can\'t get it over 180 zx12

[OB_Ninjaknight]

Blah blah ZX-12 blah blah ZX-12 blah blah blah blah ZX-12.......

 

[OB_Michael Lee]

Redelk, yes we do sell both brands (ZUK's and KAW's), and this year I am going to own one of both brands. A Blue Busa,(recently purchased) and either the (9R or 12R). Just waiting to make my own opinion on the 12R. For for a sport bike, I love what the 9R has to offer. I consider my busa a sport touring machine (ultimate sport) as Suzuki calls it. But a want something lighter for sport riding and since I am in the (200mph and 200lbs) club the 9R fits me. But if I can get my rep to confirm the creation of the GSXR-1000 in any way, my deposit will be waiting . . . .

 

[OB_Dirty Pete]

"Stability" is not an absolute quantity. There are degrees of stability. A bike can be less stable at 180 than a Hayabusa and still be safe.

I have ridden many new bikes that get a little squirrelly at high speeds...head shake, frame flex, wheel wobble. Bike manufacturers have marketed plenty of bikes that are not perfect over 130 mph without ruining their reputation.

The Bus IS perfect. High speed stability is one of its defining features. But it is not reasonable to hold every bike built from now on to the standards set by the Hayabusa.

If the ZX12 or any other bike is somewhat less stable than the Busa, that does not make it "unmarketable."

If the 12 does not stop as quickly as a 996, does that make it "unmarketable?"

Kawasaki, and any other bike maker, is quite right to market a bike even though it is not as rock solid as a Busa at 180+.

 

[OB_Johnnycheese]

Ok lets see if I understand ZX12 wobble, I doubt it.
The way it works most of the time is, mags get the bikes first then dealers.
I sure once or twice it may have been done different.
most of the time Overseas get theres first due to EPA compliance in the U.S.
Now the rumors that have been flying about
This wobble.
I would compare it to Budwiser says employees used to pi** in the Corona beer.remember that?

Just we all have to wait to see when it gets here,what it does and how many I spank.
This what we all wanted remember something to compete with we just have to wait a little longer.I still say March.

 

[OB_gsx1300rguy]

Well dudes got back from the N.Y. show and all I can say is that the ZX12 looks like a pile of parts(s,h,i,t) and it is very top heavy,it may carry it`s weight lower with a full tank of gas but I wasn`t impressed,even my buddy who is a Kaw man was dissapointed.If anybody starts whining about my post you can blow yourself,I make enough money where as if I was impressed I would buy it.I would rather put a few more bucks into my Busa because not only do I love the looks of the bike it has proven performance.

 

[OB_Superman]

All I know is if the ZX-12 does turn out to be a lawn ornament, the Busa will be mighty tough to get your hands on. I'd be kinda disappointed if it turned out to be a pile of shite. I was looking forward to the competition. I enjoy that adrenaline rush that comes with the fear of maybe losing. Oh well, guess we'll have to remain the best until Honda steps up.