try & convince me not to get a 12

ross79 · Post by **ross79** » Wed Jan 24, 2007 8:30 am

That's the pic I used for my wallpaper last year. There's a heap of good ones on:
http://www.zx-12r.org/Motorcycle_info/M ... _index.htm

photomike666 · Post by **photomike666** » Wed Jan 24, 2007 9:42 am

FrogZ wrote:Insurance was no dearer, the clutch plates is a yank thing (or is that a wank thing). Maybe if you "dump" the clutch but why would you ever do that, its not quick (off the line) or clever in the least. May be spectacular I spose.
They DO get hot VERY quickly (Qldf) pulled up at a set of lights, if you get caught at the next set the fan will kick in. They go into the red quick.
That was in Rocky traffic, i couldnt guess what it might be like in inner city Sydney for example, but i would imagine it would NOT be good.
The reason we mention licences is that it so easy to go way faster than you think, and yes most big bore bikes have this prob, but 220 literally feels like 120.

Been some interesting comments just in the first 2 pages, I haven't read the second 2 yet. Just as a reference, for a bike that "isn't quick (off the line), it was officially the worlds fastest accellerating sportsbike on it's release. It was built to put Kawasaki back at the top of the table of worlds fastest bike (the ZZR1100 having been toppled by the 1100 Blackbird). Spewie beat them with the Bussa, and now everyhting is restricted to 299kph anyway.

As for fuel ecomeny, I used to get 300k from 15L (20k per litre) on my cbr6 in commute mode, now I get 17k per litre on the 07 ZX10. Might be worse once I;ve run it in though

shadowzx9 · Post by **shadowzx9** » Wed Jan 24, 2007 10:02 am

Hey Gos,
http://www.muzzys.com/ZX-12_Velocity_Stacks/index.html

That site is my shrine

Missus used to go apeshit when she caught me looking at turbo and dry NOS kits, suffice to say she has no sense of humour

MickLC · Post by **MickLC** » Wed Jan 24, 2007 10:25 am

photomike666 wrote:As for fuel ecomeny, I used to get 300k from 15L (20k per litre) on my cbr6 in commute mode, now I get 17k per litre on the 07 ZX10. Might be worse once I;ve run it in though

It'll probably improve a bit as the engine loosens up...but then so will your right wrist obviously

With the range of riding I do from commuting to scratching to riding to PI, I average 13.9 km/L with a range of 19.8 as my best to 9.5 as my worst over the last 8 months...and looking at my figures the 9.5 is a bit suspect too, more likely it's 10.8

Strika · Post by **Strika** » Wed Jan 24, 2007 11:09 am

I am always amazed at how little....then how much fuel modern bikes can use

On the last trip, where I did some cruise sections, I could get 320klms from 18 litres. Then on some sections I could get 180klms from 18 litres!!!!

I much prefer to get 320, but it doesn't happen very often!

Blue14 · Post by **Blue14** » Wed Jan 24, 2007 3:41 pm

There are 2 kinds of bike riders. Those that own a 12 and those who wish they own a 12. Isnt that right Mick..

If your concerned about running costs maybe this isnt the bike for you. I think we all get different fuel economy and tyre wear. I get about 6k out of tyres and lucky to get 200 out of a tank of juice..

aardvark · Post by **aardvark** » Wed Jan 24, 2007 3:52 pm

seraph wrote: the 12 won hands down for handling, power delivery and sex appeal, felt nimble and light as a feather above about 10km/hr

You had me..... right up until you mentioned these two points.

Better handling than on 06 636? Actually, you're probably right, in a School Bus vs F1 car kinda way.

MickLC · Post by **MickLC** » Wed Jan 24, 2007 4:02 pm

blue12 wrote:There are 2 kinds of bike riders. Those that own a 12 and those who wish they own a 12. Isnt that right Mick.. ...

So most of you 12 owners have deluded yourselves into believing

Neka79 · Post by **Neka79** » Wed Jan 24, 2007 6:17 pm

aardvark wrote:
seraph wrote: the 12 won hands down for handling, power delivery and sex appeal, felt nimble and light as a feather above about 10km/hr
You had me..... right up until you mentioned these two points.

Better handling than on 06 636? Actually, you're probably right, in a School Bus vs F1 car kinda way.

i think what she meant was

"from a girls perspective it was a much prettier colour and there were places to put my lipstick, however i hope i never have to pick the bastard up off myself" ...maybe??

The_Brick · Post by **The_Brick** » Wed Jan 24, 2007 7:05 pm

Just to give you my 2.3cents worth
Ride an 06 12
everyday into city for work get around 200 - 220km per tank
21000 km now and nothing but the service cost
tyres running power front and hpx 190 rear about 5000- 6000 km
and really would love to see someone on a 10 go faster through twisties

really sorry than stopped making them

will have to go back to a 10 when and if i ever part with mine

Blue14 · Post by **Blue14** » Wed Jan 24, 2007 8:47 pm

Mick C wrote:
blue12 wrote:There are 2 kinds of bike riders. Those that own a 12 and those who wish they own a 12. Isnt that right Mick.. ...
So most of you 12 owners have deluded yourselves into believing

Come on Mick, you know you want one, Gos told me..

hammer · Post by **hammer** » Wed Jan 24, 2007 8:52 pm

The_Brick wrote: would love to see someone on a 10 go faster through twisties

Are these 50k hairpins or 200k sweepers?....... if its the former Im sure one of the crims will pipe up

The_Brick · Post by **The_Brick** » Wed Jan 24, 2007 9:14 pm

The_Brick wrote:
would love to see someone on a 10 go faster through twisties

Well maybe i just have a deaf wish

hammer · Post by **hammer** » Wed Jan 24, 2007 9:22 pm

The_Brick wrote:The_Brick wrote:
would love to see someone on a 10 go faster through twisties

Well maybe i just have a deaf wish

So do half the others here

seraph · Post by **seraph** » Thu Jan 25, 2007 12:37 am

Neka79 wrote:"from a girls perspective it was a much prettier colour and there were places to put my lipstick, however i hope i never have to pick the bastard up off myself" ...maybe??

bwahahahahaha

Neke, you haven't met me, but c'mon, I'm a lass, I have NEVER had to pick up a bike by myself

and aardvark, I wasn't comparing it to the 06 636 at that point, the 636 felt too much like my current bike (03 636) but with all the raw edges smoothed out, which wasn't entertaining enough for me... but considering its formidable bulk, which I always keep in mind, the 12 felt great as soon as it was moving and I'm sure I can muscle it through corners as fast as I rode my 6 given some time to make friends with it

and as for the crim, I'll happily drool over them and chase them through the twisties but it just ain't for me... can't wait for my new bike!!! -J.