is the 08 that much better than the 07. I found a 07 with 2000 miles for 9000, is the 08 worth the extra cash.

I was going to buy the 08 but i bought the 07 for the simple fact that they're pretty similar and i saved over $2k!!

I would buy the 07 model install a TRE.

I would buy the 07 model install a TRE. to my understanding that pretty much what they did. or just remove the flies and youll find even better gains. there are loads of "fly-free" zx14 maps laying around the zx14 forums.

yeap... agreed with everything said.... the motor itself wasnt touched. Same head /vaulves/ pistons soooo save 2k.

is the 08 that much better than the 07. I found a 07 with 2000 miles for 9000, is the 08 worth the extra cash. Like I said in the blackbird thread I rode a modded flies out 07 14 and it was a monster, and from what I've heard the 06's and 07's respond like animals to mods. And I think I read they have a little more power than the 08's because of less emmissions junk :thumbsup: But 9 grand is too much for the 07 :headshake

This thread poses a very good question. Is the '08 that much better than the '07. Both are very good, and if you plan to leave it stock, the '08 is the better choice. Since the programming for the secondaries has been tweaked to allow them to open sooner, the low-end power is more useful for the street. If, however, you plan to do a few mods, the '07 may be a better choice. Most 14 owners remove the secondaries, add a PCIII, and perhaps a slip-on exhaust like I did. The 2008 has a third catalytic converter in the header, so adding slip-ons doesn't fully improve the airflow. I agree, though, that a used 2007 for $9000 is a little high, especially if you can find a new leftover for about the same price. Good luck.

Buy an 07, remove the fly's, install a PCIII and a full pipe and hold on.. The thing will launch like no busa ever could stock for stock

I am no expert on the 14 as of yet but...there seems to be a host of changes to the engine to increase low end and reduce noice emissions.:dontknow: I am sure they don't add up to HUGE changes and certainly not $2000 worthy changes to go from 07 to 08 if you can get an 07. http://www.amadirectlink.com/riding/reviews/2008/ZX14/ Give this a read....it's pretty good. Note the part about Gadson bringing a Connie 14 into the 9's STOCK. :eek:

i think this is a good idea we need to compare the gen1 14 to gen2 14 real world performancewise and techwise and then costwise to really see how the they stack up to each other.

i think this is a good idea we need to compare the gen1 14 to gen2 14 real world performancewise and techwise and then costwise to really see how the they stack up to each other. REAL world...I doubt you would notice a difference..at least on the street. The ONLY real world "improvement" made I believe is that the engine and exhaust was made to be quieter. So if a leftover (or good used one) can be found the extra few grand might look better in your bank account. :dontknow:

i think this is a good idea we need to compare the gen1 14 to gen2 14 real world performancewise and techwise and then costwise to really see how the they stack up to each other. The only performance difference is the flies open sooner on the 08. Thats it. Besides that, performance wise they're identical...well except the fact that the 08 weighs 11 lbs more....06-07 474lbs dry......08 485lbs dry. And the fact that the 08 runs REAL rich up top and is actually a few hp down at peak compared to an 06-07. Stick a tre on an 06-07 you have an 08 with less weight. Pull the flies and map accordingly you have better than an 08 :wink:

On my 2008 ZX-14 with a TRE, K&N Air and oil filter, one side two brothers slipon, secondary flies taken off, air box modify to eliminate hot air intake got 164 HP and 102 on Torque on the Dyno. Haven't put it on with the new bazzaz and the racing map it bought.

I just wanted to add this in the 08 pretty much removed all the problems that the other years had like the recalls... And also so you know the stock air filter actually gives better results then a k&n filter... and this has been tested and proved.. so save the 60.00 bucks lol

The only performance difference is the flies open sooner on the 08. Thats it. Besides that, performance wise they're identical...well except the fact that the 08 weighs 11 lbs more....06-07 474lbs dry......08 485lbs dry. And the fact that the 08 runs REAL rich up top and is actually a few hp down at peak compared to an 06-07. Stick a tre on an 06-07 you have an 08 with less weight. Pull the flies and map accordingly you have better than an 08 :wink: the 08 has bigger headers and 3 cats hence the weight:rolleyes:. 3 more hp the flies open sooner and they put something in the head to make it quiter then the 06/07's dont bother with a tre, you loose your geat indicator:headshake, no one keeps stock pipes anyway and add a powercommander and you have even a better bike than the 06's with the ugly colored wheels, or a 07 with a recall on the frame and loud cam tensioners get a o8 and be done with it, and make sure you get the blue one:thumbsup:

The 06 07 has more top end the 08 just drops off near the top on the dyno sheet.

The 06 07 has more top end the 08 just drops off near the top on the dyno sheet. Yes it does :rolleyes: I wonder if they've got the mapping better on the 09's?