Raptors&Rockets are speculating that the big K may launch another ZX-750R bored and stroked to 793cc hence the ZX-8R.They claim it makes sense as the 07 ZX6R will drop to 599cc and Suzuki is doing well with the GSX-750R at no expense to the 600 or thou. What do you guys think I reckon 750-800 is the best size engine for the road and if it has all the good parts on it (800cc moto gp throw-back!)it will be Kawasakis best sportsbike
If they make it
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Phil, I will let you know if I agree as soon as I pick mine up and get a chance to ride it. Work sux!
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cant see em developing an all new 800cc motor when they just got rid of the 900... they wouldnt flog a dead horse (old 750 motor)..it wou;d be too much trouble i reckon...
good idea tho...real good...a gp rep...mmm nice idea...
Neka79 wrote:cant see em developing an all new 800cc motor when they just got rid of the 900... they wouldnt flog a dead horse (old 750 motor)..it wou;d be too much trouble i reckon...
good idea tho...real good...a gp rep...mmm nice idea...
Developing a new engine size for Moto-GP will have to have some road version for sales,look at the litre class at the moment.
Maybe i'm keen to see the 750 again too
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A 750cc would be great , depending on the power/weight and build it could be a good all rounder for those people who want that bit more torque feel in their 600cc but not that uncontrolled feel you get in a 1000cc. (only from what Ive heard/read as I have not ridden either ) I would be keen to buy one.
I would want to see performance time sit in between the 6 and 10 though. Not like the gsxr750 thats does no better than the 600.
QLDZX6R wrote:[Developing a new engine size for Moto-GP will have to have some road version for sales,look at the litre class at the moment.
dunno..i havent seen to many v-5 hondas on the road..or v-4 dukes...
and the whole point of GP is that they ARE NOT allowed to have parts off a standard PRODUCTION bike....
the only things bikes have got so far out of racing development is to do with bodywork, suspension and maybe sum electronics....
GP bikes have terribly long swingarms, so the chassis are not even similar...
didnt say i didnt like the idea of goin back to a 750/800..i just cant see em re-using the zx7r motor..it would need development to get it up to scratch, and a new EFI system..and a new electrics system...be better off starting from scratch...
QLDZX6R wrote:[Developing a new engine size for Moto-GP will have to have some road version for sales,look at the litre class at the moment.
dunno..i havent seen to many v-5 hondas on the road..or v-4 dukes...
and the whole point of GP is that they ARE NOT allowed to have parts off a standard PRODUCTION bike....
Sorry mate was being more general,since moto-gp went to 1 litre: zx10r,slipper clutch technology filtering down to road variant
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QLDZX6R wrote:[Developing a new engine size for Moto-GP will have to have some road version for sales,look at the litre class at the moment.
dunno..i havent seen to many v-5 hondas on the road..or v-4 dukes...
and the whole point of GP is that they ARE NOT allowed to have parts off a standard PRODUCTION bike....
GlennB wrote:A 750cc would be great , depending on the power/weight and build it could be a good all rounder for those people who want that bit more torque feel in their 600cc but not that uncontrolled feel you get in a 1000cc. (only from what Ive heard/read as I have not ridden either ) I would be keen to buy one.
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we all forget..they ALREADY make a 750
its a sweet engine..in the Z750!
(and I say that after a weekends testing)
now all they gotta do its find a decent chassis
and
instant sportsbike!
QLDZX6R wrote:[Developing a new engine size for Moto-GP will have to have some road version for sales,look at the litre class at the moment.
dunno..i havent seen to many v-5 hondas on the road..or v-4 dukes...
and the whole point of GP is that they ARE NOT allowed to have parts off a standard PRODUCTION bike....
Sorry mate was being more general,since moto-gp went to 1 litre: zx10r,slipper clutch technology filtering down to road variant
mmm Kawasaki have had slipper clutches in the ZX750 series since 1989 with the H model. Back then they called it a back torque limiting clutch. Now they call it a slipper clutch! Been around a while.
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bored and stroked to 793cc hence the ZX-8R.They claim it makes sense as the 07 ZX6R will drop to 599cc and Suzuki is doing well with the GSX-750R at no expense to the 600 or thou.
What do you guys think 
I reckon 750-800 is the best size engine for the road and if it has all the good parts on it (800cc moto gp throw-back!)it will be Kawasakis best sportsbike 
) I would be keen to buy one.
