2013 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R ABS Review

2013 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R ABS

Since the dawn of modern motorcycling Kawasaki has been respected as the no-holds-barred, take-no-prisoners king of two wheeled performance… and that’s not about to change any time soon.

2013 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R ABS Key Features

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2013 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R ABS Features and Benefits

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2013 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R ABS – USA Specifications/Technical Details
US MSRP Price: $TBA USD

Specifications not released until October 2nd, 2012

2013 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R ABS – Canadian Specifications/Technical Details
Canada MSRP Price: $TBA CDN

ENGINE
Type 4-stroke, In-Line Four
Displacement 1,441cc
Bore and Stroke 84.0 x 65.0 mm
Cooling Liquid
Compression Ratio 12.3:1
Valve System DOHC, 16 valves (4 valves per cylinder)
Fuel System DFI with 44 mm Mikuni Throttle Bodies (4)
Ignition Digital
Lubrication Forced lubrication (wet sump with cooler)

DRIVETRAIN

Transmission 6-speed, return, positive neutral finder
Final Drive Sealed chain
Primary Reduction Ratio 1.556 (84/54)
Gear Ratio: 1st 2.611(47/18)
Gear Ratio: 2nd 1.947 (37/19)
Gear Ratio: 3rd 1.545 (34/22)
Gear Ratio: 4th 1.333 (32/24)
Gear Ratio: 5th 1.154 (30/26)
Gear Ratio: 6th 1.036 (29/28)
Final Reduction Ratio 2.471 (42/17)
Clutch Wet multi-disc, manual

FRAME

Type Monocoque, aluminium
Wheel Travel: Front 117 mm (4.6 in.)
Tire: Front 120/70ZR17M/C (58W)
Wheel Travel: Rear 124 mm (4.9 in.)
Tire: Rear 190/50ZR17M/C (73W)
Caster (Rake) 23º
Trail 93 mm (3.7 in.)
Steering Angle (Left/Right) 31º / 31º

SUSPENSION

Suspension, Front 43 mm inverted cartridge fork. with adjustable preload, stepless rebound and compression damping adjustments
Suspension, Rear Bottom-Link Uni-Trak and gas-charged shock with adjustable preload, stepless rebound and compression damping adjustments

BRAKES

Front: Type Dual semi-floating 310 mm petal discs
Front: Calipers Dual radial-mount, opposed 4-piston, 4-pad
Rear: Type Single 250 mm petal disc
Rear: Calipers Opposed, twin-piston

DIMENSIONS

Overall Length 2,170 mm (85.4 in.)
Overall Width 770 mm (30.3 in.)
Overall Height 1,170 mm (46.1 in.)
Wheelbase 1,480 mm (58.3 in.)
Ground Clearance 125 mm (4.9 in.)
Seat Height 800 mm (31.5 in.)
Curb Mass** 265 kg (584.2 lbs.)
Fuel Capacity 22 litres (4.8 gal.)
DETAILS

Warranty 12 months warranty
ADDITIONAL COST OPTIONS

Good Times Protection Plan 24 or 36 months (Kawasaki GTPP coverage begins after the standard limited warranty expires)

MSRP*

Metallic Spark Black / Golden Blazed Green ZX1400FDFA TBA
Passion Red ZX1400FDF TBA

2013 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R ABS – United Kingdom Specifications/Technical Details
UK MSRP Price: £TBA (Prices are recommended and inclusive of VAT @ 20% and delivery)

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2013 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R ABS – Australia Specifications/Technical Details
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