I'm new to the forum, considering buying the 14R after having test rides on the VFR, Hayabusa, and 2011 ZX14. Salesman highly recommended the 14R over the standard due to the refinements. My previous bike was a 2002 Blackbird, which I owned for 7 years and really enjoyed. I know bikes have come a long way since then, and I'm looking forward to those improvements. I do consider ABS a real plus for all weather street riding. I owned a VFR 800 with ABS but never invoked it during my ownership, but like the idea of being able to hammer the brakes in poor braking conditions in an emergency. I was impressed with the 2011 14 I rode - smooth engine, felt smaller than it was, nice ergos. I'll be reading all I can about the 14, and keeping my eyes open for a 14R.

Jeff in CO

Hey Jeff,

Welcome to the forums. I never rode the '11 but I own a '12 and it is an unbelievable bike. I rode it to The Dragon in TN from Dayton OH and it was a breeze. There were a lot of upgrades from the 11 to the 12, the one that I was waiting for was the Slipper Clutch.

I wish they had ABS on the '12 model but they didn't so I don't have it. Oh well...

If you are looking for one, I heard dealers have them ;-p

Good Luck!

Thanks!

JEFF

Thanks Wolfman.
I've been reading about the possible engine oiling issues and am interested in seeing what Kawasaki does for a fix, or if they even acknowledge it. It appears to be on a very small percentage of the bikes.

Tripledigits,

to the fam.!

Triple, all you need now is a place to load your 14r on your sail boat!
Perfect! Ride on a Global scale homie!
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I'll have to Photoshop that in there...

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