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cadd · February 9th, 2015, 05:22 PM

If the R3 was available (used market) when I purchased my 300, I would've most likely picked it over the 300. On paper, it looks superior in every way performance wise.

More power, less weight is always a good thing! I can live without the slipper clutch and the ABS personally.

But now that I have ABS, I do want my future bikes to have ABS. It's just like the 80s. Had no power steering, no power brakes, no AC, no power windows in my car. Once, I drove a car with them, I got spoiled and felt entitled. I guess same goes for ABS. Although it's more peace of mind than anything else since we don't get to experience it on a daily basis (or at least I hope we don't).

But I'm excited to see how the Kawasaki will respond. Will they lower the price a little to be more competitive? Or will they market the slipper clutch, available ABS and larger tank as justification for the current price.

February 9th, 2015, 05:22 PM	#26
cadd cadd cadd cadd Name: Cadd Location: 41°21'13.1"N, 74°41'37.4"W Join Date: Jan 2014 Motorcycle(s): 300 Posts: A lot. MOTM - May '15	If the R3 was available (used market) when I purchased my 300, I would've most likely picked it over the 300. On paper, it looks superior in every way performance wise. More power, less weight is always a good thing! I can live without the slipper clutch and the ABS personally. But now that I have ABS, I do want my future bikes to have ABS. It's just like the 80s. Had no power steering, no power brakes, no AC, no power windows in my car. Once, I drove a car with them, I got spoiled and felt entitled. I guess same goes for ABS. Although it's more peace of mind than anything else since we don't get to experience it on a daily basis (or at least I hope we don't). But I'm excited to see how the Kawasaki will respond. Will they lower the price a little to be more competitive? Or will they market the slipper clutch, available ABS and larger tank as justification for the current price.