The Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R motorcycle specifications include a 1,441 cc (87.93 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 265 kg (584.3 lb).
Key specifications
The 2012 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R compares
This compares the motorcycle with all Kawasaki models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Kawasaki database average.
About 110% higher than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 93rd percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 27% heavier than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 80th percentile across Kawasaki models.
Very close to the Kawasaki database average. Around the 49th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 44% larger than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 91st percentile across Kawasaki models.
Dimensions compared with Kawasaki average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across Kawasaki models where that dimension is available.
2,169
2,122
Close to average.
770
833
8% below average.
1,171
1,175
Close to average.
1,481
1,441
Close to average.
800
801
Close to average.
124
187
34% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 120/70-ZR17 |
|---|---|
| Rear tire size | 190/50-ZR17 |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.29:1 (Oversquare) |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,441 cc (87.93 cu in) |
| Bore × stroke | 84.0 x 65 mm (3.3 x 2.6 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 12.3:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Injection. DFI with four 44mm Mikuni throttle bodies |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | TCBI with Digital Advance |
| Starter | Electric |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
Chassis and suspension
| Front suspension | 43mm inverted cartridge fork with adjustable preload, 18-way compression and 15-way rebound damping adjustment / 4.6 in. |
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| Rear suspension | Bottom-link Uni-Trak and gas-charged shock with adjustable preload, stepless rebound and compression damping adjustments, adjustable ride height / 4.9 in. |
| Rake | 23.0° |
| Trail | 94 mm (3.7 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front tire | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tire | 190/50-ZR17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 265 kg (584.3 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 800 mm (31.5 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,169 mm (85.4 inches) |
| Overall width | 770 mm (30.3 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,171 mm (46.1 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,481 mm (58.3 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 124 mm (4.9 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 21.95 L (5.80 US gal) |
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Other specifications
| Color options | Metallic Spark Black, Candy Surf Blue, Golden Blazed Green with special graphics (SE) |
|---|---|
| Factory warranty | 12 months |
| Price as new | US$ 14699. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Kawasaki models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Kawasaki information before relying on them. Visit the official Kawasaki website.