Next years ZX10R
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Next years ZX10R
So the 2008 model should be an update right?
Anyone heard anything?
Will it look like the ZX6R?
Anyone heard anything?
Will it look like the ZX6R?
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I would imagine that the new 10 will probably follow the lead of the new 6. Smaller and more race ready with sharper handling and perhaps higher revving engine. Hopefully they can get it right, especially as a racebike where the current model has struggled.
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if the current trend of all the jap manufacturers continues it WONT be a better roadbike, just MHO.
they seem to have it in their minds that if it goes round a track better it is a better bike FFS, i ride on the road, i'll keep my 2 fantastic road bike thank you very much.
now, anyone know where i can get a cheap pipe for the zrx
they seem to have it in their minds that if it goes round a track better it is a better bike FFS, i ride on the road, i'll keep my 2 fantastic road bike thank you very much.
now, anyone know where i can get a cheap pipe for the zrx

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they really need to start making "road" versions of the bikes.Phil wrote:if the current trend of all the jap manufacturers continues it WONT be a better roadbike, just MHO.
they seem to have it in their minds that if it goes round a track better it is a better bike FFS, i ride on the road, i'll keep my 2 fantastic road bike thank you very much.
now, anyone know where i can get a cheap pipe for the zrx
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And leave the bloody ugly stick at homeQLDZX6R wrote:Thought so,this is this models 2nd year. No Flames please Mr Kawasaki!!Kawastu wrote:I can't wait to see it as yes it is an update year!

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Re: Next years ZX10R
It's going to be completely revolutionry
The swingarm will be bolted to the back of the gearbox with a large pivot going around the output drive. This will allow a tighter chain and less taking up of slack pulling away and on gear change.
The motor is being turned around. The idea of having the exhaust at the front was to stop dirty air entering the carbs. With the invention of ram-air the engine can turned around and leaned backwards. The airbox will be in the gap behind the radiator, feeding small downdraft EFI units. The exhaust baffles will take up the presently empty void behind the engine allowing an output feed just behind the footpegs. Having the exhaust behind the block and over the gearbox allows the engine/gearbox to be lower slung thus lowering centre of gravity.
Both headlights will on all the time and two additional bulbs will provide full beam from both sides.
There will be no cam chain rattle
redline will be set to 14,000rpm with peak power of 200bhp at 12,500. Torque will be up 20% on the 07 model and peaking at 9,000rpm.
Diemags will be standard wheels dropping some 15Kg from the unsprung mass of the bike improving cornering stability, braking performance and lowering the overall weight of the bike.
And extra layer of paint will be added to all pained components, except the swingarm with will be polished.
Fly by wire throttle, clutch and brakes will be controled by a unit sold by Tamiya
Metzler M3s will be standard tyres
programable PC III, speedohealer and TRE will be standard fitments. There will be a simple switch to change maps on the go. It will have 4 options, each reprogramable 1) standard exhaust economy riding, 2 standard can twisties/track, 3 aftermarket exhaust economy riding, 4 aftermarket exhaust twisties/track. This should allow miminum fuel used to ride to the twisties and maximum fun once there.
The swingarm will be bolted to the back of the gearbox with a large pivot going around the output drive. This will allow a tighter chain and less taking up of slack pulling away and on gear change.
The motor is being turned around. The idea of having the exhaust at the front was to stop dirty air entering the carbs. With the invention of ram-air the engine can turned around and leaned backwards. The airbox will be in the gap behind the radiator, feeding small downdraft EFI units. The exhaust baffles will take up the presently empty void behind the engine allowing an output feed just behind the footpegs. Having the exhaust behind the block and over the gearbox allows the engine/gearbox to be lower slung thus lowering centre of gravity.
Both headlights will on all the time and two additional bulbs will provide full beam from both sides.
There will be no cam chain rattle
redline will be set to 14,000rpm with peak power of 200bhp at 12,500. Torque will be up 20% on the 07 model and peaking at 9,000rpm.
Diemags will be standard wheels dropping some 15Kg from the unsprung mass of the bike improving cornering stability, braking performance and lowering the overall weight of the bike.
And extra layer of paint will be added to all pained components, except the swingarm with will be polished.
Fly by wire throttle, clutch and brakes will be controled by a unit sold by Tamiya
Metzler M3s will be standard tyres
programable PC III, speedohealer and TRE will be standard fitments. There will be a simple switch to change maps on the go. It will have 4 options, each reprogramable 1) standard exhaust economy riding, 2 standard can twisties/track, 3 aftermarket exhaust economy riding, 4 aftermarket exhaust twisties/track. This should allow miminum fuel used to ride to the twisties and maximum fun once there.
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Re: Next years ZX10R
how do u know this ?
ZX-2R '88 -> ZX636 '06 -> ZX-9R '99 -> ZX-10R '04 -> Z1000 '03 -> ZX-10R '04 -> ZX-10R '08
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Re: Next years ZX10R
Sounds like a wishlist, if it came out with all that it would sell like hotcakes!!
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Re: Next years ZX10R
ahhhhhhhhhhhhh if it was like that, i would definately be lining up to get one!!! 

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