2012 Kawasakis are here

**Top Cat** · 10-14-2011, 05:06 PM

http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/motor...2-kawasaki.htm

**cnc** · 10-14-2011, 06:14 PM

Am I reading the list right?, looks like the vaquero ABS is available only in Canada.

Yellow Jacket · 10-14-2011, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by cnc

Am I reading the list right?, looks like the vaquero ABS is available only in Canada.

Looks like that is right. I went directly to MaKaw's website and it doesn't even list a Vaquero with ABS.

audiogooroo · 10-14-2011, 07:30 PM

Mama always did like my Canadian brothers best!

AlabamaNomadRider · 10-14-2011, 10:03 PM

I got an email from Kawasaki and looked at the bikes. Seems like they limit their colors more than they should.

ponch · 10-15-2011, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by cnc

Am I reading the list right?, looks like the vaquero ABS is available only in Canada.

Lucky you, but it only seems to be in black.

toy4bob · 10-15-2011, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by cnc

Am I reading the list right?, looks like the vaquero ABS is available only in Canada.

well obviously they need it more than us, since they get more snow LOL

**Top Cat** · 10-15-2011, 12:28 PM

I don't know why any one would want ABS to begin with,
I like controlling my front brake by myself. Not some computer.

ponch · 10-15-2011, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Top Cat

I don't know why any one would want ABS to begin with,
I like controlling my front brake by myself. Not some computer.

Until you lose control because you hit a patch of X. Ask Cactus Jack. It works, it works well and there isn't any going back IMO. Try a bike with partial integral brakes. It'll stop better than anything you've ridden to date with whatever control you have. JMO. Technology applied correctly will take the guesswork out of low level non-sense and allow the rider to ride better.

blowndodge · 10-15-2011, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Top Cat

I don't know why any one would want ABS to begin with,
I like controlling my front brake by myself. Not some computer.

Tim, your still controlling the brakes, the computer is preventing them from locking up at the most inappropriate time causing a crash. that's all it does..

Loafer · 10-15-2011, 02:25 PM

Some old guys can't learn new tricks...

**markclark57** · 10-15-2011, 02:31 PM

I gave the '12s a quick look. I'm sticking with my '06.

ponch · 10-15-2011, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by blowndodge

Tim, your still controlling the brakes, the computer is preventing them from locking up at the most inappropriate time causing a crash. that's all it does..

I guess he wants to be able to lock the tires up. I can't imagine wanting to do that, but Tim is an original. ;)

ponch · 10-15-2011, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Loafer

Some old guys can't learn new tricks...

It really isn't a new trick. It's actually fun testing it though. When I pull into the garage, sometimes I grab a handfull to see if it's working. It does.

ponch · 10-15-2011, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by markclark57

I gave the '12s a quick look. I'm sticking with my '06.

May be next year. ;)

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