2005 ZX10 vs 2007 ZX10

TYEster · 05-16-2009, 12:00 PM

No problem with mine.

Don't understand the top heavy problem, my bike sits next to an 05 GSXR750 that can be a bitch to get off the kickstand. You can push mine completely over with your pinky.

Only wieght reduction I have is a single can exhaust(which was $200 used) that replaced my stock system up to the headers. But how much do you expect to pay when upgrading dual undertails? Have you priced R1 or Ducati exhausts lately? But I can agree the plastic and look of the bike is a tad bulky, it doesn't feel horrible to me, but it wouldnt be my choice of racebike.

zed · 05-16-2009, 04:42 PM

yeah, the 04/05 handled a lot better than the 06/07 and the new one is ugly as hell but handles better then the 06/07 too. I just don't like the power of the new one. not enough on the bottom end. it's been a while since I rode a Gen 1 so don't remember the power it had.

wideopen1 · 05-17-2009, 08:20 AM

I ALMOST bought an 08, cause at the time they were almost giving them away. But my God it's really ugly!! I mean it is really ugly in person and even my wife said so. So instead, I decided to go with what I knew I liked which was this 05.
I hear guys are winning races right and left on the 08 model, does anyone know if this is true? I've not actually raced for a few years now and don't keep up on it like I used to.
I don't ever remember reading anywhere that that the 06/07 was a bad handling bike back when it came out, but I sure don't get along very well with mine. A guy is supposed to come and get it tomorrow....says he has the money. I been trying a good many weeks to sell it. Hopefully he shows up.
I plan on getting this 05 dynoed as it is. My 04 dynoed at just short of 159 HP. I'm sure this 05 is somewhere around there too. I think the 07 probably has a couple more than that, but it's more evenly spread. Seems to have a bit more grunt than the 05, but doesn't bust out on top like the 04/05, and that's what I like.

TYEster · 05-17-2009, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by wideopen1

I ALMOST bought an 08, cause at the time they were almost giving them away. But my God it's really ugly!! I mean it is really ugly in person and even my wife said so. So instead, I decided to go with what I knew I liked which was this 05.
I hear guys are winning races right and left on the 08 model, does anyone know if this is true? I've not actually raced for a few years now and don't keep up on it like I used to.
I don't ever remember reading anywhere that that the 06/07 was a bad handling bike back when it came out, but I sure don't get along very well with mine. A guy is supposed to come and get it tomorrow....says he has the money. I been trying a good many weeks to sell it. Hopefully he shows up.
I plan on getting this 05 dynoed as it is. My 04 dynoed at just short of 159 HP. I'm sure this 05 is somewhere around there too. I think the 07 probably has a couple more than that, but it's more evenly spread. Seems to have a bit more grunt than the 05, but doesn't bust out on top like the 04/05, and that's what I like.

LOL the only people winning on Kawasaki's ride dirt. Seriously, some guys might be winning at the local race club level, but the only professional I see near the podium on a Kawasaki is Hacking, and he's on a ZX6R.

The 3rd gen is an ok looking bike in track skins(removed lights) but ya it looks like a bugeye'd freak in street trim.

Homeslice · 05-17-2009, 11:10 PM

Handling, shmandling...........Change the tire size and the suspension setup to suit your preferences, and any bike can improve.

Antwanny · 05-17-2009, 11:40 PM

i don't haev the shifting problem with my 04. It runs like a raped ape on crack I LOVE IT. -1 on the front sprocket and it takes off. Only complaint is the calipers little squishy, i wanna get some nissins of a newer zx14 for little more bite.

I rode an 05 before i bought mine and loved it, but this one was black : ).

The newer zx10s dont do much for me 2nd or 3rd gen

wideopen1 · 05-18-2009, 07:27 AM

Ya know my buddy had an 04 too. It was a later build date than mine and it shifted fine. Mine was terrible and the hotter the engine/trans/clutch got the worse it got. Other than that, no complaint about that bike. I think the 04/05 are one of, if not the best looking sportbikes ever made. Kaws don't need graphics all over them to make them look good. The lines of the 04/05 gen are just about perfect.
And Homeslice, you're right that you can change tires, bike geometry and whatever to improve handling. But some bikes just don't work for some riders no matter what you try. I did a lot of tweaking on suspension settings, spring rates, tires and ride heights, etc and it just never felt good. At the moment it's the best it's ever been though, for me.

05-17-2009, 11:40 PM	#6
Antwanny WERA White Plate Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,047	i don't haev the shifting problem with my 04. It runs like a raped ape on crack I LOVE IT. -1 on the front sprocket and it takes off. Only complaint is the calipers little squishy, i wanna get some nissins of a newer zx14 for little more bite. I rode an 05 before i bought mine and loved it, but this one was black : ). The newer zx10s dont do much for me 2nd or 3rd gen Last edited by Antwanny; 05-17-2009 at 11:43 PM..

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05-16-2009, 12:00 PM	#1
TYEster With MORE TYEstosterone Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: TX Moto: '12 KX450F / 08 YZ250F #512 / 07 KX65 #1 Posts: 1,429	No problem with mine. Don't understand the top heavy problem, my bike sits next to an 05 GSXR750 that can be a bitch to get off the kickstand. You can push mine completely over with your pinky. Only wieght reduction I have is a single can exhaust(which was $200 used) that replaced my stock system up to the headers. But how much do you expect to pay when upgrading dual undertails? Have you priced R1 or Ducati exhausts lately? But I can agree the plastic and look of the bike is a tad bulky, it doesn't feel horrible to me, but it wouldnt be my choice of racebike.

05-16-2009, 04:42 PM	#2
zed yellow don't corner well Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Kansas City, KS Moto: 06 ZX10R Posts: 1,243	yeah, the 04/05 handled a lot better than the 06/07 and the new one is ugly as hell but handles better then the 06/07 too. I just don't like the power of the new one. not enough on the bottom end. it's been a while since I rode a Gen 1 so don't remember the power it had.

05-17-2009, 08:20 AM	#3
wideopen1 Trailer Queen Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 12	I ALMOST bought an 08, cause at the time they were almost giving them away. But my God it's really ugly!! I mean it is really ugly in person and even my wife said so. So instead, I decided to go with what I knew I liked which was this 05. I hear guys are winning races right and left on the 08 model, does anyone know if this is true? I've not actually raced for a few years now and don't keep up on it like I used to. I don't ever remember reading anywhere that that the 06/07 was a bad handling bike back when it came out, but I sure don't get along very well with mine. A guy is supposed to come and get it tomorrow....says he has the money. I been trying a good many weeks to sell it. Hopefully he shows up. I plan on getting this 05 dynoed as it is. My 04 dynoed at just short of 159 HP. I'm sure this 05 is somewhere around there too. I think the 07 probably has a couple more than that, but it's more evenly spread. Seems to have a bit more grunt than the 05, but doesn't bust out on top like the 04/05, and that's what I like.

05-17-2009, 11:10 PM	#5
Homeslice Elitist Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Moto: Gix 750 Posts: 11,351	Handling, shmandling...........Change the tire size and the suspension setup to suit your preferences, and any bike can improve.

05-18-2009, 07:27 AM	#7
wideopen1 Trailer Queen Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 12	Ya know my buddy had an 04 too. It was a later build date than mine and it shifted fine. Mine was terrible and the hotter the engine/trans/clutch got the worse it got. Other than that, no complaint about that bike. I think the 04/05 are one of, if not the best looking sportbikes ever made. Kaws don't need graphics all over them to make them look good. The lines of the 04/05 gen are just about perfect. And Homeslice, you're right that you can change tires, bike geometry and whatever to improve handling. But some bikes just don't work for some riders no matter what you try. I did a lot of tweaking on suspension settings, spring rates, tires and ride heights, etc and it just never felt good. At the moment it's the best it's ever been though, for me.