2012 ZX14r

[raziel1983]

Well the wait is over, initial thoughts? I like the look of it (apart from the flame decals) Also in the video about the engine the guy states it makes the most power of any Kwaka ever built... by a long shot even! when you take in to consideration the power there very own ZX10r makes, well should be some large numbers!

http://ninja14r.kawasaki.com/GetScaledImage.aspx?maxw=640&img=~/images/productPhotos/ZX1400ECF_40074_A_OLRGB_800x600.jpg
http://ninja14r.kawasaki.com/GetScaledImage.aspx?maxw=640&img=~/images/productPhotos/ZX1400ECF_40071_D3_RGB_COCKPIT%20INSTRUMENT%20PANE L_800x600.jpg
http://ninja14r.kawasaki.com/#phenomenon

[Toaster]

Looks nice although I wish some of these manufacturers wouls stop using urine sample pots for the fluids. The solid boxes with level windows look far better.

[pzkpfw]

My two cents: hooray for analog (dials)!

(And it looks a bit less like a boat now).

[Owl]

I like it and look forward to seeing more pics/data. Then again, I didn't mind the earlier models either, but I won't tell NZSarge that!:shutup:

[BAY CITY MOTORCYCLES]

I like it and look forward to seeing more pics/data. Then again, I didn't mind the earlier models either, but I won't tell NZSarge that!:shutup:

What info would sir like at this stage?

DMNTD

[NZsarge]

I like it and look forward to seeing more pics/data. Then again, I didn't mind the earlier models either, but I won't tell NZSarge that!:shutup:

Too late! Yeah not a bad face lift, be interest to see what the changes in spec are if much at all.

[Owl]

[B]What info would sir like at this stage?

Specs/Reviews, but I'm sure they'll be along soon enough.

I'm not buying one though, cause it's a stinking Jappa.:oi-grr: Actually, I've got my eye on the new V4 Tuono.:drool:


Too late!

Bugger:facepalm:

[BAY CITY MOTORCYCLES]

Specs/Reviews, but I'm sure they'll be along soon enough.
If you follow the link in the first post you'll get most of the bike's spec's there.
I'll find some other links for you re reviews...but some more unbiased ones will come out shorty :sunny:


I'm not buying one though, cause it's a stinking Jappa.:oi-grr: Actually, I've got my eye on the new V4 Tuono.:drool:
Heh! Way too easy to be cheeky so will wait until I'm on my personal I.D :innocent:

[Owl]

Heh! Way too easy to be cheeky so will wait until I'm on my personal I.D :innocent:

Meh, I can take it!:laugh:

[BAY CITY MOTORCYCLES]

Meh, I can take it!:laugh:

Oh I'm well aware you can take it...just best I don't associate the shop :shifty:

[Ender EnZed]

I wish some of these manufacturers wouls stop using urine sample pots for the fluids.

+1

I fucking hate those things, they'd look like a cheap shortcut even on a Chinese bicycle.

[Crasherfromwayback]

Looks nice although I wish some of these manufacturers wouls stop using urine sample pots for the fluids. The solid boxes with level windows look far better.

Ugly, but a fraction of the weight.

[NZsarge]

Specs/Reviews, but I'm sure they'll be along soon enough.

I'm not buying one though, cause it's a stinking Jappa.:oi-grr: Actually, I've got my eye on the new V4 Tuono.:drool:

He scared if he rides a Japanese bike again he'll realize what he's been missing.... like a cylinder for starters! :killingme


[QUOTE=BAY CITY MOTORCYCLES;1130174413]If you follow the link in the first post you'll get most of the bike's spec's there.
I'll find some other links for you re reviews...but some more unbiased ones will come out shorty :sunny:
I like all the updates bar the zorst, I hope Kawasaki aren'y going to replace Suzuki as the manufacturer with the ugliest exhausts, mind you anyone who doesn't let the 14 loose with the volume just doesn't get it.
Jeez those American ads couldn't be any cornier could they? :laugh:
Yeah really nice... particularly in black for the extra menace. :niceone:

[bogan]

Why is there a pod of peas on the dash?

Still battlestar huge, but they added some slimming vents which help a little I think.

[Crasherfromwayback]

Still battlestar huge, but they added some slimming vents which help a little I think.

Takes the ugly mufflers of the year award off the B-King, and still looks like it was raped by an RF900.

[EJK]

My two cents: hooray for analog (dials)!

(And it looks a bit less like a boat now).

Still looks like a jetski...


...oh wait... :facepalm:

[BAY CITY MOTORCYCLES]

I like all the updates bar the zorst, I hope Kawasaki aren'y going to replace Suzuki as the manufacturer with the ugliest exhausts, mind you anyone who doesn't let the 14 loose with the volume just doesn't get it.

Heh, not disagreeing there but in all honesty I can't think of a stock exhaust on any bike that I do actually like...easy fix though.

[NZsarge]

Heh, not disagreeing there but in all honesty I can't think of a stock exhaust on any bike that I do actually like...easy fix though.

Got a mate with the new Suzuki GSR 750 and I thought the standard pipe on that wasn't bad at all just waaayyy too quiet, he's just fitted a new Yoshi (japanese one) R77 Ti can finished in a blue hue and fookin' hell that pipe is stunning! Sounds good too. I like the Two Brothers on my 14 but they can't hold a candle to those R77's..

[NZsarge]

Takes the ugly mufflers of the year award off the B-King, and still looks like it was raped by an RF900.

A RF900 should be so lucky... Bah.. Suzuki salesman, can't expect anything different..<_<

[Owl]

Takes the ugly mufflers of the year award off the B-King

That's the funniest thing I've read today:killingme Forget the free first service, the B-King should come with a free eye exam:eek5:

[Ocean1]

Ugly, but a fraction of the weight.

Glad they took the trouble, any more than 266 kg and you'd start distorting the earth's crust. :facepalm:

[HenryDorsetCase]

FAIL. Not supercharged. After Kwaka patented the supercharger and everything.

http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2011/10/07/kawasaki-supercharger-patent-drawings/

[SEOGlopex]

Well the wait is over, initial thoughts? I like the look of it (apart from the flame decals) Also in the video about the engine the guy states it makes the most power of any Kwaka ever built... by a long shot even! when you take in to consideration the power there very own ZX10r makes, well should be some large numbers!



http://ninja14r.kawasaki.com/#phenomenon

I wish I could help u with that. but i'm really not sure what are u tryin to accomplish..
anyway, this does make sense:








Originally Posted by BAY CITY MOTORCYCLES


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Heh! Way too easy to be cheeky so will wait until I'm on my personal I.D



Meh, I can take it!

[Stylo]

I wish I could help u with that. but i'm really not sure what are u tryin to accomplish..
anyway, this does make sense:

Be nice to know the dry weight vs the Hayabusa at 220kg or have I missed something , I would guess the stock pipes are probably as heavy ( and as ugly ) as the 'Busa's at around 8kg per side . Big saving to be had first off, forget the R77's - I'd have a set of Yoshi R-22 shorty 'Drag Pipes' on it like on my current 'Busa but that's just me... less is more aye .

And each to their own .....<_<

[Toaster]

+1

I fucking hate those things, they'd look like a cheap shortcut even on a Chinese bicycle.


Ugly, but a fraction of the weight.

I am sure it is a compromise us buyers would happily make, and just eat a few less pies to compensate.

[Crasherfromwayback]

I am sure it is a compromise us buyers would happily make, and just eat a few less pies to compensate.

I hear ya mate!

[Katman]

Ugly, but a fraction of the weight.

Yeah, cos that bike might struggle with the extra weight.

[Crasherfromwayback]

Yeah, cos that bike might struggle with the extra weight.

As around 200hp does!

[imdying]

Ugly, but a fraction of the weight.Ugly is perspective anyway; I'd never buy a motorcycle with solid reservoirs, way to ugly and old fashioned looking :sick:

[Crasherfromwayback]

Ugly is perspective anyway; I'd never buy a motorcycle with solid reservoirs, way to ugly and old fashioned looking :sick:

Always end up dribbling too.

[Stylo]

I hear the retail for the new 14 will be around 27.5 , it'd have to be a pretty special scooter for that sort of coin - it may have a few ponies( only a few ) over the 'Busa but you're looking at a 6k premium ....

[NZsarge]

I hear the retail for the new 14 will be around 27.5 , it'd have to be a pretty special scooter for that sort of coin - it may have a few ponies( only a few ) over the 'Busa but you're looking at a 6k premium ....

Blokes I deal with said around $26k, meh.. It's now considerably higher spec than the "Busa and the previous 14. I thought 26k would be reasonable price for the new 14 but if it's 27.5 it's just about to the point of being too expensive.

[2wheeled Gasman]

Too late! Yeah not a bad face lift, be interest to see what the changes in spec are if much at all.


It could be made lighter by making it into a 'RAT BIKE"......wadda ya think NZsarge? :innocent: