Comments on: MD First Look: 2013 Kawasaki ZX-10R; New ZX-6R to Follow? (Bike Reports) (News)

By: Norm G.

Norm G. — Sun, 15 Jul 2012 21:39:44 +0000

re: “with all the electronic goods,..who cares what it looks like?”

99% of all buyers in this segment. just like car world and the rest of transportation, vehicles are no longer purchased for their “utility”. these are phallic symbols, extensions of our ego… only more so.

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By: Norm G.

Norm G. — Sun, 15 Jul 2012 21:11:06 +0000

re: “V-max was essentially 1985 motorcycle with 2008 pricing at the last year of sale. Figure $300 per year bump for 23 years, and add it to the original price. lets say $4000 + $6900 = $10900.

here’s a crazy thought, maybe we should stop devaluing motorcycling and stop begrudging manufacturers the opportunity to make a profit.

re: “I for one felt the price should have stopped climbing 1/2 way through it’s life cycle.”

of course you would. those having a “free lunch mentality” always do.

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By: Norm G.

Norm G. — Sun, 15 Jul 2012 20:58:53 +0000

re: “You’ll save many thousands of dollars and have just as much fun.”

if your goal is to save money…? okay, i’ll do you one better. you’ll NEVER save as much money than if you SELL all your bikes, SELL all your kit, and exit the hobby of motorcycling altogether. do this and you won’t spend another dime. results gauranteed or your money back.

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By: Norm G.

Norm G. — Sun, 15 Jul 2012 20:48:58 +0000

re: “If by “just a few years ago”, you meant over a decade ago then you’d be correct.”

LOL, my hat is off to you sir.

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By: curtyD

curtyD — Sat, 14 Jul 2012 14:09:08 +0000

440lbs and probably close to 150hp at the rear wheel if not more, with all the electronic goods,..who cares what it looks like? but any bike in Kaw Green looks good, but then I go back to the “Lawson” days in Daytona history, if not before, Roberts, etc., you young critics probably don’t even have a clue who I’m talking about.

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By: Tom

Tom — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 22:00:59 +0000

You obviously have not owned a newer bike bike with electronics that require special manufacturer’s software for diagnostic purposes.

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By: Tom

Tom — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 21:59:47 +0000

You obviously have not owned a newer bike bike with electronics that require Randolph,sulessamspecial manufacturer’s software for diagnostic purposes.

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By: Chris

Chris — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 18:01:57 +0000

The “national speed limit” is higher than 55/65 in lots of places.

The Aprilia is a sweeter bike. But it is also $17k for the “base” version and $23k for the “factory” version. Not quite the same price…

I also find it funny that you won’t pay $15k for plastic and aluminum, but you would be willing to pay that (and more) for an Aprilia which is made of plastic and aluminum.

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By: Chris

Chris — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 17:51:44 +0000

If by “just a few years ago”, you meant over a decade ago then you’d be correct.