Kawasaki ZZR1400 (2008)

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.

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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