DRZ or zx10? - General Sportbike Discussion

nickalltogether · 05-09-2008, 12:06 AM

Looking to get a second bike in not too long, assuming nothing unforeseen happens... I'm unsure if I want to get a zx10 or a drz (sm model), both have very strong pluses and possible negatives, just trying to see what you folks say.

cjstunts · 05-09-2008, 12:31 AM

DRZ!!!!!!!!

They are so fun, i am hopefully gonna get one this summer, if i ever get my license back

nickalltogether · 05-09-2008, 12:33 AM

license schmicense.

nickalltogether · 05-09-2008, 12:39 AM

3 to 0... i must be underestimating the drz

TheRomanSF415x · 05-09-2008, 01:20 AM

with the SM youre gonna get more fun out of it..
with the zx10 youre gonna get a more oh shit out of it

i'd say go for the zx10.. depending on the year.
i would suggest for the 04-05 best looking ones to me.

http://www.bikepics.com/pictures/1252854/

MurderdR6 · 05-09-2008, 01:25 AM

Drz Ftw

nickalltogether · 05-09-2008, 01:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheRomanSF415x

with the SM youre gonna get more fun out of it..
with the zx10 youre gonna get a more oh shit out of it

i'd say go for the zx10.. depending on the year.
i would suggest for the 04-05 best looking ones to me.

http://www.bikepics.com/pictures/1252854/

i agree about the 04-05's.

TheRomanSF415x · 05-09-2008, 01:41 AM

but if youre gonna get a SM try to get a honda one.. or if you got the $$ go for the husqvuarna or however its spelled or even the aprillas

nickalltogether · 05-09-2008, 01:44 AM

idk, I may just stick with one bike for now and concentrate on bagging this s10 when I get it. I'll just wait til i can afford both bikes haha.

jordanv3122 · 05-15-2008, 11:16 PM

drz is much cheaper as far as initial cost and insurance goes. and you wont have to pay as many tickets lol. and they have to be a lot of fun. as far as long term rides they arent comfortable but then again neither is the zx10. id take either one lol

nickalltogether · 06-27-2008, 08:31 PM

bumping this thread back up... seriously considering an 08 zx10 now, but the drz is very tempting b/c it costs about half as much.

nickalltogether · 06-27-2008, 10:15 PM

I'm hung up on this zx10, does anyone have real experience with one?

*nags* · 06-27-2008, 11:20 PM

You already have a sportbike. Get the motard.

IthinkItsBroke · 06-27-2008, 11:57 PM

You gotta have them both.... the zx-10 gets you girls and you have to ride the drz to cope with them..... thats my 2 cents

TheRomanSF415x · 06-28-2008, 04:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nickalltogether

bumping this thread back up... seriously considering an 08 zx10 now, but the drz is very tempting b/c it costs about half as much.

if its the 08 get the drz..

nickalltogether · 06-28-2008, 08:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nags

You already have a sportbike. Get the motard.

coming from the guy with 3 sportbikes

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheRomanSF415x

if its the 08 get the drz..

I hated on the 08 at first, but I'm really starting to love it's ugly looks.

My only fear with getting the DRZ is that I will just stunt it, the main draw for getting the zx10 for me is because I want a pretty streetbike.

Ninjamasster · 06-28-2008, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by nickalltogether

I'm hung up on this zx10, does anyone have real experience with one?

Just sold my second Gen 1 ZX-10R and am now riding an '07 10R SE. These bikes are a blast, they are built like a tank for the most part, as with any bike there are things that need to be done to keep them ridable/stuntable.

The Gen 1's have the Ram Air tube issue, they break if you slam the bike down hard. Fix, don't slam the bike down. The headlights(get HIDs) and brakes suck(06+ 6R or ZX14 brakes). Geared really low. Head shake, My 1st Gen 1 did it, my second didn't, weird.

Gen 2: Head Shake like a motha(tighten stearing head, add better damper). The Bodywork is held together with to many screws and plugs. Low geared but not as bad as the gen 1. Headlights and brakes suck, still. Higher weight due to duel undertail(425lbs wet stock). A more refined bike(smooth, stable when not shaking head).

These are the things to look out for. There are sooo many good things though.

edit* heres the bike I just sold, so pretty lol www.sublimesales.com/zx10r.htm

nickalltogether · 06-28-2008, 11:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ninjamasster

Just sold my second Gen 1 ZX-10R and am now riding an '07 10R SE. These bikes are a blast, they are built like a tank for the most part, as with any bike there are things that need to be done to keep them ridable/stuntable.

The Gen 1's have the Ram Air tube issue, they break if you slam the bike down hard. Fix, don't slam the bike down. The headlights(get HIDs) and brakes suck(06+ 6R or ZX14 brakes). Geared really low. Head shake, My 1st Gen 1 did it, my second didn't, weird.

Gen 2: Head Shake like a motha(tighten stearing head, add better damper). The Bodywork is held together with to many screws and plugs. Low geared but not as bad as the gen 1. Headlights and brakes suck, still. Higher weight due to duel undertail(425lbs wet stock). A more refined bike(smooth, stable when not shaking head).

These are the things to look out for. There are sooo many good things though.

edit* heres the bike I just sold, so pretty lol www.sublimesales.com/zx10r.htm

I'm looking at the 08... but I don't plan to stunt it so I think I will be all right.

Ninjamasster · 06-28-2008, 12:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nickalltogether

I'm looking at the 08... but I don't plan to stunt it so I think I will be all right.

I have no experience with the '08. It's a little faster from what I have read. It's uglier from what I have seen in person. You can get one for $11k otd.

*nags* · 06-28-2008, 01:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nickalltogether

coming from the guy with 3 sportbikes

I hated on the 08 at first, but I'm really starting to love it's ugly looks.

My only fear with getting the DRZ is that I will just stunt it, the main draw for getting the zx10 for me is because I want a pretty streetbike.

Ideally, I want to get a motard when I sell the 929

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05-09-2008, 12:06 AM	#1
nickalltogether Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Chocowinity, Beaufort County, NC, United States, North America, Earth Age: 20 Bike: 06 f4i, 06 crf88, 08 zx-10r Gender: Male Posts: 3,526	DRZ or zx10? Looking to get a second bike in not too long, assuming nothing unforeseen happens... I'm unsure if I want to get a zx10 or a drz (sm model), both have very strong pluses and possible negatives, just trying to see what you folks say.

05-09-2008, 12:31 AM	#2
cjstunts Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: north jersey Age: 28 Bike: f4 and an f4, Gender: Male Posts: 982	Re: DRZ or zx10? DRZ!!!!!!!! They are so fun, i am hopefully gonna get one this summer, if i ever get my license back

05-09-2008, 12:33 AM	#3
nickalltogether Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Chocowinity, Beaufort County, NC, United States, North America, Earth Age: 20 Bike: 06 f4i, 06 crf88, 08 zx-10r Gender: Male Posts: 3,526	Re: DRZ or zx10? license schmicense.

05-09-2008, 12:39 AM	#4
nickalltogether Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Chocowinity, Beaufort County, NC, United States, North America, Earth Age: 20 Bike: 06 f4i, 06 crf88, 08 zx-10r Gender: Male Posts: 3,526	Re: DRZ or zx10? 3 to 0... i must be underestimating the drz

05-09-2008, 01:20 AM	#5
TheRomanSF415x Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: San Francisco, CA Age: 22 Bike: 00 929rr Gender: Male Posts: 9,287	Re: DRZ or zx10? with the SM youre gonna get more fun out of it.. with the zx10 youre gonna get a more oh shit out of it i'd say go for the zx10.. depending on the year. i would suggest for the 04-05 best looking ones to me. http://www.bikepics.com/pictures/1252854/

05-09-2008, 01:25 AM	#6
MurderdR6 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Raleigh, NC Age: 24 Bike: 02 R6 - 02 929 - CBR 1kRR Gender: Male Posts: 178	Re: DRZ or zx10? Drz Ftw

05-09-2008, 01:41 AM	#8
TheRomanSF415x Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: San Francisco, CA Age: 22 Bike: 00 929rr Gender: Male Posts: 9,287	Re: DRZ or zx10? but if youre gonna get a SM try to get a honda one.. or if you got the $$ go for the husqvuarna or however its spelled or even the aprillas

05-09-2008, 01:44 AM	#9
nickalltogether Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Chocowinity, Beaufort County, NC, United States, North America, Earth Age: 20 Bike: 06 f4i, 06 crf88, 08 zx-10r Gender: Male Posts: 3,526	Re: DRZ or zx10? idk, I may just stick with one bike for now and concentrate on bagging this s10 when I get it. I'll just wait til i can afford both bikes haha.

05-15-2008, 11:16 PM	#10
jordanv3122 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Illinois Age: 17 Bike: 900rr Gender: Male Posts: 392	Re: DRZ or zx10? drz is much cheaper as far as initial cost and insurance goes. and you wont have to pay as many tickets lol. and they have to be a lot of fun. as far as long term rides they arent comfortable but then again neither is the zx10. id take either one lol Last edited by jordanv3122 : 05-15-2008 at 11:17 PM. Reason: forgot the 'l' in comfortable lol

06-27-2008, 08:31 PM	#11
nickalltogether Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Chocowinity, Beaufort County, NC, United States, North America, Earth Age: 20 Bike: 06 f4i, 06 crf88, 08 zx-10r Gender: Male Posts: 3,526	Re: DRZ or zx10? bumping this thread back up... seriously considering an 08 zx10 now, but the drz is very tempting b/c it costs about half as much.

06-27-2008, 10:15 PM	#12
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06-27-2008, 11:20 PM	#13
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06-27-2008, 11:57 PM	#14
IthinkItsBroke Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Tampa, FL A sunny Place for Shady people Age: Bike: A crunchy 600rr with a good attitude Gender: Male Posts: 31	Re: DRZ or zx10? You gotta have them both.... the zx-10 gets you girls and you have to ride the drz to cope with them..... thats my 2 cents