Engineering:Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14
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| Manufacturer | Kawasaki Motorcycle & Engine Company |
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| Also called | Kawasaki ZZR1400 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R (2012–2022) |
| Parent company | Kawasaki motorcycles |
| Production | 2006–2022 |
| Predecessor | Kawasaki ZZ-R1200 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-12R |
| Class | Sport bike |
| Engine | (2006–2011) 1,352 cc (82.5 cu in) (2012–2022) 1,441 cc (87.9 cu in)[1] four-stroke, liquid-cooled, 16-valve DOHC , inline-four |
| Bore / stroke | 84.0 mm × 61.0 mm (3.31 in × 2.40 in) 84.0 mm × 65.0 mm (3.31 in × 2.56 in) |
| Compression ratio | 12.0:1 |
| Top speed | 186 mph (299 km/h) |
| Power | (2006-2011) 140 kW (190 hp) (claimed)[2] 121.6–126.9 kW (163.1–170.2 hp) (rear wheel)[3][4] (2012–2020) 155.0 kW (207.9 hp) (claimed)[5] 143.0 kW (191.7 hp) (rear wheel)[6] |
| Torque | (2006–2011) 140.7 N⋅m (103.8 lb⋅ft) (rear wheel)[4] (2012–2020) 153.5 N⋅m (113.2 lb⋅ft) (rear wheel)[6] |
| Transmission | 6-speed sequential manual, X-ring chain |
| Frame type | Aluminium monocoque |
| Suspension | Front: 43 mm inverted cartridge fork with adjustable preload, stepless rebound and compression damping adjustments / 4.6 in travel Rear: Uni-Trak with adjustable preload, stepless rebound and compression damping adjustments, adjustable ride height / 4.9 in travel |
| Brakes | Front: Dual semi-floating 310 mm (12 in) petal discs with dual radial-mounted four-piston calipers Rear: Single 250 mm (9.8 in) petal disc with twin-piston caliper |
| Tyres | Front: 120/70 ZR17 Rear:190/50 ZR17 |
| Rake, trail | 23 degrees / 94 mm (3.7 in) |
| Wheelbase | 1,480 mm (58.3 in) |
| Dimensions | L: 2,170 mm (85.4 in) W: 760 mm (29.9 in) H: 1,170 mm (46.1 in) |
| Seat height | 800 mm (31.5 in) |
| Weight | 269 kg (593 lb)[7] (wet) |
| Fuel capacity | 22 L (4.8 imp gal; 5.8 US gal) |
| Related | Kawasaki 1400GTR |
The ZZR1400 or Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14 and ZX-14R (2006–2022), is a motorcycle in the Ninja sport bike series from the Japanese manufacturer Kawasaki that was their most powerful sport bike as of 2006.[8] It was introduced at the 2005 Tokyo Motor Show[9] and released for the 2006 model year as a replacement for the Kawasaki ZZ-R1200 (2002-2005). The ZZR1400 is capable of accelerating from 0–60 mph in 2.5 seconds.[10] The top speed is electronically limited to 186 mph (299 km/h) as a result of an agreement between the major Japanese and European motorcycle manufacturers.
The motorcycle was in season 10 of Fifth Gear on October 30, 2006.
Motorcycle USA road tested the bike in its October 10, 2006 issue and posted the following stock results:[2]
- 60 ft (18 m): 1.713 seconds
- 330 ft (101 m): 4.349 seconds
- 1⁄8 mi (201 m): 6.447 seconds, achieving 117.39 mph (188.92 km/h)
- 1⁄4 mi (402 m): 9.783 seconds, achieving 147.04 mph (236.64 km/h)
2008 saw a minor update. The launch of the 2012 ZX-14R saw a second-generation revision with the R designation.[11] This included a displacement increase to produce more horsepower along with two variable power modes, Kawasaki traction control, and an ignition-management system that was lifted from the ZX-10R. It received cosmetic updates, incremental chassis upgrades, suspension revised internals and a slipper clutch added for the first time. The new engine had cylinder heads with polished ports and cams with more lift and longer duration. Pistons were lighter with added compression, cooled by a new oil jet system. Connecting rods and crankshaft were strengthened, as were the tensioner and cam chain, while the transmission got heat-treated surface gears. In an effort to make the motorcycle run cooler and be more durable, they added a second radiator fan. Larger head pipes and larger, less restrictive mufflers improved response. Motorcyclist recorded Rickey Gadson's quarter mile time of 9.64 seconds at 149.83 mph from a bone-stock bike, on a 50-degree morning, at an altitude of 2100 feet.[12] Cycle World recorded a quarter-mile time of a record 9.47-seconds (corrected) at 152.83 mph, and also hit 60 mph in just 2.6 sec.[13]
2006 ZZR1400 cutaway view of the aluminium monocoque frame and engine
Ninja ZX-14R at the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show
See also
- List of fastest production motorcycles by acceleration
References
- ↑ Miles, Mathew (October 10, 2011). "New for 2012: Kawasaki First Look". Cycle World. http://www.cycleworld.com/2011/10/10/new-for-2012-kawasaki-first-look//.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Motorcycle USA
- ↑ "Performance Index Winter '12/'13 Edition", Motorcycle Consumer News (Bowtie Magazines), January 2013, http://www.mcnews.com/mcn/technical/2013JanPerfIndx.pdf
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Long-Term Wrap-Up: 2006 Kawasaki ZX-14". March 25, 2009. http://www.cycleworld.com/2009/03/25/long-term-wrap-up-2006-kawasaki-zx-14//.
- ↑ "Top 10 most powerful bikes of 2015". Visordown. August 28, 2015. http://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-top-10s/top-10-most-powerful-bikes-of-2015/28097.html/.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Lenatsch, Nick (March 7, 2012). "Kawasaki ZX-14R – Road Test". Cycle World. http://www.cycleworld.com/2012/03/07/kawasaki-zx-14r-road-test//.
- ↑ Cycle World AIMExpo 2015: 2016 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R Special Edition
- ↑ 2007 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14 official US page
- ↑ (Japanese) Tokyo 2005 presentation
- ↑ Kawasaki ZZR1400, ZX14 Motorcycle preview at Seastar Superbikes UK
- ↑ Frank, Aaron (October 7, 2011). "2012 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R - First Look". http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/news/2012-kawasaki-ninja-zx-14r-first-look//.
- ↑ "Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R". Motorcyclist. January 12, 2012. http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/reviews/kawasaki-ninja-zx-14r-first-ride///.
- ↑ Conner, Blake (December 29, 2011). "2012 Kawasaki ZX-14R – Feature". Cycle World. http://www.cycleworld.com/2011/12/29/2012-kawasaki-zx-14r-feature//.
External links
- (United States)
| Records | ||
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| Preceded by Kawasaki Ninja ZX-12R |
Fastest production motorcycle 2006-20071 |
Succeeded by MV Agusta F4 R 312 |
| Notes and references | ||
| 1. Fastest in production during its lifetime, but not record holder | ||
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