Going to negotiate my second ZX-14r this Saturday. Sold my 2014 and my Ninja 1000 isn't doing it for me.
Hope to get the Green color and will report.

Cool welcome back. What's it about the 1000 that isn't cutting mustard? Never ridden one, but I think they'd have enough power for me. What I understand is they don't have equal suspension or brakes as the 14 so that would be dissappointing.

What's it about the 1000 that isn't cutting mustard?

I'm going to guess the 130ish hp +/- is not cutting much mustard.

Good luck with the hunt for a new bike.

* Last updated by: piken on 6/23/2016 @ 4:37 PM *

I really was interested in the Ninja 1000. I test rode it and it was "meh".
Everything worked well but absolutely no pizazz for me. It was almost like riding a ...gasp...
Honda.
Then I test rode the ZX14. Done deal.

Mad

Welcome back, Ninja 22!

Yeh, the biggest issue with ZX14 is that once you get used to the power, you just can't go back to bikes with 120 or 150hp bikes. I was seriously thinking about buying Ninja 1000 when buying ZX14 but now really glad I went with ZX14. I had a chance to test ride Ninja 1000 and it was really lacking the low end torque (of course compared with ZX14). Happy riding!

To all above and thanks for the responses and Welcome. IMHO:

Yes the power is number one but the weight of the ZX-14r is another. It is stable and more
comfortable on the highway. The twisties on the 1000 are thin and downshifts are unpredictable with
rear end jumping around when trying engine only slowing. The ZX is perfect in gearing and very predictable
for any set of twisties with down shifts and engine brakes.

And yes I love the fact that the front end wants to rise with any quick shifts. Like that feeling.

Yes the front brake is weak for aggressive driving and that is a little unsettling.

The seat of the 1000 is a torcher chamber and $300-400 to replace adequately. I can put that in a ZX and trade the 1000. The buzzing vibration in the butt is a design issue to me and needs work.

Love to hear your feedback here.

Thanks!

* Last updated by: ninja22 on 6/24/2016 @ 11:40 AM *

I just sold a 2015 1000 abs to get my 2015 zx14r. No comparison. After riding the 14 and getting back on the 1000 it felt like a buzzy toy. And yes the seat was terrible. Too bad I wasted money on new seats and exhaust before riding a friends 2012 zx14r. At least I am happy now and that is all that matters.

ZX14R is the best. I have recently test drove Duc Diavel, Panigale 899, Monster 1200 and KTM Super Duke 1290. Every time I rode ZX14R after test ride was done, I smiled. A big one. ZX14R is the best bike. The only thing possibly better is H2 but that is totally out of range for me anyway.

So I bought it. Probably pick it up later next week. Couldn't be happier.

Very Nice. Congrats.

Thanks to all!

When you can, how about a pic from the side back about 10 or 12 feet...Want to see how that paint combo looks..Kinda difficult to see total perspective in your avatar, but then I have old eyes :)
Thanks ..

* Last updated by: chrly on 6/26/2016 @ 9:52 AM *

No sweat.

"ZX14R is the best. I have recently test drove Duc Diavel, Panigale 899, Monster 1200 and KTM Super Duke 1290. Every time I rode ZX14R after test ride was done, I smiled. A big one. ZX14R is the best bike. The only thing possibly better is H2 but that is totally out of range for me anyway."

I was also considering trading for a Diavel or a Superduke, but realized that after the new wore off,neither could compete with the overall package that the 14R is

Thanks!

ZX14R is the best. I have recently test drove Duc Diavel, Panigale 899, Monster 1200 and KTM Super Duke 1290. Every time I rode ZX14R after test ride was done, I smiled. A big one. ZX14R is the best bike. The only thing possibly better is H2 but that is totally out of range for me anyway.

That's good to know. I'd still love to test ride all those bikes myself, but I had a feeling nothing was going to be better than the 14.

Ok, got it home last night and will take the requested pics. So glad to be back on a 14. Smooth with no vibration, beautiful power and easy on the rearend. I could see some risers in the future.

Thanks!

* Last updated by: ninja22 on 6/29/2016 @ 6:00 AM *

All of these new bikes!! Almost makes a guy want to ditch his old one, but do like no payments!! Grats on the new bike. It seems when ya go '14, there's no going back.

Congrats!!! I just purchased the same bike... picking her up 2 weeks :)

Thanks to all. That is great Chris! Need pics when you get it.

Thanks Mike! I will be sure to post up when she is in the stable.

WOW I love those colors, great bike, have fun and be careful...

Thanks!

Absolutely BEAUTIFUL !! ...enjoy !!