Comments on: Ready for a New 14? (Bike Reports) (News) http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2011/09/ready-for-a-new-14/ Motorcycle News, Editorials, Product Reviews and Bike Reviews Thu, 23 May 2013 01:12:09 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 By: dream bikes http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2011/09/ready-for-a-new-14/comment-page-1/#comment-28074 dream bikes Tue, 13 Sep 2011 19:37:18 +0000 http://www.motorcycledaily.com/?p=17241#comment-28074 Hi, The last teaser about new ZX-14 / ZZR1400 coming on October 10... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CnLfIRJBofQ Regards Dream Bikes Hi,

The last teaser about new ZX-14 / ZZR1400 coming on October 10…

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CnLfIRJBofQ

Regards

Dream Bikes

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]]> By: gurney http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2011/09/ready-for-a-new-14/comment-page-1/#comment-28044 gurney Tue, 13 Sep 2011 06:29:44 +0000 http://www.motorcycledaily.com/?p=17241#comment-28044 lol..Actually for the 06 and 07 it was advised to pull said 'flies to unleash the beast from idle on up to redline. I had a 2007 ZX14, I have a modest stable of bikes that I enjoy. I've said it about the zx14 before and I'll say it again. It is the most 'perfect' bike I have ever owned. Versatile, comfortable, ball-peened hammer reliable. Without want for more power, handled everything I could throw at it considering I exclusively used it on the street. There was simply never anything wrong at all with it. Alas, I got into an accident, totally the other drivers fault, ye-olde making a left turn across my lane with the claim that they didnt see me and that was the end of it. I remarkably walked away unscathed..total act of god btw.. But I was not inclined to replace the bike, it was financed, the economy was looking iffy and I wasnt certain about long-term employment so I simply paid off the loan amount and decided to be content with my other steeds until another time. This time might now have arrived, I'll wait and see. Not interested in the drag-strip war at all, this was simply an all around superb bike. lol..Actually for the 06 and 07 it was advised to pull said ‘flies to unleash the beast from idle on up to redline.

I had a 2007 ZX14, I have a modest stable of bikes that I enjoy. I’ve said it about the zx14 before and I’ll say it again. It is the most ‘perfect’ bike I have ever owned. Versatile, comfortable, ball-peened hammer reliable. Without want for more power, handled everything I could throw at it considering I exclusively used it on the street. There was simply never anything wrong at all with it. Alas, I got into an accident, totally the other drivers fault, ye-olde making a left turn across my lane with the claim that they didnt see me and that was the end of it. I remarkably walked away unscathed..total act of god btw.. But I was not inclined to replace the bike, it was financed, the economy was looking iffy and I wasnt certain about long-term employment so I simply paid off the loan amount and decided to be content with my other steeds until another time. This time might now have arrived, I’ll wait and see. Not interested in the drag-strip war at all, this was simply an all around superb bike.

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]]> By: Austin ZZR 1200 http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2011/09/ready-for-a-new-14/comment-page-1/#comment-28037 Austin ZZR 1200 Tue, 13 Sep 2011 01:00:53 +0000 http://www.motorcycledaily.com/?p=17241#comment-28037 The four-eyed look is derived from the bike it replaced: the ZZR 1200. Long live the bug look! The four-eyed look is derived from the bike it replaced: the ZZR 1200. Long live the bug look!

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]]> By: Eric http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2011/09/ready-for-a-new-14/comment-page-1/#comment-28017 Eric Mon, 12 Sep 2011 17:37:00 +0000 http://www.motorcycledaily.com/?p=17241#comment-28017 I like the ZX14, but it's just a little to tight for my crunchy bones. Why not get the C14 you ask? It's an entirely different animal - the ZX would probably do well for me if I did the bars.. lowered the pegs, and got the Connie seat..Unfortunately.. I don't have the $$$ right now :-( I like the ZX14, but it’s just a little to tight for my crunchy bones. Why not get the C14 you ask? It’s an entirely different animal – the ZX would probably do well for me if I did the bars.. lowered the pegs, and got the Connie seat..Unfortunately.. I don’t have the $$$ right now :-(

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]]> By: SensibleSteve http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2011/09/ready-for-a-new-14/comment-page-1/#comment-28001 SensibleSteve Mon, 12 Sep 2011 10:41:13 +0000 http://www.motorcycledaily.com/?p=17241#comment-28001 I had a Mk1 Busa and currently have 2008 zx14 (both from new). I preferred the handling of the Busa but the zx14 is hard to fault also. Both bikes share equally the weight issue. the ZX14 has great brakes, much better than the Busa. The mirrors on the zx14 are also excellent - you can see who you've passed at pretty much any speed. ZX14 has better fuel economy. I get about 48mpg(UK) on a run and I'm not shy with the throttle when abroad. The 4 lasers fitted to the ZX14 make for easy night riding. now if they just made a Busa with decent brakes they'd be fixing it's major weakness IMHO. I had a Mk1 Busa and currently have 2008 zx14 (both from new). I preferred the handling of the Busa but the zx14 is hard to fault also. Both bikes share equally the weight issue. the ZX14 has great brakes, much better than the Busa. The mirrors on the zx14 are also excellent – you can see who you’ve passed at pretty much any speed. ZX14 has better fuel economy. I get about 48mpg(UK) on a run and I’m not shy with the throttle when abroad. The 4 lasers fitted to the ZX14 make for easy night riding.

now if they just made a Busa with decent brakes they’d be fixing it’s major weakness IMHO.

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]]> By: Phil K http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2011/09/ready-for-a-new-14/comment-page-1/#comment-27988 Phil K Sun, 11 Sep 2011 23:58:56 +0000 http://www.motorcycledaily.com/?p=17241#comment-27988 The Turbo Busa ran over 300. Still waiting to see what the Kwack is capable of. The Turbo Busa ran over 300. Still waiting to see what the Kwack is capable of.

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]]> By: Mickey http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2011/09/ready-for-a-new-14/comment-page-1/#comment-27964 Mickey Sun, 11 Sep 2011 00:51:21 +0000 http://www.motorcycledaily.com/?p=17241#comment-27964 LOL..I just test rode a Yamaha R1 with the cross plane motor. Helluva motor with great sound. Put that motor in a Gen 1 FZ-1 type bike with upright ergos and I'm there. As is, I was good for about 8 miles of sheer torture. Most uncomfortable bike I've ever ridden. I have new respect for Moto GP riders that can race bikes like that for an hour. They have big balls and apparently no spinal columns. LOL..I just test rode a Yamaha R1 with the cross plane motor. Helluva motor with great sound. Put that motor in a Gen 1 FZ-1 type bike with upright ergos and I’m there. As is, I was good for about 8 miles of sheer torture. Most uncomfortable bike I’ve ever ridden. I have new respect for Moto GP riders that can race bikes like that for an hour. They have big balls and apparently no spinal columns.

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]]> By: MikeD http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2011/09/ready-for-a-new-14/comment-page-1/#comment-27942 MikeD Fri, 09 Sep 2011 18:22:30 +0000 http://www.motorcycledaily.com/?p=17241#comment-27942 Always cool to hear from a real owner and not some "i would like to ride sometime" guy (like me). Always cool to hear from a real owner and not some “i would like to ride sometime” guy (like me).

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]]> By: MikeD http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2011/09/ready-for-a-new-14/comment-page-1/#comment-27941 MikeD Fri, 09 Sep 2011 18:20:36 +0000 http://www.motorcycledaily.com/?p=17241#comment-27941 I bet after adding and modifying it the way ROXX wants it it won't be too far from the C14 at the scale...for some OEMs can't install a 2lbs part w/out incresing weight 10 fold. I bet after adding and modifying it the way ROXX wants it it won’t be too far from the C14 at the scale…for some OEMs can’t install a 2lbs part w/out incresing weight 10 fold.

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]]> By: MikeD http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2011/09/ready-for-a-new-14/comment-page-1/#comment-27939 MikeD Fri, 09 Sep 2011 18:14:33 +0000 http://www.motorcycledaily.com/?p=17241#comment-27939 Ain't that the norm as of lately with every OEM ? I call it "Motorcycle BlueBalls on the making". Ain’t that the norm as of lately with every OEM ? I call it “Motorcycle BlueBalls on the making”.

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