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« on: September 06, 2011, 05:43:54 AM »

Oh, I feel so sorry for all those who bought the weedy underpowered ones to date!  Lol

     http://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-news-new-bikes/2012-zzr1400-coming-on-october-10/18939.html
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« Reply #1 on: September 06, 2011, 09:23:56 AM »
Sounds like some good changes...

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In what looks to be the first photos of the new Kawasaki ZX-14, we also get a glimpse of some of the basic features that the new hypersport will boast in 2012, namely a 1429cc motor, anti-lock brakes, Kawasaki’s traction control system, and rider-selectable engine maps. As for looks…ZX-10R owners will be pleased. Photos after the jump, and if you read what appears to be Japanese, help us out with a translation in the comments
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« Reply #2 on: September 07, 2011, 04:55:23 PM »
So does this mean the Connie 14 will get an update too???  Headscratch
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« Reply #3 on: September 08, 2011, 09:31:09 AM »
Quote from: spitfiremk21 on September 07, 2011, 04:55:23 PM

So does this mean the Connie 14 will get an update too???  Headscratch
It just did, dude.
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« Reply #4 on: September 22, 2011, 03:14:28 PM »
Some teasers on the site - I'm curious to see this beast  Thumbsup

http://ninja14r.kawasaki.com/witness/#supreme



Of course if they make it faster than the Busa, Suzuki will need to come out with a Gen3 Lol
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« Reply #5 on: September 22, 2011, 03:33:03 PM »
Quote from: Justin on September 22, 2011, 03:14:28 PM

Some teasers on the site - I'm curious to see this beast  Thumbsup


As am I.

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« Reply #6 on: September 22, 2011, 03:33:09 PM »
I've never seen it and it's already better looking than the current 14. Bigsmile
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« Reply #7 on: September 22, 2011, 04:33:31 PM »
Quote from: 1KPerDay on September 22, 2011, 03:33:09 PM

I've never seen it and it's already better looking than the current 14. Bigsmile



I dunno, knowing kawi that might up the stakes and make it uglier   Lol

(of course that is coming from a Busa rider)
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« Reply #8 on: October 10, 2011, 04:37:46 AM »
Quote from: Justin on September 22, 2011, 04:33:31 PM




I dunno, knowing kawi that might up the stakes and make it uglier   Lol

(of course that is coming from a Busa rider)


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yeah, and the Busa's ass end keeps getting "pretty'er"
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« Reply #9 on: October 10, 2011, 06:47:44 AM »
 

 wtf? did they changed something?  Headscratch

oh yeah, before it was menant to look ugly, no it looks like they just fucked with it...ah, never mind  

http://hellforleathermagazine.com/2011/10/2012-kawasaki-zx-14r-more-motor-less-ugly/
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« Reply #10 on: October 10, 2011, 06:51:06 AM »
Displacement bump to 1441cc (longer stroke) - I was really hoping it'd look a little more different than the year before.  Oh well.

Other 2012 models are now online too.  Looks like new colors for Ninja 1000 and C14.
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« Reply #11 on: October 10, 2011, 10:18:21 AM »
Yeah, this is a warmover.

-  .8 longer wheelbase,  Thumbsdown

-  18 lbs heavier compared to 2010,  Thumbsdown

-  stiffer springing and damping in front and rear,  Thumbsup

-  traction control,  Thumbsup

-  slipper clutch,  Thumbsup  Thumbsup

-  engine power modes, meh

-  NO ABS?!?  Although there's a sensor ring on the front, dunno what that's about,  Thumbsdown Thumbsdown

Not a compelling rework for me, sorry.  No ABS or fully integrated electronics is a deal-breaker.

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« Reply #12 on: October 10, 2011, 11:34:00 AM »
Quote from: kevin_stevens on October 10, 2011, 10:18:21 AM


-  NO ABS?!?  Although there's a sensor ring on the front, dunno what that's about,  Thumbsdown Thumbsdown

Not a compelling rework for me, sorry.  No ABS or fully integrated electronics is a deal-breaker.



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« Reply #13 on: October 10, 2011, 01:05:00 PM »
Possibly 217 bhp?   EEK!

http://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-news-new-bikes/2012-zzr1400-217bhp/19218.html
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« Reply #14 on: October 10, 2011, 01:19:20 PM »
I'm disappointed too.  ABS would have been nice, even as an option.  No hard bags, no significant changes except for hp and changed seat shape.  They say R is for revolution but it seems more like evolution and one up the 'busa.  No compelling reason to upgrade for me.
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« Reply #15 on: October 10, 2011, 02:09:04 PM »
Looks like I'm buying a used or leftover instead.  Nothing compelling enough to go after the new one.

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« Reply #16 on: October 10, 2011, 02:52:29 PM »
Quote from: Zixxerpilot on October 10, 2011, 02:09:04 PM

Looks like I'm buying a used or leftover instead.  Nothing compelling enough to go after the new one.
Well, you get 18 pounds more quality Japanese steel for your money...
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« Reply #17 on: October 10, 2011, 03:07:21 PM »
Quote from: 1KPerDay on October 10, 2011, 02:52:29 PM

Well, you get 18 pounds more quality Japanese steel for your money...


You know that gain is all in the mufflers.
Which most people ditch immediately for something loud.  Just like Harley owners.
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« Reply #18 on: October 10, 2011, 03:12:19 PM »
Quote from: atadaskew on October 10, 2011, 03:07:21 PM



You know that gain is all in the mufflers and flame decals.
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« Reply #19 on: October 10, 2011, 04:15:32 PM »
I like!  Thumbsup Bigok Inlove  Blue or black for me please.  Although it'll be a year or two before I can get one, I still got many miles to put on my 2K8, one of these babies WILL one day be in my garage.
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