New ZX14 out today

[Streeter.]

The price you can get a gen 2 for now days and allowing for parts etc you could go 1441 at a decent price for sure. I think the busa is a proven bike no argument. Had one myself and I know what they are like.

Ross Smith just went 8.80 @ 164 mph at stock wheelbase yesterday on a hot 1441 busa.

I like the interest and challenge in seeing how quick you can get something without getting inside the engine from the factory, much more so than the actual racing side of drag racing. Always have. How quick can you get something with just bolt ons and set up.

As Shayne has said if you couldn't waste a gen 2 with the new 14 both bikes being stock, same rider and on equal terms it would be a joke on Kawasaki's behalf.

Suzuki need to at least match the electronic packages their competition is coming with or they will lose out on sales.

[simmo]

Don't you have to buy a whole new gen1 block for a 1440 build? Aren't they pricey?

You can get a 2nd hand one from the states & send it over for the re bore & re plate in the states, 2nd hand block range from $50 to $100 delivered

[twistgrip]

Don't you have to buy a whole new gen1 block for a 1440 build? Aren't they pricey?

You can get a 2nd hand one from the states & send it over for the re bore & re plate in the states, 2nd hand block range from $50 to $100 delivered

i reckon u'd b lucky to find one for those sort of $'s simmo, when i got mine i looked for ages & ended up pickin 1 up for $200....$150-$250 is prob what u would need to pay nowdays wth all the Gen2 guys wanting them..still "cheap as" i reckon .

[simmo]

Don't you have to buy a whole new gen1 block for a 1440 build? Aren't they pricey?

You can get a 2nd hand one from the states & send it over for the re bore & re plate in the states, 2nd hand block range from $50 to $100 delivered

i reckon u'd b lucky to find one for those sort of $'s simmo, when i got mine i looked for ages & ended up pickin 1 up for $200....$150-$250 is prob what u would need to pay nowdays wth all the Gen2 guys wanting them..still "cheap as" i reckon .

Yep just had a look none to be found there was heaps there earlier this year, just a matter of timing i guess

[bigjay]

gadson 9.34 at 149mph factory standard. Hard to tell from behind if it is strapped or lowered
http://youtu.be/5nSIAOD-o48

[simmo]

gadson 9.34 at 149mph factory standard. Hard to tell from behind if it is strapped or lowered
http://youtu.be/5nSIAOD-o48

Yep seen it earlier sounds like air or kill shifter also
a nice set of 4-1 will get it cracking nicely,
If Pete gets one he will be the man to beat in Australia me thinks

[bigjay]

it is strapped and lowered and air was at 3200 feet