The Kawasaki ZZR 1400 motorcycle (also known as ZX-14) was manufactured in 2012. It has a liquid-cooled, four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder DOHC engine with a capacity of 1441 cc. The bore x stroke measures 84 x 65 mm, with a compression ratio of 12.3:1. The bike uses a wet sump lubrication system and DFI (R) with four 44mm Mikuni throttle bodies for induction. Ignition is via TCBI with digital advance, and the bike has an electric starter. It produces a maximum power output of 140 kW / 190 hp @ 9500 rpm, with ram air boosting that to 147.2 kW / 200 hp @ 9500 rpm. The maximum torque is 154 Nm / 15.7 kg-fm @ 7500 rpm. The clutch is hydraulic operated and has multiple wet discs, and the bike has a six-speed transmission with an X-ring chain final drive. The bike has an aluminium monocoque frame with a 43mm inverted cartridge fork on the front and a Uni-Trak (R) and gas-charged shock on the rear. The front brakes have 2x 310mm discs, and the rear has a single 250mm disc. The front tyre size is 120/70 ZR17, and the rear is 190/50 ZR17. The bike measures 2170 mm in length, 770 mm in width, and 1170 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 1480 mm. It has a ground clearance of 125 mm, a seat height of 800 mm, and a wet weight of 264 kg. The fuel capacity is 22 litres.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Kawasaki ZZR 1400 (ZX-14)
| Year | 2012 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 140 kW / 190 hp @ 9500 rpm |
| Max Power Ram Air | 147.2 kW / 200 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 | 124.5 mm / 4.9 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 | 93 mm / 3.7 in. |
| Dimensions | Length 2170 mm / 85.4 in. Width 770 mm / 30.3 in Height 1170 mm / 46.1 in. |
| Wheelbase | 1480 mm / 58.3 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 |
