CBR1000rr OR the ZX10r

Im trying to decide which bike to get. Have any of you guys rode both bikes, and can you tell me why you chose one over the other. I think the honda looks WAY better, but how do they compare as far as handling, accelaration, etc. I want to here from some people that are not getting paid to say things, like the magazines writers do. Any info would be helpful in my decision.

i wood go for the CBR 1000RR on lux alone the 10r is 1 ugly lookin beast,s'posed to go and stop ok according to most mag write ups. I have been on an 04 model went like mad but the brakes were shite!!!

At the end of the day dude its up to you and you only coz you have to pay for it and ride the damn thing so choose wisely!!

Remember these bikes are fast no matter which bike you get you’ll probably like it. However having owned a zx 6r and now a 1000rr I can tell you Honda pays much more attention to detail and the fit and finish of a bike. PS CBR way better looking and not as stretched out as the 10r.

i've rode an 05 cbr1000rr and an 05 zx10r. i know both models are different this year but i'll go ahead and give you my review of both.

the honda is ultra smooth. the power delivery is so linear that it feels like you are going slower than you really are. the brakes are excellent and it handles better than any other liter bike that i've ever ridden. my only complaint is the seat. it's a little too hard for the daily commute but really allows you to slide around when pushing it. good with the bad, i guess. the steering damper is a big plus. it works great.

the kawasaki is the exact opposite. the rush from the power is overwelming. it tries to yank your shoulders out of their sockets. it's really cool for the first 50 miles but really gets to be a handful. fyi, i believe they addressed this issue on the 06 model. the brakes are better than average but the suspension feels funny. don't know what it was or if it needed adjustment, but it felt like it dove too much in the corners. if you like wheelies, this is your bike. the thing will give you a good look at the clouds at any time.

now for the 06 models, i know that the honda is majorly different. the engine puts out more power and the bike weighs less. and the re-styled fairings look awesome. the kawasaki added an ohlins damper () and added the underseat exhaust for appearance. both bikes look great, but i do prefer the honda. and honda's are definately known for their reliability. if it was my money, i would be on a honda.

just my opinions tho. neither bike is a bad choice. good luck and be safe.

i've got a friend that just bought the zx-10 and i'm about to pick up my 1000rr. he hates his tires but other than that has no big complaints, but it's got less than 200 miles on it so he's still all giddy with his new bike. he asked the dealer here about the tires tracking strange and was told that they've had alot of requests to swap out tires on the 10's

Thanks for all of the inputs here so far. They are appreciated!

I test rode both bikes when deciding what to get..I found the CBR much smoother and easier to ride, the zx-10 is one powerful bike!! The rush of power is massive, but i found the insrtument cluster very hard to read and for street use was a little uncomfortable....In my opinion the zx-10 standard is a quicker bike than the CBR but the CBR is much nicer to ride and a better finish quality. ( and lets be serious they are both 1 litre hyperbikes and bloody quick!! )

P.s Being a 1000rr forum your going to get a one way opinion as we love our 1000rr's here mate

do the best of both worlds lol get a CBR and put the ZX10 fairingson it... but thats just my opinion i think ninjas are beautiful ...except for the EX ninjas those scrawny runts

I have ridden both bikes. I definitely love my 05 cbr over the 06 kawi. The kawi's seating position is not exactly the greatest for the taller riders. The undertail exhaust of the kawi is UGLY. Can not even compare to the honda or even the yamaha. I would say pick the honda. I also like honda's engines. I had an XX with 85 thousand miles on it. Yes you read that correctly 85,000 miles on it, and it purred like a kitten. Honda's engine refinement has always been pretty much their best attribute.

But this is just my opinion. As long as you ride, hey i am cool with that.

Take Care and happy hunting

I also rode both when I was shopping. IMHO, I believe the ZX felt more powerful simply because to me, it was VERY twitchy and felt unstable, which made me feel like I was "riding on the edge" fast. The CBR on the other hand accelrated just as quickly out of turns, just felt SOOOO much smoother that I found myself twisting more and more with my right hand... just felt like I wasn't going that fast and the bike was begging for more. Both bikes are very wheelie friendly, I just felt more comfortable on the CBR. That Kawi felt like it was an errant throttle twist away from out of control the whole time I was on it. I love speed, but not feeling like I'm on the razor's edge every time I ride. I'd take stable speed over the same speed on an unstable feeling bike any day.

Good point, but there not the same speed :) The ZX has more power and is lighter so when you add them up the zx is faster...But how much power do you need? The CBR is a much nicer bike to ride and more than enough power for all of us!!!

Here's a link to a pretty cool article.
Motorcycle Usa Superbike Smackdown

http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/Article_Page.aspx?ArticleID=3149&Page=1

Recker..... I see you said the zx is light. Sorry bro, thats wrong. The 06 Honda is actually like 10 pounds light full wet then the 06 Kawi. The 05 was light then both, but only slight light then the new Honda with all the fluids. Dont let the dry weight from factory claims fool you...That new exhaust on the Kawi weighs a but load, but if you switch to a full single can system, Im sure the weights would even out. The Kawi, however does have a more monsterous motor, but lets be honest, who the hell needs anything more then the close to 160 the Honda is putting out. Liter bikes today are at levels so high, that we'll never reach them. Unless your last name is spies, maladin, Zemke or your a moto gp GOD. As far as acceleration, the Honda is right on par with the Kawi now because of the rears two added two teeth in the rear.

Honestly if you looking for a wilder, just nuts bike, go with the Kawi (even if it is uglier the a fat chick in a thong)(). The Honda has controlable (not really, LOL) power and transitions side to side way better. Plus did I mention it looks better, if not, it looks better. LOL IMHO.

hey sicxspeed, yeah mate i rode the 05 not the 06 model!!! I think the 06 looks crap aswell!!! Go the Honda all the way hence why i bought mine!! Oh and mine is actually in the shop right now getting some painting getting done to change some stuff, will post pics when i get it back :)

Recker, sorry didnt know you were talking about the 05. I actually like the 05 10R, wild bike man. Nice looking though.

Cant wait to see the pics bro.

Yeah the 05 zx-10 looks heaps better than the 06 model..Im not sure why but the kwaka just felt more heavy on the road than the blade, i guess i just felt more comfortable on the honda..Im not trying to take anything away from the kawasaki as they are both fantastic bikes, i just expressed my opinion.