tonmarchelli
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Well, after months of research on both motorcycles I am still torn between the two. I probably know these bikes better than the dealer I will buy them from.
I like the busa because it is a little closer to a "sportbike" than the zx-14. it has more power, better handling/suspension, and a great motor. but i have heard the brakes are described as "wooden" (can be easily fixed with pads and lines), there is the busa buzz that appears to happen, and the thing weighs a crapton. for me , the S-DMS system i count to as a negative because it is completely useless to me. i will never ever use it.
The zx-14 has been touted by many to have better brakes, a better clutch/tranny, much more comfortable (both for the rider and a passenger) and is smooth as silk. drawbacks to the zx-14 is that it is a little down on power, not quite as competent in the corners, gas mileage is down a bit, and the stock tires suck. The extra stuff that Kawi uses like the dash display that shows instant/average fuel economy, and range, and the gas/temp gauges are integrated into the display.
I'm just torn between the two. the wife and I are going out on wed to do our final look of the two bikes before I decide. I have not mentioned looks for comparison reason because looks are completely subjective. there are things that i like and dont like about each bike that I wish I could change.
So for those of you with busa's. can you chime in with any of the accolades the busa has that may have been missed. or potential problems. and the select few of you that i have seen that have been lucky enough to either ride or own both bikes. what is your real world impression of the two.
thanks for the input guys.
I like the busa because it is a little closer to a "sportbike" than the zx-14. it has more power, better handling/suspension, and a great motor. but i have heard the brakes are described as "wooden" (can be easily fixed with pads and lines), there is the busa buzz that appears to happen, and the thing weighs a crapton. for me , the S-DMS system i count to as a negative because it is completely useless to me. i will never ever use it.
The zx-14 has been touted by many to have better brakes, a better clutch/tranny, much more comfortable (both for the rider and a passenger) and is smooth as silk. drawbacks to the zx-14 is that it is a little down on power, not quite as competent in the corners, gas mileage is down a bit, and the stock tires suck. The extra stuff that Kawi uses like the dash display that shows instant/average fuel economy, and range, and the gas/temp gauges are integrated into the display.
I'm just torn between the two. the wife and I are going out on wed to do our final look of the two bikes before I decide. I have not mentioned looks for comparison reason because looks are completely subjective. there are things that i like and dont like about each bike that I wish I could change.
So for those of you with busa's. can you chime in with any of the accolades the busa has that may have been missed. or potential problems. and the select few of you that i have seen that have been lucky enough to either ride or own both bikes. what is your real world impression of the two.
thanks for the input guys.