ZX12R vs Z1000

Stereo · Post by **Stereo** » Fri Apr 07, 2006 8:16 pm

Hi guys.... I am ready to upgrade from my 03/04 ZX6R

What do you recommend...

ZX10R King · Post by **ZX10R King** » Fri Apr 07, 2006 8:19 pm

If I had them money, I would go for a 12, cos I just like 'em

Post by **Wattie** » Fri Apr 07, 2006 8:37 pm

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...

I-K · Post by **I-K** » Fri Apr 07, 2006 8:44 pm

I'd go a Zed if I could also have something fully-faired and hunched-over in the garage... such as, for example, your 636.

If it was going to be the only bike, I'd go the 12.

hoffy · Post by **hoffy** » Fri Apr 07, 2006 8:50 pm

Id go the Z, They look like fun.

ttc · Post by **ttc** » Fri Apr 07, 2006 9:10 pm

keep the six and buy a zed
or just get a 12, they rock

Kishy · Post by **Kishy** » Fri Apr 07, 2006 9:18 pm

If decision were based soley on looks, 12 wins by a mile

99coconuts · Post by **99coconuts** » Fri Apr 07, 2006 10:00 pm

the Z.... or not, i hate everyone that owns one

(lucky bastages the lot of them)

Gosling1 · Post by **Gosling1** » Fri Apr 07, 2006 10:28 pm

Well, the Z is a lot *smaller* physically than the 12........it is still a hell of a lot of fun, but it is really not that much bigger than a 600 (well, thats how it felt to me...)

Not sure on *your* specs mate, I am 186cm and 105kg, and the 12 is a *perfect* fit , very comfortable at speed , the only thing I will change is the bars, and fit my own Heli-bar replicas for commuting......

Go the 12 mate, think of that 160+ hp

Only problem is ongoing tyre expense.......

its a bastard...

Nanna10r · Post by **Nanna10r** » Fri Apr 07, 2006 10:30 pm

I own a 9, better then both. But if i was about your size stereo I'd go the 12 mate. Even though the zed has a detuned 9r donk the 12 is closer to the 9 in performance. Zed's are great round town but are'nt much of an all rounder imho.
cheers Brett

red_dave · Post by **red_dave** » Fri Apr 07, 2006 11:14 pm

Bit of a strange comparison...

If looks aren't important, just take both of them for a ride and see which one feels better...

If looks are important, just buy a Ducati like all the other posers...

hoffy · Post by **hoffy** » Fri Apr 07, 2006 11:15 pm

Blue zed is tasty

chameleon · Post by **chameleon** » Sat Apr 08, 2006 6:05 am

Why arnt you considering the 10R?

ttc · Post by **ttc** » Sat Apr 08, 2006 6:41 am

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

javaman · Post by **javaman** » Sat Apr 08, 2006 7:19 am

What's wrong with the zx10r ?

Surely superior to both

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