armin922 Posted May 1, 2009 Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 What are all your opinions on the z1000 and the z750 made by kawasaki? Pros and Cons? Im considering either. But not sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siggywiggy Posted May 1, 2009 Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 never ridden either but i love the orange z1000, up close it looks soo pissed off. (ultimate street fighter IMO) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
armin922 Posted May 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 ohh yeah. The 02 03 04 models are my fav. The newer ones IMO are fugly. And yes they do look badass.The z1000 is an inline 4 isnt it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yotaman88210 Posted May 1, 2009 Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 yep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V4junkie Posted May 1, 2009 Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 No wind protection and buzzy in the upper rpm. Lots of attitude and grunt though. Very cool mean little bike. Just depends what kind of riding you'll be doing and how much you like being in the wind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagr Posted May 1, 2009 Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 Last year Bret had my Z dynod'. It was all stock and made 125 hp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V4junkie Posted May 1, 2009 Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 Wow . . . had no idea it was that much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
armin922 Posted May 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 damn. Nice numbers. Yeah i just want something like a sport cruiser. Im looking into the sv 650s z 750 and z1000s. I plan on doing long riding and i want to be more in an upright position. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V4junkie Posted May 1, 2009 Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 The wind blast may tire you out on a naked FYI. My buddy went a long way on his 919 but you are very exposed to the elements and it really wears your neck out. Contrast this to my old VFR and I hopped off feeling great. Read a few reviews, most reviews mention long distance comfort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hailwood Posted May 1, 2009 Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 A riding buddy of mine had a Z1000 and could really make it haul through the twisities. Never really mentioned wind protection, but there isn't much there.If you're looking for something similar with better protection, I've really enjoyed the FZ1 for longer trips. It definitely doesn't have the streetfighter look quite like the Z, but it's a good compromise for sport/comfort and an upright position. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disclaimer Posted May 1, 2009 Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 (edited) Z1k = teh hott hott sex for a nekkid bike. 2003 orange model with the 4-2-4 pipes.Now, if it could only have the mean sound of a vtwin.... my SV sounds better, but the Zed looks better. Edited May 1, 2009 by JRMMiii Actually it's 4-2-4, not 4-1-4 pipes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magley64 Posted May 1, 2009 Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 Contrast this to my old VFR and I hopped off feeling great.I've long said if i didn't get the XX, i'd have gotten a viffer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V4junkie Posted May 1, 2009 Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 I've long said if i didn't get the XX, i'd have gotten a viffer.Indeed. I'm tempted to see how many threads I can mention the VFR in just so you can hop in and mention that.JK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ault Posted May 1, 2009 Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 those things are so sexy.....i have wanted one for 2 years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbret Posted May 1, 2009 Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 I had the 03 Z1000 and LOVED it. not a bad thing to say about it at all.Get the Z1000 over the 750, sooooooo much better looking.The Z1000 stands up very well in the rear impact from a Cherokee department also.I think the Z1000 (03-06) is pretty much the ultimate stock production streetfighter. Best colors are the 2003 in orange, green or black/red Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagr Posted May 1, 2009 Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 ^^^True. I'm still liking the rootbeer black though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbret Posted May 2, 2009 Report Share Posted May 2, 2009 ^^^True. I'm still liking the rootbeer black though.Ok well yeah, that is the best one but as stock Z1000 colors the 2003 has the best ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagr Posted May 2, 2009 Report Share Posted May 2, 2009 Ok well yeah, that is the best one.PROOF:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
velnarah Posted May 2, 2009 Report Share Posted May 2, 2009 I hate to ask this but I really don't feel like searching google or wiki right now... ...street fighter.... where does that come from why are some of these bikes refered to as having a 'street fighter' look?...some dude from work mentioned my bike had that look... maybe for it's time. It's out dated I think.. I dunno.[yeah all you who remember me.. I'm not dead. Just inactive till now]..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jnor Posted May 2, 2009 Report Share Posted May 2, 2009 (edited) I had a 03 Z1....I didn't like it, after a 400 mile day in WV, I traded it in. My biggest problem was with the ergo's, and bad "buzz" at highway speed. It killed my butt, and the handlebar "buzz" numbed my hands. In all fairness it wasn't a good choice for my kind of riding, I'll ride about 10K per year, and when I get on my bike I almost always ride 200 miles, I can't get out of town quick enough. I bought a gen 1 FZ1, and it was one of my favorite bikes.. My wife bought a Z750. She had a ZR750S prior to the Z750, she loved the 750S, but hated the Z750.......I liked it. She now has a Versys, and loves it. It's one of my favorite's also. Edited May 2, 2009 by jnor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagr Posted May 2, 2009 Report Share Posted May 2, 2009 I think what jnor is trying to say is that the Z is a little too RockN'Roll for some. But he is correct. The issues he stated are the common complaints you'll hear about the Z. Some easily corrected, some not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jnor Posted May 2, 2009 Report Share Posted May 2, 2009 Dunno about rock and roll.......I had this after the Z1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
armin922 Posted May 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2009 hmnmmm, this is gonna be a tough decision and i appreciate all of your comments. The only thing thats holding me back now is the wind protection. I was also wondering, what do all of u think of the sv650? Im also considering that as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jnor Posted May 2, 2009 Report Share Posted May 2, 2009 The SV650 is a great choice......there is a low mileage one on www.rideohio.org for $3000.00 check it out.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
armin922 Posted May 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2009 damn thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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