The ZZR1400orKawasaki 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.[8] It was introduced at the 2005 Tokyo Motor Show[9] 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.[10] The top speed is electronically limited to 186 mph (299 km/h) as a result of an agreement between the major Japanese and European motorcycle manufacturers.
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| Manufacturer | Kawasaki Motorcycle & Engine Company |
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| Also called | Kawasaki ZZR1400 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R (2012–present) |
| Parent company | Kawasaki motorcycles |
| Production | 2006– present |
| Predecessor | Kawasaki ZZ-R1200 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-12R |
| Class | Sport bike |
| Engine | (2006–2011) 1,352 cc (82.5 cu in) (2012–2022) 1,441 cc (87.9 cu in)[1] four-stroke, liquid-cooled, 16-valve DOHC , inline-four |
| Bore / stroke | 84.0 mm × 61.0 mm (3.31 in × 2.40 in) 84.0 mm × 65.0 mm (3.31 in × 2.56 in) |
| Compression ratio | 12.0:1 |
| Top speed | 186 mph (299 km/h) |
| Power | (2006-2011) 140 kW (190 hp) (claimed)[2] 121.6–126.9 kW (163.1–170.2 hp) (rear wheel)[3][4] (2012–2020) 155.0 kW (207.9 hp) (claimed)[5] 143.0 kW (191.7 hp) (rear wheel)[6] |
| Torque | (2006–2011) 140.7 N⋅m (103.8 lb⋅ft) (rear wheel)[4] (2012–2020) 153.5 N⋅m (113.2 lb⋅ft) (rear wheel)[6] |
| Transmission | 6-speed sequential manual, X-ring chain |
| Frame type | 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 310 mm (12 in) petal discs with dual radial-mounted four-piston calipers Rear: Single 250 mm (9.8 in) petal disc with twin-piston caliper |
| Tyres | Front: 120/70 ZR17 Rear:190/50 ZR17 |
| Rake, trail | 23 degrees / 94 mm (3.7 in) |
| Wheelbase | 1,480 mm (58.3 in) |
| Dimensions | L: 2,170 mm (85.4 in) W: 760 mm (29.9 in) H: 1,170 mm (46.1 in) |
| Seat height | 800 mm (31.5 in) |
| Weight | 269 kg (593 lb)[7] (wet) |
| Fuel capacity | 22 L (4.8 imp gal; 5.8 US gal) |
| Related | Kawasaki 1400GTR |
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:[2]
2008 saw a minor update. The launch of the 2012 ZX-14R saw a second-generation revision with the R designation.[11] 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.[12] 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.[13]
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| Preceded by | Fastest production motorcycle 2006-20071 |
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| 1. Fastest in production during its lifetime, but not record holder | ||