Zx-14...expensive failure.

[steelhead]

I spent hours researching the ZX-14. I tried being objective, sizing it up and understanding the nature of this motorcycle. But in the end, I thought Kawasaki did an "okay" job.

I mean, you look at a 99 Hayabusa and a 2006 ZX-14, and the 99 'busa is just a superior machine. Busa: Better engine fundamentals, more low down torque, better looks, and aerodynamically efficient. And subjectively, the Busa stands alone in its class. The ZX-14 is a "catch-up player" that could (like the little train), if that...

What was Kawasaki thinking? I am not waiting for the next Busa, I like my 2005 as it is now. The engine is amazing, how much better can they make it?

 

[PACIFICBUSA]

MUCH better. Trust me.

No need to bore out the current Busa. All she needs is a a weight-loss program with more aggressive tuning.

- Cams could have a more aggressive tune

- Bigger injectors

- better engine management (think better grade bearings and such)

- lighter engine components

- lighter wheels

- lighter exhaust

- lighter gas tank

- lighter body bits



No mention AT ALL of massaging the engine more. Can you imagine if they massaged the engine and did the above?

We're gonna get outlawed for sure.

 

[06BUSA]

Yep like Pacific said. The other new GSXR's got lighter wheel's this year.

 

[ks-waterbug]

Quote from a friend of mine (HondaJon) who races PMRA....
"I got to see some ZX-14's on the track last weekend.  I'm sure these guys haven't got a lot of practice yet with launching their new bikes, but I didn't see any times that were Busa killers.  Fastest one had extensions and nitrous.  The best pass I saw him make was a 9.00."

 

[Professor]

Quote from a friend of mine (HondaJon) who races PMRA....
"I got to see some ZX-14's on the track last weekend.  I'm sure these guys haven't got a lot of practice yet with launching their new bikes, but I didn't see any times that were Busa killers.  Fastest one had extensions and nitrous.  The best pass I saw him make was a 9.00."

That was this one. You should have came up with Jon!

 

[hydrabusa]

sure that looks ugly...