ZX14 has the Busa beat all around

[Cakes206]

Originally Posted by GIX750

on the street huh? he must be pro

That wasn't part of the original statement But I tell ya, hes also no sloutch on the street with it either. Member IG. also takes his busa to track days.

[GIX750]

just bustin balls, but to me the only need for either of those bikes is to make up for "small man" syndrome

[High_Revs_17]

Originally Posted by Commuta_Busa

True, but in the lower gears the busa is still stronger. They've reduced the amount of power the 13.5 puts down in the lower gears to "help" the rider.

Yes the 14 was designed to be a top monster literbike contender that's still rider friendly for the average guy.

Originally Posted by Commuta_Busa

I'll admit that the 2006, kaw 13.5 may be able to take the crown from the busa, which dates back to circa 1999 but just barely... Remeber when the busa took it from the kaw 11d now that was a slam!

Yeah the "bi-plane" as some called it was great in it's day but no match for the new Busa at the time.

Originally Posted by Commuta_Busa

It'll still be prob a year or two before the kaw 13.5 can really talk junk. The aftermarket is way to supportive of the busa and is still trying to pick up the pace on the kawi.

Muzzy's wasting no time in getting things started for the 14, once that happens all bets are off, but the info provided in the article was regarding stock vs. stock only.

[High_Revs_17]

Originally Posted by CBRBob

Remember the chassis over the engine makes for a TALL bike. Narrow is good for top speed but tall is not good for anything else.

It's not 10 feet tall Bob.

[Cakes206]

Ever notice Kawi always has to up a few cc's than their competition, 636 vs. 600's...and a 1400 to the Busa's 1300, bah. Guess they had to do something to make up for the weight.

[High_Revs_17]

Originally Posted by Cakes

Ever notice Kawi always has to up a few cc's than their competition, 636 vs. 600's...and a 1400 to the Busa's 1300, bah. Guess they had to do something to make up for the weight.

At least gix is still providing excellent swap kits for 600 owners, same insurance, faster bike...Mr.Qwikr6?

[CBRBob]

Ahhh, the magazine and you all forgot the XX was the king for 2 years (97-98) before the Hayabugly game along with 200 more cc's.

[Commuta_Busa]

tht's right... I completely skipped over those two years...

Originally Posted by CBRBob

Ahhh, the magazine and you all forgot the XX was the king for 2 years (97-98) before what I consider the sweetest looking bike the Hayabusa came along with 200 more cc's.

yea muzzy and a few others have been working on those since before they hit the market. It'll come along. I just wonder when suzi is gonna stop sitting around on the sidelines...

I'm still trying to find the full potential/limits for my bike. I know I'll break and reset a record >=208, hopefully I can hit 210 in the mile come end of september. Even then the bike may still have a bit more to give. Hell it does everything else for me without any complaints...and I have a really big dick and balls the size of a buffalo so no syndrome issues for me... wanna see my web cam?

I still think for this class there's still room for improvement... not just cc and hp.