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Originally Posted by Cyborg DJay99, Congratulations on a great bike!
Please update your thread on a regular basis as you pile on the kilometers. All the very best on making your dream come true and wishing you a happy life with the Z800!
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Thanks Cyborg. Will keep updating this thread as i add more accessories and ride more.
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Originally Posted by theredliner Hi DJay, excellent choice. The I4 Kawas have a special place in my heart.
I did not know that an exclusive Kawasaski showroom has opened up here. Is it Khivraj Indiranagar?
I too had heard of the not so friendly attitude of Keerthi guys, but this highlights it clearly. Someone from Keerthi and Triumph should look at this and know how they lost a customer, but again I don't think they'll bother, looking at both's arrogance.
Anyway, let me not worry about that since you are enjoying the Z so much.
Have lakhs of happy and safe clicks on the Z. |
Thanks theredliner. Kawasaki Showroom is located on Indiranagar 100ft road next to KTM showroom. It is owned by Khivraj group.
Yes Triumph India lost one customer. I am happy with my Zee.
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Originally Posted by CoolBlueBiker Congratulations on your new set of wheels djay !! I saw one in person at the JP Nagar Starbucks recently and boy, does it look straight out of a Transformer movie. The sharp styling is a eye-ball magnet for sure. Great choice |
Thanks CoolBlueBiker. I guess you have seen myself with my Zee as i stay in JP Nagar and ride infront of starbucks store almost everyday.
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Originally Posted by abhinav.s Congrats on your purchase Djay! Was pleasantly surprised that you were so keen on ST and ended up with the Zee!! I know the reason why now after going through your ownership report.
On a different note, I went to the Triumph Bangalore showroom for just a cursory glance at their line up and left my contact number with them a few months ago. I keep getting called even till date have been asked when I would like to come over for the test ride. Not sure why you got such a treatment though which meant they lost a customer! |
Thanks abhinav. Mine could be one-off a case but they lost one customer who was ready to make full payment on spot for a quick delivery.
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Originally Posted by ebonho Wow! Its the season for Team BHPians getting bigger and better toys! Congrats DJay. Looks beautiful (and mean). This is another thread I will be hooked to. |
Thanks ebonho. I will try updating this thread on a regular basis.
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Originally Posted by hifisharu Congrats Djay, wishing you many happy miles with the beast! Hope to meet you on one of the rides soon |
Thanks Sharath. Let's meet some time during this month end.
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Originally Posted by rashreddy Congratulations djay.. Wonderful choice.. The Bike looks meanass
I was under the impression that the Kawasakis apart from the 250 and 650 Ninjas were being sold only in Pune.. Good to know they are being sold everywhere along with the Baby Ninjas and the KTMs |
Thanks Rashreddy gaaru.
Ninja 300 and 650 are sold in KTM showrooms.
Z800, Z1000, Ninja 1000, ZX-10R and ZX-14R are sold in Kawasaki showroom. KTM is no where related in selling these CBU Import bikes.
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Have a few Queries.. Hope you have the patience to answer them
1)How is the Ground Clearence of the Bike? Does it touch on the nasty Bangalore speed Breakers with or without Pillion?
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Ground clearance is more than adequate. I have taken her over bangalore's big speed breakers and she did not scrape. Should not be a problem with pillion IMO. No issues with bikes GC.
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2) How is the suspension and the riding stance? Can it do long distance trips without too much strain and pain on Wrists/Elbows/Back/Shoulders?
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Suspension is fantastic. I never imagined that ride quality could be so smooth with sportish suspension (KYB) and low profile tyres. I have taken her over pothholes at reasonable speeds and i found ride quality to be makhan
Also front and rear suspension is adjustable for rebound damping and preload.
Rider seat is not very smooth but is roomy. Haroon suggested adding some padding which i will evaluate later. I have not done long trip but there's no pain in my wrist, elbow, back and shoulders after 60KM of non stop ride. Riding position is not aggressive but fairly upright.
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3)How is the steering? Too heavy to manage in traffic or manageable? and also the Turning Radius? Is it as miniscule as the other SBKs and a pain to park?
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Steering is heavy at parking speeds. Once on the move its very light/nimble.
Turning radius is better than other SBK's but maneagable in city U turns.
Once you start riding bike, you will never realize that its a heavy bike.
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4) Finally Hows the sound with the stock silencer? Typical inline 4 Roar or is it muted?
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Exhaust note is a typical inline four roar but not very loud. I have not crossed 5K RPM on my bike but i did reach 8K on TD bike. It sounds teriffic at higer RPM's.
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The Stock Headlights donot suffice? Can you please let me know the upgraade you have in mind. Just Bulb replacement or something more?
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I have not done much of night riding. I find them to be sufficient at city speeds but i will replace bulbs in coming days. I usually avoid night riding because of our pathetic road condition.
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The Black actually looks awesome and IMO better than the Green Black combo.. Also i saw on their international webiste there is an option of Matt Black as well as a Shiny Black.. Are they offering both the options in India as well?
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Kawasaki is selling metallic black Z800 in India. No other option at the moment.
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Finally How good or bad are the stock seats? Is the padding option just a fix it and forget it arrangement and regular stuff which can be done by any Stanley type Leather Seats shop?
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Stock seats are good but are bit hard for long rides. I guess we can add some padding without much of a hassle.
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Originally Posted by Fullrevs Havent yet made it to the showroom Djay. I do hope to go today or tomorrow. I have my eye on the Z1000 but I know thats not a very practical bike to buy for our conditions. Next up is the Z800. I think its worth every penny! |
Initially i was interested in Z1000 because of its futuristic looks and color combo. My budget was like dynamic. But i felt it will be too much for my riding skill and my requirements since i have been out of 2 wheeler scene since 5+ years. Also Z800 was cheaper by 5L. I felt Z800 is good option for me and yes its worth every penny.