The Kawasaki ZZR1400 motorcycle specifications include a 1,352 cc (82.50 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 224 kg (493.8 lb).
Key specifications
2008, 2012, 2018, 2019, 2020Model years
1,352 ccDisplacement
136.0 Nm @ 6,200 rpmTorque
224 kgDry weight
800 mmSeat height
22 LFuel tank
1,460 mmWheelbase
125 mmGround clearance
Model years covered
20082012201820192020
Year-specific specification changes
The 2008 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
Bore × stroke
2012202084.0 x 65 mm (3.3 x 2.6 inches)
Displacement
201220201,441 cc (87.93 cu in)
Frame
20122019Monocoque, aluminium
2020Monocoque, pressed-aluminium
Front brakes
2012Double disc. ABS. Dual radial-mount, opposed 4-piston, 4-pad
20182020Double disc. Dual radial-mount, opposed 4-piston, 4-pad.
Front suspension
201243 mm inverted fork with top-out springs. 13-way Compression damping. 11-way Rebound damping. Fully adjustable Spring preload.
2018202043 mm inverted fork with top-out springs Compression damping: 18-way Rebound damping: 15-way Spring preload: Fully adjustable.
Fuel system
2012Injection. 44 mm x 4 (Mikuni)
20182019Injection. Mikuni
2020Injection. Ø 44 mm x 4 (Mikuni)
Rear brakes
2012Single disc. ABS. Opposed, twin-piston
20182020Single disc. Opposed, twin-piston caliper.
Rear suspension
2012Bottom-Link Uni-Trak with gas-charged shock. Stepless Compression damping. Stepless Rebound damping. Fully adjustable Spring preload.
20182019Bottom-Link Uni-Trak, Öhlins TTX39 rear shock with piggyback reservoir and remote preload adjuster Compression Damping: 22-way Rebound Damping: 22-way Spring Preload: Fully adjustable
2020Bottom-Link Uni-Trak with gas-charged shock. Compression damping: Stepless. Rebound damping: Stepless. Spring preload: Fully adjustable.
Torque
20182020158.2 Nm (16.1 kgf-m or 116.7 ft.lbs) @ 7,500 rpm
Wheelbase
201820201,480 mm (58.3 inches)
Overall width
20182020770 mm (30.3 inches)
Trail
201294 mm (3.7 inches)
2018202093 mm (3.7 inches)
How the Kawasaki ZZR1400 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.
Displacement1,352 cc
Low 84 ccAverage 687 ccHigh 1,700 cc
About 97% higher than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 91st percentile across Kawasaki models.
Seat height800 mm
Low 680 mmAverage 801 mmHigh 955 mm
Very close to the Kawasaki database average. Around the 49th percentile across Kawasaki models.
Fuel capacity22 L
Low 3.8 LAverage 15.3 LHigh 24 L
About 44% larger than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 96th percentile across Kawasaki models.
This model Kawasaki database average
Mechanical overview
Engine layout snapshot
In-line four, four-stroke • 1,352 cc • Liquid cooled
Chassis snapshot
Wheelbase 1,460 mmSeat 800 mmClearance 125 mm
6-speed • Chain (final drive) • 120/70-ZR17 front / 190/50-ZR17 rear
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size |
120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tire size |
190/50-ZR17 |
| Bore/stroke ratio |
1.38:1 (Oversquare) |
Engine specifications
| Engine type |
In-line four, four-stroke |
| Displacement |
1,352 cc (82.50 cu in) |
| Torque |
136.0 Nm (13.9 kgf-m or 100.3 ft.lbs) @ 6,200 rpm |
| Bore × stroke |
84.0 x 61 mm (3.3 x 2.4 inches) |
| Compression ratio |
12.0:1 |
| Valves per cylinder |
4 |
| Cooling system |
Liquid |
| Fuel system |
Injection. 4 x Mikuni |
| Fuel control |
Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition |
Digital |
| Starter |
Electric |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox |
6-speed |
| Final drive |
Chain (final drive) |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame |
Aluminium |
| Front suspension |
Inverted, telescopic fork, 43 mm |
| Rear suspension |
Aluminium swing arm with Bottom-Link-Uni-Trak |
| Rake |
26.1° |
| Trail |
112 mm (4.4 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
| Dry weight |
224 kg (493.8 lb) |
| Seat height |
800 mm (31.5 inches) |
| Overall length |
2,170 mm (85.4 inches) |
| Overall width |
760 mm (29.9 inches) |
| Overall height |
1,170 mm (46.1 inches) |
| Wheelbase |
1,460 mm (57.5 inches) |
| Ground clearance |
125 mm (4.9 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity |
22.00 L (5.81 US gal) |
Other specifications
| Comments |
149.5 KW with RAM air |
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