das ist zwar aus dem ZX12 Beitrag, aber die ZZR ist in den USA die ZX14R und der 12er bestimmt nicht unterlegen
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Interesting test in this month's Performance Bikes, testing a whole slew of them on their new test track, which seems pretty awesome containing not only all kinds of tight turns as well as fast sweepers, but a 2 mile straight as well.
Results?
Drool XB12R: Dead last at 3 min 28 s
Triumph Daytona 650: 3 min 16 s
Yamaha FZS1000 Fazer: 3 min 14 s
Suzuki GSX-R600K5: 3 min 14 s
Yamaha YZF-R6: 3 min 12 s
Suzuki Hayabugly: 3 min 11 s
Suzuki GSX-R750K4: 3 min 10 s
Honda Fireblade: 3 min 9 s
Ducati 999: 3 min 8 s
Kawasaki ZX-6R: 3 min 7 s
Yamaha R1: 3 min 4 s
Kawasaki ZX-12R: 3 min 3 s
Suzuki GSX-R1000K5 3 min 1 s
The ZX-10R wasn't tested for some reason.
Incidentally, these were the comments on the 12R:
It's important to remember that the PB test track isn't a race track. It's a purpose built testing facility that concentrates more on how bikes deal with a number of road-specific problems than how they would finish in a WSB race.
And that's why the second-fastest bike of 2005 is Kawasaki's venerable ZX-12R. Yes, it's big and, yes, it's heavy, but it's also extremely quick, stable, and reassuring - qualities that make it a much better road bike than a race bike.
Gus was impressed straight away. "It's a big bike when you first sit on it, and you've got no idea how quickly it might go or how hard you can push it until you try. Turning in on the brakes is a big no-no, but the suspension's really taut and controlled and the brakes are powerful enough to get a lot of the stopping done before you turn. Slow in, fast out works wonders. The Kawasaki's engine isn't just powerful like the Busa, it's crisper and dishes out its power really predictably."
"It's really quite capable," agrees Bruce. "I'm climbing all over it, like a monkey on an elephant. But, with a bit of bravery, the ZX-12R can hang onto nearly every bike here. It's surprising, but it's in its element here on the test rack."
But it's not only quick down the straight, it even goes through the Vulcans split-time quicker than the R1. Let me repeat that - the ZX-12R is quicker through the twistiest section of track than all bar the Ducati 999, ZX-6R, and GSX-R1000.
"It's got really predictable throttle control," explains Bruce. "Where lighter bikes feel skittish, the heavier ZX-12R can get on the power earlier and harder."
"The suspension's good," says Gus. "But you can feel the forks twisting on the brakes, and the chassis can weave a bit on the faster stuff. But it's a testament to its design that a big comfy tourer can be hustled this hard!"
