Any rumored changes for 14?

[eng943]

I am hoping Kawasaki responds to the updated FJR with cruise control (that works beyond 80 mph), revised linked brakes, and more fuel capacity, at the very least.

Anyone heard of possible improvements for 2014?

[Daytona_Mike]

At the Kawasaki tent this past Bike week there were rumors and discussions of cruise control being added for next years model.
Others are thinking that since the new ZX14 now has 1440cc that this increase in displacement may spill over into the ZG14.
That's all that I have heard.

[stevewfl]

the euro brands are the ones rolling out the innovations and research and development, doubt that changes much for '14.

it should though, the jap brands are being crushed on the sales floors with duc and BMW's sales increasing by record margins

[jamiemac]

I'll keep My 08 until the nuclear powered Connie is released. Replace the fuel pill, and the KiPass batteries once every couple of years.

[Tim]

   I feel the same with my 09.

[CADMAN97]

I love my C14, but if mama Kaw added cruise, larger tank, fixed the horrible linked brakes, and dropped in the zx14r's new torque monster engine, Id be first in line 

As for rumors for 2014....I got nothin 

[Cuda]

YOUR ALL WRONG
The 2014   will be a true GREEN machine
No gas at all,
 it will be Lithium Ion Powered.

[Madcow]

it will be Lithium Ion Powered.

They will use the old batteries Boeing takes out of the 787 Dreamliner.

[ZG]

Green? 

[eng943]

I am definately at the crossroads with my C14. I really like the Trophy, though being a first year model, I would prefer to wait at least a year. The K16GT is the pinnacle of sport touring machines, but I don't yet know that I want to spend that kind of money again. The FJR is now better, but still not the touring weapon the Trophy and K16 are in terms of comfort, weather protection, convenience. Add to that a new BMW RT is due out next year with a more powerful water cooled boxer, dynamic suspension, traditionally lighter weight, etc.

My right sided brain tells me to buy MC Cruise, and live with the C14 for another year, horde some cash, and see how the new RT, Trophy, and possibly a refreshed C14 look in a year, Honestly, if a new C14 scrapped these completely horrendous linked brakes, kipass, and offered a bigger fuel tank, along with a cruise option that worked beyond 80 mph (unlike FJR), it could be the best sport tourer out there dollar for dollar for me.

Until then, it is kind of a love/hate thing for me and my C14.   

[martin_14]

I'll keep My 08 until the nuclear powered Connie is released. Replace the fuel pill, and the KiPass batteries once every couple of years.

I saw a documentary the other day mentioning that a trident submarine requires about 9 pounds of Uranium every 20 years... I think a piece the size of a dice should power the beast forever. It'd cost some, but hey! no more taking the key from the FOB or the stove knob (and bending it) to open that pesky gasshole...

[Cuda]

I am definately at the crossroads with my C14. I really like the Trophy, though being a first year model, I would prefer to wait at least a year. The K16GT is the pinnacle of sport touring machines, but I don't yet know that I want to spend that kind of money again. The FJR is now better, but still not the touring weapon the Trophy and K16 are in terms of comfort, weather protection, convenience. Add to that a new BMW RT is due out next year with a more powerful water cooled boxer, dynamic suspension, traditionally lighter weight, etc.

My right sided brain tells me to buy MC Cruise, and live with the C14 for another year, horde some cash, and see how the new RT, Trophy, and possibly a refreshed C14 look in a year, Honestly, if a new C14 scrapped these completely horrendous linked brakes, kipass, and offered a bigger fuel tank, along with a cruise option that worked beyond 80 mph (unlike FJR), it could be the best sport tourer out there dollar for dollar for me.

Until then, it is kind of a love/hate thing for me and my C14.

You should do US a favour...
Buy a BMW and go AWAY    PLEASE
YOU will never be happy even with the newest and greatest BMW 1200
I'm SURE you will find many falts in that bike also...
But you need to buy one just to answer all those questions floating around in your utopian DREAM.
BMW BMW BMW IT'S THE ANSWER

[eng943]

You should do US a favour...
Buy a BMW and go AWAY    PLEASE
YOU will never be happy even with the newest and greatest BMW 1200
I'm SURE you will find many falts in that bike also...
But you need to buy one just to answer all those questions floating around in your utopian DREAM.
BMW BMW BMW IT'S THE ANSWER

Not only is your lack of tolerance disturbing, but your spelling and reasoning skills leave a little room for personal growth.

Now, in spite of liking many thing about my C14, I find that there is some room for improvement next design. As do others here, and pardon me for mentioning Yamaha, Triumph and number one on your myopic hate list..BMW.

Now, the rest of the adults are having a reasonable conversation. Go take your meds, and find your happy place Jr.       

[Pokey]

I would love to have a BMW if I knew I would get a good one, but none the less any maintenance and parts are still going to be steep. They are pretty much solely responsible for the whole sport touring "and" ADV segments that exist today, we all should thank BMW for that. And on the other popular segment, is there a super sport that has or can dethrone the S1000 RR ? My goodness is that machine sexy!!!!

[maxtog]

And on the other popular segment, is there a super sport that has or can dethrone the S1000 RR ?

Maybe something with more R's Z's and X's....  Like a RXZZ1000XRRRRRR? 

My goodness is that machine sexy!!!!

And some on here think the Concours' muffler is ugly???  Yeesh.  And what is with that "box" it goes into??

[stevewfl]

I would love to have a BMW if I knew I would get a good one, but none the less any maintenance and parts are still going to be steep. They are pretty much solely responsible for the whole sport touring "and" ADV segments that exist today, we all should thank BMW for that. And on the other popular segment, is there a super sport that has or can dethrone the S1000 RR ? My goodness is that machine sexy!!!!

+1


^^^^^^competition within the industry is what keeps its good for us consumers 

[Pokey]

Maybe something with more R's Z's and X's....  Like a RXZZ1000XRRRRRR? 

And some on here think the Concours' muffler is ugly???  Yeesh.  And what is with that "box" it goes into??

Called EPA emissions on a factory 180hp race bike. Don't worry, practically nobody keeps that stock exhaust. 


YUMMY!!!!!!

[Scaffolder]

That looks much nicer.

[Son of Pappy]

I hear a silent rumor that KIPASS will be upgraded.

[Jaxter]

I wonder if KAW will ever install the night vision system they developed (and patented) for the Connie...it was supposed to be on the 2010, but for some reason it never happened.