2007 Z1000 anyone????
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2007 Z1000 anyone????
So I've been getting serious about a Speedtriple but there was an '07 Z1000 that came up for sale here with barely any km. on the clock. It's looks a little too star wars and the exhaust would be punted within minutes of entering my garage but the price is tempting. I have ridden the previous version and liked it although it suffered from vibes (supposedly fixed for '07), and 190 section tire disease ( I'd swap it with a 180 as soon as it was shot). So has anyone ridden the '07? I'm thinkin' of keeping the VFR for touring but am looking for a raunchy bike to replace the VTR1000. Any thoughts?
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Well, it wouldn't have the midrange torque the Speed Triple would... but it's still a hot bike! I definitely like em. Downright mean streetfighter look to em.
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BTW, why are you replacing the VTR? If you wanna donate it to a loving, caring home, feel free to PM me your address and I'll be up shortly to pick it up for you...
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BTW, why are you replacing the VTR? If you wanna donate it to a loving, caring home, feel free to PM me your address and I'll be up shortly to pick it up for you...
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Yep, the Speedy is still where I'm leaning but Triumph Canada really doesn't want to sell To Canadians. I've whined enough about this on the boards already. Now I'm just looking at the other options.Wrider wrote: Well, it wouldn't have the midrange torque the Speed Triple would... but it's still a hot bike! I definitely like em. Downright mean streetfighter look to em.
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Too late. After 11 seasons I sold the bike that I thought that I would never sell. I just didn't ride it much this year and there was no point in keeping it around. If I had a big garage I would have kept it, but it was time for a new toy......otherwise I would have donated it had I known you were interestedWrider wrote: BTW, why are you replacing the VTR? If you wanna donate it to a loving, caring home, feel free to PM me your address and I'll be up shortly to pick it up for you...
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Hree are some pics:
The '07 that is for sale. Man those pipes are nasty:
The '08 for not much more money (er, I dunno about the green....)
The not available in Canada Z750 looks much better in many ways, (but I would still punt the pipe). I can't buy it, just thought that I would post it for the hell of it.....
And Mr. Speedy for comparison:
The '07 that is for sale. Man those pipes are nasty:
The '08 for not much more money (er, I dunno about the green....)
The not available in Canada Z750 looks much better in many ways, (but I would still punt the pipe). I can't buy it, just thought that I would post it for the hell of it.....
And Mr. Speedy for comparison:
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I like the Speed Triple for the torquey 3-cylinder and 40 lbs less weight. But not sure I like enough to cover the $1300 price difference over the Z1000. Never sat on a Z1000, the Speed Triples I've sat on were seductively comfortable... You're right, that can on the Z1000 has GOTTA go!!
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Re: 2007 Z1000 anyone????
Nothing can ever look too Star Wars.High_Side wrote:It's looks a little too star wars...
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