Upgrade really an upgrade?

[WMarshy]

Hey guys, been doing some thinking over the winter about upgrading beyond the ol'XS... Anyone ever ride or own a ZRX? I've been looking at them for a while and have considered getting a ZRX1200R. I really like the old school look but think for the year and price a little more HP would be in order, they haven't really improved on it in 20 years. Any thoughts about the ZRX and any alternatives in the general price range of $3000 for early to mid 2000 neural riding position bikes?

[WMarshy]

Really??....... no one has ever owned/rode/looked at the Kawasaki ZRX's?... or is it just slow around here?

[TADracer]

Have never ridden but...

I hear its somewhere in the middle of our machines and a crotch rocket. Recently I changed over to a set of ZRX carbs on my 1100 and while reading over a bunch of threads on several ZRX forums, so I could get ideas, I came across a few that said the modern power is there in the motor since it is water cooled with a great electronic ignition but the frame and high riding position leaves something to be desired in handling. Sounds familiar?

Now having said all that, if I had the room for a second machine, a ZRX would be right up there in my choices.

BTW, the carb swap out is almost a plug-n-play deal and the performance is well worth the work.

[foreda]

Plug n Play

I hear its somewhere in the middle of our machines and a crotch rocket. Recently I changed over to a set of ZRX carbs on my 1100 and while reading over a bunch of threads on several ZRX forums, so I could get ideas, I came across a few that said the modern power is there in the motor since it is water cooled with a great electronic ignition but the frame and high riding position leaves something to be desired in handling. Sounds familiar?

Now having said all that, if I had the room for a second machine, a ZRX would be right up there in my choices.

BTW, the carb swap out is almost a plug-n-play deal and the performance is well worth the work.

I am putting a big bore kit in my 78. Do you think the ZRX carbs would improve performance? How much work is it to retrofit? Pretty easy to tune?
Dale

[bikerphil]

My buddy had a ZRX, 2004 I think. He liked it because of the upright riding position. He sold it because it was just too fast. He wished it had a 6th gear though. Now he rides a Triumph Tiger 955I.

[foreda]

Zrx

Just looked at a couple on ebay. This bike is very similar to the Yamaha FZ1 and from the looks of it, would probably ride about the same. I love riding my FZ1 except for the seat. They have a tendnecy to squash the boys if you know what I mean! I know I was suprised when I first rode it how well it felt. My FZ actually rides better than the RoadStar Warrior I just bought. If you buy the ZRX, you will probably like it a lot. By the way, there are a couple of nice ones on ebay.

[WMarshy]

Just looked at a couple on ebay. This bike is very similar to the Yamaha FZ1 and from the looks of it, would probably ride about the same. I love riding my FZ1 except for the seat. They have a tendnecy to squash the boys if you know what I mean! I know I was suprised when I first rode it how well it felt. My FZ actually rides better than the RoadStar Warrior I just bought. If you buy the ZRX, you will probably like it a lot. By the way, there are a couple of nice ones on ebay.

Yup the FZ would probably be the only other consideration for me but Im not sure how much they go for, probably more than a ZRX. I have been looking at a 2005 ZRX1200R.

[TADracer]

I am putting a big bore kit in my 78. Do you think the ZRX carbs would improve performance? How much work is it to retrofit? Pretty easy to tune?
Dale

Hey Dale,
Dont want to hijack the thread so I will send you a PM with some info.

[foreda]

Fz1

You can find a FZ1 for about the same price as the ZRX.