200 hp zx14 lunch date

**Quasievil** · 21st June 2006, 16:29

FAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRKKKKKKKKKK
Now I got that off my chest, I rode the ZX14 at lunch time, I went out to Raglan and back, here are my thoughts.

First thing I noticed when I sat on this bike was how nice everything seemed, nice seat, nice reach to the bars, nice leg room......it was all so nice and comfy.
I fired her up and was greeted with a nice engine tone, starting off I though mmmmm this is quite light, let see how it goes through town. Pulled up at the lights and enjoyed a nice look behind with the great mirrors, no vibration at all, I gunned it....no vibration at all, loverly, off I set.
Around town I thought the bike was very very agile, it had no problems cutting through traffic, I tried a tyere type warm up techiqne, very nice, no problems in that department but I thoughh I would hold my decision unitl I had her out on the open road.
I did notice a bit of a flat spot around 4000rpm, it quickly disappeared but this bit surprised me, as I thought it would rev well at this rpm's it wasnt a major nor did it cause any isses and was me being a bit picky maybe.

I left the city limits and started my ride through some nice corners, if any off you know this road it is full of nice corners long and tight, it handled them with predictable ease, very comfy ride, the riding position would be perfect for long distance touring. I entered the domain of the DIVI, time for some fun, I took it easy for the first set of corners but found I was doing it to easy, I opened her up hitting the tight corners with a fair bit of speed, the bike bloody loved it, I had her right over and it held line well, took mid corner bumps with ease sticking to the line, It was absolutely amazing, I forgot I was on a 1400 200+kg bike and thought I was on my 636 (well kinda) the bike loves corners!!!!!
I enjoyed that so much I did it again.
The bike cruises at 100kmph at 3000rpms mostly at about 11 litres per 100km I know cause it tells ya.
the other fantastic thing about this machine is the absolute outstanding acceleration, its awesome, 3rd gear behind a line of 3 cars pull out and hit it hard, you are doing some seriously illegal speeds in a instant, the buzz from 0-100 is the same as the buzz from 100- 200 its so fucken quick.
other things about this bike, was comfort, excellent fit for me, loved it
The ground clearance must be ok, I had her a fair way over and didnt have a problem at all, in fact once leaning it just wants more, it is a awesome cornerer for a bike this size.

Okay I know all you suzuki boffins are thinking it is inferior to the busa, fair enough, but this bike is a serious contender for the top bike crown, it does everything well, okay its not proven cause its new but its got the credentials upfront right now, for $21500 I couldnt imagine a better bike in this class of Hyper tourers.

I bloody love this bike, its awesome................fuck now Im going to cry

go and ride one everyone, you will like it

**terbang** · 21st June 2006, 16:35

Fwoooaaar I think I just might..!

**sAsLEX** · 21st June 2006, 16:36

Originally Posted by Quasievil

I did notice a bit of a flat spot around 4000rpm, it quickly disappeared but this bit surprised me, as I thought it would rev well at this rpm's it wasnt a major nor did it cause any isses and was me being a bit picky maybe.

Dirty greens are the cause of that, a Power Commander would fix it right up!

Oh and nice write up!

**2much** · 21st June 2006, 16:42

11L/100kms cruising!? Fark me that's one thirsty bitch! How big is the tank?

**sAsLEX** · 21st June 2006, 16:44

Originally Posted by 2much

11L/100kms cruising!? Fark me that's one thirsty bitch! How big is the tank?

Thats the same as a Crummydore!

**Quasievil** · 21st June 2006, 16:46

Originally Posted by 2much

11L/100kms cruising!? Fark me that's one thirsty bitch! How big is the tank?

Thats an average so given I was riding it hard slow hard slow etc its not a good indicator, I worked out on figures from the states that you would get about 330 out of a tank, I would be interested to see what the actual is.

**gamgee** · 21st June 2006, 16:52

hmmm might upgrade my wee ninja to a big ninja, if they are that good, sounds like they might just be a good step up from the 250

**Madness** · 21st June 2006, 17:02

I watched the Motorad boys in Welly unload what I suspect was their first shipment of the 14 yesterday. They uncovered a black one while I stood there in an ever-increasing pool of drool. The black one hides the side fin styling and the dark gold rims ...... Ooooh
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Sorry, I had to go to the bathroom.

**boomer** · 21st June 2006, 17:04

Nice Quasi..next bike perhaps?? ( i'll take teh Duke! )

Originally Posted by sAsLEX

Thats the same as a Crummydore!

Nah my 6 Litre does 19... but then again i am a Nana

**Clivoris** · 21st June 2006, 17:12

Ta for the review Q. Looks like there are going to be a few KBers trying to get a fang on one. Two many cylinders for me and if I don't ride one I wont be tempted. Made the mistake of riding a Gixxer thou once and needed a professional to remind me I didn't really need one.

**marty** · 21st June 2006, 17:24

as a busa owner i'm neither intimidated nor worried by the 14. hey, they're all big fun bikes that'll trake to warp speed and back without working a sweat, and frankly, a coro loop with a bunch of mofo big bikes is great fun - each to their own. personally, i'll take the 14 for a ride, and i may even like it, but it's not my busa, and i won't be parting from it.

**Smokin** · 21st June 2006, 17:24

Damn, Looks as tho I'll have to book a test ride now.

**Marmoot** · 21st June 2006, 19:37

Same here, Marty.

Based on Q's description of everything, it sounds exactly like a Busa.

For me, both are beautiful bikes, but I loved Busa since I first saw it. Not for performance, but for the Busa.

Cheers Q. May I borrow one day?

**sAsLEX** · 21st June 2006, 19:42

Originally Posted by Marmoot

Same here, Marty.

Based on Q's description of everything, it sounds exactly like a Busa.

For me, both are beautiful bikes, but I loved Busa since I first saw it. Not for performance, but for the Busa.

Cheers Q. May I borrow one day?

Something about the name as well, はやぶさ - peregrine falcon, a bit more appealing than some letters and numbers, plus the shape is nice

and it appears here as well