gsferrari
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Spent 4 days on the ZX-14 riding from Texas all the way to Raleigh. Buddies on a Busa and a K1200. I am a Busa fanboy...but I just had to try the ZX and a co-worker obliged...He was moving from TX to Raleigh so I offered to ride the bike over. I would have PAID to ride the bike over but lets just say that I have a new helmet on the way to me in return for my efforts
I must say...this bike is surreal!! It looks horrible in pictures but fantastic in person! The look really grows on you...definitely not an instantly attractive bike. After 4 days on it...I just HAVE to have one!
Performance - less manic than the Gixxer and a bit lazier feeling than the Busa. The seat is VERY comfortable for touring...but not for hard accelleration. I slide backwards on a Busa but at least you have something to stop you from going off...On the kawi you hang on for dear life.
Riding position is more comfortable than the Busa and HEAPS better than the Gixxer. I've taken the Busa down to Florida and back without any major issues but I did feel pretty sore for a while.
Not the case with the ZX...just eats up miles and feels like a lay-z-boy.
Brakes are good...not as "tactile" as the Busa but definitely capable of stopping this bike. Bike is not as heavy as it looks...quite nimble actually.
I believe the Busa will leave the ZX behind on the track...but I cannot imagine how it will beat the ZX on the strip. There is just this surge of torque everywhere in the powerband...MORE MORE MORE!!
All the other Busa fanboys here - give this bike a trial run if you can...I think this is a GREAT platform that Suzuki must now beat with their next hayabusa. Things can only get better from here.
Phew...back to the hot bath now...
I must say...this bike is surreal!! It looks horrible in pictures but fantastic in person! The look really grows on you...definitely not an instantly attractive bike. After 4 days on it...I just HAVE to have one!
Performance - less manic than the Gixxer and a bit lazier feeling than the Busa. The seat is VERY comfortable for touring...but not for hard accelleration. I slide backwards on a Busa but at least you have something to stop you from going off...On the kawi you hang on for dear life.
Riding position is more comfortable than the Busa and HEAPS better than the Gixxer. I've taken the Busa down to Florida and back without any major issues but I did feel pretty sore for a while.
Not the case with the ZX...just eats up miles and feels like a lay-z-boy.
Brakes are good...not as "tactile" as the Busa but definitely capable of stopping this bike. Bike is not as heavy as it looks...quite nimble actually.
I believe the Busa will leave the ZX behind on the track...but I cannot imagine how it will beat the ZX on the strip. There is just this surge of torque everywhere in the powerband...MORE MORE MORE!!
All the other Busa fanboys here - give this bike a trial run if you can...I think this is a GREAT platform that Suzuki must now beat with their next hayabusa. Things can only get better from here.
Phew...back to the hot bath now...