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posted July 23, 2003 02:11 PM
 Edited By: EastBayDave on 23 Jul 2003 15:18
OEM Wave rotors?
Wow, looks tiny eh?
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swft
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posted July 23, 2003 02:16 PM
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redelk
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posted July 23, 2003 03:57 PM
Could someone tell me what the purple and sliver thing is just in front of and parallel the lower fork tube? At first glance I thought it might be a unusually located brake line, but upon closer inspection, you can see the brake line going from the top rear of the caliper over the rear section of the front fender.
Could this possibly be some sort of fork assist or secondary damper?
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posted July 23, 2003 04:00 PM
To quote Motorcycle Daily...
These are photos of the Kawasaki ZX-10R in its first test outside Japan, at the Spanish Calafat track, approximately 90 miles south of Barcelona.
As seen in the photos (and as expected, given the spec sheet of the ZX-6R introduced as a 2003 model), the ZX-10R will have upside-down forks, radial-mounted brake calipers and ram-air with a centrally located air duct.
Also expected is an entirely new engine (in the traditional in-line, four-cylinder configuration) and a very low dry weight for the class. From the photos, it is obvious that the new bike will take styling ques from Kawasaki's MotoGP machine.
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frEEk
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posted July 23, 2003 04:06 PM
red, i'm pretty sure that will be measuring fork travel for data aquisition [sp?].
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posted July 23, 2003 04:09 PM
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redelk
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posted July 23, 2003 04:29 PM
Edited By: redelk on 23 Jul 2003 17:29
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red, i'm pretty sure that will be measuring fork travel for data aquisition [sp?].
Yeah, probably. Does kinda look something like RaceTech's "shock clock" and you know that ain't "lunch" or a new style tail bag taped down on in back.
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posted July 23, 2003 06:40 PM
Ha ,Extremes' dying to speak...Ain'tcha ,buddy??? I think he may burst !!!
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swft
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posted July 24, 2003 06:20 AM
Gimme dry sump! Gimme dry sump! Dry slipper clutch! Dry slipper clutch!
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posted July 24, 2003 06:54 AM
The "purple thing" is a linear potentiometer that sends suspension movement and position data to the data acquisition. Common on most test rigs.
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posted July 24, 2003 08:02 AM
Notice that the wind screen is a functional part of the ram air induction system.
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posted July 24, 2003 10:33 AM
The real question is when and where can I get some +3mm over pistons for it! I'm already thinking #36 jet dry and coated overbore forged nitrous pistons. Take a good look at my new streetbike! Oh yeah let's not forget a set of fresh ZX "636" decals
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posted July 24, 2003 11:10 AM
we can only hope...I went to buy a new 6RR yesterday, Kelly talked me out of it. She might regret that move when this thing gets released...hehehehe
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posted July 24, 2003 11:34 AM
Oh yeah let's not forget a set of fresh ZX "636" decals
That might be the first "mod" I make on mine!
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posted July 25, 2003 02:13 AM
One thing interesting is that it is on German plates even if they said the pictures were taken on Spain? Maybe were going to get more pictures soon... And also the wheels seem to be 5 or 6 spoke to make them lighter. Interesting thing is also that the side cover dosn't have any holes for covers to make it narrower? But it really looks good!!!
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posted July 25, 2003 10:03 AM
Got a deposit on one...looking forward to it. Hope it is as good as the hype. We have all been down that road.
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posted July 25, 2003 10:21 AM
Edited By: RAC4IT on 25 Jul 2003 11:22
can hardly wait
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posted July 25, 2003 02:27 PM
What is that thing straped to the seat at the back? Maybe it's NEW UNDERWARE!!!!!!!!! Lets hope so.
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posted July 25, 2003 08:32 PM
Notice that the head lights are disguised.
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posted July 26, 2003 04:38 AM
Edited By: redelk on 26 Jul 2003 05:39
A couple of statements from other forums:
It's for real. Don't ask me how I know, but there are three of them at Kawasaki's headquarters right now. And some guys there aren't too happy that those photos got out already. It will definitely be an '04 model. This time last year, the Z1000 and new ZX6R were at this same rumor stage. Kawasaki will have their dealer meeting next month, where the bikes will be announced, and you'll see pictures all over the web zines then.
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There's one here in Australia at the moment being checked over by the government for ADR (Australian Design Rules) compliancy. That should mean release early next year.
My local dealer says that Kawasaki are flying them over to Sydney for an unspecified reason in September but he expects it to be the local launch of the bike. Other interesting things to note on the bike are it appears that the fuel tank is under the seat like on the 12R, the swing arm is extremely long and the frame very massive. I suspect it's handling will be very front endy like the 7R.
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posted August 04, 2003 06:40 AM
Wait a minute... is it me or did they also disguise the swing arm brace by painting it black???
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posted August 07, 2003 10:24 PM
Well I can't wait until it comes out, hell may even trade the 03 12r in for it. NOT, guess I will have to have two bikes ;-)
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posted August 07, 2003 10:30 PM
Man, it looks tiny.
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