90vtwin
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posted November 09, 2007 11:21 PM
 Edited By: Editor on 20 Sep 2008 16:52
2008 Hayabusa MPG ,Cornering vs zx-14
Wanted to ask people who have the '08 hayabusa
a) in terms of MPG -- how much are you getting
in 'A' mode and 'C'. Can I make an assumption that in 'C' mode
I will get at least 40 mpg of easy driving (city)
and how does the MPG compare to the new (or older) zx-14?
b) My second question is about cornering/frame flex and
braking, compared to the zx-14. Does hayabusa feel heavier,
with more flex and less stopping power, or are they very similar
c) IN terms of generated heat from the bike in normal driving (city)
is busa cooler than the zx-14 ('08) (my understanding from readings
was that zx-14 was running a bit hot in city driving -- and I am in S Fl,
so this is important to me)
d) am I correct in assuming that Hayabusa does not have an
option of ABS (and does not plan to ) -- but the ZX-14 does
thanks in advance
  
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posted November 11, 2007 07:56 PM
If you post 4 polls you may get better responses?
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Tool Man
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posted November 13, 2007 12:34 PM
Just show some stones... buy a 14 :d
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posted November 15, 2007 05:46 PM
+1
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90vtwin
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posted November 18, 2007 08:48 AM
I think either bike is excellent. Different people have different
needs. So I am just trying to use the expertiese on this
forums to help me to make the choice
(but it seems to be difficult to get people to help me here,
may be because my questions require the actual experience
and are not around the 1/4 mile achievements)
I am looking to spend 13K on
a commuter bike with the 'bragging rights'
so I am looking for
a) low maintanence
b) good gas mileadge (40 mpg or above)
c) good wind protection
d) good heat management -- for a muggy south-fl daily commute
e) paing scheme and lights that aid on-the-road visibility (this is critical)
f) option of Antilock-brakes
g) I want to attend bike school (here at Moroso they are offered once in
a while) -- so I want my bike to be a comparatively easy to handle
at a road course.
I have had the pleasure of riding Suzuki sv 650S and Honda magna vfr 750cc
I like both of them. But I am looking for the bragging rights bike now :-)
(I know that this parameter is the least logical and I do not particular
fault myself for that :-) )
I have considered other bikes (Ducati, BMW, Yamaha FJR) -- but eliminated
them because they do not have the 'bragging rights of the ZX-14 and the
Hayabusa (although I clearly understand that some of them, and other offerings
from suzuki and kawasaki are much better 'commuter' bikes)
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blueford
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posted November 20, 2007 06:45 PM
We have a fucking problem with your screen name! It's degenerate and miscreant!
Get a Honda Goldwing.
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Tool Man
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posted November 21, 2007 02:00 PM
So.....lets make sure I get this right.. ( MY ANSWERS )
QUOTE:
I am looking to spend 13K on
a commuter bike with the 'bragging rights' (YOUR'E A POSER)
so I am looking for
a) low maintanence ( NOT VERY MECHANICALY INCLINED)
b) good gas mileadge (40 mpg or above) (CHEAP)
c) good wind protection ( PUSSY)
d) good heat management -- for a muggy south-fl daily commute (AGAIN PUSSY )
e) paing scheme and lights that aid on-the-road visibility (this is critical) (LOOK AT ME)
f) option of Antilock-brakes ( I DO NOT KNOW HOW TO RIDE)
g) I want to attend bike school (here at Moroso they are offered once in
a while) -- so I want my bike to be a comparatively easy to handle
at a road course. ( I AM NOT COMPLETELY STUPID, BUT I WANT BRAGGING RIGHTS )
I THINK THAT ABOUT SUMS IT UP.... HEY 90
I had to flame ya, Buy what ever you want. Either one will kill you about as fast 
I
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rudebwoy
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posted November 25, 2007 07:52 AM
....well.....I assume all that helped with making a sound informed choice....whew
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psycho1122
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posted November 30, 2007 06:49 AM
LMFAO Tool Man!! 
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stevewfl
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posted December 01, 2007 09:00 PM
90vtwin which did you buy
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MJ
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posted December 04, 2007 11:25 PM
quote:
90vtwin which did you buy
He bought a ticket to another forum............you animals! lol
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90vtwin
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posted December 12, 2007 08:25 PM
Yep, moving to another forum... :-) (well actually I subscribed to a couple of motorcycle
mags to get me filled with usefull info)
I am thinking to get a used bike for track days and still ride what I have on
the street.
I did not expect Ii would some great advise and a free psychological profile, so thank you.
I signed up a while back when riding suzuki SV 650S -- that's where the screen name
came from.
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stevewfl
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posted December 15, 2007 03:55 PM
SV650 <--- supersweet track bike
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jeff martin
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posted January 09, 2008 02:10 PM
Owned both 05 hayabusa and now have a 07 ZX14..The Kawasaki handles (Flickability) much better...40 mpg forget it 35 to 38 ride like the wind...Ride it like a scooter then 40+
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bigdtd
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posted January 14, 2008 05:53 PM
brock pipe and maxton map <30mpg, the speedo healer gives you true uninflated mileage tho
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mike1024
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posted January 15, 2008 09:34 PM
quote:
quote:
90vtwin which did you buy
He bought a ticket to another forum............you animals! lol
pussy. get a fucking honda civic with a spoiler
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stevewfl
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posted January 21, 2008 08:14 AM
quote:
quote:
quote:
90vtwin which did you buy
He bought a ticket to another forum............you animals! lol
pussy. get a fucking honda civic with a spoiler
and a fart-can muffler!
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posted March 13, 2008 12:57 PM
quote:
quote:
quote:
quote:
90vtwin which did you buy
He bought a ticket to another forum............you animals! lol
pussy. get a fucking honda civic with a spoiler
and a fart-can muffler!
dont forget extra rubberbands.....
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Bugslayer
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posted April 20, 2008 05:23 AM
Good grief. Some of your questions don't interest me but I am curious about how the Suzuki watchamacalit switch that converts the Hayabusa into my old FJ 1200 at the click of the switch effects gas mileage. In fighting my way thru the flames, I don't see much in the way of answers to your questions.
I've got 141,000 miles or so on my '89 FJ and am looking for a replacement. I can usually get about 50 MPG out of that. Although 35 MPG would certainly be better than my cages, I'm curious what I'd get at my riding style. Also I wonder if the sissy switch would improve MPG when I'm not interested in cranking it on.
Whyever would I be interested in MPG on this kind of bike?
I'm an old geezer.
I'm cheap; I'm already taking a hit on insurance if I buy this thing.
Oil supplies will run out someday.
I'm a commuter and I will take the gas money I save and spend it on gas for just riding around (so much for conservation).
The oil companies are taking advantage of us and I like passing them by on a high mileage vehicle that will outperform anything parked there filling up.
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gilberjj
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posted April 24, 2008 09:34 AM
my 14 has averaged 31.4 mpg since new. on the freeway i get anywhere from 35-40 when looking at the int mpg....... this bike isn't for mpg.
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karasaki jocky
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posted May 22, 2008 07:43 AM
yet another worthless reply...
90vtwin
If you still bother to read this forum, generally, people that respond with insults, such as "tool...uh..."man"?" (he gives old meaning to the term flammer), dont have the knowledge or experience to answer your question in any other way. they feel that if they try to make you look stupid it will distract from their own stupidity. it's a......duhhhhhhh.....defense mechanism!
anyway, there are many other forums out there with members that actually own bikes and ride them.
magazines are in business to sell stuff for their advertisers so take any info you read with a grain of salt.
there has to be a place close by you that serves as a kinda "hangout" for motorcylists, every place i've ever lived has had at least one. i'm sure if you spend much time at your local track you can pick up a lot of useful info there too. just ask the people that actually ride the bikes youre interested in, however you'll have a hard time finding someone that has both bikes and can compare one against the other.
try lynxpowersports.com or one of the many sportbike rental options in FL and get some "hands on".
unfortunately you wont get anything worth while from this forum.
as for my advice, put your money into a Roth IRA. good luck.
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posted September 27, 2008 02:02 PM
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