z750 - I'll try to buy an '04 one in the next year or two when they get cheaper ... but sssh, don't tell Cath
or just do what I did - "look what I got you love"


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Re: 2008 model, or should I buy now
Ooowww, that's tough, choosing between a rex and a z. Perhaps I need a 4 car garage, enough room for bothPhil wrote:BTW, ride "my" zrx BEFORE you buy a Z750.............a brawny naked bike and a zx9 IS the perfect combination

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a z750??dave#3 wrote:Ooowww, that's tough, choosing between a rex and a z. Perhaps I need a 4 car garage, enough room for bothPhil wrote:BTW, ride "my" zrx BEFORE you buy a Z750.............a brawny naked bike and a zx9 IS the perfect combination
go the 1000 mate... then ull have a naked zx9r and a dressed one!!
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