2010 Kawasaki ZZ-R 1400 Sports Edition

Make Model	Kawasaki ZZR 1400 / Ninja ZX-14 Special Edition
Year	2010
Engine	Four stroke, transverse four cylinders, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Capacity	1352 cc / 82.5 cu-in
Bore x Stroke	84 x 65 mm
Compression Ratio	12.0:1
Cooling System	Liquid cooled
Lubrication	Wet sump
Induction	DFI® with four 44mm Mikuni throttle bodies
Ignition	TCBI with Digital Advance
Starting	Electric
Max Power	187 hp / 139.5 kW @ 9500 rpm
Max Power Ram Air	197 hp / 147 kW @ 9500 rpm
Max Power Rear Tyre	170.2 hp / 126.9 kW
Max Torque	136 Nm / 113.5 lb-ft @ 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® 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°
Trail	94 mm / 3.7 in.
Dimensions	Length 2170 mm / 85.4 in Width 760 mm / 29.9 in Height 1180 mm / 46.1 in
Wheelbase	1461 mm / 57.5 in.
Seat Height	800 mm / 31.5 in
Ground Clearance	125 mm / 4.9 in
Dry Weight	220 kg / 485 lbs
Wet Weight	257 kg / 566.7 lbs
Fuel Capacity	22 Litres / 5.8 US gal
Standing ¼ Mile	10.3 sec
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
Top Speed	303.6 km/h / 188.7 mph

The mighty ZZR1400 special edition has a twin carbon Akrapovic silencers which not only lose 6.5kg off the weight of the bike but give a 5bhp power gain. The bike also comes with a double bubble screen and colour-matched seat cowl.

Review

The Kawasaki ZZR1400 ABS for 2008/2010 changed in performance characteristics. Performance has been boosted both in the low rev range and at peak. Not only offering better mid range, but maintaining its position of most powerful sports / sports tourer in the market place today.

The Kawasaki ZX14 or Kawasaki ZZR1400 as it is known in the UK is a stunning motorcycle that turns its Ram air - fuel injected motor into a powerful, torquey sports tourer that will be excellent on any occasion. With a suggested 195bhp and a potential top speed of around 200mph the ZZR1400 will be the most powerful Kawasaki branded motorcycle and will challenge the best of the best and leave them wanting. It will ride at any speed - handle with assurance, has styling to draw a crowd at every stop and turn heads on every corner.

MCN headline said it all - The Kawasaki ZZR1400 - 0-60 in 2.5 seconds. Can you imagine, it took longer to read the statement than it would take for this bike to reach 60mph.

The Kawasaki ZZR1400 is developed from the ZZR1200 and ZX12R has a chassis every bit equal to the power plant, with its advance aluminium monocoque frame to give responsive handling and lightweight feel it is a very slim and compact package. The engine position and Uni-Trak rear suspension linkage complementing the rigid frame gives the ZZR1400 great controllability at high speeds and superb road holding when sports riding.

The Kawasaki ZZR1400 also offers a relaxed riding position with low pegs for ample leg room, with its flowing design and quadruple projector beam headlights illuminating the road ahead this has to be the bike of choice.

Kawasaki ZZR1400 / ZX14 Key Features

Instrument cluster of the Kawasaki ZZR1400 is easy to read, with white-faced analogue speedometer and tachometer.
It has a Shift indicator light and clutch engagement light
Multi function LCD digital display includes fuel guage, gear indicator, dual trip meters, odometer and clock
The Large diameter petal brake discs, radial mount front callipers and radial pump brake master cylinder give the Kawasaki ZZR1400 very impressive braking performance and superb feel.
Hydraulically operated clutch features a radial mount clutch master cylinder for worry free, silky smooth and lightweight operation.
Fuel tank features a flush surface tank cap
Idling speed control systems contributes to easy starting capability.
Lightweight Denso radiator with high-density cores provides efficient cooling.
Massive head pipe casting contributed to frame rigidity.
Air box located in frame, contributing to a very compact layout.