bluechris

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hungry fool
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posted May 08, 2010 05:44 AM
c14 power
Hey guys I was thinking of getting a 09 or 10 Connie and wondered what the dyno has to say. I know its a touring bike but going from the zx14 it can't be to detuned. What exhaust and mpg are you getting? I am really getting the iche to get one.
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oncourse

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I hate flies!!!
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posted May 08, 2010 12:07 PM
Just go to fuelmotousa's web site or areap's website for dyno info, as far as fuel milage I get around 35, but these are not highway miles. I got the flies out and since then I just use the super abundant torque to propel me to insane speeds quick without even needing the rev's. I have had a hayabusa, and this feels just about as strong down low, but the comfort can't be beat, and the brakes rock. Yeah it's not light, but feels real solid, kinda like a mercedes feeling to it.
It also depends on what kinda riding you do, I am getting older and comfort is paramount, so I will deem this the best bike I ever owned (out of 30). I cannot even imagine how much different tires could make it better, it really handles way better than you would ever expect from a large bike, seriously. If you think it will beat a zx-14 in the power dept, I do not think so, there is a good weight diference and a different level of tune as well. So if fast comfort is your theme, I do not think it can be beat....
Rob
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bluechris

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posted May 08, 2010 12:51 PM
quote: Just go to fuelmotousa's web site or areap's website for dyno info, as far as fuel milage I get around 35, but these are not highway miles. I got the flies out and since then I just use the super abundant torque to propel me to insane speeds quick without even needing the rev's. I have had a hayabusa, and this feels just about as strong down low, but the comfort can't be beat, and the brakes rock. Yeah it's not light, but feels real solid, kinda like a mercedes feeling to it.
It also depends on what kinda riding you do, I am getting older and comfort is paramount, so I will deem this the best bike I ever owned (out of 30). I cannot even imagine how much different tires could make it better, it really handles way better than you would ever expect from a large bike, seriously. If you think it will beat a zx-14 in the power dept, I do not think so, there is a good weight diference and a different level of tune as well. So if fast comfort is your theme, I do not think it can be beat....
Rob
thanks. I have a zx14 and I know the c14 has less power just wondered how strong the Connie feels.for what the zx is its very comfortable but I want more.
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