My bike - 2012 ZX-14R. Brocks Alien Head 2 full exhaust, 2wheeldynoworks ECU flash, stock air filter with screen removed, stock gearing. Hayabusa - 2023, Yoshimura full exhaust, Chris Moore ECU flash, different velocity stacks, Sprint air filter, 2 up on the rear sprocket. Highway - Absolutely no traffic, no towns nearby, and no houses or farms nearby. 2nd gear roll on at 40 mph. When we were done, I slowed down and he pulled up beside me. He pointed at my bike, grabbed the bottom of his helmet and pulled down on it which meant "hats off to your bike."
When we finally got to one of our destinations, he walked over to me and said "You pretty much walked away from me just like you did when I had my BMW S1000RR."
A good win for Kawasaki. I've never lost a roll on race with this bike. Hayabusa's, other 14's, V-Rods (whoopee - not even close). I get these younger guys that want to try me. I feel like a retired gunfighter. Someone always thinks they're faster (which I'm sure there is someone out there that is) and they want the reputation.
I'm 68 years old now and I think I'm done doing this. (Maybe). I just want to retire undefeated.