Gadgetopia

I found it again today -- it was parked in front of Xtreme Delusions on 12th St. (a motorcycle shop, evidently). They're becoming a new Midwestern dealer.

The guy told me the T-Rex has the backend of a Kawasaki ZZR 1200, and uses its instrument cluster and handle bars as well. He also said that $39,000 would be for a demo model -- new ones start at $43,000.

I got a look at it up close. It's very small, and there's no place to put anything. In fact, this one had motorcyle saddlebags out back, because the interior (if you can even call it that) is just a roll cage and a floorpan. Totally impractical. My desire has evaporated. Neat, but not for me.

"Totally impractical. My desire has evaporated. Neat, but not for me."

It's all about raw fun, not practicality. If somebody that lives around here can spend that kind of money on a vehicle they can only drive 6-8 months of the year, practicality isn't very high on the list.

Aren't they licensed as motorcycles instead of cars?

I remember seeing an article in a car magazine a long time ago about a guy who built something like this from a wrecked motorcycle and car parts. The article's author was amazed that in spite of the Pinto front end, the thing was able to out corner a Porsche 911. I've wanted to build something like that ever since. sigh

I saw it today. Walking home from work, I turn the corner and there it is! I had a chance to talk with the owner for a few minutes about it; the steering wheel comes out -- a la F1 racer -- for easier entry and egress, the seats move forward and back for different leg lengths... And looking at the website, they also have the T/R version, which has a V-twin thumper instead of the 4 cylinder Kawasaki engine.

Where you see "totally impractical", I see a low center of gravity, low weight, wide tires, and loads of fun. I still want one.

sigh

The T-Rex is a very expensive vehicle for its lack of practicality, but for flat-out performance the T-Rex is a fairly decent deal. If what I hear about it outperforming a Porsche in acceleration and on the skidpad is true, then the price of nearly 30 grand less makes the T-Rex's price of around $40,000 more reasonable. And anyway, is anyone thinking of purchasing a Porsche Turbo or a motorcycle really thinking about practicality?

But who really buys a vehicle for pure performance above it being...well, a car? If I was buying something for nothing but naked speed, why not save another $25,000 and just buy a really, really fast sport bike?

With a Porsche you get an enclosed vehicle with a decent warranty that will transport two adults in comfort. You can't really compare the two -- apples to oranges.

I drove by Xtreme Delusions today, and the yellow screamer was there next to a marquee saying there is a contest with an '05 T-Rex as the grand prize. Practical or not, if they were to give one to me, I'm not one to look a gift horse in the mouth.

LOWER THE PRICE

The Kawasaki T-Rex is an unbelivable car/motorcycle hybrid or whatever you want to call it. Impractical or not I would buy one if the price was 10,000 more.

I thought the price would be a lot less. There's not a lot of metal to cover you up. It's more like a motorcycle than anything. Drop the price though!

i AM JUST LOOKING INTO THE T REX. i WAS LOOKING A BROUSHIURE I COULD LOOK AT HOME. ALL OF MY ASKING HAS NOT BEEN ANSWERED. i FINALLY FOUND OUT THAT THERE WAS A DEALERSHIP IN THE UNITED STATES. aLL iKNOW IT WAS EXPLAINED TO ME THAT WAS NOT AS EXPENSIVE TO OWN ONE OF THESES MACHINE.

THEY COST WAY TO MUCH AND THAT WHY YOU NEVER RELLY SEE THEM DROP PRICE TO 25 TOUSAND THAT WHAT I THINK

lower the coast so i can have one

lower the price.....

hmmm... when are they coming down under to Oz & who's gonna bring em !!!

how much does a kawasaki t-rex cost in pounds

you guys are a bounch of lower class losers. Go make some money and get a better job then talk about buying the t-rex

you guys are a bounch of lower class losers. Go make some money and get a better job then talk about buying the t-rex

We may not have as much money as you do but at least we can spell the word bunch....go back to school bounch!!!!??? laughs what a crack head!!!

THey say the T-Rex can out run a Porshe 911 turbo and has 145 HP. Its nice. I want on but to pricy. I might as well get a Ducati 749 that still can get some babes.

How about a kit? If they can't sell us the vehicle(toy) at a reasonable price perhaps some of us could build one. I would be interested in plans and sources for materials etc. I can buy a motorcycle anywhere.