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posted July 03, 2008 09:35 AM
2009 zx-14 colors? changes?
Has anyone heard about 2009 colors or changes to the zx-14?
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4TEEEN
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posted July 03, 2008 10:36 AM
Howbout a ZX-14R..
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posted July 03, 2008 11:43 AM
quote: Howbout a ZX-14R..
...and what would you envision that bike over the current version? Rally stripes?
...sorry just in a smart @$$ mood...but seriously?
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posted July 03, 2008 12:02 PM
1399 CC's and a more aggresive riding position. 185 RWHP
I am aloud to dream
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stevewfl

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posted July 03, 2008 12:04 PM
Edited By: stevewfl on 3 Jul 2008 13:06
the big bike will never have an "R" designator such as the ZX10 and ZX6
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posted July 03, 2008 12:06 PM
quote: the big bikes (busa, 14) will never have an "R" designator
that "R" would probably add another $300 to my insurance even if nothing else changed
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posted July 03, 2008 12:06 PM
Why not?? Remember the 12R
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fifth

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posted July 03, 2008 12:09 PM
ZX14r would come with the secondary throttle plates already removed and a Kawi version of the power commander that could be accessed by usb.
The rear shock would be a standard 13.5 k/mm spirng rate, with the option of the current spring for the lite-weights that want to ride one of the only sport bikes capable of holding us big guys.
The R version would come with traditional Kawi color scheme - i.e. circa 90 model ZX-7 green, white, blue
Digital gauges: water temp, oil pressue, and speedo
Analog tach
Split seating (ala ZX10) instead of the ugly banana seat it currently has.
Adjustable rear suspension links from the factory
More form fitting front fender for improved air flow to radiator
metal straws in airbox (i.e. laminar ?sp? flow of air) to reduce air box turbulence
split adjustability on the high/low beams
dual fans on the radiator
raised passenger seating to improe passenger's forward view as well as greatly improve underseat storage from "it holds nothing but a booger" to "it will hold my cell phone and wallet"
adjust gearing since it is electronically limited to 186....the gearing should be adjusted as well.
electronically(ecu) limited power availability (ala ZX-10 electronically actuated servos) during first 1000-1500 miles to ensure proper break-in/driver familiarity with bike and characteristics. Program would allow an option on the dash display to select from retarded setting for limited power to ReTaRdEd setting for the folks that just can't live without more.....
just my 2 cents off the top of my head.....
and why stop at the r....be like Honda...make it an RRRR......
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posted July 03, 2008 12:13 PM
Now that's what I am talkin about. Finally someone who has a clue.
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stevewfl

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posted July 03, 2008 12:15 PM
Edited By: stevewfl on 3 Jul 2008 13:16
dream on..... I'd buy at LEAST one of those bikes you described! but Kawi will never release an R version of the 14
edit: add slipper clutch for me too its the year 2009 geez about time huh :P
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bigdtd

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posted July 03, 2008 12:20 PM
they should build one of the above
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phil
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posted July 03, 2008 01:27 PM
I`d like to see a single seat with a trunk tail section option.
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stevewfl

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posted July 03, 2008 02:39 PM
didn't kawi cover all that with the connie-14
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fifth

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posted July 03, 2008 02:56 PM
but we want the 'vette with the'vette motor....not a school bus with a detuned camaro motor...
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zrexpilot

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posted July 03, 2008 03:20 PM
How about a zx14-T
Turbo charged !!!!!
Kawi use to do that ya know.
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FasterThanStink

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posted July 03, 2008 03:23 PM
Hot Pink with Kawi green wheels. :P
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countersteer

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posted July 03, 2008 03:33 PM
Edited By: countersteer on 3 Jul 2008 16:35
id just like to see a production sportbike come with stainless steel braided brake/clutch lines as a standard.
edit:
it amazed me when i saw the fancy limited edition R1 with ohlins and all that shit, yet still had rubber lines! wonder if the 1098 does?
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bigdtd

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posted July 03, 2008 04:24 PM
"id just like to see a production sportbike come with stainless steel braided brake/clutch lines as a standard."
if you got a solid lever who needs them
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BobC

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posted July 04, 2008 07:59 AM
Haven't heard any news about 2009 yet but if it's like previous years we in Europe will get last years US models. Personally I think the red limited edition looks great, not so sure about the white though.
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2012 ZZR1400 in Golden Blazed Green
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Bawls
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posted July 04, 2008 08:04 AM
white turns a lot of heads, but to some it's an acquired taste
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Ninja_Knight

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posted July 04, 2008 11:44 AM
Around what month will the 2009 14 be released?
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jerchung
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posted July 04, 2008 05:35 PM

I think The ZX14 2008 Special Edition (Black & Red) has a very attractive colour.
Not sure when 2009 model will be out.
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warbird

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posted July 04, 2008 07:46 PM
quote: id just like to see a production sportbike come with stainless steel braided brake/clutch lines as a standard.
edit:
it amazed me when i saw the fancy limited edition R1 with ohlins and all that shit, yet still had rubber lines! wonder if the 1098 does?
All of our Aprilia sportbikes come with braided steel lines............so do our scooters.
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Ninja_Knight

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posted July 04, 2008 09:20 PM
quote:

I think The ZX14 2008 Special Edition (Black & Red) has a very attractive colour.
Not sure when 2009 model will be out.
Just that I am going to be upgrading on November 13, 2008, and I was not sure if the new 2009's will be out around then, or not.
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StrokedOutZX14

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posted July 05, 2008 01:01 PM
My bike has never had a rev limiter. (07SE orgasm white with nipple red trim lol) anyway 197mph so far and that was with my tom tom GPS velcrowed to my bars. WAAS enabled and full signal strength. been 192/194 several times, 9400rpm in 6th gear and keeps pulling. Maybe I got lucky but just saying it like it is. Don't think I have anything to bypass it
power commander 3 usb
ignition module
secondary butterflies removed
muzzy M10 4 into 1
Radar Detector (that's what did it)
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Muzzy 5mm Stroker Crank, 86mm JE Pistons, Carillo Connecting Rods, Muzzy Billet Cams, Muzzy Valve Springs, Rings, Pins, Clips.
Muzzy M10 Exhaust
K&N Air Filter
Power Commander 3 With Ignition Module.
Secondaries Removed
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