Comments on: 2012 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R: MD Ride Review, Part 2 (with new video) (Bike Reports) (News)

By: Jack

Jack — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 23:16:18 +0000

Aloha Rocky V…

I owned a ZX-14 and would ride with my wife all the time. Although it took a little from the cornering, the bike handled two up very well. Plenty of power and suspension to handle both.

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By: Mr.Mike

Mr.Mike — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 02:10:47 +0000

This engine + dual sport frame and running gear = KLR1400. I’d love to see that bounding down the trail, tires shedding knobs like a machine gun.

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By: Davis

Davis — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 12:26:11 +0000

Pete, why don’t you tell us a little bit about yourself. It would add relevance to your comments.

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By: Denny

Denny — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 11:27:19 +0000

One suggestion, if I may: it would be beneficial if we had some pictures of technicalities, if available. This is ok, but is just ‘reading about it’. Seeing is believing and picture is worth of thousand words. Thanks.

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By: ROXX

ROXX — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 17:46:57 +0000

I love this post!

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By: Rocky V

Rocky V — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 21:43:48 +0000

Guys
i have a 2003 Zrx 1200 — i ride most of the time with my girl friend so the weight of the bike is a plus for me –has any one here ridden a Zrx 1200 and a newer Zx14

would this bike be a good replacement for the 1200

or is the 1200 better for 2 up riding ?
thanks

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By: Artem_T

Artem_T — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 21:28:40 +0000

Nope. Not a GPZ 900 (4500$). Rather bad.
Strange.
So. Good bye

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By: pete Rasmussen

pete Rasmussen — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 17:01:48 +0000

No David I wouldn’t think different if I were to ride one. 580+ pounds is way too heavy.

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By: J$

J$ — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 15:07:53 +0000

Davis don’t waste your time with trolling posts like this. There will always be people who have the most accurate and relevant opinions on how a bike performs, rides, and handles after READING about the specs on the internet without actually riding it!
With that said… I couldn’t agree more with your stated points about the ZX after test riding one myself.
Cheers

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By: Tim

Tim — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 13:50:30 +0000

My biggest smiles always come when I’m no my 1972 Kawasaki 90 (restored to near new condition.) There’s something about the smell of an old 2 stroke that makes me feel 12 again. That said, every time I ride my Triumph Sprint, I fall in love with the big motor all over again. When I want to wheelie and hit the twisties I take my Versys.

I’m not sure there is any two wheel motorized vehicle that you can’t have fun on. My Dad has a 50cc Honda scooter, and I can even find redeeming qualities in it. Everything has it’s own character, but they’re all fun to ride.

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