Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R
It is a sports bike from Kawasaki, which is one of the fastest bikes in its segment. It is equipped with a powerful engine which boosts the speed heavily on the road. Kawasaki ZX-14R appear with a solid body style. It comes with a single seat which can be replace with a full length seat for rider and pillion both.
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Launch Date : 26 Feb 2016
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R Full Specifications
ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
| Displacement (cc) | 1441 |
| Engine Type | Four-Stroke, DOHC |
| No. of Cylinders | Inline Four-cylinder |
| Valves Per Cylinder | Four Valves Per Cylinder |
| Maximum Power | 209 BHP @ 10000 RPM |
| Maximum Torque | 162.5 NM @ 7500 RPM |
| Starter System | Self Start |
| Fuel Delivery System | Fuel injection 44mm x 4(Mikuni) |
| Ignition | Digital |
| Cooling System | Liquid Cooled |
| Gears | 6-Speed |
| Clutch | Wet Multi Disc |
| Bore (mm) | 84 |
| Stroke (mm) | 65 |
CHASSIS AND SUSPENSION
| Chassis Type | Aluminum Monocoque |
| Front Suspension | Type 43 mm Inverted Fork with Top-Out Springs |
| Rear Suspension | Bottom-Link Uni-Trak with Gash Charged Shock |
BRAKES
| Front Brake | Type- Dual Semi-Floating 310 mm Petal Discs Caliper-Dual Radial Mount, Opposed 4-Piston, 4-Pad |
| Rear Brake | Type- Single 250 mm Petal Disc, Caliper-Opposed, Twin Piston |
TYRES AND WHEELS
| Front Tyre Size | 120/70ZR17M/C(58W) |
| Rear Tyre Size | 190/50ZR17M/C(58W) |
| Wheel Size (inches) | 17 |
| Tyres Types | Tubless |
| Wheel Type | Alloy |
ELECTRICALS
| Battery | 12V, Maintenance Free |
| Tail Light | LED Tail Lamp |
| Dashboard | Digital Analog |
| Headlamp | 55w Bulb and Reflector Type |
DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT
| Length (mm) | 2170 |
| Width (mm) | 770 |
| Height (mm) | 1170 |
| Weight (Kg) | 265 |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 125 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1480 |
COLOR
| Colors | Pearl White Metallic, Lime Green,Golden Blazed Green / Metallic Spark Black, Candy Burnt Orange / Metallic Spark Black, Flat Ebony / Ebony |
FUEL ECONOMY AND CAPACITY
| Fuel Tank Capacity (litres) | 22 |
| Reserve Fuel | 4 |
| Fuel Consumption City (kmpl) | 10.00 |
| Fuel Consumption Highway (kmpl) | 12.00 |
SAGMart Reviews on Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R
What's good:
The ZX-14 is a flagship motorcycle from the Kawasaki. Dramatically, the motorcycle is built on a lightweight and powerful monocoque aluminum frame that now offer a dynamic stability over the terrain. The 2014 model comes with minor upgrades that help it to improve the overall riding quality. Apart from this, the iconic machine looks more appealing with its front section that carries a broad front cowl and twin headlight. Few of its pros are given below:
- Aerodynamic Looks
- Twin Silencer
- Electronic Steering
- Riding Quality
- Robust Performance
What's Bad:
The manufacturers make a great effort to make it a powerful machine. In terms of performance, the Ninja ZX-14 has become the world's best sports bike. It is also featured with some drawbacks that may drop its popularity in its segment. Few of its cons are given below:
- Single Unit Seat
- Poor Mileage
Power to mileage:
Being a fastest production motorcycle in the world, the motorcycle proves itself to be one of the fastest bikes in the world. The 2014 model is powered by a four stroke and 1441cc engine that delivers maximum power on 9,500 RPM by 190 BHP and makes 157 NM of torque at the rate of 7,500 RPM. Furthermore, the machine is featured with a fuel injection system that helps reduce emissions. Few of its power to mileage features are given below:
- 1441cc Petrol Engine
- Maximum Power 209 BHP at 10,000 RPM
- Maximum Torque 157 Nm at 7,500 RPM
- Fuel Injection System
- Fuel Economy 18KMPL
Handling and riding:
In terms ride quality, the bike comes with a single unit seat that gives a sport riding posture for the riders, while the electronic steering significantly gives outstanding and smooth handling. The powerful suspension easily observes the overall weight of the bike and provides a perfect balancing on the corner.
Safety:
The motorcycle comes equipped with powerful safety equipments such as fully adjustable suspensions, powerful petal-type disc with radial mount calipers, anti-lock braking system, Kawasaki traction control system (KTCS) and twin headlight. Few of its safety features are given below:
- Monocoque Aluminum Frame
- Fully Adjustable Suspension
- Anti-lock Braking System
- Petal-type Disc with Radial Mount Calipers
- Kawasaki Traction Control System
Maintenance:
To retain the engine life, the ZX-14R requires regular care. Thus, the bike has a number of powerful and branded objects that also require least care. The spare parts of the brand are too costly in the sports bike category.
Verdict:
Kawasaki's flagship motorcycle, the ZX-14R, is a sports bike, which has become the world's one of the fastest production motorcycles in the world. The bike gives a powerful sports bike feel to the rider while being comfortable on long rides. It is a second last variant of Ninja model that is featured with an array of dynamic features. If the price is consider, the price of this bike is too higher than its rivals in its category.
