I told myself if I didn't get a Polaris SLR I would get a zx14... all my gear is blue from my previous blue R1. So started looking at 2012 models.. are there any changes from that year and now?

Same thing.

hat SLR is a cool lookin machine but if you're after FAST, go with the 14!

ABS in '13 on - '12 no ABS

Keep in mind not all '13s had ABS. It was a factory installed option. If you want an ABS bike and are looking at a '13 verify beyond any doubts it has ABS.

Is the ABS worth it? I'm 240lb but use to R1s.. wondering if it's a huge difference in riding this and heavy and awkward to move around.

ABS absolutely yes!
it may save your life one day...

in terms of riding experience, having had a Ninja 650 and a Ninja 1000, i must say the ZX14 is amazingly nimble, considering the weight
great behavior in twisties, when compared to the other two bikes...

I haven't had any issues moving my 14 around. I've even ran her dry a couple times and have had to walk it a block or two to the pump.

As far as ABS there's probably no real reason not to. Statistically ABS reduces insurance claims for motorcyclist .2%. Not 2%. 2 tenths of a percent. If you're a wet weather rider by all means get ABS. If you're not, or you find a 14 and it doesn't have ABS and you like it... go for it.

Mine doesn't have ABS btw. Over 20k miles on her.

I have been riding with ABS for some years now and question my purchasing the 07 ZX14 without ABS> Twice in the last week or so I have dragged the back wheel ,so far, fortunately at low speed.I have two other bikes with ABS and find I have another unneeded issue when I hop on the 14. Mixing the two is probably not a good idea.

Blue uniform = Color is not built to make it safe.
Blue bike = Takes a rider to not need ABS.
ABS bike = Color does not stop the bike safely.

The blue '12 model year are the least powerful of all the Gen 2 color schemes.

You couldn't give me a blue '12.

I have been riding with ABS for some years now and question my purchasing the 07 ZX14 without ABS> Twice in the last week or so I have dragged the back wheel ,so far, fortunately at low speed

Stop using the back brake = solved. (no really)

Define least powerful of the paint schemes

'The blue '12 model year are the least powerful of all the Gen 2 color schemes.
You couldn't give me a blue '12'...well,i guess you got ripped off then...'hagrid got scammed fellas,hagrid got scammed'.

"The blue '12 model year are the least powerful of all the Gen 2 color schemes."
This is correct.
In the Gen 2 range, Hag and all know black gives superior power by far.

* Last updated by: yannih on 2/19/2017 @ 2:50 PM *

is that like saying every decal adds 2HP?

My 2012 Blue ninja has the poorest rear brake of my 3 bikes. The rear brake is only good to hold the Bike at a stop.
It is just as fast as the Green Bike. I didn't see any of you in Glacier Park or Yellowstone last year. Who needs ABS?, just more maintenance problems.