ZX12R vs Z1000

Rusty · Post by **Rusty** » Sat Apr 08, 2006 7:42 am

I have to admit I'm sorta partial to the 9, too. Of the two I'd probably get the 12. The Zthou's not a bad bike by any stretch of the imagination. I just like the 12 better.

Nanna10r · Post by **Nanna10r** » Sat Apr 08, 2006 8:49 am

I Didn't say the zed was slow Tanya, if memory serves Stereo is a faily "Large unit" & I think the 12r is a better all rounder in that instance.
Your Zed is a great bike as is the zed7.5 but none of them are a 9 & the 10 didn't get a mention.
I'd buy a 10r if i was looking, but thats just me

mrmina · Post by **mrmina** » Sat Apr 08, 2006 9:46 am

mate i'd go to the 12 only cos its a sports bike and not a tourer.

Stereo · Post by **Stereo** » Sat Apr 08, 2006 10:22 am

chameleon wrote:Why arnt you considering the 10R?

Dont like the new one.... I have my OWN big fat ass... dont need my bike to have one too...

Plaz · Post by **Plaz** » Sat Apr 08, 2006 11:59 am

Wattie wrote:i 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...

WTF???.....the 03 Zthou I rode didn't need any encouragement to lift the front purely on power, no clutch required, and I ain't no feather weight. The Z750 loaner I've had a few times lifts the front pretty happily too

To be honest Stereo both are freakin awesome bikes and buckets of fun, ride both (and as many other bikes as you can get a leg over) and them pick either. They are both gunna put a smile on your dial.

varden · Post by **varden** » Sun Apr 09, 2006 12:33 am

ZX12R....lots of power and fully faired.

And for the're size they are sposed to handle okay too!

Strika · Post by **Strika** » Sun Apr 09, 2006 12:43 am

[quote="Plasma Blue 636 ................ride both (and as many other bikes as you can get a leg over) and them pick either. They are both gunna put a smile on your dial.[/quote]

Agree........go ride a few different bikes, and buy the one YOU really like.

esie · Post by **esie** » Sun Apr 09, 2006 2:54 am

Stereo, as a few others have said buy the bike that suits you best! However, if you do a lot of touring, yu may find that the Z1000 may get a little uncomfortable.

Neka79 · Post by **Neka79** » Sun Apr 09, 2006 3:49 pm

chameleon wrote:Why arnt you considering the 10R?

probably cos he'd break it, have u seen the size of the guy??..he wouldnt be able to fit his ego on it either..ask dr stereo..PPPLLLLEASE...

nah just stirrring...
i think he left the 10r out cos it a much sportier,compact, race bred bike, whereas the other 2 hes picked are more comfortable and more relaxed for longer rides..that being said, guys like Mick C ride long ways on the 10r..but each to his own...

mate i want a z, simply cos its not as common, it looks cool, i like nakeds, they look mean, and i just want one...

good advice has been given tho, ride what u can, check em all out, make ur own decision...

ZX10R King · Post by **ZX10R King** » Sun Apr 09, 2006 3:54 pm

Neka79 wrote: i like nakeds,

ride what u can, check em all out...

That is ur life philosophy, ain't it mate.......

SocialSecurity · Post by **SocialSecurity** » Mon Apr 10, 2006 6:34 pm

tanyathecheeky wrote:http://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

While most of the time motorbikes.be is a useful tool for technical comparisons, its a little off in that case.

check here:

http://sportrider.com/bikes/146_Weights ... /#kawasaki

the Z is 5-7rwhp down to the 98 onwards 9R's, and 30lbs heavier

also ran quite a bit slower in testing here:

http://sportrider.com/bikes/146_perf_nums/#kawasaki

the 1/4 mile times on that site are a bit funny, as the bike have been butchered so they dont wheelie and have a professional drag racer riding them, lucky to get a few passes out of a clutch.

but you can see the trap speeds are vastly higher on the 9R's, likewise the roll-on times

that said, get a 9R, or mayyybe a 12R

ttc · Post by **ttc** » Mon Apr 10, 2006 7:05 pm

going by those figures i'll trade the zed in and keep the friggin 6

they think it's faster, i personally don't think so but hey they're the experts

there you go Stereo, keep your six

Smitty · Post by **Smitty** » Mon Apr 10, 2006 7:49 pm

tanyathecheeky wrote: there you go Stereo, keep your six

go the 12...........

sorry Tanya

SocialSecurity · Post by **SocialSecurity** » Mon Apr 10, 2006 9:55 pm

go with your ass, its the only piece of equipment in the world that can give you reliable, scientific results for what bike you like better

Neka79 · Post by **Neka79** » Mon Apr 10, 2006 10:16 pm

SocialSecurity wrote:go with your ass, its the only piece of equipment in the world that can give you reliable, scientific results for what bike you like better

thats a bit rude isnt it??..a bit personal even...u saying hes got a fat ass?? or that he should insert the bike in his ass??
that being the case, i can see one very pissed off donkey!!

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