Apparently I'm an idiot...

Xoulrath · April 28th, 2012, 11:43 PM

I sold my '08 ZX just under two months ago because I could use the cash from the sale. The bike was financed and I still owed a bit on it, so it freed up some monthly income as well.

I didn't last long without a two-wheeled companion to keep me warm at night. I got suckered in by Suzuki's 0% promotion and I went to look at 600's yesterday. The two closest dealers were out of 2011 and 2012 GSX-R 600's and only had 750's left. I decided to stay away from the 750 as I can barely contain myself on the 600's.

At the second dealership, I notice a blue 2011 ZX-6R. Kawi didn't have 0%, but they did have 4% financing deals going on. Of course the bike is blue; as soon as I saw it, I knew I wanted it. When they told me out the door was $9600, I knew I was leaving the dealership with it.

What can I saw other than WOW?! I have very few miles on the bike, but it is very apparent how much of an improvement this bike is over the '08 I had, and I felt as though the '08 was excellent. I just couldn't help myself. Being without a bike for the last couple of months was rough for me. I suspect I may have an addiction problem.

Here is a quick pic I took before I went to work tonight. I will post a few more pics when I have a chance to take some nice shots.

EvnEvn724 · April 28th, 2012, 11:50 PM

I just bought a brand new 2012 zx6r too and I am IN LOVE with it. congrats man!

TnNinjaGirl · April 29th, 2012, 02:26 AM

Meh, you only live once you crazy hooligan.

Malicious Logic · April 29th, 2012, 02:31 AM

Looks pretty good, grats man! Now if only Kawasaki would fix the bug eyes, it'd look as good as it performs.

massacremasses · April 29th, 2012, 02:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TnNinjaGirl

Meh, you only live once you crazy hooligan.

YOLO

csmith12 · April 29th, 2012, 07:26 AM

Enjoy and keep it shiny side up!

CynicalC · April 29th, 2012, 09:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by massacremasses

YOLO

I wonder if she gets it... And also if she "gets it"

choneofakind · April 29th, 2012, 09:39 AM

Nah you're not an idiot for buying a new bike, you're an idiot for selling the bike without a replacement in the first place.

You mentioned improvements over the previous generation. I'm not well versed in the traits of the ZX6R; what did they change that feels like and improvement?

Xoulrath · April 29th, 2012, 12:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by choneofakind

Nah you're not an idiot for buying a new bike, you're an idiot for selling the bike without a replacement in the first place.

Indeed!

Quote:

Originally Posted by choneofakind

You mentioned improvements over the previous generation. I'm not well versed in the traits of the ZX6R; what did they change that feels like and improvement?

Well, for just a quick run down: lighter weight; more mid-range and top-end power; Showa Big Piston Fork really feels like it makes a difference, the front end is literally telepathic; mass centralization boosts handling and it is extremely noticeable as soon as you ride away on the bike, it literally falls into corners, but in a good way. I had to get used to how fast the bike falls over when setting it down on the kickstand.

My brother and I are taking our mother out to lunch for her birthday. I'll get some nice pics up later today or tomorrow.

choneofakind · April 29th, 2012, 12:36 PM

Interesting. I would assume a large part of that quickness is from the bike no longer having an under-tail exhaust. Just from a moment of inertia standpoint, it doesn't make sense to have a big heavy exhaust can that far from the axis of rotation.

Sounds like they did well with the bike. My only experience with that bike was at the ticket to ride event last summer, and I had never ridden the '08 bike for comparison. The new bike just felt good even without the improvement by comparison.

etiainen · April 29th, 2012, 03:39 PM

I rode the 2012 ZX6R at the Kawi demo days today.

Great ride. Have fun with it!

TnNinjaGirl · April 29th, 2012, 05:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CynicalC

I wonder if she gets it... And also if she "gets it"

Nope

MustangGuy · April 29th, 2012, 08:52 PM

Very nice bike! What "bug eyes"? LOL! It's beautiful. Safe riding!

CynicalC · April 29th, 2012, 11:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TnNinjaGirl

Nope

TnNinjaGirl · April 30th, 2012, 06:23 AM

nice...

Xoulrath · May 1st, 2012, 06:22 PM

More and better pics as promised.

Stingray1000 · May 1st, 2012, 07:00 PM

Good lookin' bike man.

xSean13 · May 6th, 2012, 12:52 PM

Man, the dealership near me dropped the base price on their new 2011 ZX6Rs to $8,983...wish I had more experience riding street in order to justify an upgrade

And cash...that helps too.

Indy250r · May 6th, 2012, 01:37 PM

Congrats on the new bike, it looks great!

(I voted the "idiot" option anyway

))

Skippii · May 6th, 2012, 04:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by choneofakind

Interesting. I would assume a large part of that quickness is from the bike no longer having an under-tail exhaust. Just from a moment of inertia standpoint, it doesn't make sense to have a big heavy exhaust can that far from the axis of rotation.

Might want to check with Erik Buell about that...

CC Cowboy · May 6th, 2012, 05:39 PM

Pretty bike. The 750 is easier to ride than a 600 though.

choneofakind · May 6th, 2012, 06:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skippii

Might want to check with Erik Buell about that...

Umm he would agree with me...? His are right under the engine for mass centralization, not an undertail like the previous generation ZX6R. That would put the Buell exhaust much closer to the axis of rotation (from a leaning perspective) and would mean the exhaust's moment of inertia would be lower, which would help the bike to flick side to side like Buell's are known to do.

Skippii · May 6th, 2012, 06:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by choneofakind

Umm he would agree with me...? His are right under the engine for mass centralization, not an undertail like the previous generation ZX6R. That would put the Buell exhaust much closer to the axis of rotation (from a leaning perspective) and would mean the exhaust's moment of inertia would be lower, which would help the bike to flick side to side like Buell's are known to do.

Yeah, I totally misread that.
Let's just pretend I said something like "I agree."

choneofakind · May 6th, 2012, 06:17 PM

Deal

koenigcitizen · May 7th, 2012, 09:12 AM

Sick bike!!!!!

mustang5.0 · June 4th, 2012, 11:20 AM

i got sucked in on the 0% 0 down deal too.. i had them put 3 out the door prices and the only on that made cents, was the zero deal.. i got it on the last day of the deal

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April 29th, 2012, 02:31 AM	#4
Malicious Logic hates stupid people Name: Mark Location: Oklahoma City Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2005 ZX6R Posts: 860	Looks pretty good, grats man! Now if only Kawasaki would fix the bug eyes, it'd look as good as it performs. __________________________________________________ My vlogging channel: Ma1iciousLogic

April 29th, 2012, 07:26 AM	#6
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	Enjoy and keep it shiny side up! __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

May 1st, 2012, 07:00 PM	#17
Stingray1000 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jon Location: Newark, De Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2003 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	Good lookin' bike man. __________________________________________________ http://www.facebook.com/groups/DeMdNjPagrouprides/ I live my life a quarter mile at a time! Who is affraid of the big bad jiggles???? LOL

May 6th, 2012, 05:39 PM	#21
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	Pretty bike. The 750 is easier to ride than a 600 though. __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!

April 28th, 2012, 11:50 PM	#2
EvnEvn724 ninjette.org member Name: Evan Location: Central Illinois Join Date: Jan 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250, 2012 zx6r Posts: 24	I just bought a brand new 2012 zx6r too and I am IN LOVE with it. congrats man!

April 29th, 2012, 02:26 AM	#3
TnNinjaGirl Ms. Personality Name: CB Location: Murvill, TN Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): Depends on the week you ask Posts: A lot.	Meh, you only live once you crazy hooligan.

April 29th, 2012, 09:39 AM	#8
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	Nah you're not an idiot for buying a new bike, you're an idiot for selling the bike without a replacement in the first place. You mentioned improvements over the previous generation. I'm not well versed in the traits of the ZX6R; what did they change that feels like and improvement?

April 29th, 2012, 12:36 PM	#10
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	Interesting. I would assume a large part of that quickness is from the bike no longer having an under-tail exhaust. Just from a moment of inertia standpoint, it doesn't make sense to have a big heavy exhaust can that far from the axis of rotation. Sounds like they did well with the bike. My only experience with that bike was at the ticket to ride event last summer, and I had never ridden the '08 bike for comparison. The new bike just felt good even without the improvement by comparison.

April 29th, 2012, 03:39 PM	#11
etiainen CBR250R Traitor Name: Jon Location: Greater Philadelphia Area Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Red CBR250R 2009 Ninja 250r SE(With 2008 Fairings)(sold) Posts: 924	I rode the 2012 ZX6R at the Kawi demo days today. Great ride. Have fun with it!

April 29th, 2012, 08:52 PM	#13
MustangGuy ninjette.org member Name: Roy Location: Cathedral City, CA Join Date: Nov 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 650 Posts: 164	Very nice bike! What "bug eyes"? LOL! It's beautiful. Safe riding!

April 30th, 2012, 06:23 AM	#15
TnNinjaGirl Ms. Personality Name: CB Location: Murvill, TN Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): Depends on the week you ask Posts: A lot.	nice...

May 6th, 2012, 12:52 PM	#18
xSean13 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Sean Location: Middle TN Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250r (sold) / '03 CBR 600RR Posts: A lot.	Man, the dealership near me dropped the base price on their new 2011 ZX6Rs to $8,983...wish I had more experience riding street in order to justify an upgrade And cash...that helps too.

May 6th, 2012, 01:37 PM	#19
Indy250r ninjette.org member Name: Brad Location: Indiana Join Date: Aug 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2011 KTM 990 ADV Posts: 234	Congrats on the new bike, it looks great! (I voted the "idiot" option anyway ))

May 6th, 2012, 06:17 PM	#24
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	Deal

May 7th, 2012, 09:12 AM	#25
koenigcitizen Russian Ninja :) Name: Andrei Location: Ocean City, MD Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Triumph Street Triple R, 2009 Yamaha FZ6, 2010 Kawi 250r (sold) Posts: 335	Sick bike!!!!! __________________________________________________ 2009 Fazer (2009 Yamaha FZ6), 2012 Triumph Street Triple R

June 4th, 2012, 11:20 AM	#26
mustang5.0 ninjette.org guru Name: E Location: 818 but i rep 516/631/718 Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 GIXXER 600 Posts: 381	i got sucked in on the 0% 0 down deal too.. i had them put 3 out the door prices and the only on that made cents, was the zero deal.. i got it on the last day of the deal __________________________________________________ "You see it's not the blood you spill that gets you what you want. It's the blood you share, your family, your friendships, your community. These are the most valuable things a man could have."

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