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MOwings · 09-16-2005, 03:07 PM

It would be nice if it came over unrestricted somehow and could touch 200 mph just to have someone reach that magic number. And if it just happens to be Kawasaki so much the better

Looks fairly comfy. Hopefully they kept it light. Would like to see 500 pounds all juiced up, but that's doubtfull. Still, being a Kawasaki fan since day 1, I can't wait to see a road test on this beast!

eisenfaust · 09-16-2005, 03:14 PM

If the 192 bhp mark is true (and depending on whether or not that measurement takes into account Ram Air), I think that this bike will probably hit 200mph with a restrictor-eliminator.

IIRC, before they mandated the 186mph governer, the Hayabusa was knocking on 200mph's door, with 25-30 fewer horsepower.

I'm aware of the law of diminishing returns, an extra 30hp might not be enough to nudge it over the 200mph mark, but if anyone can do it, its Kawasaki. Ram-air + wind tunnel research = good top speed charachteristics.

tomk2 · 09-16-2005, 03:49 PM

A Supermono? What's that about?

Speaking of Thumpers I sat on one of the new Aprilia Pegaso Stradas today at the local purveyor of italiano moto-porn, I was very impressed. Uses a 660 cc single, really light weight bike

Holy_Kaw · 09-16-2005, 04:18 PM

I heard 192HP was quoted for the ZZR1300, I'm guessing 200HP for the ZX-14R.

Holy_Kaw · 09-16-2005, 04:19 PM

Oh yeah, the looks of the Red one are growing on me...

cptaebphd · 09-17-2005, 06:34 AM

That's damn funny!!

FOG-Racing · 09-18-2005, 01:42 AM

Looks are deceiving, the ZX14 is not as big as its styling suggests. It is between the 12R and the 'busa.

The styling, well what can I say, the 'busa is butt ugly and sells well.

Where has anyone read that the ZX14 is speed restricted?

The 186 mph is voluntary, so who says Kawi actually followed it.

minglet · 09-20-2005, 05:38 AM

I would like to see the manufacturers focus more on improving suspension, weight reduction, and fuel delivery. Brute power in itself isn't always that usable but I do like what Suzuki and Kawasaki are doing with their liter bikes. At least they're focusing on making the overall bike experience more usable with excellent power characteristics. That said, it will be interesting to see the straight line results.

09-16-2005, 03:07 PM	#31
MOwings Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 43	Re: 2006 Kawasaki models? It would be nice if it came over unrestricted somehow and could touch 200 mph just to have someone reach that magic number. And if it just happens to be Kawasaki so much the better Looks fairly comfy. Hopefully they kept it light. Would like to see 500 pounds all juiced up, but that's doubtfull. Still, being a Kawasaki fan since day 1, I can't wait to see a road test on this beast!

09-16-2005, 03:14 PM	#32
eisenfaust Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 35	Re: 2006 Kawasaki models? If the 192 bhp mark is true (and depending on whether or not that measurement takes into account Ram Air), I think that this bike will probably hit 200mph with a restrictor-eliminator. IIRC, before they mandated the 186mph governer, the Hayabusa was knocking on 200mph's door, with 25-30 fewer horsepower. I'm aware of the law of diminishing returns, an extra 30hp might not be enough to nudge it over the 200mph mark, but if anyone can do it, its Kawasaki. Ram-air + wind tunnel research = good top speed charachteristics.

09-16-2005, 03:49 PM	#33
tomk2 Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 514	Re: 2006 Kawasaki models? A Supermono? What's that about? Speaking of Thumpers I sat on one of the new Aprilia Pegaso Stradas today at the local purveyor of italiano moto-porn, I was very impressed. Uses a 660 cc single, really light weight bike

09-16-2005, 04:18 PM	#34
Holy_Kaw Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,230	Re: 2006 Kawasaki models? I heard 192HP was quoted for the ZZR1300, I'm guessing 200HP for the ZX-14R.

09-16-2005, 04:19 PM	#35
Holy_Kaw Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,230	Re: 2006 Kawasaki models? Oh yeah, the looks of the Red one are growing on me...

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09-17-2005, 06:34 AM	#36
cptaebphd Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 208	Re: 2006 Kawasaki models? That's damn funny!!

09-18-2005, 01:42 AM	#37
FOG-Racing Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 6	Re: 2006 Kawasaki models? Looks are deceiving, the ZX14 is not as big as its styling suggests. It is between the 12R and the 'busa. The styling, well what can I say, the 'busa is butt ugly and sells well. Where has anyone read that the ZX14 is speed restricted? The 186 mph is voluntary, so who says Kawi actually followed it. __________________ The more I spend on it, the more I like it.

09-20-2005, 05:38 AM	#38
minglet Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 16	Re: 2006 Kawasaki models? I would like to see the manufacturers focus more on improving suspension, weight reduction, and fuel delivery. Brute power in itself isn't always that usable but I do like what Suzuki and Kawasaki are doing with their liter bikes. At least they're focusing on making the overall bike experience more usable with excellent power characteristics. That said, it will be interesting to see the straight line results.