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Offline Rhino

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Re: C-15 possibly in the making.......?
« Reply #60 on: October 10, 2011, 08:30:17 AM »
Would love to see the 2013 C14 based on this engine with 3 or more fuel maps. Eco, normal and sport.
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Re: C-15 possibly in the making.......?
« Reply #61 on: October 10, 2011, 08:46:48 AM »
Quote from: lather on October 10, 2011, 07:17:04 AM
I find myself envying my Honda & BMW buds 50+ mpg. Not to mention their larger tanks!

I averaged 50-51mpg on the interstates with my 07 FJR.  Don't have any interstate time on my C14 to see what it will be for me.
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Re: C-15 possibly in the making.......?
« Reply #62 on: October 10, 2011, 08:49:12 AM »
Quote from: Khrome on October 10, 2011, 08:46:48 AM
I averaged 50-51mpg on the interstates with my 07 FJR.  Don't have any interstate time on my C14 to see what it will be for me.

If I keep it at the speed limit and there is little or no wind I can get in the upper 40's.
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Re: C-15 possibly in the making.......?
« Reply #63 on: October 10, 2011, 10:34:03 AM »
As my 2009 is still new (March 2011) and only 6500 miles on her, the only thing that might entice me is factory cruise control.

there is plenty of power for me and if not i can do the reflash and get more from her. And yes, i am still smitten by her!
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Re: C-15 possibly in the making.......?
« Reply #64 on: October 10, 2011, 11:15:28 AM »
Quote from: Khrome on October 10, 2011, 08:46:48 AM
I averaged 50-51mpg on the interstates with my 07 FJR.  Don't have any interstate time on my C14 to see what it will be for me.

Staying nearer the interstate speed limit and running in ECO mode (I know, you may not have this feature), I got 50-51 mpg on my C14 recently.
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Re: C-15 possibly in the making.......?
« Reply #65 on: October 10, 2011, 01:31:29 PM »
Has anyone else noted the oil jet spraying the underside of the piston?  They do this on supercharged engines, and it so happens Kawasaki has applied for 3 patents for a motorcycle version of a supercharger this year.......  Oh My!

The ZX-1000 has supposedly over 200 HP at the crank (at ram-air speeds).  Now that the ZX-14 has gone from 1352CC to 1441CC what HP numbers are we looking at?  And a possible supercharged version in the next few years?  Can this even be street legal in the US?
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Re: C-15 possibly in the making.......?
« Reply #66 on: October 10, 2011, 02:31:36 PM »
Quote from: jjsC6 on October 10, 2011, 07:35:00 AM
Full details of the 2012 ZX here...

http://www.bikeland.org/board/viewthread.php?FID=27&TID=63965&set_time=1318252910#2012-kawasaki-ninja-zx14r

Just looked at this link and have a question: Are we in the "Hideous Muffler Millennium" and I just didnt get the memo?  I smell bribes from the aftermarket community to Kawasaki.  "Here's half a million to take the sexy cans off and put the vintage 60's vacuum cleaner cans on..."
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Re: C-15 possibly in the making.......?
« Reply #67 on: October 10, 2011, 02:36:17 PM »
resedp,

Welcome to the "Dawn of the Pentangle Potato Launcher".  :'(
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Re: C-15 possibly in the making.......?
« Reply #68 on: October 10, 2011, 05:38:20 PM »
Maybe they have the Super-charger for this version, but are going to nail you for the add-on $2,000-$4,000 plus a void of warranty. Just a thought.
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Re: C-15 possibly in the making.......?
« Reply #69 on: October 10, 2011, 09:08:43 PM »
Quote from: Scaffolder on October 10, 2011, 05:38:20 PM
Maybe they have the Super-charger for this version, but are going to nail you for the add-on $2,000-$4,000 plus a void of warranty. Just a thought.


The new engine has a 12.3:1 compression ratio which is pretty high and probably not safe for too much boost on pump gas.
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Re: C-15 possibly in the making.......?
« Reply #70 on: October 10, 2011, 09:14:18 PM »
I think Kawasaki coudl give us more hp and torque by bolting on a few of the left-over zx14 parts. Throttle bodies, for  a start.  As far as extra fuel maps, thats cool, but please base them on a good baseline.  Based on The PCV I added and the reports back from remapping the stock ecu, Kawasaki is not doing so well on that.   While I'm wishing,, how about fully adjustable suspension? Thats cheap to add at a factory level, but expensive for us.
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Re: C-15 possibly in the making.......?
« Reply #71 on: October 11, 2011, 04:04:25 AM »
Guys, let's keep this on topic (speculation) regarding a possible C15.  I really don't want it veering off (too much) to discussions on other bikes per se even though they be Kwaks.
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Re: C-15 possibly in the making.......?
« Reply #72 on: October 11, 2011, 06:18:58 AM »
I speculate that the price of oil will continue to rise, and .....

Seriously though, as much as I love to read and talk about what might happen, I'm pretty darn happy with what I have. If Mama Kawa does release a C-15 or any other major improvements...the end result will be sadness on my end. Primarily because I won't be able to get the new bike.
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Re: C-15 possibly in the making.......?
« Reply #73 on: October 11, 2011, 07:54:55 AM »
Imagine a separate C-15 Forum. etc.  :stirpot:
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Re: C-15 possibly in the making.......?
« Reply #74 on: October 11, 2011, 11:14:48 AM »
If such a thing (C15) were to happen, I don't think it would be difficult at all to create a C15 board.
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Re: C-15 possibly in the making.......?
« Reply #75 on: October 11, 2011, 12:01:57 PM »
Like this C1415
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Re: C-15 possibly in the making.......?
« Reply #76 on: October 11, 2011, 01:35:58 PM »
Quote from: gPink on October 11, 2011, 12:01:57 PM
Like this C1415

Actually it's a bit more than that, but not much.
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Re: C-15 possibly in the making.......?
« Reply #77 on: October 13, 2011, 01:33:05 PM »
"Miles in the saddle" is my candidate for best safety feature, and until the recent gas price increases it was exceedingly cheap and weightless.  ABS, linked brakes, etc are substitutes, and will become more common in anticipation of bone-headed lawsuits.  When I notice that my bike and brain aren't in good sync, I just turn around and go home and read a couple of Keith Code chapters.
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Re: C-15 possibly in the making.......?
« Reply #78 on: October 16, 2011, 08:06:31 PM »
I'm all for more power & torque IF it comes with 50+ mpg at 80+mph...otherwise,  PFFFFT....

Good God men, why do you want more power?? That's why Kawasaki offers the "fire breather", I want better fuel economy and durability for the long haul.
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Re: C-15 possibly in the making.......?
« Reply #79 on: October 17, 2011, 10:47:10 PM »
C15R

If the Zx14 can get a fake Kawi cracker jack box "R" aimed at squids and teens, so can the connie
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