The Kawasaki ZZR 1400 Performance Sport motorcycle specifications include a 1,441 cc (87.93 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 268 kg (590.8 lb).
Key specifications
The 2015 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Kawasaki ZZR 1400 Performance Sport 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 29% heavier than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 83rd 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 96th percentile across Kawasaki models.
Kawasaki database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Kawasaki specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
1,441 cc — larger displacement than about 93% of Kawasaki models.
268 kg — heavier than about 83% of Kawasaki models, or lighter than about 17%.
800 mm — taller than about 49% of Kawasaki models.
22 L — larger than about 96% of Kawasaki fuel tanks in this database.
Dimensions compared with Kawasaki average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across Kawasaki models where that dimension is available.
2,170
2,122
Close to average.
770
833
8% below average.
1,170
1,175
Close to average.
1,480
1,441
Close to average.
800
801
Close to average.
125
187
33% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 120/70-ZR17 |
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| Rear tire size | 190/50-ZR17 |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.29:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Category | Sport |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 1,441 cc (87.93 cu in) |
| Torque | 162.5 Nm (16.6 kgf-m or 119.9 ft.lbs) @ 6,100 rpm |
| 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. 44 mm x 4 (Mikuni) |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | Digital |
| Lubrication | Forced lubrication, wet sump with oil cooler |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
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| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
| Clutch | Wet multi-disc, manual |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Monocoque, pressed-aluminium |
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| Front suspension | 43 mm inverted fork with top-out springs Compression damping: 18-way Rebound damping: 15-way Spring preload: Fully adjustable |
| Rear suspension | Bottom-Link Uni-Trak with gas-charged shock Compression damping: Stepless Rebound damping: Stepless Spring preload: Fully adjustable |
| Rake | 23.0° |
| Trail | 93 mm (3.7 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front tire | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tire | 190/50-ZR17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 268 kg (590.8 lb) |
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| Seat height | 800 mm (31.5 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,170 mm (85.4 inches) |
| Overall width | 770 mm (30.3 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,170 mm (46.1 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,480 mm (58.3 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 125 mm (4.9 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 22.00 L (5.81 US gal) |
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Other specifications
| Color options | Black/green |
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| Comments | Maximum power with RAM Air is 154.5 kW (210 PS at 10,000 rpm. |
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.