Helmutt Posted October 5, 2011 Report Share Posted October 5, 2011 Surely its good use of the space at the very least......maybe someday they'll build some proper tracks and a new dragstrip - Pence is looong gone, KilKare isnt bad but another local venue would be nice.Anywhoo, back to this dream machine......ZX15? Probably a handful of design engineers got drunk at the local BW3's and there was a leak - doubtful it will happen, but we'll see.....never know. Since '06 Kaw's had the flagship hypersport ( in cc's, that is ) and really the only ( japenese ) contender with Zuki's biggin'......BUT, I think this battle will eventually inspire a war for more - so Kaw should start design on the ZX20 now!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaNick Posted October 5, 2011 Report Share Posted October 5, 2011 Nick we've gotta meet up for this I wanna runGame! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Photos by Marty Posted October 5, 2011 Report Share Posted October 5, 2011 With the land speed event coming to Ohio next year . . .I'll definitely have to come out for that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moto-Brian Posted October 5, 2011 Report Share Posted October 5, 2011 Dealers arent too excied over this bike. They are almost giving away ZX14s the last couple of years with zero success. The fact that the numbers will be higher, price higher and the fact that your insurance company is gonna shit an aluminum brick over this bike, doubt sales are going to be stellar.You'll get the guys with 14s wanting to trade, but I think sticker shock is going to go into action soon here in the States. Look at the price of 600s and 1000s and where they are landing... Just a "just cause we can" build with this bike. Cool stuff going on, but nothing really new. I am amazed that Kawasaki put a lot of effort into this. I know Suzuki is really struggling and doubt a new Busa is coming this year. I suspect they have one ready, but right now, the left engine on the Suzuki plane is shut down and the right one is on fire... They are in some deep water right now and putting out a bike that is certain not to obtain large sales volume isn't a great idea for them... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gen3flygirl Posted October 5, 2011 Report Share Posted October 5, 2011 Dealers arent too excied over this bike. They are almost giving away ZX14s the last couple of years with zero success. The fact that the numbers will be higher, price higher and the fact that your insurance company is gonna shit an aluminum brick over this bike, doubt sales are going to be stellar.You'll get the guys with 14s wanting to trade, but I think sticker shock is going to go into action soon here in the States. Look at the price of 600s and 1000s and where they are landing... Just a "just cause we can" build with this bike. Cool stuff going on, but nothing really new. I am amazed that Kawasaki put a lot of effort into this. I know Suzuki is really struggling and doubt a new Busa is coming this year. I suspect they have one ready, but right now, the left engine on the Suzuki plane is shut down and the right one is on fire... They are in some deep water right now and putting out a bike that is certain not to obtain large sales volume isn't a great idea for them... so you are telling me that all those cool bros I see riding around on gixxers arn't supporting their company by buying them but stealing the bikes instead. That explains why they are such bad asses and don't ride with any gear. If they can steal a bike they can cheat death Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conn-e-rot Posted October 8, 2011 Report Share Posted October 8, 2011 From the looks of Kawi's website it's going to remain zx14rhttp://ninja14r.kawasaki.com/witness/#ultimate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaNick Posted October 8, 2011 Report Share Posted October 8, 2011 (edited) From the looks of Kawi's website it's going to remain zx14rhttp://ninja14r.kawasaki.com/witness/#ultimateSome insurance will raise rates if that "R" is at the end. I don't know why they felt the need to put that there. Maybe it was because everyone complains after the 12r there was no "R"? My insurance doesn't care but most all do.2 more days till all rumors are put to rest. Edited October 8, 2011 by NinjaNick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alienpi Posted October 9, 2011 Report Share Posted October 9, 2011 It sounds pretty awesome in the videos! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xtremef4i Posted October 10, 2011 Report Share Posted October 10, 2011 T-minus 2 hours, 10 minutes....Its already 10/10 in Japan so its probably already released over there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaNick Posted October 10, 2011 Report Share Posted October 10, 2011 Only thing I don't like is how they fucked up the side grills, should've left them alone or got rid of them, but not make them worse. Here is my favorite link other than the official kawasaki site: http://www.bikeland.org/board/viewthread.php?TID=63965&FID=27 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conn-e-rot Posted October 10, 2011 Report Share Posted October 10, 2011 http://newproductlaunch.kawasaki.com/Products/AllNew2012Products.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conn-e-rot Posted October 10, 2011 Report Share Posted October 10, 2011 http://ninja14r.kawasaki.com/?cm_mmc=MY12NinjaZX14R-_-KMCPromo-_-HomepageBucket-_-Microsite#phenomenon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sniper_308 Posted October 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2011 So munch for the ZX-15 :-( It still looks fast as hell though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conn-e-rot Posted October 10, 2011 Report Share Posted October 10, 2011 yes it does now I wonder when a local dealer will get one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sniper_308 Posted October 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2011 yes it does now I wonder when a local dealer will get oneJust asked my friend from Kennedy's, they don't know yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conn-e-rot Posted October 10, 2011 Report Share Posted October 10, 2011 Probably not until late winter early spring Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sniper_308 Posted October 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2011 Probably not until late winter early springMaybe. I'll let you know, when he does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conn-e-rot Posted October 10, 2011 Report Share Posted October 10, 2011 OK thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sniper_308 Posted October 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2011 OK thanksNo problem. If you hear before me, advise on the board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conn-e-rot Posted October 10, 2011 Report Share Posted October 10, 2011 I will Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conn-e-rot Posted October 11, 2011 Report Share Posted October 11, 2011 I'm waiting to see what kind of hp/tq numbers this thing puts down I'm sure it won't take long for someone to get a hold of one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohdaho Posted October 11, 2011 Report Share Posted October 11, 2011 Only thing I don't like is how they fucked up the side grills, should've left them alone or got rid of them, but not make them worse. Here is my favorite link other than the official kawasaki site: http://www.bikeland.org/board/viewthread.php?TID=63965&FID=27I think the new grill looks alright...something different, more aggressive instead of the pansy stuff going on now I could seriously do without the flames tho. Unless youre into that type of thing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Butters Posted October 11, 2011 Report Share Posted October 11, 2011 so, its not supercharged? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conn-e-rot Posted October 11, 2011 Report Share Posted October 11, 2011 Nope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Butters Posted October 11, 2011 Report Share Posted October 11, 2011 oh lame ...was thinking that s/c'd i4 would be pretty sweet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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