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posted November 13, 2007 05:03 PM
Brock's information from the 2008 ZX-14 Press Introduction
Guys,
I will be doing a complete write up on www.dragbike.com in the very near future.
But in a nutshell; AMA/Prostar is allowing Busa's and ZX-14's into SuperSport next year. They needed real numbers so we set up (Chronic) the 08 Busa and my (Diary 1) 2006 ZX-14 EXACTLY the SAME for the finals last weekend. The time slips are posted in other threads here. Same pipe (alien heads), same tires (Michelin Pilot Power Race both at 32 lbs. of pressure). We even drained the fuel tanks and added a measured 2 gallons of MR9 fuel from the same sealed container and drove them side by side down to the scales before we ran them.
They are VERY close with the Busa holding a slight advantage over the 06 ZX-14.
It will be interesting to see if Kawasaki squeaked out extra HP from the 08 14 besides the new stock exhaust etc.
I am at the 2008 ZX-14 Press Introduction right now and we will be drag strip testing stock bikes tomorrow.
I will be doing some same day coverage (if possible) on dragbike.com.
I am going to be all over the fine folks at Kawasaki to get an 08 ZX-14 into my hands ASAP to test... (If you agree, please feel free to voice this!)
I will keep you posted
Brock
Ps. if you like REALLY FAST bikes....this is the best we have had it since the KZ vs. GS wars of long ago. It's GREAT!!!!
   
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RyuNinja14
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posted November 13, 2007 05:21 PM
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I am going to be all over the fine folks at Kawasaki to get an 08 ZX-14 into my hands ASAP to test... (If you agree, please feel free to voice this!)
Hell ya we agree! Give us e-mails and phone numbers of kawi reps to yell at for them to fork over a '08 test mule to ya!
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smokinzx14
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posted November 13, 2007 05:23 PM
+1
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lucky14
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posted November 13, 2007 05:39 PM
Brock - you ROCK!!!
My stock 08 is begging for mods - just waiting on your findings!
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KillaKAW4Life
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posted November 13, 2007 05:45 PM
Kwasaki.........Give BROCK a damn bike to test. MATTER OF FACT>>>>GIVE HIM TWO!!!!!!!!! By the way he is one of the best selling tools yall have.
I'm waiting on him to make my decision.
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KillaKAW4Life
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posted November 13, 2007 05:53 PM
By the way give him a ZX10R also!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 
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fastest-14
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posted November 13, 2007 05:59 PM
quote:
Guys,
I am going to be all over the fine folks at Kawasaki to get an 08 ZX-14 into my hands ASAP to test... (If you agree, please feel free to voice this!)
I will keep you posted
Brock
Ps. if you like REALLY FAST bikes....this is the best we have had it since the KZ vs. GS wars of long ago. It's GREAT!!!!
What's Up Brock,
In ref to getting a 08 ZX-14 to test, you e-mailed me a couple of weeks ago and told me that Kaw would have an 08 14 waiting for you when you got back from Canada. I'm disappointed if the hadn't got you one yet. Like one of the other members stated, you are one of the best selling tools they have. You should have had one before the dealerships.
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slates
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posted November 13, 2007 06:17 PM
Dear Kawasaki marketing dept:
Brock is as important if not more so than Rickey G. in creating a buzz and positive press for the zx-14. He should have received a 2008 the same day Rickey did. With everything he did for the 2006, he's probably one of, if not the foremost expert on the bike.
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fastest-14
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posted November 13, 2007 06:19 PM
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Dear Kawasaki marketing dept:
Brock is as important if not more so than Rickey G. in creating a buzz and positive press for the zx-14. He should have received a 2008 the same day Rickey did. With everything he did for the 2006, he's probably one of, if not the foremost expert on the bike.
Great point!
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1BADZX12R
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posted November 13, 2007 06:28 PM
other than losing....what has rickey done
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Brent Davis
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posted November 13, 2007 06:33 PM
Got nothin' but love for you Brock. You don't know me from Adam but took the time to talk to me and even called me outta the blue to see how the parts that I bought was going and such. THAT got you a permanent customer for life and I like that you are keeping it real.
I too agree that Kaw shoulda got you a bike ASAP as well. I hope that you can get us some results here shortly with the new '08 and thanks a ton.
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reynoldss
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posted November 13, 2007 06:37 PM
One more 08 here awaiting mods!
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Silver08
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posted November 13, 2007 08:25 PM
X2!!!!!!!!
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kspz3
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posted November 13, 2007 10:41 PM
Has anyone seen the time slips on the two runs?
KSP
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zx12mark
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posted November 13, 2007 11:42 PM
kawasaski give brock a bike already.
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jdrill04
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posted November 14, 2007 01:34 AM
why wouldn't you give him one of the 08 14. heck he will make it go faster then anyone else and speed sells. that seems to me a no brainer.
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BobC
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posted November 14, 2007 02:23 AM
I'm really having a problem deciding what to run next year. You're right Brock, this IS the best we've had for years with two top manufacturers competing for our custom. You could be the man to help me decide.
KHI, give the man a bike or I'm buying a 'Busa.
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fury
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posted November 14, 2007 03:19 AM
Please do not give Brock an 08 zx14. Let Brock take the 06 zx14. Out dated and lacking the horse power that would allow the Kawasaki name to shine and out perform the new Busa's.
over the top?
No brainer give him the bike.
You want to sell bikes.
Give it to him, let him show the world what Kawasaki can do.
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bryan76
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posted November 14, 2007 05:48 AM
Kawasaki should definately give the man Brock a 08-14 because I believe he will make it out perform the 08 busa.
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bigdtd
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posted November 14, 2007 06:13 AM
I'm sure he will get an 08 14 in short order, and make it fly, that's what i'm talkin about
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famous1
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posted November 14, 2007 07:05 AM
pipe it ...
map it....
let it rip.....
the 08 busa outweighs the 08 14 by about 60lbs.......
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kimski2001
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posted November 14, 2007 07:19 AM
in reply to 1bad,how can you even question what Rickey has done?Rickey is a minnow swimming alone with sharks!how many people in ama prostar are repping kaw the way he does?hell how many kaws won anything this past weekend?i was there and ill tell you this,to every 14 or 10 there was 10 busas or gixxer 1000's.so you do the math.
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swiftkart
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posted November 14, 2007 09:28 AM
quote:
pipe it ...
map it....
let it rip.....
the 08 busa outweighs the 08 14 by about 60lbs.......
Where do you come up with those bs numbers? Their the same weight
08 Busa
Specs
Engine: 1340cc, 4-stroke, four-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 16-valve, TSCC
Bore Stroke: 81.0 x 65.0mm
Compression Ratio: 12.5:1
Fuel System: Fuel Injection
Lubrication: Wet sump
Ignition: Digital/Transistorized
Transmission: 6-speed, constant mesh
Final Drive: #530 chain
Overall Length: 2195mm (86.6 in.)
Overall Width: 740mm (29.1 in.)
Overall Height: 1170mm (46.1 in.)
Seat Height: 805mm (31.7 in.)
Ground Clearance: 120mm (4.7 in.)
Wheelbase: 1485mm (58.5 in.)
Dry Weight: 220 kg (485 lbs)
08 ZX14
Engine Type Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC, four valve per cylinder, inline-four
Displacement 1352 cc
Bore x Stroke 84.0 x 61.0 mm
Maximum Torque 154 N/m {15.7 kgf/m} 113.5 lb-ft @ 7,500 rpm
Compression Ratio 12.0:1
Fuel Injection DFI with Mikuni 44mm Mikuni Throttle Bodies (4)
Ignition TCBI with Digital Advance
Transmission 6-Speed
Final Drive X-Ring Chain
Rake/Trail 23 degrees / 94 mm.
Front Tire Size 120/70 ZR17
Rear Tire Size 190/50 ZR17
Wheelbase 57.5 in.
Overall Height 46.1 in.
Overall Length 85.4 in.
Overall Width 29.9 in.
Fuel Tank Capacity 5.8 gal.
Seat Height 31.5 in.
Dry Weight 485 lbs.
Color Metallic Midnight Sapphire Blue, Atomic Silver, Special Edition: Metallic Flat Spark Black/Metallic Persimmon Red
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fastestbusaaround
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posted November 14, 2007 09:38 AM
Famous1's having a hard time with the English language - no speakie, no writey English no good eh? 
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Hawkman
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posted November 14, 2007 12:14 PM
 Edited By: Hawkman on 14 Nov 2007 12:15
I shot Kawi a note through here:
http://www.kawasaki.com/OurCompany/ContactUsForm.aspx?sub=prd
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