Hi All!
Picked up my new 2015 ZX14R Ohlins Edition a few days ago!
I've owned Honda, Yamaha, and Suzuki sports bikes, but this is my first Kawasaki, and my first bike over 1000cc.
I did some research, and decided on the Akrapovic's slip-ons. Extra performance wasn't an issue, but I loved he look and the exhaust note.
I tested a number of bikes before deciding on the Ninja. My last bike was an FZ1N, so I was worried the forward lean would be hard to adjust to as the seating position on the FZ1 is upright. I came so close to grabbing the BMW S1000R, but eventually decided that the Ninja just had be experienced.
OH WOW. Seating position? I had forgotten I was leaning within an hour. This girl is comfy! I have not gone above 4000rpm yet, but I can feel the potential lurking below this cowling. Totally effortless power! I am loving this bike more than I thought I would! I took it to work on Friday, and lane filtering was not problem at all. I did a 200km run on Saturday up the local bike roads, and she was just gorgeous. So well mannered in every aspect. How do they make a bike this big feel so light?
DID SOMEONE SAY SMOOTH? I have never in my riding life experienced so smooth an engine! Bravo Kawasaki! My Akra pipes have introduced an ever so subtle about of vibration since installation, but overall, all I can say is WOW. Buttery Smooth transmission and Engine!
My only gripe is that I didn't realise my Ohlins edition does not come with the luggage hooks, so now I'm kind of limited to the baggage I can use until I find a solution. Its a bit of a pain really, because I was intending on using those hooks! Anyone have any suggestions?
* Last updated by: cjmonkey610 on 8/30/2015 @ 3:49 AM *