The 2008 Kawasaki ZZR1400 motorcycle has a four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder, DOHC engine with a capacity of 1441 cc. It has a 12.3:1 compression ratio and a liquid cooling system to keep the engine operating smoothly. The DFI with four 44mm Mikuni throttle bodies are used for induction and the TCBI with Digital Advance provides ignition. It has a maximum power of 142 kW/193 hp at 9500 rpm, with the max power ram air producing 149.5 kW/203 hp at the same rpm. It also produces a maximum torque of 154 Nm/15.7 kg-fm at 7500 rpm.
The motorcycle uses a six-speed transmission and a wet, multiple discs, hydraulic-operated clutch. It has a final drive of X-ring chain and is equipped with an aluminium, monocoque frame. The front and rear suspension are 43mm inverted cartridge fork and bottom-link Uni-Trak (R) respectively, with the ability to adjust preload, compression, and rebound damping.
The front brakes use two 310mm discs with four-piston calipers, while the rear brakes have a single 250mm disc with two-piston calipers. The motorcycle uses a 120/70 ZR17 front tyre and a 190/50 ZR17 rear tyre. It has a ground clearance of 125 mm and a wet weight of 264 kg.
The motorcycle can accelerate from 0-100km/h in 2.9 seconds, 0-140km/h in 4.8 seconds and has a top speed of 303.6 km/h. Its dimensions are length 2169 mm, width 759 mm, and height 1180 mm, with a wheelbase of 1461 mm and a seat height of 800 mm. It has a fuel capacity of 22 litres/5.8 gallons.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Kawasaki ZZR 1400 (ZX-14)
| Year | 2008 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, transverse four cylinders, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity | 1441 cc / 87.9 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke | 84 x 65 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 12.3:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
| Induction | DFI (R) 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 | Aluminium, 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 (R) 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 Tyre | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre | 190/50 ZR17 |
| Rake | 23 degrees |
| 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 Litres / 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 | 4,2 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 1/4 Mile | 10.3 sec |
| Top Speed | 303.6 km/h / 188.7 mph |
