Kawasaki is passionate about motorcycles. We thought the Speed Wars of the last century were over, but Kawasaki is back with a vengeance in the form of the Ninja ZX-14. Model names differ;  ZX14 in USA and ZZR1400 in Europe.

A manufacturer is defined by the motorcycles it makes, and the defining characteristic of Kawasaki motorcycles has always been power, lots of power. This, combined with their excellent handling qualities and overall balanced performance has made Kawasaki superbikes the most feared and respected machines in motorcycling.

Sleek aerodynamics, unmatched power, acceleration and stability combine to provide balance to Kawasaki’s latest Super Sport Motorcycle. Powered by an all new engine force-fed with Ram Air and fuel injection, the ZX-14, ZZR1400 churns out unheard of levels of thrust.

The ZX-14’s chassis design is every bit the equal of its power plant. It is an advanced version of Kawasaki’s unique aluminum monocoque frame, lightweight and very strong. This sophisticated approach gives the ZX-14 a responsive handling quality and incredible highway stability. By utilizing this frame technology, engineers were able to concentrate on delivering, as mentioned, a very slim, compact package. Inherently more rigid than twin-spar frames, and with the engine rigid-mounted, the monocoque’s strength is greatly increased.

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Kawasaki ZZR1400 Specifications

Engine Type: 4-Stroke, 4-Cylinder, Liquid-Cooled, DOHC, 4 Valve Cylinder Head
Displacement: 1352 cc
Transmission: 6-Speed
Horsepower: 187 bhp @ 9500 rpm + 197 bhp Ram Air @ 9500 rpm
Maximum Torque: 113.5 lb-ft @ 7500rpm
Compression Ratio: 12.0:1
Fuel Injection: DFI with Mikuni 44mm Throttle Bodies (4)
Bore & Stroke: 84.0 x 61.0 mm
Ignition: TCBI with Digital Advance
Final Drive: X-Ring Chain
Rake/Trail: 23 degree / 94 mm
Front Wheel Travel: 4.6 in
Rear Wheel Travel: 4.8 in
Front Tire Size: 120/70 ZR17
Rear Tire Size: 190/50 ZR17
Wheelbase: 57.5 in
Front Suspension: 43mm Inverted Cartridge Fork with Adjustable Preload, Stepless Rebound and Compression Damping
Rear Suspension: Uni-Trak with Adjustable Preload, Stepless Rebound and Compression Damping, Ride Height
Front Brake Type: Dual Floating Petal Discs with 4-Piston Calipers
Rear Brake Type: Single Petal Disc
Fuel Tank Capacity: 5.8 gal
Seat Height: 31.5 in
Dry Weight: 474 lbs.
Colors: Pearl Meteor Gray(Europe), Passion Red, Ebony, Candy Thunder Blue