Yet more decisions to make before buying my new bike, and time’s running out! I was at a bike shop on Saturday and was looking at the Kawasaki ZX10R as an alternative to the R1. It’s significantly cheaper at the moment and is a fantastic bike. I’ve arranged a test ride on one for sometime this week (weather permitting!). According to the press, the Kwak’s smaller and lighter, with more power than the R1 but it’s just that bit more difficult to ride, making it slower around the track. However, they also say that with the right modifications (different tyres, steering damper etc.) it would be the best bike out there.