Suzuki take note of the ZX14

**Matt Bleck** · 15th March 2006, 07:58

This from the Latest MCN email.

Suzuki have shown they’re running scared after Kawasaki ’s ZZ-R1400 has wowed the world’s press with its scorching performance. They’ve shelved plans for an updated four-cylinder Hayabusa and now look set to introduce an all-new model, based on the radical six-cylinder Stratosphere concept that MCN revealed to the world six months ago.

If anyone as more info, or pics of this bike, can you please post it here.

**Lou Girardin** · 15th March 2006, 08:53

It's the bloody '80s all over again.

**Cajun** · 15th March 2006, 09:22

I highly doubt suzuki are running scared. Of the reviews i have read about the zzr1400(zx14) there isn't a great deal to be that worried about it. even just a simple update to the busa to upgrade it to the 21st century would put it pretty much on par with the zx14. This could also be a huge bluff to throw people off the trail.

I guess we have to wait for 6 months for suzuki to start annocing there 07 models, and see what they have done to the busa.

**Matt Bleck** · 15th March 2006, 09:45

I dunno,This sounds pretty impressive.

**Marmoot** · 15th March 2006, 09:50

Nothing like an Inline-6 hypersport bike to match my inline-6 GT car........

yum..........

**Cajun** · 15th March 2006, 10:02

yeah so it should monster a bike which is coming up to being 8 years old. so in thorey its 9 years old in design. I would think the current busa could up.

Just think the busa also gives away something like 40-45kgs in weight to the zx14. which also makes a huge difference

**Matt Bleck** · 15th March 2006, 11:08

Originally Posted by Cajun

yeah so it should monster a bike which is coming up to being 8 years old. so in thorey its 9 years old in design. I would think the current busa could up.

Just think the busa also gives away something like 40-45kgs in weight to the zx14. which also makes a huge difference

Should be good to see what Suzuki pull out.

This is the only pic I can find, bit small tho.

**Lou Girardin** · 15th March 2006, 11:32

Whatever Spewzuki do, it will be faster and not look like a spider on speed.

**Cajun** · 15th March 2006, 11:38

all it is arts/moto jouros 'ideas' or 'theorys'

I think going 6 cylinder is a step in a different direction for suzuki, and i personally believe they will stick with a inline 4, most likey up to 1400cc, a true 1400 not 1352 of the zx14.

**Edbear** · 15th March 2006, 20:18

An extra 110hp or so would be handy on the old 'F'....?????

**Buster** · 15th March 2006, 20:31

Bring on the turbo's I say !

**WINJA** · 15th March 2006, 21:48

dont forget wind tunnel testing , theres better returns per dollar for wind tunnel testing at these speeds than engine development , and weight reduction is important for acceleration

**N4CR** · 15th March 2006, 21:52

Hmm... I saw a decent supercharger that is made for bike sized engines on trademe.... how about that instead of a turbo? Power everywhere, ya wouldn't even need to be in a lowish gear to wheelie on power!

**Buster** · 15th March 2006, 22:07

Originally Posted by WINJA

dont forget wind tunnel testing , theres better returns per dollar for wind tunnel testing at these speeds than engine development , and weight reduction is important for acceleration

True about the aerodynamics but I would have thought these bikes were pretty slippery already. At top speed ya need that HP too. Its bikes like the zx that will make other manufactures pick up thier game. We seen it many times before and it wont be the last.