You definitely won't regret getting the 10.
Love mine but after more than 2 hours on her my knees are aching like no tomorrow so i think my next bike will be a big naked v twin. spend less time hunched over!
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Thinking of upgrading
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Re: Thinking of upgrading
The 10 felt less hunched over than the 7 I am on now.
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Re: Thinking of upgrading
the 10's brakes are no match for the 6's ones.Greenblood wrote:I just got back from a test ride on a new ZX636 and ZX10r.........OMG things have improved from the old days![]()
The 6 felt like my track bike, I think a bit too track for the road but a great motor and no need to rev it to death.
The 10 felt like a 600 with a monster motor, but the demo bike I rode had an issue with the brakes were a bit of an issue after the monster brakes on the six.
I am leaning towards the 10 so easy to ride, seat is better than the 6 and turn in is soooo easy.
but the new 10's brakes are a massive improvement over the crim and gumby

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Re: Thinking of upgrading
I noticed that on the Wisemans run last week. Definitely no wind resistance from your upper bodyGreenblood wrote:The 10 felt less hunched over than the 7 I am on now.



Maybe test ride on a Zeddy as well........... you know your not getting any younger and your back will thank you....
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Re: Thinking of upgrading
Lets' not start with the old comments Bradsmithy5 wrote:I noticed that on the Wisemans run last week. Definitely no wind resistance from your upper bodyGreenblood wrote:The 10 felt less hunched over than the 7 I am on now.![]()
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Maybe test ride on a Zeddy as well........... you know your not getting any younger and your back will thank you....

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