Read it as infinity

This is where the bike becomes more air sensitive if you start tuning it. Removing flies is not a problem. Think about it. Anyone change their idle when they removed their flies? Lucky strike one. Ever change your idle for a different air cleaner that makes less hp than factory?

Brock has to burn one of those out to see if either or. Pull that a/c out, Brock. Don't be afraid. I did it to mine on the dyno. Lucky strike two.

Third strike you are out! Do not mess with the air screws unless???? Do I order a shop manual now or wait?

* Last updated by: Hub on 10/10/2011 @ 7:36 PM *

I'm pretty sure that by removing those two rear mounted cannons and going with a full system it'll be at least 30lbs less on the scales...

Will still be heavier than current bike with same system... Tryin' to figure out where all the extra weight is.
New bike is wider too... good thing the lowers are black. lol

Same rotors? Where did you read that?

Didn't read it... goin' by the pics.

* Last updated by: DogoZX on 10/10/2011 @ 7:40 PM *

Oh well... Overall, I like the new bike... but will likely do atleast one more year on my '08 before going after the "R".

2ND

Tryin' to figure out where all the extra weight is.

Motor and stiffened the frame

2012 Kawasaki Motorcycle

Since its inception on the motorcycle market in 2006, Kawasaki's ZX-14 has ruled a specific class that's known for super performance - hypersport.

The Ninja ZX-14, which replaced the ZX-12R, provided gobs of horsepower, last year's model pushing over 200 horsepower, a top speed to the legally-limited 186 mph, and unique full-fairing styling.

But as many high-performance machines feature race-bike ergonomics, the ZX-14 catered to comfort, providing the rider with sport-touring comfort.

The bike remained relatively unchanged since 2006, but that has changed. For 2012, Kawasaki has redesigned the ZX-14, adding an "R" to its name due to improved performance.

The biggest revisions are an increase in engine displacement (1352cc to 1441cc), and the addition of KTRC Traction Control and a slipper clutch. And with the added power arrives revamped suspension, brakes and body work.

Kawasaki achieved this displacement increase by lengthening the ZX-14R's stroke from 61mm to 65mm. With the larger stroke arrives "ported" cylinder heads and a more radical cam design.

Kawasaki says the "combustion chamber shapes are newly optimized for 2012, and they're surface-milled now, not cast. Intake ports are reshaped and polished for maximum flow while working in concert with longer and more durable intake valves. Yep, the new Ninja ZX-14R really does come "ported" right from the factory.

"The camshafts working those valves are more radical, with increased lift and revised profiles, while a stronger cam chain and revised tensioning system maximize reliability at the stratospheric rpm levels this engine is capable of."

The 2012 ZX-14R's engine also has redesigned forged pistons that feature oil-jet cooling, a system that "pumps a continuous stream of lubricant at the underside of each piston." The revamped pistons bump the compression up a bit from last year to 12.3:1.

As for other engine upgrades, Kawasaki says the "connecting rods have beefier small ends, and are made of a stronger material; crankshaft main journals are thicker, from 38 to 40mm; a new air-cleaner element is larger and thicker, with 10% more surface area and 40 percent more airflow capability; and transmission gears have been heat- and surface-treated to be even more durable and shift more smoothly."

Feeding the ZX-14R is a revised fuel-injection system, which features automatic idle adjustment. The exhaust is also revamped to help further reduce emissions.

Placing all this power to the ground is easily achieved due to the addition of a slipper clutch and KTRC traction control, which features three riding modes - full power, medium power and a third for low-traction conditions (wet/slippery).

Kawasaki says the "KTRC system is controlled by a bar-mounted toggle/push switch, and the system's effects can be monitored on a seven-segment bar graph in the cockpit's LCD info-screen. The slipper clutch technology comes directly from the racetrack, and helps eliminate the wheel-hop and stability-eroding torque effects of energetic downshifting and braking while cornering, or during spirited - or emergency - stops. It also helps protect the bike's drive train, for optimum durability."

But Kawasaki didn't stop at the engine; the Japanese motorcycle marquee also modified the monocoque frame for added rigidity and balance, and the suspension and brakes.

Kawasaki says "the 43mm fully adjustable inverted fork and multi-adjustable single shock have improved bottoming resistance and revised internal settings, while new lighter and beautifully machined 10-spoke wheels look great and reduce unsprung weight by a whopping 3.3 pounds, further aiding acceleration, handling and suspension action. The new ZX-14R's triple disc brakes are updated, as well, with more rigid disc material and revised pads for powerful, fade-free stops and a progressive feel at the lever."

As for aesthetics, the 2012 ZX-14R receives a face lift with more aggressive fairings, and a tail section that features faired-in turn signals and a seat cover. Also, Kawasaki upgraded to gauge cluster, which has an "eco" indicator that lets riders know when maximum fuel economy and mileage are obtained. And there is also a Special Edition model, which features

With its technologically-savvy upgrades, the 2012 ZX-14R is sure to continue its dominance in the hypersport class, providing riders with all-out power, handling and comfortable ergonomics. From the drag strip to the streets, the new ZX-14R caters to the power-hungry motorcyclist.

2012 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R Specs:

Engine: Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC, four valve per cylinder, inline-four
Displacement: 1,441cc
Bore x stroke: 84.0 x 65.0mm
Compression ratio: 12.3:1
Fuel system: DFI with four 44mm Mikuni throttle bodies
Ignition: TCBI with Digital Advance
Transmission: Six-speed
Final drive: X-Ring chain
Rake / trail: 23 degrees / 3.7 in.
Front tire: 120/70 ZR17
Rear tire: 190/50 ZR17
Wheelbase: 58.3 in.
Front suspension / wheel travel: 43mm inverted cartridge fork with adjustable preload, 18-way compression and 15-way rebound damping adjustment / 4.6 in.
Rear suspension / wheel travel: Bottom-link Uni-Trak® and gas-charged shock with adjustable preload, stepless rebound and compression damping adjustments, adjustable ride height / 4.9 in.
Front brakes: Dual semi-floating 310 mm petal discs with dual radial-mounted four-piston calipers
Rear brakes: Single 250mm petal disc with twin-piston caliper
Overall length: 85.4 in.
Overall width: 30.3 in.
Overall height: 46.1 in.
Ground clearance: 4.9 in.
Seat height: 31.5 in.
Curb weight: 584.3 lbs.
Fuel capacity: 5.8 gal.
Color: Metallic Spark Black, Candy Surf Blue,
Golden Blazed Green with special graphics (SE)
MSRP standard / special edition: $14.699
Warranty: 12 Months
2012 Kawasaki Color Options/MSRP:

Metallic Spark Black / $14,699
Candy Surf Blue / $14,699
SE Golden Blaed Green with graphics / $14,899

Yep... 17.6lbs HEAVIER than 2011... I expected it to loose weight.

Yup. Deal's off.

Sure a sweet, refreshing look to the new 14 though.

I'm pretty sure that by removing those two rear mounted cannons and going with a full system it'll be at least 30lbs less on the scales...
No ABS...

You will lose just as much by switching over the old 14's exhaust to full system. No improvement there. ABS? If it is optional, that would be good for another 10 lbs, I imagine.

SE Golden Blaed Green with graphics / $14,899

ouch

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LOOKS LIKE THR OLD 1997 SUZUKI RF 900 FROM THE SIDE..

Suzuki stage is set. Go lighter With same Hp and power to weight ratio war is a Easy win.

My penis has yet to come down or calm down. Must be too much soy sauce inn my diet.

The new ZX-14R's triple disc brakes are updated, as well, with more rigid disc material and revised pads for powerful, fade-free stops and a progressive feel at the lever.

Oops... I stand corrected... That alone should make getting a new one worth your while, Romans. lol

The 2012 ZX-14R's engine also has redesigned forged pistons that feature oil-jet cooling, a system that "pumps a continuous stream of lubricant at the underside of each piston.

The slipper clutch technology comes directly from the racetrack, and helps eliminate the wheel-hop and stability-eroding torque effects of energetic downshifting and braking while cornering, or during spirited - or emergency - stops. It also helps protect the bike's drive train, for optimum durability.

^^^Hmmm... maybe I do need one sooner rather than later... I'm uber tough on motors the way I engine brake... likely why my '06 went boom... If stealer is willing to give $6k trade in on my '08 (returned to "almost" stock) I may pull da trigga.

LOOKS LIKE THR OLD 1997 SUZUKI RF 900 FROM THE SIDE..

I knew I saw this bike somewhere else. '97 was a hell of a good year, Things almost didn't suck at all. Good year for a lot of things ...but.....

Suzuki stage is set. Go lighter With same Hp and power to weight ratio war is a Easy win.

(reminiscent of, but the new 14 looks a lot better than that old thing.)

* Last updated by: Rook on 10/10/2011 @ 10:46 PM *

This bird is like anything else you decide to do...you either go all the way,or forget it.You guys finding all this fault with this badazz bird...and no one's even ridden one yet...ya'll just stick with yer now 14's.This new bike will never make ya happy...it's got 'too much wrong with it'....Think I'll be goin with the Blue .I haven't ridden one...'no shit'...but I can already tell...this baby's gonna top the current zx by miles.In every area.Had the same feeling when I traded my 12 for my 14.Same deal.I hope my Dealer gets back SOON .I think when you consider the power of this new engine,and the torque and all it's going to be producing,removing those stock pipes are actually gonna have the same result as trimming the bike down to a more nimble handling machine.I think she's gonna be VERY nimble right now.But get that extra weight off there...those extra ponies are gonna really make this bird rip.The spec weight was what,580 lbs?S omething like that.But yeah,with the OLD motor....that would be not good.I think this new motor is gonna haul the bike with plenty of ease and quickness.Way more than the older 14's.I'm VERY excited.

* Last updated by: blue07 on 10/11/2011 @ 1:42 AM *

This is top model like the GL is the flatship with their 6 cylinder layout. You can clay this look year after year and slowly let it evolve into the next top model. Think I'm going to sell the Tuono? Not with that same idle circuit will I. Same goes for the R. I see engine, I do not see injection mold fit and finishes on my kind of 10 extra millimeters so I can squirt away? That is what I'm talking about. ZItsa gotta have the next light to light. Go watch me hang with doorslammers? Go hold your breath I will.

WOThe fork do I want to be on some slow ass bike you are on? Slow getting that map up and running is faster!

I'm going to put my ZX14 on CycleTrader this week.

But not to buy a 2012 ZX14.

I am stoked about the 2012 C14. Heh.

She is not bored. Just stroked for nice torque. She is the cc size of 1441-R. She did not leave the busa far enough. That little rr is going to eat it or meet it at the top. Suzuki does not need much to eat it or meat it. My money is on the slowzuki.

She did not leave the busa far enough. That little rr is going to eat it or meet it at the top. Suzuki does not need much to eat it or meat it. My money is on the slowzuki.

191hp to the wheel straight outta the crate is what I'm hearing... That is a substantial jump, IMO... Now add the new gizmos, and this thing shits all over the Booza and current 14. The s1000rr is not the same kind of animal.

Sure yesterday I was a little disapointed, but back to reality today and excited about the new machine... It is obvious that Kaw listens to what is said on the forums... and obvious that the engineers saw Jafo's avatar the day they were revamping the frame. lol

I'm going to put my ZX14 on CycleTrader this week.

But not to buy a 2012 ZX14.

I am stoked about the 2012 C14. Heh.

Priv' the 2012 C14 still has the 1352cc engine, I don't think it got all of these changes - pretty much the same old bird as last year...

* Last updated by: bigwilliezx on 10/11/2011 @ 12:05 PM *

Yes, I know exactly what the 2012 C14 looks like. It did get some very minor refinements.

I no longer care about motor size and all that keep-up-with-the-jones silliness.

I can sport tour with 1352cc just as well as I could with 1441, except with 1441 it would weigh more. So it wouldn't handle as well.

I'll probably put farkles on it. Some Ohlins sweet suspension parts, a real exhaust system (the Muzzy dual system for the C14 is quieter than OEM and makes more power), stuff like that.

Oh, and another power pod with BMW sockets, because the freaking C14 only has a 40W socket available without pulling the seat. At least there will be panel surface to put the sockets into, without actually making a seperate pod.

* Last updated by: privateer on 10/11/2011 @ 12:35 PM *

Imagine the HP it would make wearing CT-DUALs....

Imagine the HP it would make wearing CT-DUALs....

Already have a CT single, so that's what I'm imagining. lol

In those charts, it looks like Brock is running race gas and a standard meg... If that is the case, I'm not impressed (completely let down actually)... BUT, if I am misreading and those are stock #'s... WOW!

Yes, I know exactly what the 2012 C14 looks like. It did get some very minor refinements.

I no longer care about motor size and all that keep-up-with-the-jones silliness.

I can sport tour with 1352cc just as well as I could with 1441, except with 1441 it would weigh more. So it wouldn't handle as well.

I'll probably put farkles on it. Some Ohlins sweet suspension parts, a real exhaust system (the Muzzy dual system for the C14 is quieter than OEM and makes more power), stuff like that.

Oh, and another power pod with BMW sockets, because the freaking C14 only has a 40W socket available without pulling the seat. At least there will be panel surface to put the sockets into, without actually making a seperate pod

I hear ya Priv'. Nice list of upgrades! I like the C14 and whenever I come to MY senses and feel the need to settle down, that's what it would be on!!!!

* Last updated by: bigwilliezx on 10/11/2011 @ 1:15 PM *

Privateer wrote:

I'm going to put my ZX14 on CycleTrader this week.

Not sure anyone will want to buy it, though. Sigh.....