Bit the bullet...just bought a '08 ZX10R brand new!!!

speedgsx98 · May 18th, 2009, 10:54 PM

Well, for those of you who may be thinking, "Oh no, he's crazy!!" Don't worry, I've been riding for 16 years, and my last bike I owned was a GSXR 750, and as a motorcycle mechanic, I've ridden almost everything out there, and spent some time with a ZX-12R several years ago.

Anyway, the deal was too good to pass up.

0 down, 0 payments, 0 interest for 6 months. $9650 OTD, yes OTD. The bike retails for $11599. They're blowing these out hideously cheap. I couldn't have even gotten an '09 zx-6r any cheaper I don't think.

Anyway, pics to come...but it's all stock of course, and is green in color.

Still have the 250 ninja(2002) and it's not going anywhere. I'll be riding that when I make freeway trips to see the wife at lunchtime. And other times too. The ZX10R is just a toy =)

And, the wife just took the motorcycle rider course, so I will shortly have riding partner =)

Alex · May 18th, 2009, 11:07 PM

Fun bike!

The trick is to make sure and remember which ninja you're on when you whack the throttle open. If you guess incorrectly, you'll find out soon enough.

speedgsx98 · May 18th, 2009, 11:16 PM

BTW, this thing is stupid fast...stupid. Oh my. And I haven't even gotten past 6k yet. Here's Area P's slip on exhaust dyno for it...

http://www.areapnolimits.com/images/...8_dyno_big.gif

Pretty crazy stuff.

Alex · May 18th, 2009, 11:24 PM

I gotta say that it wasn't lacking hp for me from 0 to vmax. On the street it needed -zilch- performance-wise. Once I got it on track there were things that started to stand out (brakes, suspension), so I dealt with those as they came up. The brakes were supposed to be uprated for the '08 version, so they may be good to go out of the box. Here's a link to the first impressions I posted up after getting that monster home.

speedgsx98 · May 18th, 2009, 11:38 PM

Toying with a slip on for sound, but that also makes it a cop magnet...and I don't need any more power. I've done all the ultra aggressive canyon riding that I ever wanted with my GSXR, and after a really close call, I ride at 6/10's
pace in the twisties these days when I'm pushing it. Just don't need the grief. No more stoppies either, even though I used to be quite good at them. As far as wheelies, I was good at those too, but I'm going to take it slow on the new bike. Prob not a lot of balance point riding them out type wheelies, just power wheelies on accel.

I've become quite mellow in my old age =)

Snake · May 19th, 2009, 04:16 AM

Congatulations on the new bike.

Elfling · May 19th, 2009, 06:21 AM

Mmm, congrats on the new sexy!

CC Cowboy · May 19th, 2009, 06:50 AM

Greeeeeeeeeeeeen. It must be pretty and fast.

Strider · May 19th, 2009, 05:32 PM

Under 10K ???? Damn good deal! CONGRATS to you on the bike , and CONGRATS to your wife on the MSF

I wish mine would hurry and take hers ....

Sailariel · May 19th, 2009, 05:58 PM

Very Very nice machine! Congratulations. Tried one out a while ago and found that it is a bit too much for this 68 year old. I get some interesting comments on my green 250. I have even had my mental stability questioned--even though I am a retired "Shrink". I have been riding 50 years. Be careful--That bike is a perverbial rocket.

Grn99Kawi · May 19th, 2009, 06:00 PM

wow... what a 'step up'.. be safe...

Flashmonkey · May 19th, 2009, 06:56 PM

Congrats! Now let's see some pics!!

EJ30157 · May 19th, 2009, 07:20 PM

WOW! 1000cc supersport. I can't see myself going back to that but if the deal is right, I'm probably a sucker too. Have fun and congrats.

muffinman · May 19th, 2009, 07:22 PM

Pics!

NickH · May 19th, 2009, 08:23 PM

Did you pick the Kawasaki payment plan? If so, after that magical 6 months, the interest payments are very big. It doesn't really matter if you can pay the bike off in 6 months though.

-Nick-
Posted via Mobile Device

speedgsx98 · May 21st, 2009, 02:37 PM

Here it is!

CC Cowboy · May 21st, 2009, 02:51 PM

Beautiful bike. Does the body work fit better than on the 250?

You know there are many cars that will do 186MPH ( I think that is the limiter). I can think of Porsche, Ferrari, Mercedes Benz, etc, etc , etc. Most of the people who own them don't drive that fast. Most drive the same speed as the rest of traffic.

Riding a bike is the same thing. Just because the bike will go that fast doesn't mean you have too (well not after you make sure it will go that fast). It's just a matter of maturity (so they tell me).

speedgsx98 · May 21st, 2009, 03:17 PM

Don't know about the fitment of the bodywork. I haven't had to remove/replace any yet. Just used a piece from my 250 Ninja fender to get rid of the ridiculous fender(mud flap) that came on the bike.

Honestly, this thing is more than I was prepared for. Even the big bikes I've ridden like an '01 ZX-12, or older ZX-11's can't prepare you for this thing. Even my 99 GSXR 750 was nothing compared to this. The power is like a light switch. Good thing I'm older and more mellow than I used to be. I can't see how a young kid could own one of these. I've been caught off guard several times already by the acceleration. It's quite amazing. Bike revs at 4800rpm at 75mph indicated. Compare that to 8900 rpm on the 250 ninja(2002).

yep, don't have to pay for 6 months. After that, the finance rate goes to 21.9% or something crazy, retroactive back to the date of purchase. The trick is to either pay it in full within 6 months, or refinance it.

Elfling · May 21st, 2009, 03:20 PM

You know, I hate that green on everything but Kawasakis. Pretty damn sexy!

OldGuy · May 21st, 2009, 08:47 PM

Dave that bike just says "hey big boy do you want to go out and play". Wow - be careful.

May 18th, 2009, 10:54 PM	#1
speedgsx98 ninjette.org member Name: Dave Location: San Diego Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 250 ninja 2002, 2008 ZX10-R Posts: 149	Bit the bullet...just bought a '08 ZX10R brand new!!! Well, for those of you who may be thinking, "Oh no, he's crazy!!" Don't worry, I've been riding for 16 years, and my last bike I owned was a GSXR 750, and as a motorcycle mechanic, I've ridden almost everything out there, and spent some time with a ZX-12R several years ago. Anyway, the deal was too good to pass up. 0 down, 0 payments, 0 interest for 6 months. $9650 OTD, yes OTD. The bike retails for $11599. They're blowing these out hideously cheap. I couldn't have even gotten an '09 zx-6r any cheaper I don't think. Anyway, pics to come...but it's all stock of course, and is green in color. Still have the 250 ninja(2002) and it's not going anywhere. I'll be riding that when I make freeway trips to see the wife at lunchtime. And other times too. The ZX10R is just a toy =) And, the wife just took the motorcycle rider course, so I will shortly have riding partner =)

May 18th, 2009, 11:07 PM	#2
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	Fun bike! The trick is to make sure and remember which ninja you're on when you whack the throttle open. If you guess incorrectly, you'll find out soon enough. __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

May 18th, 2009, 11:24 PM	#4
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	I gotta say that it wasn't lacking hp for me from 0 to vmax. On the street it needed -zilch- performance-wise. Once I got it on track there were things that started to stand out (brakes, suspension), so I dealt with those as they came up. The brakes were supposed to be uprated for the '08 version, so they may be good to go out of the box. Here's a link to the first impressions I posted up after getting that monster home. __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

May 19th, 2009, 06:50 AM	#8
CC Cowboy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Whodat Location: Ware Is.,MA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): I pass the wind! Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '13, Jun '14	Greeeeeeeeeeeeen. It must be pretty and fast. __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!

May 19th, 2009, 06:00 PM	#11
Grn99Kawi ninjette.org sage Name: A Location: Long Island, NY Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2000 Honda CBR600F4 (sold) 1999 Ninja 250 (sold) Posts: 586	wow... what a 'step up'.. be safe... __________________________________________________ 2000 Honda CBR600F4 Silver and Red 1999 Kawi Racing Green Ninja 250 sold

May 18th, 2009, 11:16 PM	#3
speedgsx98 ninjette.org member Name: Dave Location: San Diego Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 250 ninja 2002, 2008 ZX10-R Posts: 149	BTW, this thing is stupid fast...stupid. Oh my. And I haven't even gotten past 6k yet. Here's Area P's slip on exhaust dyno for it... http://www.areapnolimits.com/images/...8_dyno_big.gif Pretty crazy stuff.

May 18th, 2009, 11:38 PM	#5
speedgsx98 ninjette.org member Name: Dave Location: San Diego Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 250 ninja 2002, 2008 ZX10-R Posts: 149	Toying with a slip on for sound, but that also makes it a cop magnet...and I don't need any more power. I've done all the ultra aggressive canyon riding that I ever wanted with my GSXR, and after a really close call, I ride at 6/10's pace in the twisties these days when I'm pushing it. Just don't need the grief. No more stoppies either, even though I used to be quite good at them. As far as wheelies, I was good at those too, but I'm going to take it slow on the new bike. Prob not a lot of balance point riding them out type wheelies, just power wheelies on accel. I've become quite mellow in my old age =)

May 19th, 2009, 04:16 AM	#6
Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	Congatulations on the new bike.

May 19th, 2009, 06:21 AM	#7
Elfling ninjette.org guru Name: Becca Location: Clearwater, FL Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 03 Ninja 250, 02 CBR600 f4i Posts: 253	Mmm, congrats on the new sexy!

May 19th, 2009, 05:32 PM	#9
Strider Back on the Black! Name: Alan Location: Gastonia, North Carolina Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Kawasaki Ninja EX250 (Black) Posts: 831	Under 10K ???? Damn good deal! CONGRATS to you on the bike , and CONGRATS to your wife on the MSF I wish mine would hurry and take hers ....

May 19th, 2009, 05:58 PM	#10
Sailariel ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Alex Location: Belfast, ME Join Date: Jul 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Honda NT-700-V, formerly, Green 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	Very Very nice machine! Congratulations. Tried one out a while ago and found that it is a bit too much for this 68 year old. I get some interesting comments on my green 250. I have even had my mental stability questioned--even though I am a retired "Shrink". I have been riding 50 years. Be careful--That bike is a perverbial rocket.

May 19th, 2009, 06:56 PM	#12
Flashmonkey Professional belly dancer Name: James Location: Toronto Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 1992 GSX-R 750 Posts: A lot.	Congrats! Now let's see some pics!!

May 19th, 2009, 07:20 PM	#13
EJ30157 Kelly Kim's Friend Name: EJ Location: Atlanta Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): (Used to)2008 Green 250R, 2007 Ninja ZX-6R Posts: 77	WOW! 1000cc supersport. I can't see myself going back to that but if the deal is right, I'm probably a sucker too. Have fun and congrats.

May 19th, 2009, 07:22 PM	#14
muffinman ninjette.org guru Name: Arthur Location: USA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 250R (sold), '05 ZX6R / 636 Posts: 355	Pics!

May 19th, 2009, 08:23 PM	#15
NickH ninjette.org member Name: Nick Location: Iowa Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Buell XB12Scg and 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 98	Did you pick the Kawasaki payment plan? If so, after that magical 6 months, the interest payments are very big. It doesn't really matter if you can pay the bike off in 6 months though. -Nick- Posted via Mobile Device

May 21st, 2009, 02:37 PM	#16
speedgsx98 ninjette.org member Name: Dave Location: San Diego Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 250 ninja 2002, 2008 ZX10-R Posts: 149	Here it is!

May 21st, 2009, 02:51 PM	#17
CC Cowboy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Whodat Location: Ware Is.,MA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): I pass the wind! Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '13, Jun '14	Beautiful bike. Does the body work fit better than on the 250? You know there are many cars that will do 186MPH ( I think that is the limiter). I can think of Porsche, Ferrari, Mercedes Benz, etc, etc , etc. Most of the people who own them don't drive that fast. Most drive the same speed as the rest of traffic. Riding a bike is the same thing. Just because the bike will go that fast doesn't mean you have too (well not after you make sure it will go that fast). It's just a matter of maturity (so they tell me). __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!

May 21st, 2009, 03:17 PM	#18
speedgsx98 ninjette.org member Name: Dave Location: San Diego Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 250 ninja 2002, 2008 ZX10-R Posts: 149	Don't know about the fitment of the bodywork. I haven't had to remove/replace any yet. Just used a piece from my 250 Ninja fender to get rid of the ridiculous fender(mud flap) that came on the bike. Honestly, this thing is more than I was prepared for. Even the big bikes I've ridden like an '01 ZX-12, or older ZX-11's can't prepare you for this thing. Even my 99 GSXR 750 was nothing compared to this. The power is like a light switch. Good thing I'm older and more mellow than I used to be. I can't see how a young kid could own one of these. I've been caught off guard several times already by the acceleration. It's quite amazing. Bike revs at 4800rpm at 75mph indicated. Compare that to 8900 rpm on the 250 ninja(2002). yep, don't have to pay for 6 months. After that, the finance rate goes to 21.9% or something crazy, retroactive back to the date of purchase. The trick is to either pay it in full within 6 months, or refinance it.

May 21st, 2009, 03:20 PM	#19
Elfling ninjette.org guru Name: Becca Location: Clearwater, FL Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 03 Ninja 250, 02 CBR600 f4i Posts: 253	You know, I hate that green on everything but Kawasakis. Pretty damn sexy!

May 21st, 2009, 08:47 PM	#20
OldGuy Live Life Name: Don Location: Lincoln, NE Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Green SE Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.	Dave that bike just says "hey big boy do you want to go out and play". Wow - be careful. __________________________________________________ - ATGATT - Scorpion EX700 Hi-Vis Helmet, First Gear MeshTek 3.0 Jacket, TourMaster Transition 2 Jacket and Flex Pants, Sidi Doha boots

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