September 9th, 2009, 08:21 AM | #81 |
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Another thing I hadn't noticed before is the shiny fork/frame and different front fender.
I did like the black 08 lower on green.... oh well. The new fork and frame looks good IMO, but could go either way on that. |
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September 9th, 2009, 09:49 AM | #82 | |
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The older (2006/7?) silver one looks NICE but doesn't stand up to the elements well (look at the wear on all the used pics). Yeah, I already asked in the Kawi forums 650r forum about getting everything around the swingarm blacked out. It looks like it's kind of a dark gray on some models but I'd still prefer powder black. The angular bars for the passenger footpeg are MUCH better than the old wavy organic looking crap. |
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September 9th, 2009, 03:41 PM | #83 | |
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September 9th, 2009, 07:40 PM | #84 |
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I really want to see 4-cylinder 250. Just like it's last ZX250R. I don't mid if its carb or no carb at all. as long as it's 4 inline/v.
Do you think transplating a previous gen zx250r engine into EX250r chasis will work? hmm i wonder... |
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September 9th, 2009, 09:38 PM | #85 |
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Notice the bottom fairings on the black have a matted finish on 1/2. I thought it was a reflection, until I saw other angles.
I don't know if I like it, but I don't know if I hate it yet either. I think it is one of those things you would have to see in person. http://www.kawasaki.com.au/index.php...details=photos |
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September 9th, 2009, 10:24 PM | #86 |
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That half matte on the black doesn't look too bad, at least SOMETHING changed visually.
I would sure love to see some other colors though. |
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September 10th, 2009, 12:41 AM | #87 | |
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September 10th, 2009, 01:42 AM | #88 |
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Looks terrible. Not as sleek and the 08-09 250r.
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September 10th, 2009, 12:23 PM | #89 |
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i was hoping for FI also. why wouldn't kawasaki offer a real 'limited edition' version of the 250r with FI? the special green paint with black and white accents is nice and all, and maybe worth the $300 extra. But why not release 50 FI bikes into the US and see how everyone responds?
i would go for it...would you? |
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September 10th, 2009, 12:29 PM | #90 |
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Only if it did not result in lower power or torque.
Didn't I read somewhere that the FI bikes are down on power relative to the carbureted ones? Carbs work fine. Aside from not having to use the choke to start the bike (which is trivial) and elimination of maintenance items (which is less trivial), what do you see as the benefit of FI? |
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September 10th, 2009, 12:50 PM | #91 |
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i'm not worried about speed, maybe some others are...but if i we're inclined to go fast i'd buy a 650 with FI. i know that isn't nowhere near your point, but there is always money to be made in aftermarket parts that could enhance hp. i do appreciate the carbureted motor, don't get me wrong, there's something about the 'zen' of waiting for your bike to warm up.
i was doing a bit of research about the CDI problems on these boards...would FI actually get rid of that timing issue? in the very least, i'm a hippie at heart and would like to contribute to a cleaner environemnt. maybe i should move to europe or japan. |
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September 10th, 2009, 12:51 PM | #92 | |
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September 10th, 2009, 12:52 PM | #93 |
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September 10th, 2009, 01:01 PM | #94 |
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I'm not big on those graphically-splashed options, but I'll take that green passenger seat for my '09 S.E. green bike!
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September 10th, 2009, 01:19 PM | #95 | |
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I really like the red one, but there is something about the green one that says, "pre-gen" to me. |
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September 10th, 2009, 01:39 PM | #96 |
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September 10th, 2009, 01:49 PM | #97 |
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Funny you should say that.... I almost looked seriously at that bike, but that is why I didn't. Cosmetic, yes.... but if buying a new bike, you have got to be happy with it.
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September 10th, 2009, 03:02 PM | #98 |
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so order one from Becky - then you'll have it!
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September 10th, 2009, 03:36 PM | #99 | |
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...but confuse the hell out of any service centers working on them and require a new US service manual for a measley few bikes. |
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September 10th, 2009, 05:32 PM | #100 | |
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furthermore, if mechanics can't understand the service manual then they can call their kawi rep who can make a call to someone in england and who have already resolved almost of the issues. i guess what i'm most frustrated with is that the bottom line for kawi is selling bikes, and 90% of the people who're just starting out will always lean towards something that looks cool - me included. they've got the market cornered...more power to them. |
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September 15th, 2009, 07:49 AM | #101 |
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It's my understanding that the manufacturer has to pay a large amount for emissions certification of every model they import. The carb'd model is already paid for. An FI model equals more money to pay, but the carb is already selling well, so why do it.
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September 15th, 2009, 07:55 PM | #102 | |
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September 15th, 2009, 08:40 PM | #103 |
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I noticed that with the blue too. Seems odd to me, maybe I'm too used to seeing black being matte.
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September 19th, 2009, 11:37 AM | #104 |
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I like the new bikes look I wonder if the price will go up for the powdercoated exhaust and the well placed hole in the ferrimg
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September 19th, 2009, 02:28 PM | #106 |
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it looks like the Australia colors this year are back to Ebony and yet another blue, this one Metallic Island Blue.
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September 19th, 2009, 02:37 PM | #107 |
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my ferrings are being repainted ATM. Has that hole in the lower front portion always been there(the one taht allows you to see the header). I have never noticed it before if it has
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September 19th, 2009, 02:39 PM | #108 |
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yup - the lower hole on the fairing has always been there.... why are you repainting yours, and what color?
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September 19th, 2009, 06:58 PM | #109 |
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Was at my local Kawi dealer today and he said they won't be getting any 2010's until February.
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September 22nd, 2009, 03:22 PM | #110 |
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2010 will ONLY come in PINK color, with PINK rimstripes & PINK rear seat cowl!
Also it will have white lettering in place of "Ninja" instead reading "Samurai" |
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September 22nd, 2009, 04:16 PM | #111 | |
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September 25th, 2009, 03:30 PM | #112 |
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I so need the SE red one to replace the one that was destroyed...oh what fun I'm going to have designing covers for those...wohoo....
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September 25th, 2009, 03:40 PM | #113 |
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I was looking to go Green in 2010 , but if the new SE Red is gonna look like that ... count me in!
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September 25th, 2009, 04:28 PM | #114 |
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http://www.kawasaki.com.au/index.php...details=photos
Notice the silver chain on the blue one? And the silver chain + sprocket on the black one? |
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October 2nd, 2009, 12:14 AM | #115 | |
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October 3rd, 2009, 07:52 AM | #116 |
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If the muffler were all black, it would look great, but that looks terrible.
Both SE graphics make what was a very sleek bike look like a cheap toy. I never thought they'd top the travesty that was last year's green, but they sure did. Solid colors, please! Ugh...just glad I bought in '09! |
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October 3rd, 2009, 03:17 PM | #117 |
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the "SE" are not appearing on the Kawasaki site- I think those are just dealer specials
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which Kawasaki site? the US site still advertise 2009 and not 2010s.
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I realize that Andrew, thanks... I'm the one who originally reported the pics over here - the only official pics from Kawi are on the Australian site and there are no "SE" bikes like the once pictured
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