The Kawasaki ZZR 1400 Special Edition motorcycle specifications include a 1,441 cc (87.93 cu in) engine, power of 197.4 hp (144.1 kW) @ 10,000 rpm, and a listed weight of 268 kg (590.8 lb).
Key specifications
How the Kawasaki ZZR 1400 Special Edition 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 167% higher than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 95th percentile across Kawasaki models.
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.
197.4 hp — more powerful than about 95% of Kawasaki models with power data.
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.
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 |
|---|---|
| Rear tire size | 190/50-ZR17 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.737 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 736.6 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 137.0 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.29:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 2013 |
|---|---|
| Category | Sport |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 1,441 cc (87.93 cu in) |
| Power | 197.4 hp (144.1 kW) @ 10,000 rpm |
| 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 |
| Ignition | Digital |
| Starter | Electric |
| Lubrication | Forced lubrication, wet sump with oil cooler |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
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| Clutch | Wet multi-disc, manual |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Monocoque, 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 | 94 mm (3.7 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc. Petal discs. Dual radial-mount, opposed 4-piston, 4-pad |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc. Petal disc. Opposed, twin-piston caliper. |
| Front tire | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tire | 190/50-ZR17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 268 kg (590.8 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 800 mm (31.5 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,170 mm (85.4 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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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.