BROOKLYNNYZX12
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posted October 11, 2006 07:51 AM
"R" Model ZX14
Is the "R"model just a pipe dream or is Kaw getting ready for the '08 Busa?If there is an "R"model ZX14 I'm there!
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aliveagain
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posted October 11, 2006 08:25 AM
What exactly would make an "R" model.A lack of independent cylinder limits expansion and the monocoque frame makes it more difficult for turbos.Oh sure Muzzy has a kit,but wait until riders start losing cylinders and have to replace the whole casing.That'll make you think twice about doing anything.Now granted that would be if one wanted to take the bike to the strip.If on the other hand,a pure street bike would be nice to come with Ohlins suspension and some light weight wheels thereby lightening the bike some might cause a
rise in interest.
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zx12adam
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posted October 11, 2006 10:51 AM
An R model would probably be less Busa, more ZX12R but with the 14 motor. A bit shorter, taller, more narrow, more ground clearance, better handling, slimmer tail section, lighter, no GF grills, etc... not gonna happen though. No R model, the ZX14 is a dragbike like sport tourer and the Concours is a... sport tourer. And that's it.
But there's still the ZX10R and plenty of used 12R's 
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posted October 11, 2006 10:57 AM
stick an "R" on the back of yer 14 if it makes ya feel any better 
or better yet.... Buy a ZX-10R!
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TJ
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posted October 11, 2006 12:02 PM
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stick an "R" on the back of yer 14 if it makes ya feel any better
or better yet.... Buy a ZX-10R!
My thoughts exactly 
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zx14_1965
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posted October 11, 2006 12:25 PM
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stick an "R" on the back of yer 14 if it makes ya feel any better
or better yet.... Buy a ZX-10R!
My thoughts exactly
and add another "R" to boot. I would suggest by a leftover ZX6RR
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stevewfl
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posted October 11, 2006 01:58 PM
LoL @ the "R" being so important.
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BlackMagic14
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posted October 11, 2006 02:47 PM
The ZX14R will be out in 08 and it will be a 1398 not a 1352
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zx14_1965
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posted October 11, 2006 02:58 PM
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The ZX14R will be out in 08 and it will be a 1398 not a 1352
Will it have 2 Rs or just one?
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zerMATT
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posted October 11, 2006 03:27 PM
The 14's not an "R" bike...
Big bore and "R" simply don't go together. There are plenty of pock R's out there to chose from, take your pick. 
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posted October 11, 2006 05:40 PM
When I buy a 14 it will be an R model...
Rick's ZX14
Your's will be a C model...
Cheech's ZX14 
Seriously though...What's a 2008 ZX14 going to be like???
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TJ
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posted October 11, 2006 05:43 PM
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The ZX14R will be out in 08 and it will be a 1398 not a 1352
I wouldn't be so sure  When the ZX6R picked up the extra "R", displacement was reduced. Will the 14's "R" stand for "relaxed"? (I doubt anyone will really roadrace a 14 - sure, some will try but it won't go far).
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BlackMagic14
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posted October 11, 2006 09:19 PM
Are designates any bike designed for racing drag included the current ZX14 is a sport touring bike the ZX14R will be specifically designed for Drag racing and will be 1398 CC's and what we have now will become the ZZR 1400 replacing the ZZR 1200
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posted October 11, 2006 09:43 PM
Where do you get your information, or is this just speculation..
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posted October 11, 2006 10:33 PM
from DEEP inside the crack pipe
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posted October 11, 2006 10:55 PM
Long drag from that pipe,...wait...Vision ("It will be a "D" model",.....)
Behold, the ZX-14D(rag) bike,..
where am I
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BlackMagic14
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posted October 12, 2006 12:15 PM
It is purely speculation based on what limited knowledge I have of kawisaki's... or should I say I got it from that other ZX14 forum LMAO!!!!!!!
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posted October 12, 2006 12:59 PM
R U really carin' 'bout an "R" model? I would think that's what the ZX10 is for, lol...
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posted October 12, 2006 01:43 PM
ZX-14 says it all. And Im allready there.
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posted October 12, 2006 02:56 PM
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from DEEP inside the crack pipe
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oj330i
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posted October 12, 2006 08:51 PM
I seriously doubt there will be and "R" model drag bike. If there was, why would Kawasaki market the 14 so much as a drag bike? I mean all you have seen for 06 and 07 is RG racing 14's on the strip. Why would kawasaki market the bike for 2 years as a great drag bike only to switch it up to make it a touring bike and come out with another drag bike.
My guess is that kawasaki will update the 14 for '08 to better compete with whatever suzuki does with the busa. Suppsedly the busa that was supposed to come out for 07 had to be reworked because it didn't dominate the 14. So if the new busa that is actually pretty good, than I'm sure we'll have a reworked 14 for 08 that will shave another .2 secs off the 1/4 mile time. Probably a less obtrusive retard under 5k rpm. Maybe something it only affects throttle movements under 50%, over 50% you get all the power you want.
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posted October 13, 2006 02:30 AM
We don't need no stinkin' "R" there's already too many Friggin letters on the bike as it is LMAO!!!
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stevewfl
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posted October 13, 2006 03:51 AM
LETS BOW TO THE RIDERS OF "R" BIKES! THE "R" MAKES THEM SO MUCH BETTER!
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posted October 13, 2006 05:27 PM
 Edited By: ZREXER on 13 Oct 2006 18:30
Here is the long awaited 'R' model...............................yer welcome!
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posted October 13, 2006 05:28 PM
DUDE... THAT IS THE BIKE I'VE ALWAYS WANTED!!!!!!
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