May 18th, 2009, 07:27 PM | #1 |
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Name: patricK
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I fell in love!!!! :X
Went to Infineon Raceway in Sonoma, CA this past Sunday for the Kawasaki AMA Superbike Showdown and I fell in love
..Kawasaki was hosting demo rides all day pretty much and I signed up for the ER-6n (which was ok), and this... Posted at 600cc bike comparison tent Gettin ready to ride my first super sport bike, peace Me next to that stupid on the zx-14.. no real gear, and broke the Kawasaki demo ride rules by passing other riders (me) and not riding in a staggered position with the group Off we go Back from the 25 min ride with a smile on my face that you can't see This is the first time I've ridden a super sport bike. I really have no other riding experience except on the 250R. The way this thing handles is AMAZING!!! It's so smooth and knows what I'm about to do before I do it. and the power! oh the power! It's like hang on to your ass power and I loved it!!!! I don't see why I'll ever need a liter bike after riding this thing. I can't wait, I'm gonna have to get this one day.. eventually after I really hone down my cornering skills on the 250R and take it the track once or twice. I'm sold.. and if I get it in a year or two, I'm buying it in GREEN! goes perfect with my Hopkins Arai Helmet! |
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May 18th, 2009, 08:06 PM | #2 |
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Hey that looked like a lot of fun! Great weather too!
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May 18th, 2009, 08:23 PM | #3 |
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Sweet dude, good to put a face to that picture bro I never knew what you looked like. The biggest bike Ive ever ridden is a 200CC LOL! I wana swing my bike over a super sport after a few years and try one out :P
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May 18th, 2009, 08:34 PM | #4 |
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Name: Kenneth
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I have been wanting to try out the new engine and forks on the 09 ZX6, sounds like kawasaki has a real winner to me. I remember the feeling I had on my R6 when you get into the meat of the power-band with the instantaneous throttle response and the tires are just gripping like glue. It would have been a blast at the track where you could really utilize all the technology, on the street the R6 was almost too much though. I like the fact that the 250 is so nimble and light, I have been wondering how much improvement the quick throttle tubes give to the 250r.
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May 18th, 2009, 08:36 PM | #5 |
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May 18th, 2009, 09:16 PM | #6 |
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Nice, must have been a very fun day!
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May 19th, 2009, 04:26 AM | #7 |
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Cool that looked like fun.
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May 19th, 2009, 06:54 AM | #8 |
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Too bad they didn't take you out on the track.
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May 19th, 2009, 08:14 AM | #9 |
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Sweeeet - I can feel your excitement
Your jacket rocks btw. |
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May 19th, 2009, 08:52 AM | #10 |
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Awsome! That must have been a blast. Damn the to
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May 19th, 2009, 02:51 PM | #11 |
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Hey there, I went to the same thing on Saturday and rode the 650R and the hubby rode the Concours 14. We had a blast! I loved the bike!
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May 19th, 2009, 02:56 PM | #12 |
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How were the ergos on the 600 as compared to your 250? I can't imagine that bent over position can be comfortable for very long. Too bad Kawasaki never seems to do these demos in the Mid-Atlantic area.
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May 19th, 2009, 03:11 PM | #13 |
3 for street, 2 for dirt
Name: Katlyn
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The 650R that I rode didn't really feel a lot different than my 250 (my 250 has been lowered 2" from stock), just a tad bit taller and of course way more powerful and smooth.
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May 19th, 2009, 04:41 PM | #14 | |
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May 19th, 2009, 04:45 PM | #15 |
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Man! I wish there are events like this near NJ!
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May 19th, 2009, 05:18 PM | #16 |
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I love that helmet....nice gear, looks like you had a lot of fun.
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May 19th, 2009, 05:32 PM | #17 |
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I'm really surprised they would let that one guy go on a demo ride without a jacket. I've been on a couple of demo rides here, and if you don't have half-decent riding gear, you don't ride, period.
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Name: patricK
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all this basically means you'll be bending down more and having your head closer to the tank. while I was riding, I definitely thought to myself that this would not be comfortable for a long trip, but a day's ride in the twisties or track would be a-ok with me. I got to ride the track for 2 laps at lunch time, but on my 250R. We were all supposed to do 3 laps, but 3 riders went down in turn 1 in the 2nd lap. Thanks! I like it too hehe and it was jitters and excitement at the same time Quote:
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May 19th, 2009, 07:22 PM | #19 |
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Ah, damn.. I'm jealous - looks awesome, man.. gotta love the styling of supersports
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