2008 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14 2008


2008 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14 specifications, pictures, reviews and rating

Kawasaki's profilation of this bike
Every champion knows sustained dominance is only possible with constant improvement. Such is the case with Kawasaki’s Ninja® ZX™-14. Since its debut in March of 2006, this motorcycle has ruled the open class sportbike roost with nearly non-stop magazine comparison victories.

General information
Model name Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14
Year 2008
Category Sport
Price as newUS$ 11699. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc.
Rating 3.9  Check out the detailed rating of racing track capabilities, engine performance, accident risk, etc. Compare with any other bike.
Engine and transmission
Displacement 1352.0 ccm (82.50 cubic inches)
Engine type In-line four, four-stroke
Torque 208.8 Nm (21.3 kgf-m or 154.0 ft.lbs)
Compression 12.0:1
Bore x stroke 84.0 x 61.0 mm (3.3 x 2.4 inches)
Valves per cylinder 4
Fuel system Injection
Fuel control Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Ignition TCBI with Digital Advance
Cooling system Air
Gearbox 6-speed
Transmission type Chain (final drive)
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels
Frame type Double cradle, high-tensile steel
Rake (fork angle) 23.0°
Trail 94 mm (3.7 inches)
Front suspension 43mm inverted cartridge fork with adjustable preload, stepless rebound and compression damping adjustments / 4.6 in.
Rear suspension Bottom-Link Uni-Trak® and gas-charged shock with adjustable preload, stepless rebound and compression damping adjustments, adjustable ride height / 4.8 in.
Front tire 120/70-ZR17
Rear tire 190/50-ZR17
Front brakes Double disc
Diameter 310 mm (12.2 inches)
Rear brakes Single disc
Diameter 250 mm (9.8 inches)
Physical measures and capacities
Dry weight 220.0 kg (485.0 pounds)
Seat height 800 mm (31.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall height 1171 mm (46.1 inches)
Overall length 2169 mm (85.4 inches)
Overall width 759 mm (29.9 inches)
Wheelbase 1461 mm (57.5 inches)
Fuel capacity 21.95 litres (5.80 US gallons)
Other specifications
Color options Metallic Midnight Sapphire Blue, Atomic Silver, Special Edition: Metallic Flat Spark Black/Metallic Persimmon Red
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