Kawasaki ZX10R experience -
Awesome power, as anyone would tell who just had his first experience on a proper superbike. The only other litre class machines that I've ridden earlier were the Honda Africa Twin and the Kawasaki Versys 1000. That said, for a newbie rider, I couldn't really kill myself because Kawasaki guys have the TD in a batch of bikes with a Marshall in front riding at 100 - 120 at the maximum speeds.
But tried the topend couple of times in the lower gears. The bike seems to wake up towards the upper range and suddenly starts screaming with a rush. Literally felt like the scenery started to blur backwards and the gap I had given with the bikers in front so as to test out the acceleration - felt like the gap was not even enough for a couple of seconds of acceleration. And this was in the mode with aggressive traction control keeping a sane throttle response.
Handling was brilliant too and I could feel the front end moving nicely where the mind thinks, though I didn't really get to test it out in the corners. Taking U turns - was such a pain - because I'm not used this aggressive riding stance.
But then, not my kind of bike. I didn't feel happy with it, despite the power and everything. That riding stance is just not me! I guess I'm not yet ready for superbikes or supersports, and that could just be one of the best things to happen to me recently.
Kawasaki Z900 experience -
But then, I asked for the Z900 test ride (after riding the ZX10R), and boy o boy - I shouldn't have!
Butter smooth motor, like its literally hot butter on knife. Smooth inline4 soundtrack that is made even better by the 'Two Brothers' end can on the test bike! Upright and comfortable riding stance with a slightly rear set footpegs, that could be a pain point during longer runs.
Good enough power of 125ps and no electronics trying to mess around. And the power is delivered in a good creamy linear fashion, with the upper ranges pulling equally well and the motor remaining extremely smooth even close to the redline.
That front console will put even a TVS XL to shame, and the bike looks small in the new '900 avatar. But brilliant and easy machine to ride. Like a big FZ with inline4 engine. Nothing like the heavy monstrous old Z800, which used to feel like its ready to chew your head off!
Was grinning ear to ear at the end of ride. Damn - I hate my love for inline4 machines.
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Originally Posted by DieselDestiny And the prayers were answered too!!!! Thanks for extending the invite Sujai |
Welcome! You've been asking doubts about the Versys 650 - so it was only fair that I shared the news I received regarding the event. Hope all your doubts have been cleared and replaced with fresh ones! Lol!
If you noticed the other couple who were chatting with us - he is also a Team-Bhp'ian, but not an active poster. Recognised me with the pictures on this thread and was asking questions about the Versys, but he ended up clearly realising that the machine is not for him. He had the biggest grin after the Z900 test ride though. However, since pillion comfort is also essential for them - I've requested them to also check the Ninja 1000.
My Versys 650 standing tall in the parking lot and watching the proceedings!