Kawasaki ZX-14R (ZZ-R1400): review, history, specs

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Class: sport-touring

Production: 2006+

Predecessor: Kawasaki ZX-12R

Models
Kawasaki ZX-14R / ZZ-R1400

(ZX1400A-B)

2006-2007

(Europe, North America, Asia)

Kawasaki ZX-14R / ZZ-R1400

(ZX1400C-D)

2008-2011

(Europe, North America, Asia)

Kawasaki ZX-14R / ZZ-R1400

(ZX1400E-F)

2012-2015

(Europe, North America, Asia)

Kawasaki ZX-14R / ZZ-R1400 2006-2007
Kawasaki ZX-14R / ZZ-R1400 2008-2011
Kawasaki ZX-14R / ZZ-R1400 2012-2015
Models
Kawasaki ZX-14R / ZZ-R1400

(ZX1400H-J)

2016-2020

(Europe, North America, Asia)

Kawasaki ZX-14R / ZZ-R1400

Performance Sport

2014-2020

(Europe)

Kawasaki ZX-14R / ZZ-R1400

SE

2016-2020

(North America)

Kawasaki ZX-14R / ZZ-R1400 2016-2020
Kawasaki ZX-14R / ZZ-R1400 Performance Sport 2014-2020
Kawasaki ZX-14R / ZZ-R1400 SE 2016-2020
Models
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R

(ZX1400J)

2021+

(North America, Australia)

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R 40th Anniversary Edition

2024

(North America, Australia)

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R (2021+)
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R 40th Anniversary Edition (2024)

Electronic Rider Aids

  • Kawasaki Traction Control (KTRC) 3-mode (2012+)
  • Power mode
  • Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)


History

History
Year Country Name / Frame / Engine
2006 Europe, North America, Asia Name: Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R / ZZ-R1400 + ABS

Code: ZX1400A6F + ZX1400B6F

2007 Europe, North America, Asia Name: Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R / ZZ-R1400 + ABS

Code: ZX1400A7F + ZX1400B7F

2008 Europe, North America, Asia Name: Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R / ZZ-R1400 + ABS

Code: ZX1400C8F + ZX1400D8F

2009 Europe, North America, Asia Name: Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R / ZZ-R1400 + ABS

Code: ZX1400C9F + ZX1400D9F

2010 Europe, North America, Asia Name: Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R / ZZ-R1400 + ABS

Code: ZX1400CAF + ZX1400DAF

2011 Europe, North America, Asia Name: Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R / ZZ-R1400 + ABS

Code: ZX1400CBF + ZX1400DBF

2012 Europe, North America, Asia Name: Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R / ZZ-R1400 + ABS

Code: ZX1400ECF + ZX1400FCF

2013 Europe, North America, Asia Name: Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R / ZZ-R1400 + ABS

Code: ZX1400EDF + ZX1400FDF

2014 Europe, North America, Asia Name: Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R / ZZ-R1400 + ABS

Code: ZX1400EEF + ZX1400FEF

2015 Europe, North America, Asia Name: Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R / ZZ-R1400 + ABS

Code: ZX1400EFF + ZX1400FFF

2016 Europe, North America, Asia Name: Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R / ZZ-R1400 + ABS

Code: ZX1400HGF + ZX1400JGF

2017 Europe, North America, Asia Name: Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R / ZZ-R1400 + ABS

Code: ZX1400HHF + ZX1400JHF

2018 Europe, North America, Asia Name: Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R / ZZ-R1400 + ABS

Code: ZX1400HJF + ZX1400JJF

2019 Europe, North America, Asia, Australia Name: Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R / ZZ-R1400 + ABS

Code: ZX1400HKF + ZX1400JKF

2020 Europe, North America, Asia, Australia Name: Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R / ZZ-R1400 + ABS

Code: ZX1400HLF + ZX1400JLF

2021 North America, Australia Name: Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R (ABS)

Code: ZX1400JMFNN

2022 North America, Australia Name: Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R (ABS)

Code: ZX1400JNFNN

2023 North America, Australia Name: Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R (ABS)

Code: ZX1400JPFNN

2024 North America, Australia Name: Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R 40th Anniversary Edition ABS

Specifications

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R / ZZ-R1400: specs.

Specifications
DIMENSIONS Overall length 2170 mm / 85,4 in
Overall width 760 mm / 29,9 in – ZX1400A-D

770 mm / 30,3 in – ZX1400E-J

Overall height 1170 mm / 46,1 in
Seat height 800 mm / 31,5 in
Wheelbase 1460 mm / 57,4 in – ZX1400A-D

1480 mm / 58,3 in – ZX1400E-J

Ground clearance 125 mm / 4,9 in
Dry weight
Curb (wet) weight 252 kg / 556 lbs – ZX1400A

255 kg / 562 lbs – ZX1400B

257 kg / 566 lbs – ZX1400C

261 kg / 575 lbs – ZX1400D

265 kg / 584 lbs – ZX1400E

268 kg / 591 lbs – ZX1400F

269 kg / 591 lbs – ZX1400J, SE, Performance Sport

FRAME Type Monocoque, pressed-aluminium
Front suspension, travel Inverted fork 43 mm (fully adjustable) , 117 mm / 4,6 in
Rear suspension, travel Swingarm with bottom-link Uni-Trak + mono-shock (fully adjustable), 122 mm / 4,8 in – ZX1400A-D

Swingarm with bottom-link Uni-Trak + mono-shock (fully adjustable), 124 mm / 4,9 in – ZX1400E-J

Öhlins TTX39 – Performance Sport, ZX-14R (from 2021)

Front tire size 120/70 ZR17 (58W)
Rear tire size 190/50 ZR17 (73W)
Front brake Double disc, 310 mm, 4-piston radial calipers (optional - ABS)

Brembo M50 monobloc - Performance Sport (2016+), SE, , ZX-14R (from 2021)

Rear brake Single disc, 250 mm, 2-piston caliper (optional - ABS)
Fuel capacity 22,0 l / 5,8 US gal
Trail 94 mm / 3,7 in – ZX1400A-D

93 mm / 3,66 in – ZX1400E-J

Fuel economy / consumption 7,13 l / 100 km (33 US mpg)[1]
ENGINE Type Liquid-cooled 4-stroke
Cylinder arrangement 4-cylinders, inline
Bore & Stroke 84,0 x 61,0 mm – ZX1400A-D

84,0 x 65,0 mm – ZX1400E-J

Displacement 1352 cm³ (82,5 cu in) – ZX1400A-D

1441 cm³ (87,9 cu in) – ZX1400E-J

Compression ratio 12.0:1 – ZX1400A-D

12.3:1 – ZX1400E-J

Valve train Chain driven DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Max. power 190,0 hp (140,0 kW) / 9500 rpm – ZX1400A-B

193,0 hp (142,0 kW) / 9500 rpm – ZX1400C-D

200,0 hp (147,2 kW) / 10000 rpm – ZX1400E-J

210,0 hp (154,5 kW) / 10000 rpm – ZX1400E-J (with RAM-AIR)

Max. torque 154,0 Nm (15,7 kgf*m) / 7500 rpm – ZX1400A-D

162,5 Nm (16,6 kgf*m) / 7500 rpm – ZX1400E-J

Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph) 2,77 sec.[2]
Top speed 299 km/h (186 mph)[3]
CARBURETION SYSTEM Type Fuel Injection, 4x Mikuni 44 EIDW
ID
DRIVE TRAIN Clutch Wet, multi-plate, hydraulic operated

slipper clutch - 2012+

Transmission 6-speed
Final drive Chain
Primary reduction 1.541 – ZX1400A-D

1.556 – ZX1400E-J

Final reduction 2.412 – ZX1400A-D

2.471 – ZX1400E-J

Gear ratio

I

II

III

IV

V

VI


2.625 – ZX1400A-D; 2.611 – ZX1400E-J

1.947

1.545

1.333

1.154

1.036

ELECTRICAL Ignition Transistorized
Alternator Three-phase AC, 35A 14V at 5000 rpm
Battery capacity 12V-14Ah – ZX1400A-D

12V-12Ah – ZX1400E-J

Images

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R / ZZ-R1400: images, gallery.

Kawasaki ZZR1400 / ZX-14R (2006-2011)
Kawasaki ZZR1400 / ZX-14R (2012-2020)
Kawasaki ZZR1400 / ZX-14R Perfomance Sport (2014-2020)
Kawasaki ZZR1400 / ZX-14R SE (2016-2020)
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R (2021+)
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R 40th Anniversary Edition (2024)

Videos

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R / ZZ-R1400: video.

2018 Kawasaki ZX14R ABS SE

Manuals

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R / ZZ-R1400: manuals, parts, microfiches.

  1. Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) "Performance Index 2015" | Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R (07/2012) | Average MPG
  2. Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) "Performance Index 2015" | Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R (07/2012) | 0-60 mph
  3. Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) "Performance Index 2015" | Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R (07/2012) | Top speed