CB's Burlier Cousin

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I've had a hankering for a big Japanese muscle bike. Every year on my trip to the TT I drool over The sheer number and desirability of Suzuki 1300, Yamaha 1400 and Honda 1300 cc retro nakeds. Only one ever sold here is the Kawi ZRX, so I took the plunge and added one to the stable. Just arrived yesterday, perfectly timed with the single best day of winter (also benefitted the Super Bowl!)

It's a 2005 ZRX1200, good shape with some nice mods including a full Muzzy exhaust. 125+ bhp. 30 miles or so of careful scratching yesterday indicates it will be fun come spring, and a nice compliment to it's more upscale and refined cousin, the CB1100.

I had a 2004 ZRX and it is one of my favorite bikes that I've ever owned. Could do anything with it; cruise, race, tour, 1up, 2 up, and everything else in-between. Would love another one some day, though I wish they had the FI version here in the states.

Nice ride!