Is this a good deal on a left-over '09?

[Conrad]

Why pay for more for a 10+? 
 
I personally (maybe I'm alone) think the lines of the 08/09 bodywork is far better looking than the 10+, the front fairing on the 10+ to fix the heat problem (which IMO doesn't exist, at least here in the PNW ) is kinda ugly and doesn't follow the lines of the tail, looks odd to me...
 
I mean, come on, look at the 08/09 lines, don't try to tell me these don't flow better... 
 


 
Plus the 10+ has linked brakes, which again IMO aren't the greatest to have... 

+1

[wipfel]

Why pay for more for a 10+? 
 
I personally (maybe I'm alone) think the lines of the 08/09 bodywork is far better looking than the 10+, the front fairing on the 10+ to fix the heat problem (which IMO doesn't exist, at least here in the PNW ) is kinda ugly and doesn't follow the lines of the tail, looks odd to me...
 
I mean, come on, look at the 08/09 lines, don't try to tell me these don't flow better... 
 


Plus the 10+ has linked brakes, which again IMO aren't the greatest to have... 

i like the fairings on the 08-09, too, but i don't think the ones on the 10+ look any worse.  as far as the heat issue, i guess it depends on the rider and the location, but it's a common enough issue that Kawi redesigned the bike.  standard heated grips and i believe additional features in the multi-function display as well (someone correct me on that if i'm wrong) are also new on the 10+'s.

the linked brakes seem to be a preference thing.  i would probably prefer the ability to un-link them, but i haven't noticed any negatives of having them, yet.

[Beamer]

I bought mine new last fall for 10,400 out the door new with a 3 year warranty (Black w/ ABS)

[galaxieman]

Bought my '09 in Nov '10 for $11,250 OTD (comparable to the sub-$11k prices from other states given the AZ Vehicle tax), so $10,999 is too high.  Like a previous poster has said, look used.  At this point an '09 is a boat-anchor on the showroom floor, considering you're going to lose any money over $6k that you pay for the bike.  There is some benefit from it being new, i.e. you know exactly what's been done to it, but unless they're talking less than $9k OTD or the 'new bike smell' is worth more than a couple grand to you, pass on this one.

[valkmc]

Bought my 09 new Dec 2010 for $9999 in Florida. Would think they should be less now if you can find one.

[CRocker]

Is it a good deal?  That depends...

http://cosprings.craigslist.org/mcd/2943894572.html

[MrPepsi]

Strange, another picture of ZG's bike, it is so rare to see pics of this thing.

[Conrad]

Strange, another picture of ZG's bike, it is so rare to see pics of this thing.

That's his bike? Dang, it looks so, slow.

[ZG]

Strange, another picture of ZG's bike, it is so rare to see pics of this thing.

 
 

That's his bike? Dang, it looks so, slow.

 

[Flathead]

Strange, another picture of ZG's bike, it is so rare to see pics of this thing.

That's 'cause it's always posing for pics!

[nxtdoor]

I bought my 09 with 1 mile on it last April for $9800 out the door in Kansas.

jeff

[voileauciel]

I think I'll just save up some more, and buy a leftover 2012. I really like the Candy Arabian red, and it will match my gear better than the magenta from 2009.

[mikeboileau]

I like the fairing on the 08/09 better too.

[MrPepsi]

And the speed limiter, or lack there of.

[m919]

I bought mine two years ago non- abs for $10,500 OTD.

[rush2112]

Bought my 09 (non-ABS) in March of 2010, and paid $10,700 out the door.