vman1300
Never Forgotten
BT,
Coming in late here myself. Working at a four line dealer really has its advantages when it comes to new machines. I have ridden all of the current crop of litre bikes. Being new machines, and out of respect to someone elses new bike, I will not abuse them. So for comparing out right power and speed, I cannot help you there.
I have put some more serious time on some friends bikes, a 04 R1 and a ZX10. Keep in mind I am a little short for my weight, I should be around 7' or so.
I am 6'2' and 340.
Either one of the two will make an excellent choice. The 10 did feel a little "twitchy" to me in the tight corners. I was much more comfy and confident on the R1 just due to my size. Some of the difference could be the suspension setup which I did not alter. If I were to spend more time on the 10, with proper setup, I am sure I would feel just the same as I did on the R1. Both are similar in their power delivery.
As for problems, I do not sell many parts for either one. The bodywork for the R1 is cheap, upper wholesale for about $75 and the rest of the cowls very resonable. The 10 carries a higher tag to replace panels.
Just my .02 and like I said, either would make a great choice.
Kevin
info@mrcycles.com
Coming in late here myself. Working at a four line dealer really has its advantages when it comes to new machines. I have ridden all of the current crop of litre bikes. Being new machines, and out of respect to someone elses new bike, I will not abuse them. So for comparing out right power and speed, I cannot help you there.
I have put some more serious time on some friends bikes, a 04 R1 and a ZX10. Keep in mind I am a little short for my weight, I should be around 7' or so.
Either one of the two will make an excellent choice. The 10 did feel a little "twitchy" to me in the tight corners. I was much more comfy and confident on the R1 just due to my size. Some of the difference could be the suspension setup which I did not alter. If I were to spend more time on the 10, with proper setup, I am sure I would feel just the same as I did on the R1. Both are similar in their power delivery.
As for problems, I do not sell many parts for either one. The bodywork for the R1 is cheap, upper wholesale for about $75 and the rest of the cowls very resonable. The 10 carries a higher tag to replace panels.
Just my .02 and like I said, either would make a great choice.
Kevin
info@mrcycles.com