2013 Bike Show

[Go4Long]

So, it's next weekend. Who's going? Who's buying? What are people going to look at?

Me personally, I'm hoping they have an RSV4 that I can try sitting on (more as a dream than a reality), and as something a little closer to reality, I'm REALLY interested in the new Kawasaki 636. it looks smokin hot in white, and claims 130hp and sub 400lb dry weight. Won't be able to buy it at the show, but maybe if I don't get downsized one of them might make their way in to my garage later on this year.

If it's anything like the 2009 model change they will probably be in around the $10k price point at the show.

[Mibz]

I hate that they came out with white like 3 months after I bought my 650. It looks so good

[jdmXSI]

I think im gonna check it out and Im curious to see what the new Kawi line up is like.

[Cos]

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[Graham_A_M]

Yeah Kawi is putting out some amazing bikes. That 636 looks stellar, as does the new Ninja 300 & the ZX10.

They really stepped up their game this year.

I'm going to the show for sure, haven't went to one in a few years now. My buddy is thinking about getting a bike so I'll be going with him.

[haggis88]

i'm gonna go for a look for sure!

probably won't buy anything, but should be laugh regardless!

[TYMSMNY]

Going to check it out on Sunday. Won't buy anything but will take a look around... not too many exciting things this year.

[RC-Cola]

I'll be headign there on Saturday with a couple of buddies. I'm looking at upgrading my bike and I'm torn between a bunch of models.

It will be great to throw my leg over a few of them to get a better feel then just on paper.

Now I just need to sell my current bike without taking a bath!

[whiskas]

How much of an opportunity is there to sit on a few bikes to get an idea how they fit?

[haggis88]

Originally posted by whiskas
How much of an opportunity is there to sit on a few bikes to get an idea how they fit?

in my experience of bike shows in the UK....you can try out most of the demo bikes the dealerships/manufactures bring

[turbotrip]

you can sit on most of the bikes

[My_name_is_Rob]

So does this show have a website or anything? How can I find out more information on it?

Edit: NM, I used the Google tool.

[haggis88]

http://www.calgarymotorcycleshow.ca/

[Go4Long]

Originally posted by haggis88


in my experience of bike shows in the UK....you can try out most of the demo bikes the dealerships/manufactures bring

The only bikes I've seen them not have for you to sit on are the limited run bikes. The RC8-R was up on a podium last year, I believe the RSV-4 Factory was as well, I think even the Ducati Panignale was on the floor, but they may have had it roped off, I can't remember for sure.

[TYMSMNY]

Originally posted by Go4Long


The only bikes I've seen them not have for you to sit on are the limited run bikes. The RC8-R was up on a podium last year, I believe the RSV-4 Factory was as well, I think even the Ducati Panignale was on the floor, but they may have had it roped off, I can't remember for sure.

Panignale was roped off.

[Maxx Mazda]

cheeck out the freestyle MX show too. Pretty sweet and it gets better every year.

[Graham_A_M]

Originally posted by TYMSMNY


Panignale was roped off.

Ive heard some very mixed reviews on it. Personally I dont think its worth the much $$$$$.
As amazing of a bike as Im sure it is, the horror stories I've heard will always stick with me.

[Go4Long]

I think it's beautiful, and a perfect bike for those people that ride like...500km a year...If you ride 500km a weekend depending on the reviews you read it might not be the right bike...

On the other hand, it's a fuckin rocket ship...but if I were wanting a rocket ship I would buy the BMW.

[TYMSMNY]

Originally posted by Graham_A_M


Ive heard some very mixed reviews on it. Personally I dont think its worth the much $$$$$.
As amazing of a bike as Im sure it is, the horror stories I've heard will always stick with me.

What kind of horror stories?

As for comfort, I rode 6000km down to LA/Las Vegas on a 1098 last summer and wasn't hurt/cramped/sore/etc. So whether youre a weekend rider or not.. depends on... the rider. I'm sure there are more comfortable bikes lol.

All sport bikes are rocketships

[Go4Long]

They're all rocketships, sure, but if you ever get a chance to take one of the S1000RR's out for a spin you'll understand the difference between fast and absolutely rediculous. Right out of the box on race gas with no modifications they went over the Dyno limits for the CSBK series, they had to run them on pump gas just to be race legal...only bike I know of to do that without some serious work done to them.