2006 Kawasaki ZX-10R thoughts

Scout · 12-03-2005, 11:11 AM

'05 10 over the '06 - no comparison. That is one ugly friggin bike!

Bloated ass, jacked lines from the side, and not a big fan of the "evil eyes" fairing either.

Loved the ZX-7 (even the one with the vacuum hoses), but I think they got confused and totally missed the mark with this one (ZX-10).

Like the '05 'zook 750 over the '05 1000.

Really don't think the '06 CBR is that bad (right side case looks crap, but would darken in those bolts, so as not to accentuate). Kinda looks like a marriage of the 954 and previous 'thou.

R1 has had it in looks for the last few years.

luvtolean · 12-03-2005, 11:27 AM

I was thinking if you put some ti bolts into the 06 CBR1000 cover that would help with the looks.

But that might be just because the God Titanium is one of my false idols.

thelayneman · 12-03-2005, 11:28 AM

R1 has had it in looks for the last few years.[/quote]

you are exactly right .although the new daytona is quite a looker ...

Scout · 12-03-2005, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by thelayneman

R1 has had it in looks for the last few years.

you are exactly right .although the new daytona is quite a looker ...[/quote]

Hadn't seen that. I agree!

It does look like they took a strong cue from Yamaha on the design (swingarm and FJR'ish vents on sides to name a couple).

Beautiful bike though.

soon2b954 · 12-03-2005, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by TraumaOne

asiliat,

did you get any photos of other new bikes? R6 for example? Or the Triumph 675?

Check your email.

luvtolean · 12-03-2005, 11:48 AM

HEY I WANT SOME R6 PICS!!

PLEASE.

luvtolean@yahoo.com

soon2b954 · 12-03-2005, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by luvtolean

HEY I WANT SOME R6 PICS!!

PLEASE.

luvtolean@yahoo.com

Sorry, didn't get any of the R6. Got some of the R1, but with me on it.

luvtolean · 12-03-2005, 11:54 AM

Aw shucks. We already have those at the local stealer.

asiliat · 12-03-2005, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by TraumaOne

asiliat,

did you get any photos of other new bikes? R6 for example? Or the Triumph 675?

R6: http://snowcloud.net/daniello/gallery/2006-r6
Daytona: http://snowcloud.net/daniello/gallery/2006-Daytona

I didn't take as many pictures this year 'round. Lack of sleep demotivated me....

luvtolean · 12-03-2005, 12:09 PM

Thanks. "Cleft palette"

Yeah, that is pretty ugly.

Scout · 12-03-2005, 12:12 PM

Really nice pics asiliat!

I had to look for something I didn't like on the R6, but besides the "heel-guards" ..... nice.

The Daytona in these pics, now reminds me of what you would get if the R1 bumped uglies with a 999.

TraumaOne · 12-03-2005, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by asiliat

R6: http://snowcloud.net/daniello/gallery/2006-r6
Daytona: http://snowcloud.net/daniello/gallery/2006-Daytona

I didn't take as many pictures this year 'round. Lack of sleep demotivated me....

That red Daytona is sweet looking!

TraumaOne · 12-03-2005, 12:20 PM

Here are Soon2b954's photos:

TraumaOne · 12-03-2005, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by luvtolean

I was thinking if you put some ti bolts into the 06 CBR1000 cover that would help with the looks.

But that might be just because the God Titanium is one of my false idols.

All I could think of was some neon pink aluminum bolts from LP. That would be the shizzle!

phobiaphobe · 12-03-2005, 1:18 PM

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Originally Posted by luvtolean

Thanks. "Cleft palette"

Yeah, that is pretty ugly.

I still think it looks like a vagina.

Robert3RR · 12-03-2005, 3:46 PM

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Originally Posted by phobiaphobe

I still think it looks like a vagina.

hehe.. a virgin vagina..

929rrob · 12-03-2005, 4:06 PM

Looks better than the new CBR 1000. I must say I think the orange is the coolest color for 06'. I bet it will be a rediculous monster on the street. It will top all current attempts to break the law the fastest.

Rob

CBR929RE · 12-03-2005, 6:57 PM

I like the 06 1000RR. I think its the best looking of the new bikes. The R1 next but sitting on it the fairing/windscreen look too square.

I'm still not a huge fan of the 05+ GixxerThou but its grown on me some after seeing it in person. The Kawi is getting uglier now that I've seen these pics. The R6 in my opinion looks pretty bad in front. The head lights are too big and I don't like the little point in the air duct. The front of the 675 isn't as good looking as I first thought but the rest still looks awesome.

QuikMike · 12-04-2005, 10:01 AM

The 675 is a pretty sweet looking ride...I must admit.....I'd have to see both the new R6 and tthe 675 in person to determine which one I like better......I too think the new R6 wouldn't be much fun to ride on the street, but at the track, it would be awesome! I dunno...I am still undecided about what I want my next ride to be....

TraumaOne · 12-04-2005, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by QuikMike

The 675 is a pretty sweet looking ride...I must admit.....I'd have to see both the new R6 and tthe 675 in person to determine which one I like better......I too think the new R6 wouldn't be much fun to ride on the street, but at the track, it would be awesome! I dunno...I am still undecided about what I want my next ride to be....

Yep, I am withyou there...

I've decided there is no one perfect bike for me. So I plan on adding a 600 and a liter bike to the stable

CBR929RE · 12-04-2005, 1:44 PM

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Originally Posted by TraumaOne

Yep, I am withyou there...

I've decided there is no one perfect bike for me. So I plan on adding a 600 and a liter bike to the stable

and keep the Sprint?

TraumaOne · 12-04-2005, 2:12 PM

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Originally Posted by CBR929RE

and keep the Sprint?

Yep. It is a great sport-touring bike and commuting bike.

Danville is only like 45 minutes or so I think from the Blue Ridge Parkway so that would be perfect for the Sprint

CBR929RE · 12-04-2005, 2:17 PM

awesome. I hope to one day have a collection of bikes, right now I have to start again and get A bike.