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Posted: Mon Dec 05, 2005 12:54 pm
by NovaCoder
nobikeatall wrote:does anyone actually know the price on road?
I think that's what we'd all like to know....
Wonder how it will sit with the Z750.
Posted: Mon Dec 05, 2005 1:31 pm
by chalkbored
Stripped version of the new ninja 650R by the look of it.
Wonder how close the mechanicals are?
Posted: Mon Dec 05, 2005 1:31 pm
by Smitty
Mizz ZZR wrote:Smitty, where'd you see it? Local?
Kaz
Brighton Kwaka..she was at!
Posted: Mon Dec 05, 2005 1:37 pm
by Stereo
Smitty wrote:Mizz ZZR wrote:Smitty, where'd you see it? Local?
Kaz
Brighton Kwaka..she was at!
I reckon it would be a good update for your bike Smitty.... It would be a similar riding style etc.... and probably goes like the clappers...
Posted: Mon Dec 05, 2005 3:41 pm
by ZX10R King
chalkbored wrote:Stripped version of the new ninja 650R by the look of it.
Wonder how close the mechanicals are?
According to the articles I have read it only puts out 66kw
Can't remember what the weight is, but it may JUST be able to pull the skin off some custard

Posted: Mon Dec 05, 2005 3:48 pm
by aardvark
zx9r king wrote:According to the articles I have read it only puts out 66kw
75 I think? Doesn't meet LAMS requirements here in SA.
Dropped in to my local Kwakka dealer today and they have a couple of black ones there. I reckon they look fantastic in the flesh and Smitty's right, the seat height is quite low.
Posted: Mon Dec 05, 2005 3:49 pm
by chalkbored
53 kW {72.1 PS} / 8,500 rpm
66 N·m {6.7 kgf·m} / 7,000 rpm
174 kilo's
Sporty commuter perhaps?
Posted: Mon Dec 05, 2005 3:56 pm
by ZX10R King
SPECIFICATIONS
ENGINE ER650A6F
Type Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke Parallel Twin
Displacement 649 cm3
Bore and Stroke 83 x 60 mm
Compression ratio 11.3:1
Valve system DOHC, 8 valves
Fuel system Fuel injection: Ø 38 mm x 2 (Keihin)
Ignition Digital
Starting Electric
Lubrication Forced lubrication, semi-dry sump
DRIVETRAIN
Transmission 6-speed, return
Final drive Sealed Chain
Primary reduction ratio 2.095 (88/42)
Gear ratios: 1st 2.438 (39/16)
2nd 1.714 (36/21)
3rd 1.333 (32/24)
4th 1.111 (30/27)
5th 0.966 (28/29)
6th 0.852 (23/27)
Final reduction ratio 3.067 (46/15)
Clutch Wet multi-disc, manual
FRAME
Type Diamond, high-tensile steel
Wheel travel: front 120 mm
rear 130 mm
Tyre: front 120/70ZR17M/C (58W)
rear 160/60ZR17M/C (69W)
Caster (rake) 24.5°
Trail 102 mm
Steering angle (left/right) 32° / 32°
SUSPENSION
Front: Type 41 mm telescopic fork
Rear: Type Offset laydown single-shock with adjustable preload
BRAKES
Front: Type Dual semi-floating 300 mm petal discs
Caliper Dual piston
Rear: Type Single 220 mm petal disc
Caliper Single-piston
DIMENSIONS
Overall length 2,100 mm
Overall width 760 mm
Overall height 1,095 mm
Wheelbase 1,405 mm
Ground clearance 140 mm
Seat height 785 mm
Dry weight 174 kg
Fuel capacity 15.5 litres
PERFORMANCE
Maximum power 53 kW {72.1 PS} / 8,500 rpm
Maximum torque 66 N⋅m {6.7 kgf⋅m} / 7,000 rpm

Posted: Mon Dec 05, 2005 4:06 pm
by KLR
anybody know the cost to put it on the road??
Posted: Mon Dec 05, 2005 4:11 pm
by ZX10R King
Ok, just spoke to Pro Kawasaki.
$9990 for the naked + on roads
add $800 for faired one
They will be putting a demo on the road when they arrive, which should be soon.
If u test ride one, you go in a draw, and you maybe able to win one.....
Posted: Tue Dec 06, 2005 7:43 am
by NovaCoder
zx9r king wrote:Ok, just spoke to Pro Kawasaki.
$9990 for the naked + on roads
That puts it band-smack in the Z750's price range...interesting Kawasaki business tactic

Posted: Tue Dec 06, 2005 8:40 am
by Nanna10r
NovaCoder wrote:zx9r king wrote:Ok, just spoke to Pro Kawasaki.
$9990 for the naked + on roads
That puts it band-smack in the Z750's price range...interesting Kawasaki business tactic

Brilliant marketing imho, purely for those under 5'5" or anyone sneaking up from a limited licence.
The best bit is we will never have to hear the sentence "try a ducati monster 600 they have a low seat height" ever ever ever a-fuggin-gan.
I reckon there will be a fair bit of "EGO Damage" done in the hills with these 60-70hp imho.
Go get 'em My fellow "Cute enhanced Scoot riders"
Cheers Brett
Posted: Tue Dec 06, 2005 9:34 am
by Stereo
If you put an after market exhaust and air filter on there, you would be able to get a bit more grunt... wouldnt ya?
Posted: Wed Dec 07, 2005 9:51 pm
by hoffy
good upgrade option for NEKA.
anythings better than a honda

Posted: Wed Dec 07, 2005 10:08 pm
by Felix
I'd be interested in a test ride...where is the local dealer?