Okay.
I never thought I'd be asking this because I finally finished my 2007 ZX-14 to exactly how I want it and I really love this bike.
Anyone who has read any of my posts here would probably have noted that.
But...
I have just found a potential option for picking up a green 2012 ZX-14R with top of the line Ohlins suspension front and back plus top of the line Acropovic pipes including matching Acropovic full titanium headers for what I believe is a very fair price. Small changes also include green foremans and ram air covers replacing the black ones (quite expensive I'm told), and original Kawasaki limited edition flame decal set professionally applied.
The bike has 45,000kms on it and I know of the guy who's selling it as we've chatted in the past where I ride sometimes. He is fastidious with his bikes and only buys the best for them.
He has 3 ZX-14R's. The one being described here, a 2013 black with red trim and a 2014 special addition with the Ohlins package.
He wants to sell 1, maybe 2 of these to make room for the new H2 he had ordered!
So...
I have to admit I havent really taken too much notice of the ZX-14R posts because I didn't have one and wasnt really interested in anything other than 06-11 information that related to my bike.
But any feedback on the 2012 model compared to the 2013, 2014, 2015 would be greatly appreciated.
Any changes at all made from the 2012 onwards?
Anything I should lookout for?
Anything more I should know?
Any general feedback on the 2012 as they were the initial upgrade from the original design?
Are there any additions to the 2013, 2014 or 2015 versions that are must haves (except for the 2014 Ohlins package which I know about)?
How about 45,000kms on this bike?
I know the differences from the 2006-2011 to the 2012 but was really after information for 2012 onwards.
I have to admit I always thought a bike with traction control and ABS would be amazing because I've never owned one with these and it's the only reason I would have preferred an R to my 07 (all Australian R's come with ABS).
The power difference between the two wouldn't have been enough to get me to sell my beloved 07!
But on that note, is the power difference that substantial as I didn't really notice it on the rare times I rode my brothers 2012 black ZX-14R?
Anyway, I know if I sift though all the information on this site I'd find answers but I thought I'd go directly to the source with you experienced boys.
Any opinions would be greatly appreciated as I need help (and a solid push probably wouldnt hurt) to decide on whether to go with this 2012 R and sacrifice my trusted 2007...
* Last updated by: yannih on 5/11/2015 @ 6:08 AM *