Over Seas Bike Colors

camaroz1985 · May 12th, 2009, 07:18 AM

I was just looking through the UK Kawasaki page and noticed they have a bunch of different colors for the same bikes that we get.

I wonder why Kawasaki does this?

I really want a Versys in Pearl Wildfire Orange. Hopefully they bring it here next year.

Some other interesting color/bike combinations are:

Pearl Stardust White ZX-10

Pearl Stardust White, Candy Burnt Orange, and Metallic Diablo Black ER-6n
(They have a flash site for this)

I know it is more expensive to bring all these colors here, but it would be nice to have the options.

Oh and you can get the Versys with ABS over there.

SteveL · May 12th, 2009, 07:43 AM

In Switzerland the 250R is Green or Black

Steve

tlhamon · May 12th, 2009, 07:49 AM

Strictly market research. Americans tend to be kind of reserved. The other issue is visibility on our particular type of roads. You notice how a lot of sportbikes are bright colors not seen in nature? Makes them more visible. Also makes them ugly.

CodE-E · May 12th, 2009, 08:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteveL

In Switzerland the 250R is Green or Black

Steve

Yeah, same in Austria, and as far as I know, everywhere else in Europe. Green, Black, or the tri-colored Special Edition. No blue or red Ninja 250Rs over here.

Snake · May 12th, 2009, 08:17 AM

The orange gives it a mean apearance.

capt_bugaloo · May 12th, 2009, 08:42 AM

It can go the other way as well: in 2008 the 250r was brought into Canada in only green, red, or black. You guys in the States got blue while we didn't.

Nemy · May 12th, 2009, 08:58 PM

At one point I thought we had orange as an option for the zx6r? White should definitely be included though. Always looks amazing!

paterick4o8 · May 13th, 2009, 01:04 AM

lovin that white on the ZX-10

Mista Bob · May 13th, 2009, 08:24 AM

Yeah, hawt damn that ZX-10 is awesome.
White bikes turn me on.

Oh hey, I own a white bike.... hrmmmm....... sorry where was I again?

ahem

Even just between Canada and the States I find there are often vastly different colour options for some bikes.

Sailariel · May 14th, 2009, 05:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CodE-E

Yeah, same in Austria, and as far as I know, everywhere else in Europe. Green, Black, or the tri-colored Special Edition. No blue or red Ninja 250Rs over here.

Ben, I have a sister who lives in Vienna. She used to ride a Jawa. Most of my relatives live in Venna

May 12th, 2009, 07:18 AM	#1
camaroz1985 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Ryan Location: Carlisle, PA Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2008 WR250R, 2006 Ural Raven (Sold), 2009 Versys Green (Sold), 2008 Ninja 250R Green (Sold) Posts: A lot.	Over Seas Bike Colors I was just looking through the UK Kawasaki page and noticed they have a bunch of different colors for the same bikes that we get. I wonder why Kawasaki does this? I really want a Versys in Pearl Wildfire Orange. Hopefully they bring it here next year. Some other interesting color/bike combinations are: Pearl Stardust White ZX-10 Pearl Stardust White, Candy Burnt Orange, and Metallic Diablo Black ER-6n (They have a flash site for this) I know it is more expensive to bring all these colors here, but it would be nice to have the options. Oh and you can get the Versys with ABS over there.

May 12th, 2009, 07:43 AM	#2
SteveL old git Name: Steve Location: Geneve Switzerland Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): BMW K1300S Posts: 479	In Switzerland the 250R is Green or Black Steve __________________________________________________ Some mistakes are too much fun to make only once.

May 12th, 2009, 07:49 AM	#3
tlhamon ninjette.org member Name: Thomas Location: Traverse City, MI Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): None Yet Posts: 183	Strictly market research. Americans tend to be kind of reserved. The other issue is visibility on our particular type of roads. You notice how a lot of sportbikes are bright colors not seen in nature? Makes them more visible. Also makes them ugly. __________________________________________________ It's not worth doing if you aren't completely stressed out about it.

May 12th, 2009, 08:42 AM	#6
capt_bugaloo motorcycle rider Name: Bruce Location: Victoria, BC Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '14 Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom (silver) Posts: A lot.	It can go the other way as well: in 2008 the 250r was brought into Canada in only green, red, or black. You guys in the States got blue while we didn't. __________________________________________________ '14 Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom (silver)

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