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posted June 21, 2010 05:28 AM
new ZX-10R 2011?
http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/bike...easer-concept/
http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/Ne...-zx10r-teaser/
http://www.kawasaki-challenge.com/
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gilberjj
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posted June 21, 2010 05:54 AM
In that video it sounds like there's a quickshifter.
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SteveWFL
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posted June 21, 2010 08:37 AM
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In that video it sounds like there's a quickshifter.
if so they copied beemer lol
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SteveWFL
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posted June 21, 2010 08:37 AM
Wonder if the folks at BMW and Aprilia are worried?
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TedG
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posted June 21, 2010 09:12 AM
Kawasaki knows how to put themselves on top of the heap.
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gilberjj
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posted June 21, 2010 09:34 AM
I had a dream last night where there was tons of ear wax exploding out of my ear.......
That being said, Kawasaki has always been known for having the best stock engine. Let's hope they don't disappoint. The current gen zx10 is ugly, so imo, Kawi has some work to do.
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Shane661
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posted June 21, 2010 09:40 AM
The BMW ain't exactly pretty. 
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dubious
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posted June 21, 2010 10:19 AM
the liter leaners will all be seeing updates to match beemer performance
unless we get the new valvetrain design and larger intake system on the 14...the zx14 just became an old slow bike
That would be a cheap upgrade for kawi!
hint hint... is anyone listening
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SteveWFL
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posted June 21, 2010 10:29 AM
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The BMW ain't exactly pretty.
neither is the bug-eyed ZX10 
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gilberjj
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posted June 21, 2010 10:38 AM
quote:
the liter leaners will all be seeing updates to match beemer performance
unless we get the new valvetrain design and larger intake system on the 14...the zx14 just became an old slow bike
That would be a cheap upgrade for kawi!
hint hint... is anyone listening
Kawi could have VERY easily made more power out of the 14. The compression is too conservative.
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smokinZX14
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posted June 21, 2010 11:20 AM
HUMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM I hear it's getting a head like the BMW with the same type valve train .... 14000 red line here we come ..
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BobC
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posted June 21, 2010 11:55 AM
We were expecting a new ZX-10 next year which the teaser confirms.
I just wonder if their dealers will be happy with this, how many of the existing model will they sell this now without massive discounts?
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gilberjj
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posted June 21, 2010 01:14 PM
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We were expecting a new ZX-10 next year which the teaser confirms.
I just wonder if their dealers will be happy with this, how many of the existing model will they sell this now without massive discounts?
Who cares about the old models. You can only look forward. It's ALWAYS good to be in the limelight. Look how well the r1 sold when it was in the limelight. Now it's just another jap liter bike cause the bmw stole the show. Market hype sells bikes to an extent, and I'm sure Kawi dealers will be thrilled to get this new bike.
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BrooklynNYZX12
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posted June 21, 2010 01:30 PM
Maybe Aprilla should worry,it's not like they grenaded motors or anything like that.
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Big_T112
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posted June 21, 2010 05:44 PM
The current ZX10 makes great power. A friend that works at the plant has a nice blue one. It has a full exhaust, 8" inch bolt on Ext. lowered, regeared but not sure what it is now, PC3 and a dry kit and it will fly in the 1/8th. it has no engine mods and is almost as fast as my 1000 with a few tweaks. I have never heard one person say anything good about the way it looks. And so far it seems to not have the weak transmission of the earlier models.
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dubious
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posted June 21, 2010 06:02 PM
upping zx14 compression will not make up for the advantage of levered valvetrain, but would certainly be a great addition to the finger follower valve actuation.
It would need both IMO.
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posted June 21, 2010 07:42 PM
I don't see beemer inc. living in fear, but competition is good for us all!
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BobC
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posted June 21, 2010 11:11 PM
 Edited By: BobC on 22 Jun 2010 07:13
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quote:
We were expecting a new ZX-10 next year which the teaser confirms.
I just wonder if their dealers will be happy with this, how many of the existing model will they sell this now without massive discounts?
Who cares about the old models. You can only look forward. It's ALWAYS good to be in the limelight. Look how well the r1 sold when it was in the limelight. Now it's just another jap liter bike cause the bmw stole the show. Market hype sells bikes to an extent, and I'm sure Kawi dealers will be thrilled to get this new bike.
"Who cares about the old models" is exactly my point. If a dealer has bought-and-paid-for stock of the 2010 bike he will have to give them away now. Getting the timing right for the launch of a new model is critical. These teasers, when there is no bike to show, can do more harm than good by stalling the market. A healthy dealership benefits the customer in the long run.
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NinjaNick
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posted June 22, 2010 02:52 AM
They need to get it to turn, because the zx10 is always last out of the big 4 in racing. 
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Shane661
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posted June 22, 2010 04:56 AM
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quote:
the liter leaners will all be seeing updates to match beemer performance
unless we get the new valvetrain design and larger intake system on the 14...the zx14 just became an old slow bike
That would be a cheap upgrade for kawi!
hint hint... is anyone listening
Kawi could have VERY easily made more power out of the 14. The compression is too conservative.
The ZX-14 is not really designed as a true sport bike. It is a ZZR really...but one hell of a fast one. 
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posted June 22, 2010 05:57 AM
COugh... the zx14 is still smacking the bimmer's ass with less hp and more weight at the drag strip... cough
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SteveWFL
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posted June 22, 2010 06:21 AM
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COugh... the zx14 is still smacking the bimmer's ass with less hp and more weight at the drag strip... cough
1/3 more CCs, longer wheelbase, and drag racing a bike not designed for drag racing..... I can beleive you
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blackbullet76
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posted June 22, 2010 10:18 PM
Wonder if this means a new 14 in a coulpe years?
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posted June 23, 2010 04:21 PM
This is looking good!!
http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/newsresults/General-news/2010/June/jun2210-new-mcn-june-23-new-zx-10r-revealed/
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posted June 23, 2010 05:10 PM
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This is looking good!!
http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/newsresults/General-news/2010/June/jun2210-new-mcn-june-23-new-zx-10r-revealed/
This?
BMW six-cylinder tourer spied!
BMW's new range-topping luxury tourer has been spotted testing in California, finally confirming that the firm's six-cylinder concept engine will power the new machine.
UH, OH ..............................
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