How many Many Motorcycle riders do we have here?
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Jan 2007
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Word back in the day was that the CBX caused the Kawi engineers a great deal of consternation. Cycle World made a guess, based on internal engine dimensions, that the KZ1300 was originally designed to be 1000-1100 cc's in displacement, but got bumped up to 1300 (1267, actually) after the CBX saw daylight.
It runs like a raped ape when it's feeling it's oats, and running on all 6 cylinders. It made 120 HP when 70-80 was the norm. 120 HP today is middle-of-the-pack, but the torque this thing makes blows 'em ALL away ('cept maybe the new ZX-14)...
I have the complete Cycle World review on my website if anyone's interested.
-blaine
Posting Guru
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 2,002
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From: victoria
75 shovelhead FXE.i have ridden for the last 30 somethin'years,54flh panhead,homebuilt vw trike(just rode to calgary,800 mile ride)71 norton cammando..fun!!250 triumph trophy in rebuild...650 bsa..yamaha..honda..suzukie... 1300 kz ..goin'rideing this weekend with my son and nephew..both on triumph's....we live on an island so 150 mile ride is a good day..
Last edited by kenjh; Aug 8, 2009 at 09:12 AM. Reason: missed one
Laughing Gas
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 1,243
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From: Maple Ridge B.C. Canada
my ride is a 2006 harley davidson softail fxst.i bought it new.its the only thing i have ever owned new for myself, it has a screamin eagle stage 2 kit in it too. 95 cu. in. screamin eagle 2 pipes, air cleaner etc. i have the quick release windsheild,backrest, and saddlebags for longer rides.i preffer the bikes look with out the windsheild,bags,backrest,but they are nice for my wife and me to take longer rides.
Posting Guru
Joined: Feb 2009
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From: victoria
the paint don't look stock??( or is it the only stock bit?) awwsome!!!
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Postmaster
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 3,724
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From: Clarksburg WV
Same here, my bike is my first new vehicle ever!
Laughing Gas
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 1,243
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From: Maple Ridge B.C. Canada
i still like older trucks and cars,but my wife needed a vehicle last year,so we bought her a new 2008 ford escape suv. she really loves it! she says now she understands why i love vehicles so much.ive created a new car lover. she likes the back of my bike,so she won't need her own bike anytime soon.lol
