Turbo810
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posted April 07, 2013 01:39 PM
Best bike ever?
I finally got to ride my new 14R. I have to say I think Kawasaki hit an absolute grand slam with this bike.
Great power from the bottom all the way up. Smooth as silk trans. Killer brakes. And almost liter bike handling:.
I really wish I would have gotten one last year.
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Paul B
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posted April 07, 2013 03:06 PM
Yup, I agree.
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WARBIRD
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posted April 07, 2013 03:09 PM
Congratulations Turbo.......  It's been a long winter hasn't it?
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zixxer14
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posted April 07, 2013 03:17 PM
I think you might try a track day or two before you start thinking it handles anywhere near as well as most liter bikes, let alone any 600. They will flat out smoke your ass on this big ass boat in the corners.
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Turbo810
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posted April 07, 2013 04:43 PM
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Congratulations Turbo....... It's been a long winter hasn't it?
It sure as hell has. Nothing like last year.
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Turbo810
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posted April 07, 2013 04:44 PM
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I think you might try a track day or two before you start thinking it handles anywhere near as well as most liter bikes, let alone any 600. They will flat out smoke your ass on this big ass boat in the corners.
You have to keep in mind my last liter bike was an 05 ZX10. And I said "almost liter bike handling".
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zxrider11
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posted April 08, 2013 08:19 AM
 Edited By: zxrider11 on 8 Apr 2013 16:20
ZX14 does fine on the track for a decent rider. My ZX14 weighs 480 pounds in race trim, and I have the suspension set for my weight. Rider ability will make the difference.
Here is a video from our track day on Saturday. The rider following me with the GOPRO is on a newer CBR 600rr.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NmSVoFBKe-4&feature=em-share_video_user
Most of the fast guys at our local track - Grattan, ride Suzuki SV650's.
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shawnski
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posted April 08, 2013 09:34 AM
not too sure about silky smooth trany... i say clunky..
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Turbo810
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posted April 08, 2013 01:33 PM
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not too sure about silky smooth trany... i say clunky..
There must be something wrong with yours. Because mine is perfect.
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shawnski
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posted April 08, 2013 02:40 PM
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not too sure about silky smooth trany... i say clunky..
There must be something wrong with yours. Because mine is perfect.
how does it do when you shift to first gear from neutural?? does it feel clunky?.
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Meangreen14
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posted April 08, 2013 05:56 PM
On the track yes any 600 will run loops around a 14, but on a back road in the streets the 600 & thousands advantage goes away real quick.
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Meangreen14
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posted April 08, 2013 06:00 PM
Yeah they are light and nimble, but when pushed hard they are not as planted & smooth as a big bike like a 14 or 14R
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Seno
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posted April 10, 2013 02:06 AM
I wouldn't say it's clunky , neutral to 1st. My bike has 4000 miles on it and its less clunky than my 07, it is what it is.
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