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posted November 22, 2007 12:37 PM
08 10 is very sweet
Now this is more like it. Love my black '04 and it will remain in the stable. Wasn't completely keen on the '06-07 model. Little heavy, little tame. I can tell you the '08 is very, very tasty indeed..... 
   
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posted November 22, 2007 01:10 PM
How does it compare to the '04/'05 in terms of hp and torque?
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posted November 22, 2007 06:18 PM
Your killin' me Kerry..............  I gotsta know.....................
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posted November 22, 2007 10:40 PM
What the fuck?! When will that thing hit the dealers?
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posted November 23, 2007 08:31 AM
 Edited By: k bryant on 23 Nov 2007 08:32
For now, the picture has to mostly tell the story...... 
I can say that one very cool feature that I personally liked is the easily removed tail light/mud flap assembly. Almost like they had track days in mind for the consumer. Making a small, clean fender eliminator kit will be very simple and completely clean up the rear section.
The bodywork/fairing seem to come off with much less effort as well. Fit and finish is really good and well thought out.
And of course the exhaust change is very substantial; in more ways than one....
I don't know when it will be released. I believe most of the open class Kawasakis have historically been around Feb ??? Not sure.
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posted November 23, 2007 08:38 AM
sharp looking ride
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posted November 23, 2007 09:22 AM
The editorial in cycleworld was really good.
Kawi seems to have burned midnight oil with this one!
lower 1st, 4th, 5th gears, lighter crank assembly, and work to the frame for torsional flex and feedback!
Sounds really tasty.
Of course, I luuuuv the black one!
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posted November 23, 2007 12:26 PM
Thanks Kerry.................  Let us know the numbers when you can. I'll be buggin' till then...............
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posted November 23, 2007 12:30 PM
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posted November 23, 2007 01:18 PM
A quote on KB's website about the new '08 ZX-10R, "We can say the performance is stunning.''
I cant wait.
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posted November 23, 2007 09:54 PM
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It's that Honda'a AZZZZ NOW Fish!!!!
I knew my GREEN wouldn't run second to NO HONDA!!!!!!
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posted November 24, 2007 06:37 AM
It's ok..... as long as you don't get the green paint that is
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posted November 24, 2007 01:15 PM
quote:
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It's that Honda'a AZZZZ NOW Fish!!!!
I knew my GREEN wouldn't run second to NO HONDA!!!!!!
Methinks you speak to soon, my son!
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posted November 24, 2007 07:33 PM
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posted November 24, 2007 08:25 PM
Honda is GAY!!!
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posted November 24, 2007 10:56 PM
the 08 ZX10 is NICE. But hold on, its no sectret the Honda 1000 will dominate the shootouts for 2008 (and the race track). I just can't get past the Honda looks but just as I predicted in threads since long before details were even a rumor - Honda will clearly and easily dominate for '08.
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posted November 24, 2007 10:57 PM
Note the date on this thread and I warned everyone "I'll be back to bump this thread"
http://www.bikeland.org/board/viewthread.php?FID=19&TID=33807&set_time=
Consider it bumped. And when the shootouts and track results are in, I'll bump it again :P
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posted November 24, 2007 11:29 PM
Edited By: GUNNER on 24 Nov 2007 23:30
Honda will without fail dominate all the parking spots in front of most GAY BARS in 08!!! Honda will put new meaning to the phrase ( Dragging up the REAR!! )
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posted November 24, 2007 11:32 PM
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Honda will without fail dominate all the parking spots in front of most GAY BARS in 08!!!
Yes I agree the 2008 HONDA sales will beat Kawi too, on the track, on the road, and in front of all gay/lesbo bars!
They'll sell about as many as Suzuki sold 'busa bikes... wait I take that back. I couldn't stand the looks and bought a Yami....
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posted November 25, 2007 02:02 AM
CBR1000RR 08 - 178hp (claimed factory)
ZX10R 08 - 198hp (claimed factory)
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posted November 25, 2007 04:21 AM
ok we'll see, and lets compare apples to apples on the HP ratings. 198 at the rear wheel..... ok
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posted November 25, 2007 06:36 AM
I wonder if Kerry has had other pre-production bikes in his shop for fitting? Like the Honda, for example.
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posted November 25, 2007 11:17 AM
The zx10 has been totally revamped, after reading the article about the 08 zx10 in cycleworld recently, lowered 1st gear, and 4th, 5th, increased rpm ceiling, -1 rear, and 1lb lighter crank... I gotta say , the naysayers will very likely be eating crow!
The 08 zx10 is going to be "THEE" nasty little bastard!
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posted November 25, 2007 11:19 AM
quote:
the 08 ZX10 is NICE. But hold on, its no sectret the Honda 1000 will dominate the shootouts for 2008 (and the race track). I just can't get past the Honda looks but just as I predicted in threads since long before details were even a rumor - Honda will clearly and easily dominate for '08.
LOL !
how do you like your crow?
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posted November 25, 2007 11:36 AM
Remember what the 07 600RR has done, read what is already out about the 1000rr/zx10.....
ok, we'll revisit this after the shootouts and track trials. I may eat crow, but I don't think so
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