Kawasaki ZX-14R Special Edition
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| Kawasaki ZX-14R Special Edition | |
| Manufacturer | |
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| Production | 2012 |
| Class | Sport Bike |
| Engine | Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC, four valve per cylinder, inline-four |
| Bore / Stroke | 83.8mm x 83.8mm |
| Compression ratio | 12.3:1 |
| Horsepower | 190.02 HP (141.7 KW) @ 9500RPM |
| Torque | 114.33 ft/lbs (155.0 Nm) @ 7500RPM |
| Fuel System | EFI, 44 mm Mikuni throttle bodies x 4 |
| Transmission | Gear box: 6-speed, manual Final Drive: X-Ring Chain |
| Suspension | Front: 43mm inverted cartridge fork with adjustable preload, 18-way compression and 15-way rebound damping adjustment / 4.6 in. Rear: Bottom-link Uni-Trak and gas-charged shock with adjustable preload, stepless rebound and compression damping adjustments, adjustable ride height / 4.9 in. |
| Brakes | Front: Dual semi-floating 310 mm petal discs with dual radial-mounted four-piston calipers Rear: Single 250mm petal disc with twin-piston caliper |
| Front Tire | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear Tire | 190/50 ZR17 |
| Wheelbase | 58.31 inches (1481 mm) |
| Length | 85.39 inches (2169 mm) |
| Width | 30.31 inches (770 mm) |
| Seat Height | 31.5 inches (800 mm) |
| Weight | 265.0 kg (wet) |
| Recommended Oil | K-tech 10W-40 |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The Kawasaki ZX-14R Special Edition was a Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC, four valve per cylinder, inline-four Sport Bike motorcycle produced by Kawasaki in 2012. Max torque was 114.33 ft/lbs (155.0 Nm) @ 7500 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 190.02 HP (141.7 KW) @ 9500 RPM.
Engine[edit | edit source]
A 83.8mm bore x 83.8mm stroke result in a displacement of just 1441.0 cubic centimeters.
Drive[edit | edit source]
The bike has a 6-speed, manual transmission. Power was moderated via the Wet multi-disc, manual.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 120/70 ZR17 front tire and a 190/50 ZR17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Dual semi-floating 310 mm petal discs with dual radial-mounted four-piston calipers in the front and a Single 250mm petal disc with twin-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 / 4.6 in. 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 / 4.9 in.. The wheelbase was 58.31 inches (1481 mm) long.
2012 Kawasaki ZX-14R Special Edition[edit | edit source]
When you talk about the new 2012 MY Ninja ZX-14R Special Edition, some might say it redefines the meaning of the word special. Taking the astonishing performance from the previous model, and incorporating a bold and aggressive new look, it can honestly be called one of the best super sports motorcycle to ever have been made.
The extremely powerful 1,441cc four-cylinder liquid-cooled DOHC engine puts no less than 190 horsepower at the rider's disposal, making this machine not suitable for new or inexperienced motorcyclists.
All in one, the new 2012 MY Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R Special Edition is a superb blend between precise engineering and an unprecedented attention to details that would make anyone turn their heads after this motorcycle on the road.