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posted May 30, 2006 11:48 AM
No "New" Busa
Til 08.
BNG all over again .
Yes, I know there is a Busa forum but who goes there?
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posted May 30, 2006 11:50 AM
Where did you hear that from?
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posted May 30, 2006 01:19 PM
Jeffw posted on Hayabusa.org. Jeffw knows his stuff when it comes to busas....................................
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posted May 30, 2006 02:24 PM
Good. I'll have the ZX14 paid off by then and will want something faster
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posted May 30, 2006 02:25 PM
...'08 as an early release '07?...
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posted May 30, 2006 02:34 PM
By '08 Kawasaki might have a new version of the 14.......?
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posted May 30, 2006 02:36 PM
quote: By '08 Kawasaki might have a new version of the 14.......?
I sure hope so.
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posted May 30, 2006 02:49 PM
Edited By: zerMATT on 30 May 2006 15:49
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quote: By '08 Kawasaki might have a new version of the 14.......?
I sure hope so.
Never happen...
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posted May 30, 2006 03:00 PM
quote: By '08 Kawasaki might have a new version of the 14.......?
Hopefully a fast version....
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posted May 30, 2006 03:13 PM
BNG............................anyone know what the exciting new colours might be for '07? I can just bet the 'Busa community is 'over the moon' with the exciting news of new colors and gaphics for next year.......................again!
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posted May 30, 2006 03:13 PM
Well that kind of sucks ...I would have like to seen a bigger faster Busa for 07 ....Good thing i got the zx14 and didn't wait for the new Busa...
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posted May 30, 2006 03:46 PM
I bet Kawi comes out with the ZX-14 B1 then.
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posted May 30, 2006 03:54 PM
Does Zuke feel the 14's performance does not seriously threaten Busa sales?
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posted May 30, 2006 04:04 PM
It doesn't! unfortunately! Suzuki knows they have a following and major aftermarket performance parts to boot!
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posted May 30, 2006 04:05 PM
quote: Does Zuke feel the 14's performance does not seriously threaten Busa sales?
I guess zook thinks it will not hurt sales ...But you tell me you are building a killer Busa in 08 and i'm not going to buy an 07 ... Thats just me ....
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posted May 30, 2006 06:07 PM
quote: Does Zuke feel the 14's performance does not seriously threaten Busa sales?
Perhaps the other way around. Maybe Suzuki doesn't want the competition of another just released hot new bike. Even though the two bikes would have different model years, the ZX14 may still be too fresh. You rarely see two big movies opening on the same weekend....
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posted May 30, 2006 07:17 PM
I'm willing to bet that Suzuki couldn't build a Hayabugly that could compete with the ZX-14 when you take into consideration the new smog regulations that will be taking effect.
Bueller? Bueller?
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posted May 30, 2006 07:33 PM
Bold New Graphics, but same ugly shape!!
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posted May 30, 2006 07:43 PM
quote: By '08 Kawasaki might have a new version of the 14.......?
By 08 Kawasaki will have all the 06's shipped and sold.
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posted May 30, 2006 08:33 PM
quote: Jeffw posted on Hayabusa.org. Jeffw knows his stuff when it comes to busas....................................
I am not saying he is wrong AGAIN, but if you search SH.ORG, you'll fing where he said a "totally NEW busa in 06"
When I mentioned someone on LAB said NOT YET, he poopood it.
Who really knows that can and will say?
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posted May 30, 2006 09:14 PM
Yes but was right on with the gixer
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havabusa12r
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posted May 31, 2006 02:19 AM
I'd bet NO, before yes at this stage.
When guys talk about the 'ALL NEW BUSA' ready to pounce, I keep asking "what new busa?"
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posted May 31, 2006 04:55 AM
quote: I'm willing to bet that Suzuki couldn't build a Hayabugly that could compete with the ZX-14 when you take into consideration the new smog regulations that will be taking effect.
Bueller? Bueller?
I'll take that bet...How much would you like to bet? How will you pay me when you lose? In fact, I'll give you 5-1 odds and I take Paypal...
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posted May 31, 2006 05:24 AM
Yes let me in on that bet as well! Suzuki can build a bike that would smash the 14, as well as kawasaki could have given us a 14 putting out 220 hp or more right now. All suzuki has to do is knock weight off of the busa and make it a 1397 and our 14s are toast. As much as I love my 14 it can be beat.
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posted May 31, 2006 05:41 AM
Edited By: zerMATT on 31 May 2006 06:42
Yup. Everything produced today can be beat tomorrow. "That's just the way it is" (to paraphrase a song ).
Suzuki is well known for their ability to stuff a big motor into a small/light package, just look at how the GSXR1000 has evolved. I have no doubt that they can produce a great bike to replace the 'busa, and it just might spank our beloved '14. Then give Kawasaki a few years to recoup their R&D costs on the '14 and time to design a "new busa" beater, and we'll have an all new ZX-14R or ZX-15.
Motorcycle evolution will not stop. It may be slowed by government rules one of these days, but that's fine - cap us at 200hp and continue to make the bikes lighter and handle better, with more features.
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