Topic: Kawasaki Ticket to Ride

[Kevin D]

 I took advantage of the Kaw demo ride program that was nearby this weekend. I rode three new bikes, and could have ridden more new bikes but didn't have time because I went for a 120 miler on the CB yesterday. They had a nice escorted ride, 15 miles? thru Hines Drive and a return blast on the Interstate.

 The bikes were sorted: cruisers, sport-tour, supersport. I went just to ride the Concours 1400, but I ended up riding a Z1000 as well, and took junior on the back of the 1700 Nomad (I dragged the floorboards). All very nice and uhhhh turned the Z1000 loose for just a bit trying to keep up with the escort rider and a ZX10, while entering the freeway. WOW!!

 I've been going to the MC show here, in January, for a while... no demo rides in January    but I got wind of this event and it was terrific. I guess they have been doing this for a while but its the first I'd heard. None of the other makes offer anything like this around here so when/if I ever buy a new one Kaw will be at the top of the short list.

http://tickettoride.kawasaki.com/Home/

[Gaucho]

I took advantage of the event down here in Miami. I was totally disappointed at the Ninja 1000. 
On the bike I tested the vibration through the footpegs and seat put my backside to sleep after the 20 min ride. I don't want to imagine after a couple of hours on the road. I was expecting silky smooth killer torque engine but it was not to be.
Well, maybe I'm spoiled by Honda that's why. 
Also no porta potties or vendors for refreshments were available. Double 
Nice ride, but that's were it stopped
Gaucho