Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14 explained

Kawasaki Ninja ZZR1400
Aka:Kawasaki ZZR1400
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R (2012–present)
Manufacturer:Kawasaki Motorcycle & Engine Company
Parent Company:Kawasaki motorcycles
Production:2006– present
Predecessor:Kawasaki ZZ-R1200
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-12R
Class:Sport bike
Engine:(2006–2011) 1352cc
(2012–2022) 1441cc[1] four-stroke, liquid-cooled, 16-valve DOHC, inline-four
Top Speed:186mph
Power:(2006-2011)
190hp (claimed)
NaNhp (rear wheel)[2]
(2012–2020)
207.9hp (claimed)[3]
191.7hp (rear wheel)[4]
Torque:(2006–2011)
103.8lbft (rear wheel)
(2012–2020)
113.2lbft (rear wheel)
Bore Stroke:84mm61mm
84mm65mm
Compression:12.0:1
Transmission:6-speed sequential manual, X-ring chain
Frame:Aluminium monocoque
Suspension:Front: 43 mm inverted cartridge fork with adjustable preload, stepless rebound and compression damping adjustments / 4.6 in travel
Rear: Uni-Trak with adjustable preload, stepless rebound and compression damping adjustments, adjustable ride height / 4.9 in travel
Brakes:Front: Dual semi-floating 310mm petal discs with dual radial-mounted four-piston calipers
Rear: Single 250mm petal disc with twin-piston caliper
Tires:Front: 120/70 ZR17
Rear:190/50 ZR17
Rake Trail:23 degrees / 94NaN
Wheelbase:58.3inches
Length:85.4inches
Width:29.9inches
Height:46.1inches
Seat Height:31.5inches
Fuel Capacity:22L
Wet Weight:593lb[5]
Related:Kawasaki 1400GTR
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The ZZR1400 or Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14 and ZX-14R (2006–present), is a motorcycle in the Ninja sport bike series from the Japanese manufacturer Kawasaki that was their most powerful sport bike as of 2006.[6] It was introduced at the 2005 Tokyo Motor Show[7] and released for the 2006 model year as a replacement for the Kawasaki ZZ-R1200 (2002-2005). The ZZR1400 is capable of accelerating from 0 - 60 mph in 2.5 seconds.[8] The top speed is electronically limited to 1860NaN0 as a result of an agreement between the major Japanese and European motorcycle manufacturers.

The motorcycle was in season 10 of Fifth Gear on October 30, 2006.

Motorcycle USA road tested the bike in its October 10, 2006 issue and posted the following stock results:[9]

2008 saw a minor update. The launch of the 2012 ZX-14R saw a second-generation revision with the R designation.[10] This included a displacement increase to produce more horsepower along with two variable power modes, Kawasaki traction control, and an ignition-management system that was lifted from the ZX-10R. It received cosmetic updates, incremental chassis upgrades, suspension revised internals and a slipper clutch added for the first time. The new engine had cylinder heads with polished ports and cams with more lift and longer duration. Pistons were lighter with added compression, cooled by a new oil jet system. Connecting rods and crankshaft were strengthened, as were the tensioner and cam chain, while the transmission got heat-treated surface gears. In an effort to make the motorcycle run cooler and be more durable, they added a second radiator fan. Larger head pipes and larger, less restrictive mufflers improved response. Motorcyclist recorded Rickey Gadson's quarter mile time of 9.64 seconds at 149.83 mph from a bone-stock bike, on a 50-degree morning, at an altitude of 2100 feet.[11] Cycle World recorded a quarter-mile time of a record 9.47-seconds (corrected) at 152.83 mph, and also hit 60 mph in just 2.6 sec.[12]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: New for 2012: Kawasaki First Look . Miles . Mathew . . February 12, 2016. October 10, 2011 .
  2. Web site: Long-Term Wrap-Up: 2006 Kawasaki ZX-14 . . February 12, 2016. March 25, 2009 .
  3. Web site: Top 10 most powerful bikes of 2015. Visordown. February 12, 2016. August 28, 2015 .
  4. Web site: Kawasaki ZX-14R – Road Test . Lenatsch . Nick . . February 12, 2016. March 7, 2012 .
  5. [Cycle World]
  6. http://www.kawasaki.com/Products/Detail.aspx?id=203 2007 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14
  7. (Japanese) Tokyo 2005 presentation
  8. http://www.seastarsuperbikes.co.uk/zx142006detail.html Kawasaki ZZR1400, ZX14 Motorcycle preview
  9. http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/Article_Page.aspx?ArticleID=3088&Page=3 Motorcycle USA
  10. Web site: 2012 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R - First Look. Frank . Aaron . Motorcyclist. February 12, 2016. October 7, 2011 .
  11. Web site: Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R . Motorcyclist. February 12, 2016. January 12, 2012 .
  12. Web site: 2012 Kawasaki ZX-14R – Feature . Conner . Blake . . February 12, 2016. December 29, 2011 .