Kawasaki ZZR 1400 (ZX-14R)
The Kawasaki ZZ-R 1400'model has been on the market since 2006, replacing Kawasaki ZX-12R. In the market of North America and some other countries, the model was sold under the name - Kawasaki ZX-14R. The main sales markets of the model are Europe, North America, Asia (mainly the countries of Southeast Asia).
Kawasaki ZZR1400 (ZX-14R) belonged to a new, for that time, class of hypersport motorcycles - models with a plastic body kit, with the most voluminous and powerful engine, suspension system and characteristics for fast movement in a straight line.
The Kawasaki ZZ-R 1400 was based on a specially developed 1352 cc engine, which produced up to 190 hp in the first modifications. Subsequently, the maximum power was increased to 200 hp, and with the inertial boost system (Ram-Air) working, this figure increased to 210 hp.
The first modifications of the motorcycle (2006-2007) had the factory designation ' ZX1400A ' and ' ZX1400B ' (version with ABS).
In 2008, the first model update took place, which received an increase in power to 193 hp. Despite the fact that there were no more changes and in fact it was the last generation of the motorcycle, the factory code has changed - ZX1400C and ZX1400D (ABS).
2012 was marked by a major restyling of the Kawasaki ZZR1400 (ZX-14R) model. The motorcycle receives a new engine with an increased volume (1441 cm³), which, in addition, received polished cylinder head channels, camshafts with a higher lift, new lightweight pistons, reinforced connecting rods, crankshaft, tensioner, timing chain, gearbox elements. The model also gets a new exhaust system, Kawasaki Traction Control (KTRC) 3-level traction control and new ignition (all taken from Kawasaki ZX-10R), a slip clutch and a second radiator fan. The internal components of the rear suspension are being changed. The factory designation of the model is ' ZX1400E ' and ' ZX1400F ' (ABS).
In 2014, in addition to the basic version, a more expensive modification "Performance Sport" is offered, which is equipped with an Ohlins TTX39 rear shock absorber, gel inserts in the seat, a curved windshield, a "gold" fork and a branded Akrapovic exhaust system.
In 2016, the model received minor visual changes and, although they were barely noticeable, the factory code of the model changed - ' ZX1400H ' and ' ZX1400J . The Performance Sport version is equipped with Brembo M50 monobloc radial calipers. In the same year, a new modification `` SE appears, which costs $ 1,500 more than the base version and differs from it in the style of the dashboard, reinforced brake and clutch hoses, brake and clutch expansion tanks in black, brake system from the Performance Sport version (Brembo M50).
On the basis of the Kawasaki ZZR1400 (ZX-14R), a tourist model was developed - Kawasaki 1400 GTR.
The main competitors of Kawasaki ZZR1400 (ZX-14R) in the class:
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Specifications
Specifications Kawasaki ZZR 1400 (ZX-14R):
| Model | Kawasaki ZZR1400 (ZX-14R) |
|---|---|
| Motorcycle type | hypersport |
| Release year | 2006+ |
| Frame | aluminum monocoque |
| Engine type | 4-cylinder, 4-stroke, in-line |
| Working volume | 1352 cm³ - ZX1400A-D 1441 cm³ - ZX1400E-J |
| Bore / Stroke | 84.0 x 61.0 mm - ZX1400A-D 84.0 x 65.0 mm - ZX1400E-J |
| Compression ratio | 12.0: 1 - ZX1400A-D 12.3: 1 - ZX1400E-J |
| Cooling | liquid |
| Number of valves per cylinder | DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Fuel supply system | Injector, 4x Mikuni 44 EIDW |
| Ignition type | transistor |
| Maximum power | 190.0 h.p. (140.0 kW) @ 9500 rpm - ZX1400A-B 193.0 h.p. (142.0 kW) @ 9500 rpm - ZX1400C-D 200.0 h.p. (147.2 kW) @ 10,000 rpm - ZX1400E-J 210.0 h.p. (154.5 kW) @ 10,000 rpm - ZX1400E-J (inertial boost) |
| Maximum torque | 154.0 Nm (15.7 kg * m) @ 7500 rpm - ZX1400A-D 162.5 Nm (16.6 kg * m) @ 7500 rpm - ZX1400E-J |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Drive type | chain |
| Front tire size | 120/70 ZR17 (58W) |
| Rear tire size | 190/50 ZR17 (73W) |
| Front brakes | 2 discs, 310 mm, 4-piston radial calipers (optional ABS) Brembo M50 monobloc - Performance Sport, SE |
| Rear brakes | 1 disc, 250 mm, 2-piston caliper (optional ABS) |
| Front suspension | 43mm inverted fork (fully adjustable), 117mm travel |
| Rear suspension | Pendulum Uni-Trak with monoshock (fully adjustable), stroke - 122 mm - ZX1400A-D Swingarm Uni-Trak with monoshock (fully adjustable), stroke - 124 mm - ZX1400E-J Öhlins TTX39 - Performance Sport |
| Motorcycle length | 2170 mm |
| Motorcycle width | 760 mm - ZX1400A-D 770 mm - ZX1400E-J |
| Motorcycle height | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1460 mm - ZX1400A-D 1480 mm - ZX1400E-J |
| Saddle height | 800 mm |
| Minimum ground clearance | 125 mm |
| Acceleration to 100 km / h | 2.9 sec. - ZX1400A-D 2.77 sec. - ZX1400E-J |
| Maximum speed | 299 km / h |
| Fuel tank capacity | 22.0 l |
| Motorcycle weight (curb) | 252 kg - ZX1400A 255 kg - ZX1400B 257 kg - ZX1400C 261 kg - ZX1400D 265 kg - ZX1400E 268 kg - ZX1400F 269 kg - ZX1400J, SE, Performance Sport |