[Sonny4472]

ZZR impressions

Well, I have a few hundred miles on my ZZR, I thought I might throw out some riding impressions versus my 650R. (and a view from a small displacement bike fanatic.)
First thing I noticed is that the power delivery is very smooth. It's deceptive because the power is delivered a lot higher in the rpm range than a twin. But... There's a lot more of it...
I'm going to have to do a 520 chain coversion and a -1 +2 on the sprockets to get a bit more grunt.
The bike feels really wide from what I'm used to, but I'll adjust.
It handles EXTREMELY well. The lean in is a little slower than the 650R (mine was really modified for turn in though) but it's very well planted at 3/4 lean. (I haven't knee dragged it yet.) The bike actually feels more secure heeled over on it's side than in a straight line. (As it should.)
This bike looks a lot bigger than it really is, it's about 20lbs lighter and a 1/2 inch shorter than the 650R though.

My complaints:
The kick stand is a pain in the a$$, it's like a 2 step process to put it down. I have a set of GP pegs on order that should help make a little clearance. (My pants always catch on the peg)
The bike surges a little around 4k rpm while cruising.

I have a couple of goodies on the way, I got a Viper can and a stage 1 jet kit so I'll have to see how everything changes.

I'll try to post more thoughts before I return to Iraq.

 

[RideOrDie]

Interesting interesting. Since i got it i have over 1000 miles on it already. I dont really have anything to complain about other than the suspension. I dont know if it is because of my weight or what the deal is but its just not up to par for my riding. I broke it in really well and now that im out of the break in period the bike does rip pretty good in the upper rpm range. At first i thought the power was pretty good below 10 grand. Above 10 is when things start to get interesting though. Im too broke to put any money into it so i dont have any parts on the way or anything but id like to get a hugger, fender extender in the front, and of course a full exhust with jet kit and air filter, when that will be is TBA. I do love the handling of the zzr (apart from the suspension problem). Im actually impressed with the turn in and i havent lowered the clamps on the fork tubes at all yet. And last but not least...i can get 50+ mpg out of the zzr which i think is awesome. Sonny, keep us updated with more information and pics when you get some parts on her.

 

[Sonny4472]

ZZR update.

My ZZR is in Missouri, my 250R is with me in Washington and jsmith is around "somewhere".

I spent a couple of weeks with my ZZR recently and I gotta tell you I love that thing. I had an opportunity to pick up a 636 but I decided against it. (I see it every day, the guy who bought it won't ride it, so it's brand new at $5000.)
(5 bikes may be too much... maybe)
My ZZR feels like a race bike. I love the way it looks (I finally got a tailpiece from Sharkskins) and I like the "stripped down" feeling of it. The Carbs are perfect, you can't tell it's not injected, 'cept for the choke lever.

I've ridden several other sport bikes recently and I still like my ZZR best. It's not as powerful or high tech as the newest bikes, but it's perfect for me.

 

[jsmith6]

I am here "somewhere...."

Congrats on the ZZR to the both of you. I hope you're enjoying it immensely. I know that I've been beating my ZX6R as much as humanly possible since I returned home in late late June.

Updates on either of you on the ZZRs?

 

[Sonny4472]

I haven't ridden my ZZR since that last post.
I miss it...

 

[jsmith6]

....and hey Sonny, where is my map?

 

[Sonny4472]

Sheesh, it's still at my house in Saint Louis !!
I haven't called because I don't know WTF is going on in my unit.
I'm considering Broadcast Journalist in the BEAR program. I can't seem to make rank. (it's been an S1/unit issue.)

 

[jsmith6]

me need map....school starts 2 Nov.