LOOK OUT LOOK OUT THERE'S A 14 ABOUT

[mistaboosta]

www.psychobike.com/cgi-bi...22365;st=0 The NO-BAR movement grows - VIVA LA REVOLUTZIONE!!!!<i></i>

[AstroBusa]

What is "slammed" ? I'm assuming it's the same as 'floored' in tin-top speak ?

As far as the rest of it is concerned.... well, its a bloody quick bike. Any minute now the bike press will officially be hailing it as the 'busa beater.

But then there are the 'usual' Kawasaki considerations (and yes, I've owned a few and recently ridden both a 10 and a 12). Both bloody quick... both a little twitchy and less than confidence inspiring in the twisties. Sure, that raw feel can be really exhilirating, but after a while it just becomes hard to live with. I don't know what the newest 10's are like, but I'd hope they've sorted out some of the power delivery and handling issues by now - and that the 14 has benefitted from any improvements. Otherwise, it'll be a handful.

When not on a drag strip, I like to be able to launch at 4000rpm with excellent stability - without having to fight to keep the front on the ground. Call me silly, but if a launch at 4000rpm is going to reliably cause a wheelstand, thats just not practical for the real world. Oh... and there aren't many corners on a drag strip.

Congratulations to Mr.K, looks like he's produced a winner. But I know which bike I'd rather be on.

The older I get, the better I was. Regards.... Rob (Astro)<i></i>

[Djpete]

Quote...
during a test we put an average japanese rider on a slammed 06 Busa and a Slammed ZX14 with same everything(down to the gas in the tank), both with stock gearing,and stock pipes.

Hidetti Hoda went 9.90 on the Busa and 9.67 on the Kawi

oh ohh


There are a lot of things more that milliseconds in the drags for me between the Kawa and the Bus.
Sorry.. still impressive.

Found this...
www.gizmag.com.au/go/4642/
Cheers,
Pete
djpete@tpg.com.au




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[simmo]

60ft ............... 1.56
What could a Busa do with a 60ft of 1.56

Cheers Robert
Aren't all 'busas Copper, the others are just copy 'busas!!!!!<i></i>

[AstroBusa]

Interesting read Dj.... as I said earlier, congrats Mr. K. Obviously going to be the new benchmark - still looks like a bucket of puss tho. The older I get, the better I was. Regards.... Rob (Astro)<i></i>

[Blackkat]

Professonal riders produce professional results.

Be interesting to see what Joe public will do with it!

Leonard. <i></i>

[01BUSA]

Spot on Leonard.
Amateur riders produce amateur results.
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[CAS3234]

Simmo,
Alex ran a 9.6@138mph on Sparkles before she was boosted.
I think that was with a 1.4something 60 foot, this was with a 10inch extension.

Leonard has run into the 9's on a stock Busa, stock hieght and length stock motor.

Between Alex and Leonard there is not much in the 60 foot department, they are both clutch masters, and regularly run low 1.4's. <i></i>

[Taubusa]

Be interesting to see what Joe public will do with it!

Probably fucken flip it. Might be claiming to be the new fastest bike around but it looks like a peice of shit. The busa looks the part and Joe would NEVER crank it up to it's fullest potential. <i></i>

[AstroBusa]

A-bloody-men ! The older I get, the better I was. Regards.... Rob (Astro)<i></i>

[Blackzook]

Spoke to Kawasaki yesterday and am booked in for a test ride as soon as its released. I like the looks. Will never sell the bus tho.

Bruce

See here, young man, from Walgett to the sea,
From Conroy’s Gap to Castlereagh, there’s none can ride like me.
Banjo Paterson

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[Blackkat]

Bruce,

Try and make the test ride for a wednesday, night that is.

Leonard. <i></i>