New ZX14/ZZR1400 coming soon...

[Aero]

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

     http://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-news-new-bikes/2012-zzr1400-coming-on-october-10/18939.html

[Smoker]

Sounds like some good changes...

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

[spitfiremk21]

So does this mean the Connie 14 will get an update too???  

[1KPerDay]

So does this mean the Connie 14 will get an update too???  

It just did, dude.

[Justin]

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

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

[Smoker]

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

As am I.

http://youtu.be/YRB3NTIHFiY

[1KPerDay]

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

[Justin]

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

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

(of course that is coming from a Busa rider)

[Krellian]

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

(of course that is coming from a Busa rider)

 
yeah, and the Busa's ass end keeps getting "pretty'er"
 

[staedtler]

 

 wtf? did they changed something?  

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/

[MadMax96]

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.

[kevin_stevens]

Yeah, this is a warmover.

-  .8 longer wheelbase,  

-  18 lbs heavier compared to 2010,  

-  stiffer springing and damping in front and rear,  

-  traction control,  

-  slipper clutch,    

-  engine power modes, meh

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

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

KeS

[KodiakRS]

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

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

Wimp, you must not know how to brake.  If you're an expert rider on a race track and there's no gravel, oil, wet spot, manhole cover, pavement changes, or painted lines you can stop in 4-5 less feet from 100+mph if your bike doesn't have abs.  

[Rincewind]

Possibly 217 bhp?   

http://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-news-new-bikes/2012-zzr1400-217bhp/19218.html

[todao]

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.

[Zixxerpilot]

Looks like I'm buying a used or leftover instead.  Nothing compelling enough to go after the new one.

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[1KPerDay]

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...

[atadaskew]

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.

[1KPerDay]

You know that gain is all in the mufflers and flame decals.

fxd

[Squareman357]

I like!    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.

[Zixxerpilot]

You know that gain is all in the mufflers.
Which most people ditch immediately for something loud.  Just like Harley owners.

Turbo.  No need for stock muffs.

Relax,  it's a Texas Mile bike build. 

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[staedtler]

what took'em so long??  

[falconati]

Christ.