ZX 14 Dethroned

Neilp · Post by **Neilp** » Fri Mar 23, 2007 10:37 pm

http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2007/ ... otorcycle/

That didnt take long!

Neil

Rusty · Post by **Rusty** » Fri Mar 23, 2007 10:54 pm

Much prettier than the 14, though I don't like the GSXR-esque headlight. Looks far less comfy, too!

photomike666 · Post by **photomike666** » Sat Mar 24, 2007 6:29 am

They are not claiming higher power, just a higher speed. Being that the Jap 4 have a gentlemans agreement to restict speed, it is of little worth.

Also, they are claiming 312Km/h. Wern't the orig ZX12 and Bussa both quicker than that stock?

FrogZ · Post by **FrogZ** » Sat Mar 24, 2007 6:45 am

...and as it is really an upgrade (or special) to the current model I dont see it as a big deal anyway.
I thought all the modern thou's would be pullling near that speed anyway ?
Whats the signifigance of 312 ? 320 might mean something to the average punter.
Massively UNimpressed sorry

Chuck · Post by **Chuck** » Sat Mar 24, 2007 6:52 am

Price wise I think I'll stick to a zx14

Scottatron · Post by **Scottatron** » Sat Mar 24, 2007 7:33 am

Well, considering numerous litre bikes nowadays are showing 300 odd in 5th, I I am not convinced......

MickLC · Post by **MickLC** » Sat Mar 24, 2007 9:36 am

I thought the 14 was claiming the most powerful production motorcycle crown, and that this MV was going to be the one to take that away...when did it become anything about top speed?

Scottatron · Post by **Scottatron** » Sat Mar 24, 2007 10:19 am

Mick C wrote:I thought the 14 was claiming the most powerful production motorcycle crown, and that this MV was going to be the one to take that away...when did it become anything about top speed?

I guess when no one else could match the power of the ZX14?

Burky · Post by **Burky** » Sat Mar 24, 2007 12:00 pm

$$ for HP/Speed the 14 would still win hands down, not to mention the servicing!!!

shrike · Post by **shrike** » Sat Mar 24, 2007 4:21 pm

Rusty wrote:Much prettier than the 14, though I don't like the GSXR-esque headlight. Looks far less comfy, too!

More like the GSX-R copied the MV F4's headlight.

They're a very comfy bike, too.

As long as you're a contortionist and on the track all the time. They aren't that comfy on the street with high pegs and low bars, but you DO the the looks, they sound sweet, and the power and torque from the 1000 is awesome...

Neka79 · Post by **Neka79** » Sat Mar 24, 2007 4:22 pm

Scottatron wrote:
Mick C wrote:I thought the 14 was claiming the most powerful production motorcycle crown, and that this MV was going to be the one to take that away...when did it become anything about top speed?
I guess when no one else could match the power of the ZX14?

when MV thought they had a chance of being the best at something...its kinda like kissing a hooker tho, its not earned!!

Gosling1 · Post by **Gosling1** » Sun Mar 25, 2007 1:03 pm

FrogZ wrote:.....Whats the signifigance of 312 ? 320 might mean something to the average punter.
Massively UNimpressed sorry

that is the *alleged* top speed............pffft

ZXR750 · Post by **ZXR750** » Tue Mar 27, 2007 3:26 pm

The key words are "which beats all of the other speed limited machines,"
If you de restrict all of the 1 litre bikes as well as the ZX14, ZX12 and GSX1300R they will all beat the 300km mark and most will out perform the MV. But saying that the MV's are a sexy looking peice of metal.

ZXR750 · Post by **ZXR750** » Tue Mar 27, 2007 3:45 pm

I was more impressed reading about the Smart Car with the GSXR1000 engine in it.

Strika · Post by **Strika** » Tue Mar 27, 2007 6:26 pm

Hey if you bought the MV, at least you'll know that a copper on an unmarked ZX14 will never catch ya!!!!