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Offline stevewfl

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ZX14 - mother Kawi says something big is on the way.
« on: September 02, 2011, 08:08:41 AM »
Per my friend Dean who owns Bikeland: http://www.bikeland.org/story.php?storyID=63429
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Re: ZX14 - mother Kawi says something big is on the way.
« Reply #1 on: September 02, 2011, 12:19:18 PM »
 ??? :o Man I can't wait.
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Re: ZX14 - mother Kawi says something big is on the way.
« Reply #2 on: September 02, 2011, 02:19:53 PM »
The suspense is killing me!

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Re: ZX14 - mother Kawi says something big is on the way.
« Reply #3 on: September 02, 2011, 11:01:07 PM »
turbocharged?

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Re: ZX14 - mother Kawi says something big is on the way.
« Reply #4 on: September 03, 2011, 10:57:12 AM »
turbocharged?

or supercharged like their new jet-ski's?

GEEZ those jet ski's are blistering fast
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Re: ZX14 - mother Kawi says something big is on the way.
« Reply #5 on: September 03, 2011, 01:39:44 PM »
or supercharged like their new jet-ski's?


Not sure what the difference between turbocharging and supercharging. I guess I am not current on boost terminalogy. The jet ski is where I got the the idea from. That is the type of boost I think they will be adding to the 1.4 litre motorcycle engine. The jet ski uses an Eaton intercooled Roots type supercharger with a claimed continous boost. Depending on the boost pressure they get horsepower measurements of 260 or 300 out of their approximate 1.5 litre  straight 4 jetski engine.

Looks like the ad has gone private and is not currently available.

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Re: ZX14 - mother Kawi says something big is on the way.
« Reply #6 on: September 03, 2011, 02:42:37 PM »
Turbochargers are a type of Super charger. They are driven by the exhaust gases exiting the engine. When most people use the term Supercharger, they are referring to a mechanically driven one like a roots type or centrifugal blower.

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Re: ZX14 - mother Kawi says something big is on the way.
« Reply #8 on: September 04, 2011, 02:21:48 AM »
Kawasaki introduced the Ninja ZX-14 at the 2005 Tokyo Motor Show as the replacement for the ZX-12R and the company’s new flagship and most powerful motorcycle. Rumors of an update have been circulating in recent months, with MCN reporting Kawasaki has patented a supercharger for the ZX-14.

I came across the above paragraph on Motorcycle.com website. They are also showing the action 14 news ad on there website.

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Re: ZX14 - mother Kawi says something big is on the way.
« Reply #9 on: September 06, 2011, 08:30:49 AM »
Kawasaki introduced the Ninja ZX-14 at the 2005 Tokyo Motor Show as the replacement for the ZX-12R and the company’s new flagship and most powerful motorcycle. Rumors of an update have been circulating in recent months, with MCN reporting Kawasaki has patented a supercharger for the ZX-14.

I came across the above paragraph on Motorcycle.com website. They are also showing the action 14 news ad on there website.

A supercharged ZX-14. Yee Haw! That could use KTRC!

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Re: ZX14 - mother Kawi says something big is on the way.
« Reply #10 on: September 08, 2011, 07:03:23 PM »
Oh my.....Kawi released yet another teaser??????????????

MotoUSA 2012 Kawasaki Sportbike Teaser
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Re: ZX14 - mother Kawi says something big is on the way.
« Reply #11 on: September 08, 2011, 09:01:36 PM »
I'm guessin WINGS.
I really only have one question.
Where is there a safe place to ride the damn thing?
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Re: ZX14 - mother Kawi says something big is on the way.
« Reply #12 on: September 08, 2011, 09:44:40 PM »
Stupid ad.  Probably the same idiots (or their kids) that did the original Infiniti ads.
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Re: ZX14 - mother Kawi says something big is on the way.
« Reply #13 on: September 09, 2011, 07:41:47 AM »
I'm guessin WINGS.
I really only have one question.
Where is there a safe place to ride the damn thing?
Overkill.
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Re: ZX14 - mother Kawi says something big is on the way.
« Reply #14 on: September 11, 2011, 07:52:29 AM »
Whatever. Your dealer knows because he has already placed his orders fo the 2012's.
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Re: ZX14 - mother Kawi says something big is on the way.
« Reply #15 on: September 13, 2011, 05:50:26 PM »
Whatever. Your dealer knows because he has already placed his orders fo the 2012's.

Actually its the dealers show where the "new" 2012 products will be revealed.  This happened to me in '05, and the all new 2006 ZX14 was announced in October and I had to wait till April '06 to get the 2nd one delivered to Tampa.

Lets watch on the 10-11th Oct., stevewfl may have to tap some savings once again 
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Re: ZX14 - mother Kawi says something big is on the way.
« Reply #16 on: September 16, 2011, 10:20:44 AM »
and another teaser...
Ninja ZX-14R Teaser - Ultimate
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Re: ZX14 - mother Kawi says something big is on the way.
« Reply #17 on: September 16, 2011, 01:09:05 PM »
84 x 65mm!! I'm assuming that means they added 4mm to the stroke which means the new engine should displace 1441cc instead of the 1352 it currently has.  :)
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Re: ZX14 - mother Kawi says something big is on the way.
« Reply #18 on: September 16, 2011, 01:11:12 PM »
I wonder if it is getting the electronic treatment like the ZX10R did.

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Re: ZX14 - mother Kawi says something big is on the way.
« Reply #19 on: September 16, 2011, 01:14:41 PM »
My understanding is getting a combo of the electronics from the Concours and zx10.
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