I think it's more about it having the legendary "Z900" badge and the hipster appeal that gives it the price, rather than being the flagship in the range. Bit like how a classic Z900 had more appeal in terms of value than a Z1300 has, even though the 1300 with the 6cyl engine seemed like the daddy back in the day.
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Motorcycle live @ NEC mate. Some unreal bikes to see, near didn't have time to get round them all! Got a test ride on an MT10 an all and am seriously tempted!
I think the pics do it no justice, lovely colour and finish in the flesh! Is McCallen getting one over here for you to have a look at?
Yeah they had a few of the other z900s there and they all looked class. Even had an original one sitting and have to say it looked better than them all!
MT10 looks are very subjective, I’d never personally have gone for something like that before but there’s something about it I’m drawn to. It real easy to ride as well which surprised me for it being such a weapon!
Lol, unfortunately the only colour I’d have is the 60th anniversary, and there’s only 1 for sale at the minute at Wigan Yamaha on autotrader. Bet that sounds class though with that can on it @migs 
@David.S i went to see the SP at hursts the day after I crashed the GSXR at Kirkistown, unfortunately I was in no fit state to ride it though. The SP does appeal to me, but for the 2.5k extra, I’d struggle to feel the difference in the suspension. I do love the dash and seat of the SP though!
@David.S i went to see the SP at hursts the day after I crashed the GSXR at Kirkistown, unfortunately I was in no fit state to ride it though. The SP does appeal to me, but for the 2.5k extra, I’d struggle to feel the difference in the suspension. I do love the dash and seat of the SP though!
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@gav525Lol, unfortunately the only colour I’d have is the 60th anniversary, and there’s only 1 for sale at the minute at Wigan Yamaha on autotrader. Bet that sounds class though with that can on it @migs
@David.S i went to see the SP at hursts the day after I crashed the GSXR at Kirkistown, unfortunately I was in no fit state to ride it though. The SP does appeal to me, but for the 2.5k extra, I’d struggle to feel the difference in the suspension. I do love the dash and seat of the SP though!
Hope you and the bike are okay?
I plan to call over and have a look but looking at @migs bike, it looks too modern for me, too many settings. That was why I liked the Z900 Cafe, looked old like me...
I am more used to something like this;
Ah that would’ve been handy mate as Suzuki wanted a fortune for them being the 20th anniversary edition. Ended up getting Chinese replicas, so I’ll find out tomorrow what they look like. Needed all new fairings also
I’ll give you a shout next time I come off on the track though
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Buy some sh1te plastics for track days better still buy a track bike.Ah that would’ve been handy mate as Suzuki wanted a fortune for them being the 20th anniversary edition. Ended up getting Chinese replicas, so I’ll find out tomorrow what they look like. Needed all new fairings also
I’ll give you a shout next time I come off on the track though
Were you wearing leathers with armour when you crashed ? Kangaroo hide is supposed to be better than cow hide.
Funny thing was that was the gsxr's last track day before I was going to sell it for a proper track bike! Was going to fix it up into a track bike, but I'd rather a 600 I think.
And yes full leathers, which definitely saved me from worse injury, but I wasn't impressed by the way the fabric inner arms were the first to touch the tarmac!
Lol, unfortunately the only colour I’d have is the 60th anniversary, and there’s only 1 for sale at the minute at Wigan Yamaha on auto trader. Bet that sounds class though with that can on it @migs
@David.S i went to see the SP at Hurst's the day after I crashed the GSXR at Kirkistown, unfortunately I was in no fit state to ride it though. The SP does appeal to me, but for the 2.5k extra, I’d struggle to feel the difference in the suspension. I do love the dash and seat of the SP though!
@gav525 I have contemplated painting mine in some of the speedblock schemes but if I don't change in 2018 I will def change in 2019 and cant justify spending that money for someone else to enjoy it! I just added a blue R1 mudguard and I think Ill colour code a few of the other panels blue as well, I get bored easily lol The Racefit pipe was expensive but its looks stunning and does indeed sound awesome on full chat especially with the quickshifter!
I couldn't see the £2500 worth in an SP either although the Demo in Hurst's is coming near the price now, it was the cheapest SP on Auto Trader a few weeks ago when it was first advertised! I would def recommend a test ride when your fit and well again!
The race suits I was looking at at the show the other day had fabric in the same place for ventilation. I showed the Alpinestars the photos and he just laughed and said I dont fall correctly and I’ll learn lol. I can hopefully get the repaired anyways.
If he had said that to me I would have lost it.
A few pictures on social media showing others how poor their suits are.
That did cross my mind, but then at the end of the day I suppose the suit did it’s job and saved me from worse injury. The gloves I was surprised at given that they merely brushed off the ground for a short space of time! 120mph thorough, so could’ve been a lot worse!
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