Opinion 05 kawi ZZR600

neebelung · 04-04-2008, 04:37 PM

As for Kawis in general, I have only good things to say. Mine's 13 years old, over 42K miles on it, and is a daily rider. No major problems ever, and still a ton of fun to ride.

The ZZR is a great all around bike (I very seriously contemplated them for a long time). Comfortable, great for commuting or longer rides, quick enough, but not SUPER zippy (but that has a lot to do with the rider -- I know a girl who's ridden the shit out of her 05 ZZR600 at Jennings on many occasions).

Is this your first bike, an upgrade (and if so, what are you coming from)...?

Cutty72 · 04-04-2008, 04:39 PM

I rode ebbs' bike once... pretty good zip, but he's got it geared, piped and tuned too.

Trav-A$$ · 04-04-2008, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by neebelung

As for Kawis in general, I have only good things to say. Mine's 13 years old, over 42K miles on it, and is a daily rider. No major problems ever, and still a ton of fun to ride.

The ZZR is a great all around bike (I very seriously contemplated them for a long time). Comfortable, great for commuting or longer rides, quick enough, but not SUPER zippy (but that has a lot to do with the rider -- I know a girl who's ridden the shit out of her 05 ZZR600 at Jennings on many occasions).

Is this your first bike, an upgrade (and if so, what are you coming from)...?

I have a CBR f3 which I like quite a bit but I bought the kawi for 1500.00 so I guess this is my new to me bike.

dubbs · 04-04-2008, 08:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trav-A$$

I have a CBR f3 which I like quite a bit but I bought the kawi for 1500.00 so I guess this is my new to me bike.

How many miles, whats wrong with the bike for 1500 ???

Mr Lefty · 04-04-2008, 10:50 PM

1500! DAMN that's a fuck'n outstanding price!? not to be rude... but what's wrong with it?! I got mine in EARLY 06 for 4999 (+a 500 Arai helmet thrown int) and THAT was a steal.

I LOVE my bike... it's got all the zip I need... I've got a 4* ignition advance, Full system muzzy exhuast, jet kit, K&N, and went -1T in the front and +2 in the rear... fucker will give any new model 600 a run for it's money(usually take it)from a rolling start to 100... (I'm horrible at launches... but I'm no dragster)

The carbs SHOULDN'T give you any issues... I lived in AK and never had a problem with cold starts...

you will notice under 25... you'll want to use the clutch to smooth out the throttle responce as it's extreemly jerky...

if you have the stock dunslops on there... GET RID OF THEM... they'er HORRIBLE!

replace the headlights with either PIAA bulbs or HID... makes a big diffrence... but either way... you'll LOVE the dual lows and highs... (on coming people you flash will hate you)

what I love about my bike is it's all day comfort... I'm still a very new rider but I pulled 4hr trips EASY... with just a little soreness in my back and wrists...

Trip · 04-04-2008, 11:07 PM

man 1.5k, nice one travis. Good deal right there, has it been done or something?

JoJoYZF · 04-04-2008, 11:35 PM

Thats definitely a sweet deal man. Nice find.

Trav-A$$ · 04-04-2008, 11:46 PM

The guy that had it laid it down and it scared him up pretty good. He said he wanted it out of his garage. I had someone check it out for me. He rode it and said all was fine, just cosmedics. At that price I couldn't say no.

Mr Lefty · 04-04-2008, 11:57 PM

nice... damn dude that's a major score!

Smittie61984 · 04-06-2008, 09:35 PM

My buddy's girlfriend got an 07 ZZR600. It was a very smooth bike and fun to ride. Didn't feel like it had as much punch as my F3 and didn't feel like it handled as well as my F3. But a good looking bike which I think is the best looking sportbike out there. If I could cram a ZX-6r or 10r motor in there and I'd be in business.

It is carbed which you should be use to.

As for dependability. I think that Honda/Kawasaki/Yamaha/ and Suzuki are all going to be fairly equal. Sure each company will have their specific problems that they are notorious for. But the big mechanical stuff (Motor,tranny,carbs/Fi,etc) seem to be strong with all the big Jap 4.

04-04-2008, 11:46 PM	#8
Trav-A$$ Ready too ride! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Austin Tx./ Knoxville Tn. Moto: '95 CBR F3 Posts: 21	The guy that had it laid it down and it scared him up pretty good. He said he wanted it out of his garage. I had someone check it out for me. He rode it and said all was fine, just cosmedics. At that price I couldn't say no. __________________ "That shit's fat dawg, I wanna gixxer"

04-06-2008, 09:35 PM	#10
Smittie61984 I give Squids a bad name Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Fly Over State Moto: 1996 CBR600 F3 (AKA the Flying Turd) Posts: 4,742	My buddy's girlfriend got an 07 ZZR600. It was a very smooth bike and fun to ride. Didn't feel like it had as much punch as my F3 and didn't feel like it handled as well as my F3. But a good looking bike which I think is the best looking sportbike out there. If I could cram a ZX-6r or 10r motor in there and I'd be in business. It is carbed which you should be use to. As for dependability. I think that Honda/Kawasaki/Yamaha/ and Suzuki are all going to be fairly equal. Sure each company will have their specific problems that they are notorious for. But the big mechanical stuff (Motor,tranny,carbs/Fi,etc) seem to be strong with all the big Jap 4. __________________ lifts - R.I.P.

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04-04-2008, 04:37 PM	#1
neebelung Ornery, scandalous & evil Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Jacksonville, FL Moto: 2004 Scarlet R1 Posts: 5,962	As for Kawis in general, I have only good things to say. Mine's 13 years old, over 42K miles on it, and is a daily rider. No major problems ever, and still a ton of fun to ride. The ZZR is a great all around bike (I very seriously contemplated them for a long time). Comfortable, great for commuting or longer rides, quick enough, but not SUPER zippy (but that has a lot to do with the rider -- I know a girl who's ridden the shit out of her 05 ZZR600 at Jennings on many occasions). Is this your first bike, an upgrade (and if so, what are you coming from)...?

04-04-2008, 10:50 PM	#5
Mr Lefty TWFix Legend Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver CO Moto: 01 BMW F650GS Dakar Posts: 15,677	1500! DAMN that's a fuck'n outstanding price!? not to be rude... but what's wrong with it?! I got mine in EARLY 06 for 4999 (+a 500 Arai helmet thrown int) and THAT was a steal. I LOVE my bike... it's got all the zip I need... I've got a 4* ignition advance, Full system muzzy exhuast, jet kit, K&N, and went -1T in the front and +2 in the rear... fucker will give any new model 600 a run for it's money(usually take it)from a rolling start to 100... (I'm horrible at launches... but I'm no dragster) The carbs SHOULDN'T give you any issues... I lived in AK and never had a problem with cold starts... you will notice under 25... you'll want to use the clutch to smooth out the throttle responce as it's extreemly jerky... if you have the stock dunslops on there... GET RID OF THEM... they'er HORRIBLE! replace the headlights with either PIAA bulbs or HID... makes a big diffrence... but either way... you'll LOVE the dual lows and highs... (on coming people you flash will hate you) what I love about my bike is it's all day comfort... I'm still a very new rider but I pulled 4hr trips EASY... with just a little soreness in my back and wrists...

04-04-2008, 11:35 PM	#7
JoJoYZF Bring on the Zombies! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cleveland Moto: 2000 Yamaha YZF600R Posts: 2,691	Thats definitely a sweet deal man. Nice find.

04-04-2008, 11:57 PM	#9
Mr Lefty TWFix Legend Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver CO Moto: 01 BMW F650GS Dakar Posts: 15,677	nice... damn dude that's a major score!