November 7th, 2014, 12:36 PM | #1 |
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2015 Z300
For those of you that may not follow the Motorcycling News Section, Kawasaki has unveiled a naked version of the Ninja 300 - the Z300. They haven't said for sure if it will be coming to the U.S., but hopefully it will.
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November 7th, 2014, 12:48 PM | #3 |
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Yeah pretty fugly. I'm sure someone out there will love it though.
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November 7th, 2014, 01:42 PM | #4 |
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Found your bike, @Z300!
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November 7th, 2014, 02:01 PM | #5 |
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Would be a fun little commuter!
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November 7th, 2014, 02:17 PM | #6 |
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Fugly? Really? I don't mind the styling, but I would have to get rid of the stylized "Z" on the side - that I don't care for. It would look a lot less busy without it.
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November 7th, 2014, 08:02 PM | #7 |
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I'd ride it pretty hard.
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November 7th, 2014, 08:10 PM | #8 |
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To me, I've always interpreted naked bikes as more of a "Hey, check out these sexy, powerful mechanical bits!" On a smaller bike, that's kinda contradictory. It's like going to the beach and seeing an attractive, strong man wearing a speedo, vs a thin man wearing a speedo. (Bad analogy, not meaning to make anyone feel ashamed of their bodies, but you probably get the idea)
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November 7th, 2014, 08:18 PM | #9 | |
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November 7th, 2014, 09:04 PM | #10 |
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Kawasaki's Z300 (.eu) site - http://www.kawasaki.eu/en/products/s...1kMDVgMClxRCV0
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November 7th, 2014, 09:16 PM | #11 |
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I'm not a big fan of naked bikes X(
Plus the stalk turn signals ABOVE the headlight look retarded....
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November 8th, 2014, 05:46 AM | #12 |
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Nope still not a fan of the naked bikes... For most every seat there is a rider though
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November 8th, 2014, 06:09 AM | #13 |
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Naked????
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November 8th, 2014, 09:06 AM | #15 |
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Ain't nothin wrong with skinny guys the southern comfort guy in a speedo on the other hand
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November 8th, 2014, 03:26 PM | #16 |
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The bike is fine for looks, but need to redesign the front headlight assembly.
Like the z800, nice looking bike from the handlebars back. |
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November 8th, 2014, 09:15 PM | #17 |
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Sweet I would ride it. I am ready for a couple of years later when they are selling extra cheap. I am wondering whats going to happen to the used motorcycle market in the next couple years.
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November 8th, 2014, 09:35 PM | #18 |
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It's alright.
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November 9th, 2014, 10:54 PM | #19 |
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this is not a naked bike....... it has tons of fairings! Z1000 is siiiiick, this, not so much, but I bet it's king in India
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November 9th, 2014, 10:56 PM | #20 |
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Kinda transformer looking.
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November 10th, 2014, 03:11 AM | #21 |
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November 10th, 2014, 05:40 AM | #22 |
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Personally, I love naked street bikes.. but this is neither a fully fared sport bike or a nekkid one.
It has at least 3 farings, bottom, L and R sides. Too much plastic. Peel it back more and let it all air out. If the bike lends itself to such a design, it'll naturally look awesome.. otherwise, kawi should see that and put the full farings back on. But this is kinda the design thats trending right now... and as mentioned is SUPER popular overseas. I like it, but I'm sure I'll just finance another $3500 and just buy an FZ-09 like I really want. Farings come off, dollars go on. It's like kids clothes or convertibles.. there's less THERE, but still cost the same or more. |
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November 10th, 2014, 06:36 AM | #23 |
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I really like it in black!
Looks cool to me. I like the streetfighter style bikes.
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November 10th, 2014, 09:30 AM | #24 |
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I like street fighter looking' bikes too =
Yeah, get rid of the Z. Black looks good too. I wonder what the price difference between the naked and full dressed? |
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November 11th, 2014, 03:32 PM | #25 |
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I like it. Id grab one up for a fun bike. Then I wouldnt feel bad if I laid my ninja over.
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