2006 Kawasaki ZZR-1400, first photo

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Wed Aug 24, 2005 2:38 am

2006 Kawasaki ZZR-1400, first photo (not that great of a photo, but its in the middle centre)

Translated it says:

2006 Kawasaki ZZR1400, 2006 Yamaha R1 and release of 2006 Suzuki B-KING GS1400R!

Thanks to Robert Monroe for the heads up info.
Mike.

kwong2001 · #2 Unread post by **kwong2001** » Wed Aug 24, 2005 5:38 am

Is that supposed to be a bike to compete with the hayabusa for the title of "fastest production bike?"

Wed Aug 24, 2005 8:23 am

Good question. I'm not sure. Kawasaki is known for making some of the fastest mass produced japanese motorcycles. They once were "king" of the sportbikes, but I think it's fair to say Suzuki took the crown, but it's a hard crown to keep.

If Kawasaki wants it back, the ZZR1400 may just be a winning ticket.

Mike.

keysman · #4 Unread post by **keysman** » Tue Sep 06, 2005 4:48 pm

1000cc, 1100cc, 1200cc, 1300cc and now 1400cc!?! When will it end, I guess it will never end. Go faster, faster, faster!

Wed Sep 07, 2005 1:17 am

keysman wrote:1000cc, 1100cc, 1200cc, 1300cc and now 1400cc!?! When will it end, I guess it will never end. Go faster, faster, faster!

Ya, the 1400cc sportbike will be a monster of an engine. I wonder if the size is related in anyway to cruiser engine sizes? Eg. a 1000-1300cc sportbike doesn't "sound as big" as a 1800-2300cc cruiser...

Mike

keysman · #6 Unread post by **keysman** » Wed Sep 07, 2005 4:03 am

I'm sure that 2300cc Triumph Rocket III motor will seem tame compared to the new crop of 1.5 liter sportbikes.