hi everybody, I am getting ready to pull the trigger on a 2012 or 2014 zx14. I just came from the motocycle shop and me being 22 am hoping I am making the right choice, well by next week I should be a new zx14 owner but many of my friends are tell me to get the zx10 but well, i'm drawn to the zx14 so that's my pick. P.S will my pop be surprised or what. lol
wish me luck

Have you checked insurance prices?

14R is a super bike that is super fast and super fun. If you're a new rider, hopefully you've taken MSF. If you are new, and starting with a 14R well I can only say you have balls of steel. But I do believe it can be done and done successfully, but will definitely require you respect the bike and proper frame of mind. I could've done it.

As far as friends and their 600s and liter bike recommendations, yeah, get what you want. Many people are shocked by the 14's agility. To be honest it's heavy, but more in an athletic sense compared to a lard ass sense.

The one thing I will assure you is, the 14R will put a grin on your face every time you ride it whether just cruising around or pushing it.

First of all, buy what YOU want and like and ABSOLUTELY NOT what your friends want. It's your money, not theirs. But as noted, be sure to check insurance, I'm an old fart and it's pretty cheap at about $300/year but I carry only liability for my 2008 ZX-14. Saves a bunch, I figure if I drop or crash it and it's my fault, I can afford to fix it.

You might consider a nice used one rather than a new one. Yes, the new ones are a bit faster but these bikes are so stinking fast and powerful you will not notice the difference under normal circumstances. Even a Gen1 ZX-14 will dust a ZX10 without even trying hard if you're into that.

I picked up my 2008 with just over 2000 miles and in mint shape for about 1/3 what a new one costs. So that leaves you a lot of extra money for upgrades and insurance costs. If you're looking at a new one because the dealer is offering financing, I suggest you reconsider that. Financing a motorcycle is not the best business deal (for the buyer) in my opinion.

ins. no problem, price of a new bike, no problem the only issue to consider is the color which is very limited. thanks for the information for me to think about

ins. no problem, price of a new bike, no problem the only issue to consider is the color which is very limited. thanks for the information for me to think about

All the colors look the same from behind!

Hey Ram...welcome...I would make one important(to me)suggestion here...get the one with ABS...for that extra 200 dollars....VERY well worth it....you will like having that on there...just in case;)Most likely will save you on insurance some as well.

* Last updated by: Grn14 on 9/14/2014 @ 8:43 AM *

2012 - 2014 can't go wrong!
Welcome man!