Kawasaki releases hp and tq. for ZX14

http://www.motorcycledaily.com/08february06_zx14.htm

http://www.motorcycledaily.com/08february06_zx14.htm 200 hp. I wonder how much of that will get to the rear wheel? Suzuki needs some compettion, thay haven't done anything to the busa for a while.

200 hp. I wonder how much of that will get to the rear wheel? Suzuki needs some compettion, thay haven't done anything to the busa for a while. :iagree: That pic doesn't look too bad either.

:jd: 197 ram air ponies :bowdown: Big sucker, too.

http://www.motorcycledaily.com/020806_top.jpg Kawasaki has released their final (claimed) horsepower and torque specs for their highly anticipated ZX-14 sportbike. Many media outlets had expected Kawasaki to claim 200hp for the ZX-14, but Kawasaki defied expectations - the published specs are 187hp and 113.5lb-ft of torque, with 197hp when the ram-air system is in effect. So the ZX-14 may not quite reach the magic 200hp mark, but how will it perform? Keep your eye on MD to see our 'First Ride' of the ZX-14 in late March. I'm guessing that is at the pavement... What is the stock Busa numbers?

That pic is there latest ad for that machine. I saw it in Sport Rider yesterday.

its gonna give the Busa a run for it, if not just clearly beat it, till suzuki redoes the busa finally. But its gonna be a good bike... if it just handles as well as a zx12R itll be a good all around bike like the busa...... and DAMN i bet it can do some nice wheelies.

stock busa is right around 160.............rwhp 197 at whell is a bigf streych im guessing.

Too bad its as ugly as a cows butthole :D

I remember reading a century ago that the manufacturers had a gentlemen's agreement not to make suicide bikes. Bikes that were capable of pushing federal regulations to limit it's speed (power). I think they settled on not exceding over 185 mph stock. This made the earlier busa's faster than the later ones. -a|ex

I remember reading a century ago that the manufacturers had a gentlemen's agreement not to make suicide bikes. Bikes that were capable of pushing federal regulations to limit it's speed (power). I think they settled on not exceding over 185 mph stock. This made the earlier busa's faster than the later ones. -a|ex I read/heard that this was disbanded last year or so... now if I could only remember where I read/heard that....:scratch:

Too bad its as ugly as a cows butthole :D :withstupi :dthumb:

I'm guessing that is at the pavement... Most likely at the crank...manafacturers tend to use the highest number available for hp (crank) and the lowest number available for weight (dry). Larry

I was being optimistic!! Oh well for hopin!!! :damn:

man that's a big bike, and big power!!! :D

Yea, i would like to see someone other than kawi dyno it to see if 200hp is for real or if it is just shop talk

I remember reading a century ago that the manufacturers had a gentlemen's agreement not to make suicide bikes. Bikes that were capable of pushing federal regulations to limit it's speed (power). I think they settled on not exceding over 185 mph stock. This made the earlier busa's faster than the later ones. -a|ex I read/heard that this was disbanded last year or so... now if I could only remember where I read/heard that....:scratch: :crazy: No effin way. Without a congressional hearing? Even after Ol' Man Bush pukes on their prime minister, the Japanese horsepower cosa nostra have forgiven us barbarians and AGREED to unleash the dogs? What happened? Will this mean another escalating horsepower/top speed war? :drool:

Will this mean another escalating horsepower/top speed war? One can only hope.

it would be cool to see a 210mph actual speed cokme out of a crate....Id give it a thought as a everyday rider.....

it would be cool to see a 210mph actual speed cokme out of a crate....Id give it a thought as a everyday rider..... Hell yea:withstupi :dthumb:

There will always be a race only tool/toy/gadget to eliminate the federal limitations.:2cents:

There will always be a race only tool/toy/gadget to eliminate the federal limitations.:2cents: Yep... and many should not be able to own those gadgets!

Yep... and many should not be able to own those gadgets! That goes back to many should not be allowed to own such bikes. At least at first.:2cents:

That goes back to many should not be allowed to own such bikes. At least at first.:2cents: :iagree: kinda like DL's co worker buying a busa with no riding experience for his first bike.:crazy:

Yep!:crazy:

All I have to say is T.R.E., if you know what it is, there will be one for the ZX in the makin, there probally allready have one. Before everyone jumps to conclusions lets see weight, brakes, comfort,status, aftermarket features. The busa is still the sexy lookin bike I have ever seen or owned(opion)

The busa is still the sexy lookin bike I have ever seen or owned(opion) REALLY?:scratch: that thing is one of the UGLIEST bikes I've ever seen... just looks fat and over weight IMHO:2cents:

None of my posts make sense in this thread anymore.

None of my posts make sense in this thread anymore. :scratch: yeah they do... your first one is a little weird... but I don't remember a picture in the first place.... but you only had 2... you drunk again?! :lol: :buds:

To each there own. Like I said opion. there like *******s, everyone has them

:scratch: yeah they do... your first one is a little weird... but I don't remember a picture in the first place.... but you only had 2... you drunk again?! :lol: :buds: I think someone changed the info in the first post to something else.

To each there own. Like I said opion. there like *******s, everyone has them :dthumb:

None of my posts make sense in this thread anymore. No different than other thread.:lol:

Hold the bus. Motorcyclist mag came today. It does a gentlemanly 186 mph. The comparison to the hydroelectric power delivery had me over looking her portly figure pretty quick. Claimed dry weight is 474. I owned an eyeabusea. That 100 lbs of torque can have you saying F the looks pretty fast. This bike is every bit as ugly but the dash looked pretty good. So as long as you don't get off it's all good right?. Probably won't want to either. The ergos are between a zx10r & bmw1200ks. Has a gear position indicator too. Big plus to me. Hate grabing for 7th. With back to back mid to upper 9's at 2100 feet above sea level. The only reference to cow buttholes that fits. Is the one you will need to ride this bovine. I still remember those long country rides not thinking about cyropractors & getting old. & when the road got straight it was still damn fun. Think I'm going to go sit on one & see what it says. Hope it's more than just MOO.

MOOOooo!

Out the box, i dont think youre going to see anything that tops 187mph. thank that "gentlemans agreement". But theres still the '99 Busa, the pre-limited bike. Like busabeater refrencing the TRE, its not like theyre making it hard to uncork the power... they just want to get the bikes in the country. I'd buy one for a good price.

As long as it isn't moo vit on over. The Gisxer wouldn't dig it. 4 1/2 years on the factory battery. She will miss the tuff love.

I hope Kawasaki redesigns the whole bike soon 'cause this bike is the ugliest bike I've ever seen!......it's a disgrace to Kawasaki.

I hope Kawasaki redesigns the whole bike soon 'cause this bike is the ugliest bike I've ever seen!......it's a disgrace to Kawasaki. well honestly... I don't think ANY of the new Kawi's are that great looking... cept the ZZr600 and that's an OLD Zx6r from 02! Kawi is going back to their roots... POWER...

Hey my 9R was sweet lookin!!!! :tt:

what about the 636, you cant say that aint sexy

Hey my 9R was sweet lookin!!!! :tt: YES IT WAS!! it looks exactly like the Zx6r from 02! same as MY BIKE... I'm talking about the NEW bikes... 05+ just my :2cents: though

what about the 636, you cant say that aint sexy the NEW one? ehh... it's the best of the new Kawi's... but just not my style... I still think Yami makes the best LOOKING bikes of the big 4... I think I like Suzi the least... though the 06 models are grow'n on me... :2cents:

Now wait a second. I saw the ZX14 at the show in November, and when you see it in person the bike is beautiful. Especially in red, although it looked good in black too. Sitting on it was even better. The seat felt terrific and the bars came right to hand. Motorcycle Consumer News (May, 2006) was one of the magazines who tested it in Las Vegas. The editor got a 9.726 @ 146.13. The last Hayabusa they tested was in 99 which got a 9.84 @ 142.76. On the street, he said the Zx14 felt light and well-balanced. The seat felt good, the mirrors were useful, and there was an absence of engine vibration at every rpm. He said the light handling made the twisty roads fun. Where do I sign up?

I personaly just dont know I mean even if it feels light still a rough 480lbs thats a big old bike and thats even dry weight. I mean I know I only have a 600 but its 100lbs less in dry weight.. That one big hog. Granted its gunna blow away anything in the straights I dont know just HOW nimble in the twisties it would be. just my:2cents:

I'm with ya Ebbs... some of the newer bikes are..um different..

I want my 14 they are all over the west coast but none on the east coast grrrr agravating waitng and not having y bike all i got to ride is the gf 06 ZZR 600 COUGH COUGH SLOW AS ASS LOL

dealership here has gotten one so far.......They sold it the same day it arrived...i wanted to sit on it too.

There is a article in Cycle World this month on the 14... I have yet to read it though...

dealership here has gotten one so far.......They sold it the same day it arrived...i wanted to sit on it too. We got our first one yesterday and it sold in less than 20 minutes. Larry

Did you take it for a test spin?

I remember reading a century ago that the manufacturers had a gentlemen's agreement not to make suicide bikes. Bikes that were capable of pushing federal regulations to limit it's speed (power). I think they settled on not exceding over 185 mph stock. This made the earlier busa's faster than the later ones. -a|ex All production bikes are limited to 300kph/186mph. This global "gentlemans agreement" is still in effect. The big race now is how fast you can get there. Word is, the 2007 'busa is gonna be an all new 1500cc monster. :here: :willy: :drool:

All production bikes are limited to 300kph/186mph. This global "gentlemans agreement" is still in effect. The big race now is how fast you can get there. Word is, the 2007 'busa is gonna be an all new 1500cc monster. :here: :willy: :drool: Old news but, the speed wars should be entertaing.

All production bikes are limited to 300kph/186mph. This global "gentlemans agreement" is still in effect. The big race now is how fast you can get there. Word is, the 2007 'busa is gonna be an all new 1500cc monster. which is still pointless when you think about it....how many street guys can utilize even 1/2 to 3/4 of 1st gear from the line??? what...maybe 1/50 guyz on these things can handle the 1000+cc bikes in 1st gear and 2nd too...at full throttle......so whats the point....even as we stand...when pros get 9.7 1/4 times on the busa.....most average joes are lucky to see mid 10s...so why do they need a "faster" accel bike?

Did you take it for a test spin? I did not. The only employee that rode it was the tech that prepped it. The initial test ride isn't too exciting...I try to keep the rpm's low and concentrate more on bedding the brakes. I did test ride the new R6 today and thought it was OK, but the ZX14 is more my size. Larry

Well that sucks.... but then again you always need good brakes!

ppl want em faster so a suckier rider can beat a better rider on a slow bike and catch em at the end of the track....they had amatuers with coaching running 9's the first couple passes. its set up to be easier to drag then the busa too... less wheelie prone.

I did not. The only employee that rode it was the tech that prepped it. The initial test ride isn't too exciting...I try to keep the rpm's low and concentrate more on bedding the brakes. I did test ride the new R6 today and thought it was OK, but the ZX14 is more my size. Larry Larry, Our local dealership (Clarksville, TN) has now recieved two and I was fortunate to get the second one. The first one that came in was Red and mine is Black. Awesome Bike. :cheers:

:welcome: Jakaal....glad to see you made it over to TWF!!

Larry, Our local dealership (Clarksville, TN) has now recieved two and I was fortunate to get the second one. The first one that came in was Red and mine is Black. Awesome Bike. :cheers: Ooh ooh. Post up pics of the black one!!

Ooh ooh. Post up pics of the black one!! Here's Jakaal's... http://www.twowheelforum.com/photopost/direct_data/501/medium/DSC01205.JPG http://www.twowheelforum.com/photopost/direct_data/501/medium/DSC01207.JPG http://www.twowheelforum.com/photopost/direct_data/501/medium/DSC01216.JPG And it looks SICK all black!!!

Holy ****!! That seat cowl contraption totally makes the ass look badass! that black is killer! me likey!

get one of those instead of the r1, remember... 1400>1000

get one of those instead of the r1, remember... 1400>1000 Yeha, no thanks. Gotta pass on that one.

Larry, Our local dealership (Clarksville, TN) has now recieved two and I was fortunate to get the second one. The first one that came in was Red and mine is Black. Awesome Bike. :cheers: Congrats! We just got the one and do not have release information on the others yet. I think we ordered about ten of them. Larry

i never noticed how sharp the front of the mirrors are.. they look like the nose off a blackbird. so Jakkal.. how fast has she flown so far?...and how long to hit 180?...a block and a half?lol

Our dealership just got their third one. The first two were sold before they arrived and the owner picked them up before I got to see them. This one kinda surprised them they didn't expect it to show up till next week. So they rolled out this morning while were wer sitting there. I sat on it and I have to say It does feel light as a feather. It feels lighter than my buddys 05 R6. I know its not and its probably jsut bottom heavy or something. I wouldn't mind taking one for a spin but I just think they are UGLY!!!! Like someone said to each their own. I respect the bike and anyone who can handle it but its not for me. "Opinoins are like A**holes, Everyones got one and most of them stink"