vanished 14 swallowed by aliens

[VladTepes]

Well, I would retire with the rest of you to a hollowed-out volcano to plan the invasion of the alien world where all the 14's were taken to.

I too would struggle finding ANY bike to replace the 14.  There are plenty of good bikes out there, but none quite do what the 14 can, in the way it does.  In all likelihood the XJR would be closest but.... naah, leaves me a bit cold.

I am a big fan of 1400-ish engines, but 
GTR14 - not as good in corners, Not as good looking.
Guzzi California 1400 - heavier, definitely not even vaguely a sporty.

While no longer sold new, another bike I quite liked and which would be a good daily rider, is the Guzzi Breva 1200, so I'd probably get one of those.


@grog  I test rode one of the Norton 961 Café bikes (I know the dealer).  Holy hell are those bars low... a really cranked over riding position that would be extremely unpleasant for any extended period.(especially for anyone over about 5'6")

Looked bloody awesome though, makes lovely noises and goes around corners really quite well.... 
If I were to buy a Norton I'd only get the one with the higher bars.
Of course you'd REALLY want to want one, there are plenty of other ways to spend those sort of $

[Tony Nitrous]

The chain drive ZX14R came in a Brembo / Ohlins edition.

[grog]

Vlad, only thing i like about Norton is its looks. was same in early 70s, got a Norton on its looks. still remains my worst bike. piece of junk no matter what i did to it. most, nearly all, new bikes leave me cold. thruxton r, beautiful. wheel chair would be ordered at same time. xjr and honda 1300, just pale compared to 14. ill just stick to mine. i do like a project of busa to naked. been researching for a while. must be the best motor/gearbox/frame/ brakes ever put in a bike. one day ill do that.

[Kiwifruit]

The chain drive ZX14R came in a Brembo / Ohlins edition.

Two for sale here....2016 $25500 and 2014 $16500, Ohlins and Brembo brakes.

[Timothy Spencer]

Used (if I could find one good enough) would be from 1200 Bandit, Yam FJ1200, Honda X11, BMW 4 cylinder (not twins)

New - Yam MT10, Honda CB1100 RS

[DanGSX]

Used (if I could find one good enough) would be from 1200 Bandit, Yam FJ1200, Honda X11, BMW 4 cylinder (not twins)

New - Yam MT10, Honda CB1100 RS

I completely forgot about the X11! That was also on my shortlist before I decided on the GSX.

[daveh]

X-11 never made it down here, I'd love to ride one.
A Yamaha Bulldog also had my interest for a while.

[Tony Nitrous]

X11, I didn't like the brakes or the front end.
For a bike based on a Sportstourer it needed more go. Felt tame.

CB1100RS, now gets 17" wheels, but still only a 180 rear.
My neighbour has one, gutless engine and small fuel tank.

MT10 I like !
Great bike (I know a guy who makes supercharger kits for them)
but quite different to a GSX1400. I'd have one as a more sporty naked
For solo rides and chasing mates, not for touring, cruising or pillions.

[VladTepes]

Tony why an MT10 for that role when already have a b-king!

[Tony Nitrous]

Tony why an MT10 for that role when already have a b-king!

The MT10 is closer to a naked modern Sportsbike, where the King is closer to a naked 10 year old Sports Tourer.

The MT is shorter, lighter, more nimble with some clever electrics and gadgets.

[turner]

just do not know, Mr suzuki wants to hurry up and pull his finger out of his arse and get something very similar to the  gsx1400, mine now got 82000 miles and counting.

[RIZLA750]

NORTON V4RR in carbon

[VladTepes]

just do not know, Mr suzuki wants to hurry up and pull his finger out of his arse and get something very similar to the  gsx1400, mine now got 82000 miles and counting.

Exactly - the problem (for Mr Zook) is that GSX1400's are lasting so many of us don't NEED to replace them....

Photo of what i have now and what id like to have as well....

[rekib]

No more 14s, while the 14 is with us there is nothing on the market that takes my fancy, with the 14 gone probably a cb1300.