zx*14 or mean streak.

[Zukdriver]

I would go for the Mean Streak. But you seem to really want the ZX14 more. Really a pointless question.

[zx14kaw]

Originally Posted by grayg

hello, i'm new to this forum but not totally new to bikes.
rode when i was younger then let some years slip by.
then a few years ago ran across my 82 spectra and the gpz both 750's and got back into riding again.
am thinking of getting a new bike so now comes my question.
the mean streak and the zx-14 are close to being the same price, why would i choose one over the other?
love ther looks of the flat black flamed meany also love the looks of the black zx-14.
here is how it looks to me, the zx can cruise but the meany can't be a rocketship.
the meany pulls ahead in sex appeal, plus i see were i can improve all factions of the bike.
having said that it looks to me like it wouldn't take much to make the zx a 200 mph bike.
so what ya say.

Get the ZX-14 comfort, speed, and looks what more could you ask for!! I love mine.

[vulcan 1600]

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[vulcan 1600]

I would love to have a 14, Might not get back on the nomad. But the nomad would have to stay for comfort. The long trips on the 14 might be tough, i don't know that for sure. they just don't feel as comfortable as a cruiser to me.

[grayg]

thanks rubline, nor am i planning on getting old.

[RomSpaceKnight]

I think the Meanie is poorly named. It is hardly mean. It's a cruiser. It may sound mean but even that is open to debate. I'm not a fan of this whole power cruiser niche.

I own a red 95 GPZ1100 and would love to upgrade to the ZX14 in red. The ZX is a GT bike. It's made for high speed touring. It won't twist you up like a ZX10 and the semi sport position is bound to be more comfy than a sit on your *** all day cruiser.

[metalesp]

The ZX14 looks pretty awesome, but I'm more for a cruiser.
Flip a coin

[G]

the ZX 14 is a awesome motorcycle , but how fast can you really go on speed limited road's ? the Mean Streak can keep you while staying within speed limit's & is able to break past speedlimit's with ease when a need for speed is required . how fast do you really want to go ??

[ervins]

I like both...The ZX-14 feels way bigger than the meanie...The Meanie is also more comfy. Depends on what you want...If I were you....ZX-14...That insurance will be huge.

[anamosity]

All this tempting, I love my meanie and do not want to get rid of it. But that SE 14 really gets my attention.

[grayg]

didn't even think about the insurance thing, that may be the factor.
so why would i favor the 14? well if you have to much you have a choice to use it or not.
but when you don't have enough, that can be a real b----!
i don't see comfort being a problem. if i can ride a mtn bike for 70 mi on trails
with that skinny seat, then i don't see any mcycle seat being a prob.
thanks.

[vulcan 1600]

If you can ride a mountain bike that far without the backside hurting, There is no motorcycle made that's gonna make you sore. that being the case i would get the zx-14, but that may be because i want one now.

[honestlyinsane]

not sure about where you live but my insurance isn't anymore for my zx12r than for my meanie....actually i think the meanie is more because I carry my wife as a driver on it.

[ervins]

Originally Posted by grayg

didn't even think about the insurance thing, that may be the factor.
so why would i favor the 14? well if you have to much you have a choice to use it or not.
but when you don't have enough, that can be a real b----!
i don't see comfort being a problem. if i can ride a mtn bike for 70 mi on trails
with that skinny seat, then i don't see any mcycle seat being a prob.
thanks.

Yeah I can get any bike but the thing is I need to make sure I feel right doing. It...Insurance is a prohibitor for me since I have already had enough to deal with...That is why a 1000 may not be in my picture, unless I get a ripping deal. However, if I see a killer 1000 for the right price you can sure as bet, it will end up on my drive way...I will kill myself...Not the bike.

[seadood228]

I rode a buddy's Zx-14 and it was quite comfortable (I ride a meanie). He had it set up a little less agressive, but I was quite impressed by the comfort nonetheless.

I say get the zx-14. Special Edition of course

[ImpactG]

Saw the special addition ZX-14 tonight. That's a BIG bike!

[grayg]

Originally Posted by ImpactG

Saw the special addition ZX-14 tonight. That's a BIG bike!

this is going to sound dumb, oh well.
when you say big big, the spec ad is the same size isn't it? i don't know but isn't it paint and abs?

[ImpactG]

Originally Posted by grayg

this is going to sound dumb, oh well.
when you say big big, the spec ad is the same size isn't it? i don't know but isn't it paint and abs?

Oh, I'm sure it is the same size... I'm just a cruiser guy and never really looked hard at sportbikes. Never realized just how large a bike the 14 (SE or otherwise) was.

It's nice.

[grayg]

i'm almost afraid to go to the dealer right now because you know why.
for me it would be nice if the 14 came in the flat black flamed look like the meany.
still i think i'm on the right track, have some time before it's time to ride again. some times it's good to be patient.

[ImpactG]

Originally Posted by grayg

some times it's good to be patient.

Yeah, good luck with that!