9.47@153 mph 1/4
Posted: Sun Feb 12, 2012 2:05 am
That's what it says on the cover of Cycle World about the new Kawasaki ZX14.
How slow is my R100S now?
How slow is my R100S now?
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Re: 9.47@153 mph 1/4
Posted: Sun Feb 12, 2012 3:06 pm
Holy crap. Makes is seem like we could see a stock bike in the 8's in our lifetime.
Re: 9.47@153 mph 1/4
Posted: Sun Feb 12, 2012 3:21 pm
We're aging ZM.
We don't want a bike that throws shit at us faster than our brain can process it.
60 horespower is just fine. I use all of it and it's fun.
We don't want a bike that throws shit at us faster than our brain can process it.
60 horespower is just fine. I use all of it and it's fun.
Re: 9.47@153 mph 1/4
Posted: Mon Feb 13, 2012 2:32 am
Not to worry, the ZX14 has ABS, traction control, wheelie control, selectable power. You don't even have to be a good rider. The technology has you covered.dougie wrote:We're aging ZM.
We don't want a bike that throws shit at us faster than our brain can process it.
60 horespower is just fine. I use all of it and it's fun.
Re: 9.47@153 mph 1/4
Posted: Mon Feb 13, 2012 7:53 am
That's fine, but does it have "stupid control"?Zombie Master wrote:Not to worry, the ZX14 has ABS, traction control, wheelie control, selectable power. You don't even have to be a good rider. The technology has you covered.dougie wrote:We're aging ZM.
We don't want a bike that throws shit at us faster than our brain can process it.
60 horespower is just fine. I use all of it and it's fun.
Re: 9.47@153 mph 1/4
Posted: Mon Feb 13, 2012 1:14 pm
That's what it has!dougie wrote:That's fine, but does it have "stupid control"?Zombie Master wrote:Not to worry, the ZX14 has ABS, traction control, wheelie control, selectable power. You don't even have to be a good rider. The technology has you covered.dougie wrote:We're aging ZM.
We don't want a bike that throws shit at us faster than our brain can process it.
60 horespower is just fine. I use all of it and it's fun.
Re: 9.47@153 mph 1/4
Posted: Mon Feb 13, 2012 2:16 pm
But not "Total" Stupid Control.Zombie Master wrote:That's what it has!dougie wrote: That's fine, but does it have "stupid control"?
Re: 9.47@153 mph 1/4
Posted: Mon Feb 13, 2012 3:01 pm
I thought Darwin had that covered...?Major Softie wrote:But not "Total" Stupid Control.Zombie Master wrote:That's what it has!dougie wrote: That's fine, but does it have "stupid control"?
Re: 9.47@153 mph 1/4
Posted: Mon Feb 13, 2012 4:49 pm
I thought Darwin had that covered...?[/quote]Tim Shepherd wrote:
But not "Total" Stupid Control.
They are making bikes idiot proof. Ergo there will be more idiots.
The sad thing is there may come a time where I will not be able to enjoy humiliating modern sport bikes with my old Airhead.
Re: 9.47@153 mph 1/4
Posted: Mon Feb 13, 2012 10:59 pm
How (essentially) true !Zombie Master wrote:They are making bikes idiot proof. Ergo there will be more idiots...
Even as new MCs are nothing about "idiot proof",
perceived market demand determines product.
The latest greatest fastest, top spot on the motorcycle horsepower ladder, will trump all !
... and certainly have more than it's share of idiots standing in line with $$ in hand ...
(re: ZX14R – a sweet machine ! Nope, don't need one ...)