Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14
The Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14, named Kawasaki ZZR1400 in Europe and Japan, is the flagship model in Kawasaki's sport bike lineup and their most powerful model;[1] it was unveiled at the tokyo 2005 show.[2] It was introduced for the 2006 model year at a MSRP of US$11'500[3] /CA$16'000[4] as a replacement for the ZX-12R in some markets, however the ZX-12R remains available to consumers in Europe.[5] It competes with the Honda CBR1100XX and the Suzuki GSX1300R, but seems to have made them obsolete, and led to rumors of Suzuki updating its Hayabusa.
With an experienced rider, this bike can reach 100 km/h from a standing start in under 2.5 seconds,[6] and is capable of completing a standing quarter mile in about 9.8 seconds.[7] Top speed is restricted electronically to 300 km/h (187mph) according to a gentlemen's agreementbetween Kawasaki and Suzuki.[citation needed] This limit has been in effect on both Kawasaki and Suzuki hyper sport motorcyles since 2001, when both companies realized that the speed wars between both said companies would only serve to bring about government regulation.
Although the ZX-14 has almost unprecedented straight line performance, its relatively hefty weight means that it still cannot seriously challenge the current 1000cc sportsbike class in a racetrack environment (including Kawasaki's own ZX-10R).
Specifications[5]
- Engine configuration
- 1,352 cm³ Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke In-Line Four, 84 Bore x 61 mm stroke, 12:1 compression ratio, DOHC, 16 valves, fuel injection, digital ignition, electric starting
- Output
- 140 kW (190 PS)(187 HP) @ 9,500 rpm; 147.1 kW (200 PS)(197 HP) @ 9,500 rpm with RAM air; 154 N.m (113.5 lb.ft) @ 7,500 rpm
- Transmission
- 6-speed, return
- Frame
- Monocoque, aluminium, 23° Rake/ 94 mm Trail, 30° steering angle on both sides
- Suspension
- 43 mm inverted fork, 117 mm travel; Bottom-Link Uni-Trak with gas-charged shock, 122 mm travel
- Tires
- 120/70ZR17M/C front, 190/50ZR17M/C rear. Bridgestone BT-014 std fitment.
- Brakes
- dual semi-floating 310 mm petal discs front, single 250 mm petal disc, opposed 2-piston rear
- Dimensions
- 218 kg (474 lb) dry weight, L 2,170 mm x W 760 mm x H 1,170 mm, 1,460 mm wheelbase, 800 mm seat height, 22 litres fuel capacity
- Regulations
- Automatic Headlights On (AHO), EURO 2 EU emission limit
References
- ^ Kawasaki Australia page
- ^ (japanese) Tokyo 2005 presentation
- ^ Kawasaki USA page
- ^ Kawasaki Canada page
- ^ a b Kawasaki UK page
- ^ Kawasaki ZZR1400, ZX14 Motorcycle preview at Seastar Superbikes UK
- ^ Motorcycle Daily First Ride, Dirck J. Edge, 3 March 2006