Kawasaki ZZR1400 (2006)

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The Kawasaki ZZR1400 (ZX-14) is a high-performance motorcycle produced in 2006, with a four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder, DOHC engine with a capacity of 1441 cc. It has a bore and stroke of 84 x 65 mm, a compression ratio of 12.3:1, and is liquid-cooled with a wet sump lubrication system. The DFI (R) system with four 44mm Mikuni throttle bodies and TCBI with digital advance system is used for its ignition, which can start with an electric motor.

It has a maximum power output of 187 horsepower at 9500 RPM, which increases to 197 horsepower at 9500 RPM with the use of the Ram Air system, and a maximum torque of 136 Nm at 7500 RPM. The Kawasaki ZZR1400 (ZX-14) has a wet, multiple discs, hydraulic clutch, and a 6-speed transmission with an X-Ring chain final drive. The frame is made of aluminum and has a monocoque design. The front suspension is a 43mm inverted cartridge fork with adjustable preload, compression, and rebound damping adjustment, while the rear suspension has a Bottom-Link Uni-Trak (R) gas-charged shock with adjustable preload, rebound, and compression damping adjustments.

The motorcycle’s dimensions are 2170 mm x 760 mm x 1180 mm (L x W x H) with a wheelbase of 1461 mm, and a ground clearance of 125 mm. Its seat height is 800 mm, and it has a wet weight of 264 kg, with a fuel capacity of 22 liters. It has front and rear brakes of 310 mm and 250 mm, respectively, with a 120/70 ZR17 front tire and a 190/50 ZR17 rear tire. The motorcycle has a top speed of 188.7 mph (295.6 km/h) and can do the standing 1/4 mile in 10.3 seconds.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Kawasaki ZZR 1400 (ZX-14)

Year: 2006


Engine: Four stroke, transverse four cylinders, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Capacity: 1441 cc / 87.9 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 84 x 65 mm
Compression Ratio: 12.3:1
Cooling System: Liquid cooled
Lubrication: Wet sump
Induction: DFI (R) with four 44mm Mikuni throttle bodies
Ignition: TCBI with Digital Advance
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 187 hp @ 9500 rpm
Max Power Ram Air: 197 hp @ 9500 rpm
Max Torque: 136 Nm / 13.87 kg-m / 113.5lb-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 (R) 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 degrees
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.
Ground Clearance: 125 mm / 4.9 in
Seat Height: 800 mm / 31.5 in
Wet Weight: 264 kg / 584.3 lb
Fuel Capacity: 22 Litres / 5.8 gal
Standing 1/4 Mile: 10.3 sec
Top Speed: 188.7 mph / 295.6 km/h

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