Hey,
My first bike was the 2003 636 (red). Not enough power. Two weeks into it I wanted the ZX-10R.
About a year later I bought the 2004 ZX-10R (blue). Loved it. All the handling with all the power. My friend bought a 2005 ZX-12R (black) and I put about 1K miles on that.
Recently I had to trade the 10R in for another bike due to a screw up with the Kawasaki Credit card. So I got the 2006 ZX-14 (blue). So far all I can tell you is the bike has nearly no negative aspects. For those who have ridden the 12R, it is a lot like that. Only more refined (clutch, peddle placement, style). Plus of course the much needed power boost.
Also, on thing of note is: Kawi finally got 1st gear right. There is no need for a -1 front sprocket on the ZX-14, as there totally was with the 636 & 10R.
Unless your last name is Rossi, you should not be slowed down in the twisties by the additional weight of the bike (as compared to the 10R). It handles almost effortlessly, very stable.
Being a Kawi lover for 3 years now and owning / riding all of thier best bikes in that time, I have to say, the ZX-14 is the best bike I have ever ridden hands down.
The ZX-14 has the gearing, the low rpm torque, the handling and the styling to make it so much fun to ride on the streets, I would recommend it to anyone who is looking for the best street bike. Of course if all you do is ride on the track the 10R may be a better choice. However, if you are looking to smile everytime you ride to work, the 14 is the best choice. Hope this was helpful.[8D]
My first bike was the 2003 636 (red). Not enough power. Two weeks into it I wanted the ZX-10R.
About a year later I bought the 2004 ZX-10R (blue). Loved it. All the handling with all the power. My friend bought a 2005 ZX-12R (black) and I put about 1K miles on that.
Recently I had to trade the 10R in for another bike due to a screw up with the Kawasaki Credit card. So I got the 2006 ZX-14 (blue). So far all I can tell you is the bike has nearly no negative aspects. For those who have ridden the 12R, it is a lot like that. Only more refined (clutch, peddle placement, style). Plus of course the much needed power boost.
Also, on thing of note is: Kawi finally got 1st gear right. There is no need for a -1 front sprocket on the ZX-14, as there totally was with the 636 & 10R.
Unless your last name is Rossi, you should not be slowed down in the twisties by the additional weight of the bike (as compared to the 10R). It handles almost effortlessly, very stable.
Being a Kawi lover for 3 years now and owning / riding all of thier best bikes in that time, I have to say, the ZX-14 is the best bike I have ever ridden hands down.
The ZX-14 has the gearing, the low rpm torque, the handling and the styling to make it so much fun to ride on the streets, I would recommend it to anyone who is looking for the best street bike. Of course if all you do is ride on the track the 10R may be a better choice. However, if you are looking to smile everytime you ride to work, the 14 is the best choice. Hope this was helpful.[8D]
but they have a limited edition ( and I mean limited they are olny putting out 50 of these). I told him yes I wont one and he just told me today I got number 10 out of 50 (numbered bikes)
