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robbo
Silver CB750F
Joined: Apr 07, 2008
Posts: 531
Location: Sydney, Australia
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Wed Nov 29, 2017 12:36 am |
 
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...how about the new Kwaka?
http://www.motorcyclenews.com/news/new-bikes/2017/october/2018-kawasaki-z900rs-revealed-tokyo-show/
To me the CB1100 Honda has for sale these days should've been more like this. Lighter and more power, better brakes, suspension, etc, but still keeping the "flavour" of the old bikes.
I am really tempted by this Z900RS. |
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nathanhouse
Silver CB900F
Joined: Oct 05, 2008
Posts: 1414
Location: Dover, NH
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Wed Nov 29, 2017 2:00 am |
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I've been looking at these a lot the last week or so and really like them a lot! |
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toonces
Rest in Peace
Joined: Jun 29, 2004
Posts: 513
Location: littleton, massachusetts
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Wed Nov 29, 2017 2:06 am |
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I agree, that's a nice looking bike, true to the original looks but with real power and modern technology. I'd buy one of these over a modern CB. |
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CoolCat
Friend of the Board
Joined: Jun 30, 2006
Posts: 851
Location: Milwaukee, WI
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Wed Nov 29, 2017 2:27 am |
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That thing is ugly to my eye. You guys can have it. LOL |
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genesound
Red CB1100F
Joined: Feb 20, 2006
Posts: 11913
Location: Studio City, California
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Wed Nov 29, 2017 2:49 am |
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I hope they sell the hell out of them. Maybe Honda would get a message out of it. |
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Erock
Hawk
Joined: Jan 10, 2012
Posts: 439
Location: Chicago
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Wed Nov 29, 2017 3:03 am |
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I'm buying one....
I spoke with a dealer in Wisconsin yesterday.
The US debut will be this weekend in NY.
In two weeks Kawasaki dealers are meeting with Kawasaki executives to discuss distribution and pre-orders.
I'm excited for the Z900RS and had always hoped Honda would have built something of similar style....rather then the boring CB1100F.
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n8n8n8
Twinstar
Joined: Dec 07, 2012
Posts: 252
Location: Akron, oh
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Wed Nov 29, 2017 3:39 am |
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I like the 1100rs, but we only get the ex in the u.s. The honda is very nice if you see one in person.
As for the kaw, it's close, it'll prob grow on me. Round turn signals and a gas tank that is truer the one it's supposed to be emulating would help. |
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basmn
Silver CB900F
Joined: May 03, 2006
Posts: 1161
Location: Northumberland Ontario
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Wed Nov 29, 2017 3:57 pm |
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Very nice styling...and Horse Power too.....Honda are u watching ??????  |
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BullittDave
Twinstar
Joined: Aug 31, 2016
Posts: 256
Location: Mission, TX.
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Wed Nov 29, 2017 8:07 pm |
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I like it and would be willing to sell both of mine to get one. Coincidentally, I believe I saw a 73 with that paint earlier today. Unfortunately, I couldn't catch up to him to verify. |
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robbo
Silver CB750F
Joined: Apr 07, 2008
Posts: 531
Location: Sydney, Australia
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Thu Nov 30, 2017 4:03 am |
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After much studying of the specs and poring over the pics, I think I'm in. My local dealer says he might have one in stock next week.
I can't see anything bad about this bike, IMO, of course! Some would like it more true to the original, some would like it more advanced. To me I see the perfect balance. I'm impressed with how they kept the weight down, which is key to really let that motor show off. It seems to me that the "de-tuning" of the motor will make it perfect for the street riding I do. The "jaffa/root beer" paint scheme is the one, of course! |
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‘22 Yamaha XSR900 in Legend Blue
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Bone
Black CB750F
Joined: Oct 20, 2014
Posts: 877
Location: Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
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Thu Nov 30, 2017 4:14 am |
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Didn’t you just get a Ducati Rob? 😉 |
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djhurayt
Silver CB900F
Joined: Mar 28, 2006
Posts: 1122
Location: Taylors, SC
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Thu Nov 30, 2017 5:01 pm |
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based on his sig, I'm guessing YES |
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f4fast
Friend of the Board
Joined: Jul 09, 2005
Posts: 25098
Location: Long Island,N.Y.
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Thu Nov 30, 2017 5:43 pm |
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I'm buying one....
I spoke with a dealer in Wisconsin yesterday.
The US debut will be this weekend in NY.
In two weeks Kawasaki dealers are meeting with Kawasaki executives to discuss distribution and pre-orders.
I'm excited for the Z900RS and had always hoped Honda would have built something of similar style....rather then the boring CB1100F.
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I thought Honda was coming out with a naked 1000 in 2018 based on the CBR1000RR engine? I thought I read it would be 135+ HP
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DonR
CB1100F
Joined: Feb 17, 2009
Posts: 2105
Location: Oz
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Thu Nov 30, 2017 9:01 pm |
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1981CB
Black CB750F
Joined: Dec 09, 2005
Posts: 982
Location: Bundaberg, QLD, Australia
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Thu Nov 30, 2017 9:40 pm |
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They,ll probably detune them that little bit for the US market  |
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CBX1260cc
Hawk
Joined: Oct 07, 2003
Posts: 487
Location: Gainesville, Georgia
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Thu Nov 30, 2017 11:39 pm |
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NOTE:
The engine in the 2018 is NOT the NEW CBR1000RR motor. It is from the previous edition.
Cycle world quote:
"This bare-bones sportbike is still powered BY THE SAME liquid-cooled, DOHC, 998cc (75mm bore, 56.5mm stroke) inline-four that was used IN THE PREVIOUS MODEL, but said engine now produces 20 more horsepower—145 hp at 10,500 rpm—and 76.7 pound-feet of torque at 8,250 rpm with a much-flatter curve.
STILL an interesting concept for those who desire a Honda (that would be ME). I currently own a 2013 CB1000R and it is a VERY NICE bike although some would say "uniquely styled"
Wonder how this 2018 New Concept will be priced??
Anyone heard anything?
Regards
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robbo
Silver CB750F
Joined: Apr 07, 2008
Posts: 531
Location: Sydney, Australia
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Fri Dec 01, 2017 7:02 am |
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| Didn’t you just get a Ducati Rob? 😉 |
Uh, ya, and I just rode it through the Nasho down to Stanwell Park and back today. Fun bike. But, I've never owned a Kwak and I like this and I'm overcompensating for the 20 year riding break I shouldn't have taken. None of this makes sense but...also the mortgage is paid off and I'm feeling generous with myself, or something like that... 
That Honda CB1000R does look cool. No doubt about that. But I don't feel the "want". |
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1981CB
Black CB750F
Joined: Dec 09, 2005
Posts: 982
Location: Bundaberg, QLD, Australia
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basmn
Silver CB900F
Joined: May 03, 2006
Posts: 1161
Location: Northumberland Ontario
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Sun Dec 10, 2017 2:52 pm |
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YES....Much more appealing to the eye |
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robbo
Silver CB750F
Joined: Apr 07, 2008
Posts: 531
Location: Sydney, Australia
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Fri Dec 22, 2017 12:27 am |
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Cool as, but it seems to be a concept. I’m living in the now.  |
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‘17 Moto Guzzi V9 Bobber
‘22 Yamaha XSR900 in Legend Blue
‘24 Triumph Speed Twin 1200 Stealth Edition |
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robbo
Silver CB750F
Joined: Apr 07, 2008
Posts: 531
Location: Sydney, Australia
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Fri Dec 22, 2017 12:44 am |
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Cool as, but it seems to be a concept. I’m living in the now. |
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‘83 CB11F - CR33’s, V&H SS, Ohlins shocks, etc. -sold (but remembered fondly)
‘17 Moto Guzzi V9 Bobber
‘22 Yamaha XSR900 in Legend Blue
‘24 Triumph Speed Twin 1200 Stealth Edition |
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nlovie
Black CB750F
Joined: May 30, 2015
Posts: 880
Location: United Kingdom
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Fri Dec 22, 2017 11:24 am |
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If they were ladies
Kawasaki knows how to dress smart and classy
Honda is confused mutton dressed like lamb |
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joseph
Twinstar
Joined: Oct 05, 2015
Posts: 39
Location: Springdale, AR
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Fri Dec 22, 2017 4:02 pm |
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I guess at 64 i'm not into the new stuff Honda has. I have a 1997 Shadow 1100 Spirit that my wife and I love to ride and i'm very happy with it. I sold my Blackbird, just did not ride it very much any more. My CB750F is my one up Bike.
Happy with what I have.
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