If I had the need and $$$$, I would go for the KTM 1290 Super Adventure. 550 LBs, with 7.4 gallons of fuel. and 160HP, too. The handling of any KTM is, excuse the word, AWESOME. It's not the super Duke's HP level, but neither is the C14 the ZX14R's.
I can't figure out where the extra weight is being carried of the new C14, either. Possibly around the middle, like mine..... tp