First new big bike EVER!

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First new big bike EVER!

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I never thought I would,but the new thing was delivered today.

I haven't hardly had a minute to myself since my Da fell a couple of weeks ago,it's been a constant round of hospitals and social services,so I haven't even been able to sit on it,or tell you much/anything. I wanted to share anyway,proper pics and thoughts when life calms down a little. I almost feel guilty allowing myself to enjoy anything at the moment.

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Ooooh shiny toys!
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Worrizit mister?
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Horse wrote: ↑Thu Jul 30, 2020 5:52 pmWorrizit mister?
Can't you tell from the clocks? It's a Royal Enfield (obviously).
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Horse wrote: ↑Thu Jul 30, 2020 5:52 pmWorrizit mister?
Neutral works - so it's not a buell or a Ducati ....
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Oooh, "Performance Edition"?
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KungFooBob wrote: ↑Thu Jul 30, 2020 8:21 pm Oooh, "Performance Edition"?
'Tis indeed.
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Happy new bike mate.

Those chicken strips are a disgrace though, sort them out ;)
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Braided hoses!

I thought only the Brits and Italians did braided hoses from the factory?
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Hot_Air wrote: ↑Thu Jul 30, 2020 6:09 pm
Horse wrote: ↑Thu Jul 30, 2020 5:52 pmWorrizit mister?
Can't you tell from the clocks? It's a Royal Enfield (obviously).
Could be a PlayStation for all I know:)
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Our mums n dad's just want us to be happy... but that headlight. You've got to be a kawasaki man proper.
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Stylish.

Having colour-matched tyres!
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How come Showa front Ohlins back?
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Wibble. Enjoy that! Looks extremely purposeful and is very much going to be a hoot to ride!
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Very very nice :)
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I still don’t really know what it is exzackerly (apart from being a Kawasaki) but it looks a very big bad boy and has lots of nice bits and pieces on it! :thumbup: Happy riding!
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Re: First new big bike EVER!

Post by Le_Fromage_Grande »

Nice one,

The styling is not to my taste, but I've sat on one and they feel "right", the retro styled Z900RS doesn't feel as nice, but looks better.
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Skub wrote: ↑Thu Jul 30, 2020 8:15 pmImage
It appears to come semi-wallpapered :)
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Harry wrote: ↑Fri Jul 31, 2020 11:12 am I can't put my finger on it but it's got a wiff of GSXR slabby about it.
I thought it looked more Italjet Dragster
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