You'd be proud of me Rook!

yannih

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You'd be proud of me Rook!
11/24/14 3:40 AM

But others on the forum might think I've sold out!

Swapped bikes with a mate of mine for around 30 minutes.
Not too bad at all, these busa's...

* Last updated by: yannih on 12/26/2014 @ 12:46 AM *

2012 Metalic Spark Black Kawasaki ZX-14R. Yoshimura carbon R-77 slip ons,Custom dyno ECU flash,Striker rearsets,Hyperpro RSC steering damper,HM Plus quickshifter,ASV C5 levers,Hel SS transparent red front/rear brake and clutch lines,Kawasaki/MRA vented spoiler screen,Carbon heel guards,R&G radiator guard,Powerbronze carbon rear hugger,ZX-10 front fender with fender extender,Yoshimura frame sliders,M-Factory rear stand stoppers,Escort Redline radar detector,Techspec tank grips and tank protector,Versys 1000 fender eliminator,Kaoko cruise control,Moto red oil cap,Oxford heated grips,Red magnetic oil drain plug,Red and black Bagster Spider rear seat bag (for touring only).

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jimmymac

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K.C. MO Northland

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RE: You'd be proud of me Rook!
11/24/14 6:53 AM

Yeah, they're good bikes, but will never have the soul like a Kawacker.
They're smooth and fast, but lack the excitement for me.

Let's roll

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jimmymac

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RE: You'd be proud of me Rook!
11/24/14 6:53 AM

Yeah, they're good bikes, but will never have the soul like a Kawacker.
They're smooth and fast, but lack the excitement for me.

Let's roll

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Rook

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RE: You'd be proud of me Rook!
11/24/14 7:55 AM

Not bad, huh? Corners good for a big bike. Looks like a blue 08. First year of the gen2. To me, the differences are minimal but the 14 does just a slight untamed feel to it which I like. The mods make all the difference. I don't think anyone needs to have both but it's nice to have change in the look of the bike.

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yannih

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RE: You'd be proud of me Rook!
11/24/14 1:10 PM

I felt the Bussa had a better smoother gearbox and tipped in better.
But the 14 was sharper on the throttle with a bit more punch and was better once leaned into a corner.
Never really tested the brakes aggressively.

Both bloody good but I was happy to get back onto my bike again.
I definitely thought it had the alround edge except for the gearbox.
Pretty close competition though.

Can't really lose no matter which one you chose...

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2012 Metalic Spark Black Kawasaki ZX-14R. Yoshimura carbon R-77 slip ons,Custom dyno ECU flash,Striker rearsets,Hyperpro RSC steering damper,HM Plus quickshifter,ASV C5 levers,Hel SS transparent red front/rear brake and clutch lines,Kawasaki/MRA vented spoiler screen,Carbon heel guards,R&G radiator guard,Powerbronze carbon rear hugger,ZX-10 front fender with fender extender,Yoshimura frame sliders,M-Factory rear stand stoppers,Escort Redline radar detector,Techspec tank grips and tank protector,Versys 1000 fender eliminator,Kaoko cruise control,Moto red oil cap,Oxford heated grips,Red magnetic oil drain plug,Red and black Bagster Spider rear seat bag (for touring only).

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Rook

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RE: You'd be proud of me Rook!
11/24/14 3:28 PM

I felt the Bussa had a better smoother gearbox and tipped in better.
But the 14 was sharper on the throttle with a bit more punch and was better once leaned into a corner.

I though my busa shifted better at first but they seem about equal now. A fresh oil change can make a lot of difference so it's hard to judge unless both bikes just had the oil changed. They both have old oil now and I would n't say one is slicker than the other. Both might get stuck in false N if the are shifted down at a stop. NO clunk with the busa!

Yep, the 14 has really good fine throttle response and somehow has a more aggressive feel to the acceleration especially in midrange.

Busa definitely tips in better and handles more predictably at low speed. High speed, I think they're about the same cornering but the 14 sure requires more effort to hold the steering. I notice that after I ride the busa for several days and then hop on the 14. The steering feels light and neutral on the busa but when I ride the 14, I get used to extra force it takes to hold the bike on a line just as well.

I think the busa suspension is better for sure.

Never really tested the brakes aggressively.

The busa brakes are a joke compared to the 14. They'll stop the bike but they are downright scary in an emergency. I pulled the busa brake lever all the way to the grip. It locked up but it took the whole travel...and I'm not usually over 200 lbs.

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yannih

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RE: You'd be proud of me Rook!
12/26/14 12:12 AM

The new 2015 Busa should be interesting.
Looking forward to seeing what they come up with and the related reviews.

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2012 Metalic Spark Black Kawasaki ZX-14R. Yoshimura carbon R-77 slip ons,Custom dyno ECU flash,Striker rearsets,Hyperpro RSC steering damper,HM Plus quickshifter,ASV C5 levers,Hel SS transparent red front/rear brake and clutch lines,Kawasaki/MRA vented spoiler screen,Carbon heel guards,R&G radiator guard,Powerbronze carbon rear hugger,ZX-10 front fender with fender extender,Yoshimura frame sliders,M-Factory rear stand stoppers,Escort Redline radar detector,Techspec tank grips and tank protector,Versys 1000 fender eliminator,Kaoko cruise control,Moto red oil cap,Oxford heated grips,Red magnetic oil drain plug,Red and black Bagster Spider rear seat bag (for touring only).

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Rook

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RE: You'd be proud of me Rook!
12/27/14 11:37 PM

Me too. NEW? Is it really going to be new as in Gen3? I didn't think they'd do that for a while.

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