Very much so. Big Brother looking out for us.""HI, I'M FROM THE GOVERNMENT, AND AM HERE TO HELP YOU."" If you believe that, I have some ocean front property in Arizona I know you would love to own.... Believe me,with 47 years in sales, I know about what I speak. Hee Hee Hee.... tp
Seems what you are saying is that the government really has no idea what they want, and screw manufacturers to meet their stupid new requirements, at the cost of our back pockets. I will keep my 08, and not give in to the government's controlling stupidity, thank you very much.... tp
Yep, but the EPA mandates have also created engines that have to run way too lean, to meet their required specs. That's why add on fuel management systems are now popular. So many of today's motorcycle engines have to run too hot to meet the lean specs, creating uncomfortable riding conditions. Air cooled Harleys, as well as many other bikes fall into that category. As if the minuscule amount of motorcycles on our roads really make an ecological difference.
All that being said about big gubment, I am personally glad they mandated the use of catalytic converters, unleaded gas, and the logical progression to digital fuel injection for fuel mgm't.- these items have helped to make the best running internal combustion engine in history, and will prolong the inevitable demise to other designs of propulsion.
As if the minuscule amount of motorcycles on our roads really make an ecological difference.
It is quite possible it will happen, but if it does, it would only be with the next major redesign of the Concours. Most of us have not expected that to happen anytime before 2016 at the earliest.
That would be really great would be a chassis redesign and a Concours that was 100 pounds lighter.
"Oh, and by the way, we also stick the exact same motor in our sport tourer." Would kinda take something away from their top dog, no?
I wouldn't be surprised if that's the only reason they de-tune ... yeah I said it Max(!),
I'll say it one last time. The 2012 and up ZX14R is a full 60 HP more than the Connie, and a full 150 LBS lighter.And I'll say it one more time too: Stop exaggerating . Go to Kawasaki's website and get the weight figures for both bikes (remember to deduct the bags on the Connie for an apples to apples comparison). And magazines for RWHP figures. It's 40 HP difference compared to newer C14s, and less than 100 lbs weight difference. The ZX14 is a supersport bike (drag bike), just like the Hayabusa. It's no sportbike; way too heavy, long, and low. Like somebody said, try a BMW S1000RR if you want a superfast and nimble 200HP sportbike (it even comes with cruise control now, electronic adjustable suspension, quick-shifter, heated grips, etc). And the reason it's faster (top speed) is because it's not speed-limited. Maybe it is, but no such comparo yet.
And I'll say it one more time too: Stop exaggerating . Go to Kawasaki's website and get the weight figures for both bikes (remember to deduct the bags on the Connie for an apples to apples comparison). And magazines for RWHP figures. It's 40 HP difference compared to newer C14s, and less than 100 lbs weight difference. The ZX14 is a supersport bike (drag bike), just like the Hayabusa. It's no sportbike; way too heavy, long, and low. Like somebody said, try a BMW S1000RR if you want a superfast and nimble 200HP sportbike (it even comes with cruise control now, electronic adjustable suspension, quick-shifter, heated grips, etc). And the reason it's faster (top speed) is because it's not speed-limited. Maybe it is, but no such comparo yet.I understand you're new to this interweb thing... You're the one that needs to research things.