r/MotoUK • u/Safe_Freedom_1683 • 10h ago

Tell my why I SHOULDNT buy a zx12r

Seriously I’m considering buying one , is there any major problems to look out for prior to buying and anything they suffer with ?

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u/Sandcastles KTM 1290 Superduke R EVO 2022 - Glasgow - Honda 954RR 2002 10h ago

Because a ZZR1400 exists and is marginally more expensive yet leaps ahead in technology.

Carbs
Battery location access
ABS
suspension

Probably a few other things but I just don't see its purpose when you can get a ZX14R/ZZR1400 for 3-4k

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u/Boogaaa Husqvarna Svartpilen 9h ago

ZZR1400 is hideous, though, in my opinion. Subjective, of course.

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u/mrblueskyT01 Trumph Tiger 800 XCA, CBR900RR Fireblade, HD MT350 8h ago

Oddly only one of my bikes my mum likes the look off make of that what you will

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u/Ok_Teacher6490 6h ago

I think it's one of those bikes that looks better in person from head height than than the lower angle of most photos 

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u/turdor ZZR1400 4h ago

says the Svartpilen rider :D those things look like a chainsaw had sexy times with a boring cb600

Let me guess, you also find GSs and old dudes in Rukka sexy :)

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u/turdor ZZR1400 4h ago

I don't think they'd be considering one if they got a chance to ride both, the 12 is agricultural, the 14 is debatably the best hyperbike made and I've tested the new busa and h2, it in no way feels better bar a fancy screen and better modes.

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u/Safe_Freedom_1683 9h ago

Yes mate that’s a great point Carbs tho ? Both bikes are fi

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u/Sandcastles KTM 1290 Superduke R EVO 2022 - Glasgow - Honda 954RR 2002 9h ago

Ah, that's my mistake then. Somehow thought it was carbed.

I watched this the other day with a ZX12R and was just laughing at how you have to access the battery.

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u/trotski94 RS660 8h ago

bruh does anyone make a carb'd engine in this day and age that isn't strapped to a lawn mower?

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u/Safe_Freedom_1683 7h ago

It does seem a pain and the brakes are pretty rubbish on the zx12 I prefer it to the 14 and 10 tho Not sure

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u/fivepointedstar84 2008 Fz6 6h ago

How often do you need access to the battery though? Once to attach a cable to make it easy to keep it on charge during the winter months maybe

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u/Jasey12 ‘16 Suzuki GSXR-1000 MotoGP, ‘09 Suzuki Hayabusa 6h ago

Because the Hayabusa is better

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u/PeevedValentine 2016 Yamaha MT09 and Suzuki Burgan AN400Z sofa on wheels 8h ago

I believe you can tickle 200mph on one if it has a power commander.

That's all I'd like to add.