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« on: October 07, 2011, 07:12:14 PM »
From Asphalt & Rubber:

These are supposedly the 2012 ZX-14R's Engine and Frame.  You can read a short article at the link.



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« Reply #1 on: October 11, 2011, 07:08:07 AM »
New 14 with a bigger engine.    Bigok


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« Reply #2 on: October 11, 2011, 09:24:53 AM »
Quote from: rajflyboy on October 11, 2011, 07:08:07 AM

New 14 with a bigger engine.    Bigok



And nearly 20 pounds more weight!  Good thing for the power boost!   Lol
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« Reply #3 on: October 11, 2011, 01:46:23 PM »
Quote from: caddydaddy on October 11, 2011, 09:24:53 AM



And nearly 20 pounds more weight!   Lol


Want a frame that can handle the power or one that eventually cracks?
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« Reply #4 on: October 11, 2011, 06:15:32 PM »
Quote from: Giaka on October 11, 2011, 01:46:23 PM



Want a frame that can handle the power or one that eventually cracks?


Well, the first choice, but I also don't want a bike that weighs as much as a Road King!   Bigsmile
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« Reply #5 on: October 11, 2011, 06:51:06 PM »
Bah, you just drill some holes in it to lighten it up a bit.   shervin didn't seem to have any issues.
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« Reply #6 on: October 12, 2011, 03:58:51 PM »
Quote from: antvq on October 11, 2011, 06:51:06 PM

Bah, you just drill some holes in it to lighten it up a bit.   shervin didn't seem to have any issues.


Just replace the big ugly exhaust with a Leo Vince and the extra 20 pounds will be gone.

Kawi finally killed the George Foreman grills and put some other grill on the bike.
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« Reply #7 on: October 12, 2011, 05:55:18 PM »
glad raj is back to help with some bad math
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« Reply #8 on: October 12, 2011, 08:31:54 PM »
Quote from: antvq on October 11, 2011, 06:51:06 PM

Bah, you just drill some holes in it to lighten it up a bit.   shervin didn't seem to have any issues.


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« Reply #9 on: October 13, 2011, 04:41:54 PM »
Quote from: caddydaddy on October 11, 2011, 09:24:53 AM



And nearly 20 pounds more weight!  Good thing for the power boost!   Lol


Its actually only 12 pounds heavier, with a ton more power and torque.  Many important parts were reforged thicker and sturdier to deal with the extra power.  Plus things like the wheels are lighter to reduce unsprung weight.  12 pounds is nothing, get rid of that just by changing out the exhaust.
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« Reply #10 on: October 14, 2011, 03:43:47 PM »
The stock cans would have to go.
What is it about Kawasaki and ugly exhausts?
Are they getting a kickback from the aftermarket exhaust manufacturers?
Everything else on the ZX14R looks great!
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« Reply #11 on: October 15, 2011, 10:04:59 AM »
I think the new ZX-14 is an awesome machine.

And I lol when people freak out about a few pounds on a bike when they themselves can probably lose about 50lbs in alot of cases
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« Reply #12 on: October 16, 2011, 12:10:30 PM »
Quote from: rajflyboy on October 12, 2011, 03:58:51 PM

Kawi finally killed the George Foreman grills and put some other grill on the bike.


Meah..... I suppose it looks less goofy than the black plastic version.... matching the paintwork helps quite a bit.....
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« Reply #13 on: October 16, 2011, 06:43:04 PM »
Personally, I'm disappointed.  The engine and look of the bike is a nice refresh but with my bike fully modded out, the new bike wouldn't stand a chance next to it.  I'm not talking speed, I mean comfort and how I've set it up to match what I need and want while riding.  I wish Kawa had added some more wow factors.  The engine enhancements are nice but the bike already has plenty of power.
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« Reply #14 on: October 18, 2011, 01:02:10 PM »
Quote from: Bama67 on October 15, 2011, 10:04:59 AM

I think the new ZX-14 is an awesome machine.

And I lol when people freak out about a few pounds on a bike when they themselves can probably lose about 50lbs in alot of cases


...which is exactly what prompted the upgrade from VFR to 14. Much simpler solution than losing 50lbs.  Twofinger


And more fun too! Lol
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« Reply #15 on: October 18, 2011, 03:11:19 PM »
Quote from: Bama67 on October 15, 2011, 10:04:59 AM

I think the new ZX-14 is an awesome machine.

And I lol when people freak out about a few pounds on a bike when they themselves can probably lose about 50lbs in alot of cases


The rider losing weight dosen't affect the handling of the bike nearly as much as loss of weight on the bike.
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« Reply #16 on: October 18, 2011, 04:14:06 PM »
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« Reply #17 on: October 19, 2011, 04:11:53 PM »
Quote from: nater on October 18, 2011, 03:11:19 PM



The rider losing weight dosen't affect the handling of the bike nearly as much as loss of weight on the bike.


That's why MotoGP riders are such big hefty guys!
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