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Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R - Coming Soon!

The Kawasaki ZX14 Ninja - the only one in the country at the moment will be on display at Meanmachine Pretoria from Friday 9 December until Monday 12 December. Be the first to check out this stunning machine. On top of this we invite you to join us for snacks and drinks on Monday night at our social evening. 12 December 2011 - from 18h00 onwards. Please R.S.V.P

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Known for being one of the fastest production bikes, the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14 is returning in 2012 with even more performance upgrades.

KING OF ALL SPORT BIKES

Directly descended from the original Ninja, Kawasaki's newest flagship is the ultimate blend of Extreme Excitement and Everyday Versatility. Not only is it the world's fastest accelerating production motorcycle, but superb handling and balanced performance (care of advanced technology and numerous comfort features) ensure riders are equally at home carving up twisty roads in the hills, heading across the border to meet friends for lunch or deftly weaving through city traffic, as they are hurtling down the dragstrip. The Ninja ZX-14R proudly stands at the head of Kawasaki's Ninja line-up, but its almighty performance makes it the King of All Sport Bikes.

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STRONGEST ACCELERATING PRODUCTION MOTORCYCLE ON THE PLANET

Designed to settle the issue of supremacy in the flagship class once and for all, the Ninja ZX-14R’s new engine boasts an increased displacement and thorough engine tuning to deliver heady levels of power and unrivalled acceleration. The step up in performance over its predecessor is readily apparent, with more available torque across the rev range and substantially higher upper-end power. And with the notably stronger acceleration, twisting the throttle past 4,000 rpm may result in a sensation not entirely unlike that experienced by astronauts breaking free from the Earth’s gravitational pull.

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Commensurate with the increased performance, larger silencers ensure that noise and emissions regulations are met.

   STRONGER, SHORTER - GEARED TRANSMISSION

  • While the increased engine performance already delivers significantly increased torque, shorter gearing care of a larger rear sprocket (41T>> 42T) further accentuates the stronger acceleration.

  • Heat and surface treatment for all the gears ensures the durability to cope with the incredible loads from the powerful engine as well as greater wear resistance for the parts of the gear that come in contact with the shift forks.

  • Stronger 530-size chain features larger pins and inner plates to match the engine’s greater power and torque.

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Ninja ZX-14R - SPECIFICATIONS

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ENGINE

Type: Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke In-Line Four
Displacement: 1,441 cm³
Bore and Stroke: 84.0 x 65.0 mm
Compression ratio: 12.3:1
Valve system: DOHC, 16 valves
Fuel system: Fuel injection: ø44 mm x 4 (Mikuni)
Ignition: Digital
Starting: Electric
Lubrication: Forced lubrication, wet sump with oil cooler
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DRIVETRAIN

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

Type: Monocoque, aluminium
Wheel travel: front: 117 mm
rear: 124 mm
Tyre: front: 120/70ZR17M/C (58W)
rear: 190/50ZR17M/C (73W)
Caster (rake): 23°
Trail 93 mm
Steering angle (left/right): 31° / 31°
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SUSPENSION

Front: Type: 43 mm inverted fork with top-out springs
Compression damping: 18-way
Rebound damping: 15-way
Spring preload: Fully adjustable
Rear: Type: Bottom-Link Uni-Trak with
gas-charged shock
Compression damping: Stepless
Rebound damping Stepless
Spring preload: Fully adjustable
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BRAKES

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

Maximum power: 147.2 kW {200 PS} / 10,000 rpm
(EUR/AUS/S.E. Asia (B2))
78.2 kW {106 PS} / 8,500 rpm (FRA)
Maximum power with Ram Air: 154.5 kW {210 PS} / 10,000 rpm
(EUR/AUS/S.E. Asia (B2))
Maximum torque: 162.5 N.m {16.6 kgf.m} / 7,500 rpm
(EUR/AUS/S.E. Asia (B2))
120.1 N.m {12.2 kgf.m} / 4,500 rpm
(FRA)
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DIMENSIONS

Overall length: 2,170 mm
Overall width: 770 mm
Overall height: 1,170 mm
Wheelbase: 1,480 mm
Ground clearance: 125 mm
Seat height: 800 mm
Curb mass: 265 kg (ZX1400E)
268 kg (ZX1400F)
Fuel capacity: 22 litres
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