TEWKS Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 Looks like Kawasaki is reaching back a bit deeper into the ZRX gene pool. Like, but this is RETRO to me. Pat Link to comment
BarnRat Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 (edited) I like it. I prefer a bike where the engine is on display . . . one of the reasons I like the BMW boxers Edited November 17, 2017 by BarnRat Link to comment
mrzoom Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 I rode Kawasaki's from 1973 to 2001. Had a bunch of them including a silver 1977 kz1000r . This new one looks good. If I had all the money I'd have one of everything. Link to comment
TEWKS Posted November 17, 2017 Author Share Posted November 17, 2017 If I had all the money I'd have one of everything. I'm with ya on that! Pat Link to comment
Paul De Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 The classic brown/orange std. version looks very close to the original. I like it, but I am biased as I have always had a soft spot for Kawasaki. The best part is that I'm sure the new one goes, stops and turns way better than the original. Emissions issues aside, could you imaging what a modern H2 750 triple would be like...for sure just as scary to ride, but in a good way and not because you were fearing for your life. Link to comment
Yeeha! Stephen Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 My "Shop" skills suck, but I added the Eddie Lawson Replica/ZRX blue strip and added some yellow to the green to make it more lime-ish. Much better. Link to comment
Groanup Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 I like this a lot. If I had room for another bike in my garage... Link to comment
TEWKS Posted November 18, 2017 Author Share Posted November 18, 2017 This GSXR Retro 1100 is looking pretty sweet to me. I don't know if it's even going into production but slick if you were a Suzuki guy say back in 1986. Pat Link to comment
marknetm Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 I have been waiting for this one... & am drooling! My posse all rode Zeds & CBs back in the early 80s. Today, none of us ride Japanese. I'm going to go have a look as soon as my local Dealer receives them. May well trade my Steet Triple in if it checks all the right boxes. He sells Triumph too. Probably in the minority here, but I'm loving the retro craze. Keeping my '07 Bonnie though. Bring it on....🤗 Link to comment
TEWKS Posted November 18, 2017 Author Share Posted November 18, 2017 Hey, maybe the Green is too mean. I like the grey! Source ADV Pat Link to comment
BarnRat Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 I like the retro look but some aren't retro enough for me. This 2014 Honda CB1100 DLX with 4-into-2 exhaust is what I'm looking for. If I ever find a new one (within a reasonable drive) or a decent used one I am going to snatch it up. Link to comment
John in VA Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 Ahh -- reminds me a bit of my '78 Honda CB750K, like this one: Link to comment
BarnRat Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 I've always liked the Suzuki B-King, based on Hayabusa 1300cc engine . . . Link to comment
Lone_RT_rider Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 If I had all the money I'd have one of everything. I'm with ya on that! Pat I thought you were already half way there? Link to comment
TEWKS Posted November 20, 2017 Author Share Posted November 20, 2017 If I had all the money I'd have one of everything. I'm with ya on that! Pat I thought you were already half way there? Learning this as I go, little kids little dollars, big kids big dollars! The other half may take a while. Pat Link to comment
longjohn Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 I had one of those older 750's way back when, but even then I liked shaft drives. Link to comment
beemerboy Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 Hey Now!! Pat Oh my.....(insert slobbering sounds here...) Link to comment
Matts_12GS Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 Looks like Kawasaki is reaching back a bit deeper into the ZRX gene pool. Like, but this is RETRO to me. Pat That's a sexy beast. I think I may have to give it some real thought in the new year. Link to comment
TEWKS Posted January 20, 2018 Author Share Posted January 20, 2018 (edited) Going a little sand blind and need a break from the Dakar? Click here to see something sweet! http://advrider.com/index.php?attachments/houston-cafe-jpg.1079864/ Pat Edited January 20, 2018 by TEWKS Link to comment
lawnchairboy Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 Beauty is in the eye of the beholder... Link to comment
TEWKS Posted January 20, 2018 Author Share Posted January 20, 2018 What'chu talkin' bout Willis? Pat Link to comment
sardineone Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 Think Pat is dreaming of that 'Toe Cutter' bike look from the 'Mad Max' Movie? Link to comment
TEWKS Posted January 21, 2018 Author Share Posted January 21, 2018 I never really followed the Mad Max series but you sent me looking. Appears they used an actual motorcycle gang called the Vigilanties for extras in their movies. Interesting! http://www.madmaxmovies.com/mad-max/cast-and-crew/mad-max-bikers/index.html Pat Link to comment
Ponch Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 Reminds me of my first bike, a KZ1000. Brings back memories. I am sure this bike is a lot better. Link to comment
TEWKS Posted January 21, 2018 Author Share Posted January 21, 2018 A local dealer has a 73 just like this one on his floor for display. It's going to be interesting to see the new and old together in the flesh steel. I missed this bike by seven years so the nostalgic tug isn't all that strong but, in black with the cafe fairing, it just tingles me in the right places. Pat Link to comment
Bud Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 On ADV rider. $3,950 2008 Buell Lightning pics Link to comment
TEWKS Posted January 21, 2018 Author Share Posted January 21, 2018 Now that would tingle me all over! Pat Link to comment
KTM Doug Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 Sort of looks like this guy. Think this was an '1980 or '81 WhenI installed the Kerker , I went to the dealer. Tech blipped the throttle and said, "These carbs ain"t stock" Link to comment
TEWKS Posted January 21, 2018 Author Share Posted January 21, 2018 (edited) Nice, Doug! I was a Suzuki guy back in 80, my first brand new street bike was just like the one pictured. A 1980 GS 750E. Now I put a Yoshimura pipe along with superbike bars and a Tracy Fairing. Probably never heard that name I before. I'll see if I can find a pic of the fairing. http://www.cyclechaos.com/images/9/9d/1980-Suzuki-GS750E-Silver-3069-0.jpg[/ Edit Fairing http://vintage-and-classic-honda-s.456789.n3.nabble.com/file/n3195897/Tracy_universal_mount_quarter_fairing.jpg Pat Edited January 22, 2018 by TEWKS Link to comment
sardineone Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 I too used to be a Suzuki guy too. I had this 78' Suzuki GS750 after owning 4 Suzuki 2-strokes. Link to comment
lawnchairboy Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 now we are talking. Link to comment
Paul De Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 (edited) Sort of looks like this guy. Think this was an '1980 or '81 WhenI installed the Kerker , I went to the dealer. Tech blipped the throttle and said, "These carbs ain"t stock" Brings back fond memories. While the original 900 was an iconic model, the later plain bearing motors with a one piece crank, like the motor in that 750 KZ, were more robust vs the original. Open up the air box, add a Kerker and re-jet and these motors became monsters able to pull well past red line w/o ill effect. They handled much better as well. Kerker had a lock on bringing out the best in Kawi motors from that era. I was surprised to find my 83 GPz 750 came from the factory with dremmel work done to clean up the intake! Edited January 22, 2018 by Paul De Link to comment
John in VA Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 K75S "NEEDS REPAIR" https://washingtondc.craigslist.org/mld/mcy/d/93-bmw-k75s-motorcycle/6433487586.html Link to comment
codan Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 (edited) Since GS Suzukis came up I had to join in with my first post. In 78 I roadraced a 77 GS750 in Colorado, winning the beginner's race by about 3/4 of a lap (at the track outside Pueblo- PMI?) and had some 2nd and 3rds for the rest of the season. Had to rebuild the engine at the end of the season so I: - bored to take GS850 pistons, worked great btw - smoothbore carburetors - electronic ignition - Kerker - custom paint and various small bits Rode it till 83, when I went to graduate school and couldn't afford the tires and chain it needed. By the standards of today it was slow and didn't handle well. By the standards of the late 70s it was a wonderful bike - fast, handled, comfortable, sport or touring. Now I own an R1200RT that I bought last fall. Can't wait for spring. Edited February 2, 2018 by codan Link to comment
Oldironken Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 Since GS Suzukis came up I had to join in with my first post. In 78 I roadraced a 77 GS750 in Colorado, winning the beginner's race by about 3/4 of a lap (at the track outside Pueblo- PMI?) and had some 2nd and 3rds for the rest of the season. Had to rebuild the engine at the end of the season so I: - bored to take GS850 pistons, worked great btw - smoothbore carburetors - electronic ignition - Kerker - custom paint and various small bits Rode it till 83, when I went to graduate school and couldn't afford the tires and chain it needed. By the standards of today it was slow and didn't handle well. By the standards of the late 70s it was a wonderful bike - fast, handled, comfortable, sport or touring. Now I own an R1200RT that I bought last fall. Can't wait for spring. I loved my GS 750! I rode it in 22 states over 5 years, the 4 to 1 Kerker was the bomb. Link to comment
Matts_12GS Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 ... the 4 to 1 Kerker was the bomb. I think this sound, and that kind of a "stutter" that inline 4s have at idle is what made me want to ride motorcycles. My best friend in high school had a KZ650, and that sound... it still makes me smile when I think about the header I put I put on my ZRX1100 to make it sound the same. Is it spring yet? Link to comment
SKYGZR Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 Nice, Doug! I was a Suzuki guy back in 80, my first brand new street bike was just like the one pictured. A 1980 GS 750E. Now I put a Yoshimura pipe along with superbike bars and a Tracy Fairing. Probably never heard that name I before. I'll see if I can find a pic of the fairing. http://www.cyclechaos.com/images/9/9d/1980-Suzuki-GS750E-Silver-3069-0.jpg[/Pat That same color/machine was also my first "new" off the showroom floor bike...and I'm still a Suzuki Guy... Link to comment
TEWKS Posted February 3, 2018 Author Share Posted February 3, 2018 That same color/machine was also my first "new" off the showroom floor bike...and I'm still a Suzuki Guy... Sad, I don't believe a single picture was ever taken of that bike. I still remember walking into the dealership (at 16) and telling them I want THAT one! First question, are your parents aware of what you're buying? Pat Link to comment
beemerman2k Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 Mad Max is the gold standard for motor movies in my book, the original movie not so much the sequels. Link to comment
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