I have found it.

[Kitb4460]

Popped over to Kawasaki Kirkcaldy and took out this beastie.

Within 5 minutes it was like being with a long lost friend. 

Comfortable , great sound , handled just right for me. Felt relaxed on it , riding position was good and i never felt like i had been away from a big bike for 3 years..

Though i did on Thruxton last week 

Torque was fantastic in any gear. Not the same as the Thruxton twin oomph. Smoother and not so abrupt so to speak. Easy to ride through town and at some 20mph limits.

Once out on the open road. Yeee fucking haaaa .  The pick up in 2nd and 3rd gear is brilliant.

Went into corners with confidence and grunted out them . Made me laugh like a daftie on Helium. Brakes felt good and inspired confidence in my meagre ability. 

It felt so different to Thruxton doing several laps of some various sized roundabouts. Maybe the throttle response and power.

I even had a wee rain shower thrown in on back roads. Never backed it off and felt just right.

The search for my next bike is complete.

I will be getting one by end of September i reckon.

[MOzZereLLa]

Looks great. Best colour combo by far. Rear grab rail needs to go. A bit retro too-far that.

[Kitb4460]

Looks great. Best colour combo by far. Rear grab rail needs to go. A bit retro too-far that.

That will not be on mines. I will be getting a seat cowl fitted and losing the rear pegs, pending i can find a bracket.

If not. I will get a mate to fabricate one and powder coat it for me..

Akky headers will be going on as well.

[DaveH]

Lovely looking machine   

[Lord Danoir the first]

It's great when you gel with a bike........... the world comes alive

[komp]

bootiful bike

[Kitb4460]

It's great when you gel with a bike........... the world comes alive

I did mate. 

Loved the blast on the Thruxton. Maybe first time lurve in years. Kind of like being celibate for years then riding a random. Felt great... Then you look at the flaws. 

[David W]

Best thing Kawasaki have made for 20 years.

[Green_Ninja]

You Bugger Kit now I want one too

[7550]

Nice one. 

[Carbon_ZX6R]

And in the fastest colour aswell! well done! lovely bike

[Dom1]

Good looking steed that.

I wish you many happy miles together.

[Alzo]

Great looking bike.

[Raydial]

What do the kids say... well jel! 

Bet you're counting the days till you can get it! 

[Kitb4460]

Cheers folks.

Will find out my retirement date next week , then i can see about a deposit on one. I think i deserve a treat to maself after 22.5 years of pig shit.

Thanks for pointing me in the right direction Alzo.