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2006 Kawasaki ZX-14 Dragstrip Test Photo Gallery
Photos of a Dragstrip Test on the 2006 Kawasaki ZX-14.
2006 Kawasaki ZX-14 Dragstrip Test
Most of the time we didn't need a burnout, as the track was fully prepped for us. Still, it's fun in a masochistically juvenile sense.
Duke got the chance to ride a lowered ZX-14 at the strip. Uncorked with a Muzzys pipe and fuel-injection tuning, Duke was able to click off a 9.57-second run with ease.
The ZX-14 proved to be impressively stable at an indicated 180 mph, as its sculpted bodywork helps it scythe through the wind.
Here's a surprise: Duke and another wheelie...
This shot shows a perfect launch, with the front tire just hovering over the 'strip's surface.
Relatively comfy ergos and a potent yet ultra-smooth engine make the ZX-14 a terrific GT bike. All it needs is a taller windscreen.
About as controversial looking as the Hayabusa, the ZX-14 proves to be a worthy competitor in the ultra-speed category.
Muzzys Kawasaki racer Ryan Schnitz offered helpful advice. Check out his physique - he makes even Duke look almost muscular!
Here's Duke wheelying past ace photog Tom Riles on the banking at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
2006 Kawasaki ZX-14
The Strip at Las Vegas has seen more rubber thrown at it than Nevada's infamous Bunny Ranch.
Duke (second from left) tries to look unimpressed by coach Rickey Gadson even though he's just peed in his leathers.
Head down, wheel up - finding the best balance between a wheelie and pure acceleration.
At the strip, how quick you get past the 60-foot mark largely determines the rest of your run.
