Got a call from my dealer today...he got the new zx10 in.Went down to check it out.In a word...NOPE.Most likely...excellent for a track.Street use...nah...I don't think so.
WAY smaller feeling than my Baby....MUCH lighter feeling.Just not for me.

* Last updated by: blue07 on 2/19/2011 @ 1:49 AM *

Yes, this is what was expected. What they sell to the public is simply a homologated race bike, instead of what Kawk has been doing for the last few years, taking a street bike and turning it into a race bike.

Between the great improvements to the C14 and the vast improvements to the ZX10R making it a real race bike, that is all the money Kawk has for engineering for the next couple years. Unless sales pick up significantly.

We love our ZX14s, but if Kawk puts engineering money into the model, what comes out on the other side is going to unrecognizable, and either much lighter and more sporting or somewhat heavier and more sport touring.

And I cannot even see that happening. Kawk would be unwise to blur the distinction between models they have so carefully created. What they have done with the C14 has garnered a huge and loyal following. I am amazed at the way Concours Owners Group spreads across the USA. They exceed the BMW group easily, and probably HOG too.

That is valuable real estate loyalty-wise for Kawk, and they will protect it by sinking engineering dollars in it to make the COG happy.

In fact, I wouldn't be surprised to see the ZX14 go away, and the C14 get optioned two ways, with the ability to switch back and forth if you buy the hardware. Since other than bodywork, and shaft drive, they are essentially the same parts.

a slight difference in compression and gearing. making a Conny a race bike would be an overhaul to say the least. Not to say it couldn't be done but if there was no 14 and only the Connie, the busa would be the easy pick for me.

..come to think of it, if Kawi stopped making the ZX-14 that would prolly make our bikes a much hotter commodity. I say go for it, Kawi.

* Last updated by: Rook on 2/19/2011 @ 8:53 AM *

It is peculiar how all the huh-bub surrounding the new Zx-10 has died down suddenly. One day we're hearing about massive recalls and Euro ECUs, next it becomes perfectly silent. Reminds me an awful lot of the 09 R1000. Crossplane was the way of the future, remember that? Hope the new 10 shows more promise.

BTW, what ever happened to Garth?

BTW, what ever happened to Garth?

Kawi sent him a new motor. I think he just finished getting it installed and has some races lined up for this weekend... Probably see some new vids popping up Mon.

Engine Failure on 2011 ZX-10r