Anyone thinks Kawasaki's quality is slightly lower compared to other bikes?

nhgunnut · 06-16-2009, 05:41 AM

As a fellow Busa Owner (05) I am curious about the Zx14 have you got saddle time on them both? I have about an hour on a ZX14 and the ergos felt a bit off but I suspect that may be because I have altered the ergos on the Busa to fit me. The brakes seemed to have a better feel than my Busa did when it was stock (I did the lines and pads) but not a Huge difference to its current state. Is there anything you notice that puts it ahead of the fist or second gen Busa's. They seem like nice hyperbike and I wish Honda and Yamaha would come to the table with something in the Hyperbike class BMW has but it is priced like a BMW.

umairhashmi · 06-16-2009, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by nhgunnut

As a fellow Busa Owner (05) I am curious about the Zx14 have you got saddle time on them both? I have about an hour on a ZX14 and the ergos felt a bit off but I suspect that may be because I have altered the ergos on the Busa to fit me. The brakes seemed to have a better feel than my Busa did when it was stock (I did the lines and pads) but not a Huge difference to its current state. Is there anything you notice that puts it ahead of the fist or second gen Busa's. They seem like nice hyperbike and I wish Honda and Yamaha would come to the table with something in the Hyperbike class BMW has but it is priced like a BMW.

I dont like the stock brakes on the busas (either first or second gen) but most people tend to upgrade brakes anyway after a while. I just felt overall the bikes are VERY similar in terms of performance and its just a matter of personal preference. I am just not a big fan of the way the zx14 looks (especially the front headlights).

z06boy · 06-16-2009, 09:18 AM

In my experience and all that I have "heard" is that Honda has the highest quality followed by Yamaha with Kawasaki and Suzuki fighting for 3rd.

I've owned 2 Honda's...3 Yamaha's...and 3 Kawasaki's. I've never had trouble with any of them.

I've never owned a Suzuki and never really wanted one HOWEVER I think Suzuki has gotten better and they definitely kick azz these days and yes I now would consider one.

I've only ridden one Suzuki...an 05' Busa and must say that I liked it better than I thought I would have.

06-16-2009, 05:41 AM	#1
nhgunnut gun totin redneck Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South West New Hampshire Moto: turbo busa 999 Duc Goldwing & Victory Posts: 1,130	As a fellow Busa Owner (05) I am curious about the Zx14 have you got saddle time on them both? I have about an hour on a ZX14 and the ergos felt a bit off but I suspect that may be because I have altered the ergos on the Busa to fit me. The brakes seemed to have a better feel than my Busa did when it was stock (I did the lines and pads) but not a Huge difference to its current state. Is there anything you notice that puts it ahead of the fist or second gen Busa's. They seem like nice hyperbike and I wish Honda and Yamaha would come to the table with something in the Hyperbike class BMW has but it is priced like a BMW. __________________ Evolution requires a body count, Count or be Counted! Last edited by nhgunnut; 06-16-2009 at 05:43 AM..

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06-16-2009, 09:18 AM	#3
z06boy Letzroll Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lake Norman area, NC Moto: 07 Red R1 & 07 Blue R6 Posts: 5,265	In my experience and all that I have "heard" is that Honda has the highest quality followed by Yamaha with Kawasaki and Suzuki fighting for 3rd. I've owned 2 Honda's...3 Yamaha's...and 3 Kawasaki's. I've never had trouble with any of them. I've never owned a Suzuki and never really wanted one HOWEVER I think Suzuki has gotten better and they definitely kick azz these days and yes I now would consider one. I've only ridden one Suzuki...an 05' Busa and must say that I liked it better than I thought I would have.