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Old 02-15-2010, 08:54 PM   #11
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Originally Posted by acalliste View Post
Thanks, and yes I agree.

The Kawi guys mentioned how they were so glad the Z1000 was there, because they were getting to the age where they couldn't ride a full on race-bred sport bike all day anymore. While I don't think this bike is an "old man's" bike at all, I do appreciate the performance in a more comfortable package. There will come a day when I can't ride my 750 across the state and back.
Thats the crux of it. I CAN ride a 600 or 750 all day. BUT i wont enjoy 60 pct of the ride. The moments that are most often occuring are the ride to a from the twisties, the ride to the gasp pumps and cafes.

Modern supersports are so racetrack ready that they are uncompromising. Having a bike that works all the time is worth sacrificing that last 10 pct of performance and handling for. And for the other there is still the supersport category.
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