Kawasaki ZX-14 Ninja Sports Edition
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| Kawasaki ZX-14 Ninja Sports Edition | |
| Manufacturer | |
|---|---|
| Production | 2010 |
| Class | Sportbike |
| Engine | Four stroke, transverse four cylinders, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Compression ratio | 12.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 303.6 km/h / 188.7 mph |
| Ignition | TCBI with Digital Advance |
| Transmission | 6 Speed |
| Frame | Aluminum, Monocoque frame |
| Suspension | Front: 43mm inverted cartridge fork with adjustable preload, 18-way compression and 15-way rebound damping adjustment, Rear: Bottom-Link Uni-Trak® and gas-charged shock with adjustable preload, stepless rebound and compression damping adjustments, adjustable ride height, |
| Brakes | Front: 2x 310mm discs 4 piston calipers Rear: Single 250mm disc 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tire | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear Tire | 190/50 ZR17 |
| Wheelbase | 1461 mm / 57.5 in. |
| Seat Height | 800 mm / 31.5 in |
| Weight | 264 kg / 584.3 lb (wet) |
| Recommended Oil | K-tech 10W-40 |
| Fuel Capacity | 22 Liters / 5.8 gal |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
It could reach a top speed of 303.6 km/h / 188.7 mph.
Engine
The engine was a Liquid cooled cooled Four stroke, transverse four cylinders, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. The engine featured a 12.3:1 compression ratio.
Drive
Power was moderated via the Wet, multiple discs, hydraulic operated.
Chassis
It came with a 120/70 ZR17 front tire and a 190/50 ZR17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 2x 310mm discs 4 piston calipers in the front and a Single 250mm disc 2 piston caliper in the rear. The front suspension was a 43mm inverted cartridge fork with adjustable preload, 18-way compression and 15-way rebound damping adjustment, while the rear was equipped with a Bottom-Link Uni-Trak® and gas-charged shock with adjustable preload, stepless rebound and compression damping adjustments, adjustable ride height,. The ZX-14 Ninja Sports Edition was fitted with a 22 Liters / 5.8 gal fuel tank. The wheelbase was 1461 mm / 57.5 in. long.
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Overview
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The mighty ZZR1400 special
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the weight of the bike but give a 5bhp power gain. The bike also comes with
a double bubble screen and color-matched seat cowl.
Review
The Kawasaki ZZR1400 ABS for
2008/2010 changed in performance characteristics. Performance has been
boosted both in the low rev range and at peak. Not only offering better mid
range, but maintaining its position of most powerful sports / sports tourer
in the market place today.
The Kawasaki ZX14 or Kawasaki ZZR1400 as it is known in the UK is a stunning motorcycle that turns its Ram air - fuel injected motor into a powerful, torquey sports tourer that will be excellent on any occasion. With a suggested 195bhp and a potential top speed of around 200mph the ZZR1400 will be the most powerful Kawasaki branded motorcycle and will challenge the best of the best and leave them wanting. It will ride at any speed - handle with assurance, has styling to draw a crowd at every stop and turn heads on every corner.
MCN headline said it all - The Kawasaki ZZR1400 - 0-60 in 2.5 seconds. Can you imagine, it took longer to read the statement than it would take for this bike to reach 60mph.
The Kawasaki ZZR1400 is developed from the ZZR1200 and ZX12R has a chassis every bit equal to the power plant, with its advance aluminum monocoque frame to give responsive handling and lightweight feel it is a very slim and compact package. The engine position and Uni-Trak rear suspension linkage complementing the rigid frame gives the ZZR1400 great controllability at high speeds and superb road holding when sports riding.
The Kawasaki ZZR1400 also offers a relaxed riding position with low pegs for ample leg room, with its flowing design and quadruple projector beam headlights illuminating the road ahead this has to be the bike of choice.
Kawasaki ZZR1400 / ZX14 Key Features
Instrument cluster of the Kawasaki ZZR1400 is easy to read, with white-faced analogue speedometer and tachometer. It has a Shift indicator light and clutch engagement light Multi function LCD digital display includes fuel guage, gear indicator, dual trip meters, odometer and clock The Large diameter petal brake discs, radial mount front callipers and radial pump brake master cylinder give the Kawasaki ZZR1400 very impressive braking performance and superb feel. Hydraulically operated clutch features a radial mount clutch master cylinder for worry free, silky smooth and lightweight operation. Fuel tank features a flush surface tank cap Idling speed control systems contributes to easy starting capability. Lightweight Denso radiator with high-density cores provides efficient cooling. Massive head pipe casting contributed to frame rigidity. Air box located in frame, contributing to a very compact layout.
| Make Model | Kawasaki ZZR 1400 (ZX-14) Special Edition |
|---|---|
| Year | 2010 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, transverse four cylinders, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Displacement | 1441 cc / 87.9 cu-in |
| Bore X Stroke | 84 x 65 mm |
| Compression | 12.3:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
| Induction | DFI® with four 44mm Mikuni throttle bodies |
| Ignition | TCBI with Digital Advance |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 142 kW / 193 hp @ 9500 rpm |
| Max Power Ram Air | 149.5 kW / 203 hp @ 9500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 154 Nm / 15.7 kg-fm @ 7500 rpm |
| Clutch | Wet, multiple discs, hydraulic operated |
| Transmission | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive | X-Ring chain |
| Gear Ratio | 1st 2.611(47/18) 2nd 1.947 (37/19) 3rd 1.545 (34/22) 4th 1.333 (32/24) 5th 1.154 (30/26) 6th1.036 (29/28) |
| Frame | Aluminum, Monocoque frame |
| Front Suspension | 43mm inverted cartridge fork with adjustable preload, 18-way compression and 15-way rebound damping adjustment, |
| Front Wheel Travel | 116.8 mm / 4.6 in |
| Rear Suspension | Bottom-Link Uni-Trak® and gas-charged shock with adjustable preload, stepless rebound and compression damping adjustments, adjustable ride height, |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 121.9 mm / 4.8 in |
| Front Brakes | 2x 310mm discs 4 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes | Single 250mm disc 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tire | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear Tire | 190/50 ZR17 |
| Rake | 23° |
| Trail | 94 mm / 3.7 in. |
| Dimensions | Length 2169 mm / 85.4 in. Width 759 mm / 29.9 in Height 1180 mm / 46.1 in. |
| Wheelbase | 1461 mm / 57.5 in. |
| Ground Clearance | 125 mm / 4.9 in |
| Seat Height | 800 mm / 31.5 in |
| Wet Weight | 264 kg / 584.3 lb |
| Fuel Capacity | 22 Liters / 5.8 gal |
| Standing 0 - 100km | 2.9 sec |
| Standing 0 - 140km | 4.8 sec |
| Standing 0 - 200km | 7,8 sec |
| Acceleration 60-140 Km/h | 7.5 sec |
| Acceleration 100 - 140 Km/h | 3.5 sec |
| Acceleration 140 - 180 Km/h | 3.8 sec |
| Standing ¼ Mile | 10.3 sec |
| Top Speed | 303.6 km/h / 188.7 mph |