Seriously considering getting a ZZR1400.
 

Hi,

I'm seriuosly considering trading in the B1H for an 06 ZZR1400, need to test one first though http://www.mcnninjas.co.uk/forum/Smi...on_redface.gif

It's also cheaper to insure than my ZX6.

Anyone own one? what is tyre life like, fuel consumption etc etc?

Re: Seriously considering getting......
 

try Pming Pegasus, he has one, big hector that's for sure, apart from a look round one I know very little about them, I did have a go on the older zzr 1200 but never tried the 1400.

Cheers Mark.

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You do realise if you hovver over the thread title before clicking it, it says "seriously considering getting Hi.

:lol:

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Lucky man, the only big Jap bike that floats my boat and a probable next bike for me too. If Kawa had them on their 0% deal I would be looking seriously this year. Sadly its every other model.

The only negative points I have seen is warped front discs....but thats not exactly uncommon on any bike is it?

My only other worry, certainly with the pre 2008 bikes is the flat response/lacking in bottom end grunt. Dumping the secondary butterflies and a PCIII seems to be common and results in big gains. If you are jumping off a 636 it might not be a problem.

Fuel seems to be like any big bore bike and depends how you use the throttle whether it likes a "sociable drink" or "bingeing". Same with tyre wear and chain and sprockets. It has a proper sized petrol tank on it tho' so you can really do distance.


A black 07 would be my pick as the primer and baby blue 2006 don't do it for me.:) Very keen prices for either.

Post up your thoughts if you get a test ride.....

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Going to test one on bank holiday monday an 07 model I think, i'll post up my findings.

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Whya are you looking to change out of interest, comfort, torque, looks etc?

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Super, didnt you say you didnt like the Sprint ST be because it got boring? Id have thought a zzr1400 would be even more that end of the scale, well with a bit more poke, cant imagine a zzr going round corners as well as a sprint and that is really where the fun is imo. :)

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I said it was a bit slow but a lovelly bike.

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I would like something fun and comfy, I want to tour on it and something a little less revvy.

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don't get me wrong I do love my zx B1 (apart from the gearing) but I like the zzr a test ride sort it all out.