1,441 cc Four-cylinder Liquid-cooled DOHC Engine

• Piston jet system sprays a continuous stream of cooling lubrication to the underside of each piston for cooler running temperatures, more consistent power output and excellent long-term durability
• Surface and heat treatments allow the transmission gears to better harness the engine’s prodigious power output
• Strong cam chain and tensioning system offers excellent high-rpm durability
• Long-stroke design, ported cylinder heads, lightweight forged pistons, and aggressive camshaft profiles provide more torque and power throughout the rev range than any other production sportbike
• Chrome composite-plated aluminum cylinder bores are lightweight, durable, and effectively transfer heat away from the combustion chamber and piston for maximum durability at high power outputs
• Thick 40 mm crankshaft main journals contribute to long-term engine durability
• Mechanical noise is kept to a minimum via special piston profiles and a urethane insulation sheet on the inside of the magnesium chain cover

Aggressive Supersport Bodywork

• Lightweight Denso radiator with dual fans and high-density cores provides maximum cooling efficiency
• Monocoque frame is positioned over the engine so the sleek fairing is uninterrupted by protruding frame spars, adding to the extremely long and low styling
• Standard rear-seat cowl adds aesthetic appeal
• Efficient fairing venting offers excellent engine-heat control to help maintain rider and passenger comfort on hot days
• Quadruple projector beam headlights give the ZX™-14R a distinctive look. The outer lights contain position lamps and high beams, while the low beams are located in the center lamps.
• Both the front and rear turn signals are integrated into the bodywork and have clear lenses to enhance for a more modern appearance

Back-torque Limiting “Slipper” Clutch

• Back-torque limiting “slipper” clutch assembly helps control rear-wheel torque effects while downshifting or coasting to minimize wheel hop, chatter and reduce rider stress
• Radial-pump hydraulic clutch master cylinder offers smooth and precise engagement and optimal feel at the lever

Comfortable Sporting Suspension

• Fully adjustable bottom-link Uni-Trak® rear suspension is a compact design that offers premium control and feedback
• Bottom-link design helps create a lower center of gravity, which makes the motorcycle more nimble
• Inverted and multi-adjustable 43 mm cartridge-type fork provides excellent wheel control and without sacrificing ride comfort
• Linkage rates designed to allow linear suspension action and excellent wheel control
• Stepless damping adjustment allows ultra-precise tuning of fork reactions

Digital Fuel Injection

• DFI® throttle body assembly features individual 44 mm throttle bodies fitted with an idle speed control and sub-throttle valves controlled by the 32-bit ECU. They provide precise response, smooth performance, automatic idle speed adjustment, and help the bike meet strict Euro III emissions requirements.
• High performance intake tract porting optimizes flow characteristics
• Fuel injectors deliver lateral spray at a 20-degree angle to disperse the finely atomized (75-micron droplet size) fuel over a wide area

Dual-mode Digital Ignition

• Individual spark plug-mounted ignition coils fire each of the four spark plugs independently to achieve the optimum timing for that cylinder
• ECU includes an idle speed control system for easier starting and warm-up
• Rider selectable high and low maps offer a choice between full power and approximately 50 percent power output to help suit changing conditions
• Digital timing advance enhances low and mid-range power

Full Instrumentation

• Black-faced dual analog speedometer and tachometer are easy to read
• Programmable shift indicator lamp illuminates at pre-set rpm to signal rider upshift
• Programmable clutch engagement lamp illuminates at pre-set rpm to signal the rider to engage the clutch
• Multi-function LCD digital display includes an odometer, two trip meters, fuel gauge, gear position indicator, clock, and many other variables, including traction-control and power mode information through its LCD indicator
• Controller Area Network (CAN) interface between the gauges uses fewer wires yet allows a greater volume of information, such as estimated fuel mileage, to be exchanged

Gear-driven Dual Engine Balancers

• Already in perfect primary balance, the ZX-14R’s engine design features dual secondary balancers that virtually eliminate unwanted vibrations for extremely smooth operation and reduced rider fatigue
• Revised balance weights keep the newly dimensioned engine (more stroke) in ideal balance, resulting in improved comfort for riders and passengers

High-flow Exhaust System

• The internal construction of the dual mufflers minimizes the impact of noise and emissions regulations, while maintaining impressive top-end power
• Header assembly has tapered-diameter pipes for optimal engine response and power output
• Airflow directed into the exhaust by the large secondary air ports in the cylinder head and head cover, plus a third honeycomb catalyzer in the exhaust collector, help meet strict Euro III emissions standards

Key Features

• Massively powerful 1,441 cc inline-four engine is the strongest motorcycle engine Kawasaki has ever produced and delivers the most power of any current production sportbike in the world
• Exhaust system features tapered head pipes, a catalyzer and an efficient muffler assembly for low noise and emissions
• Revised suspension settings front and rear add wheel control and compliance to an already plush ride
• Supersport bodywork package builds upon the slick aesthetic image of the previous machine, includes a rear seat cowl and adds better air management to the mix for improved rider and passenger comfort
• Slipper clutch assembly controls rear-wheel torque effects while braking and downshifting
• KTRC traction-control system features three different modes for varying conditions and is controlled by a handy switch assembly on the left handlebar
• Higher overall finish quality than before, including hidden bodywork fasteners
• Aluminum swingarm assembly is longer than traditional designs and features strengthening gussets to cope with the engine’s substantial torque
• Aluminum monocoque frame is narrow, strong and rigid for impressive sport riding performance
• All-new 10-spoke wheels are more than 3 pounds lighter in total than the previous machine’s units; this reduces unsprung weight, which aids handling and maneuverability
• New disc material and pads improve the 14R’s radial-mount braking system

KTRC Traction Control

• Modes are indicated on the LCD cockpit display
• KTRC traction-control system features three different selectable modes to suit rider preference and different riding conditions
• Modes are selected by a handy switch assembly on the left handlebar

Monocoque Aluminum Frame

• Engine is positioned forward in the frame, with the long wheelbase and front / rear weight balance carefully designed to achieve high-speed stability and responsive handling
• Frame houses the air box and air filter in a space-saving design that simplifies air cleaner maintenance
• Many of the frame’s cast aluminum sections – steering head and swingarm pivot areas – are produced via a die-casting process for weight savings
• Long swingarm design helps maximize forward drive and is gusseted to better cope with the engine’s healthy torque output
• Battery is also housed within the frame and is easily accessible through an aluminum frame cover
• Rigidly mounted engine is a stressed frame member, which increases the frame’s torsional rigidity and saves weight vs. traditional designs
• Massive head pipe casting contributes to frame rigidity
• Lightweight monocoque frame is a hollow aluminum box that arches over the engine from the steering head to the swingarm pivot. It is narrow, strong, rigid and very light.

Petal-type Discs with Radial-mount Calipers and Optional ABS

• Radial mounted four-piston front brake calipers offer greater rigidity than traditional caliper mounting to improve brake feel
• A separate brake pad is used for each piston. Individual pads provide increased cooling efficiency and can absorb more heat without deforming so they maintain a consistent brake feel longer.
• Radial-pump front brake master cylinder provides excellent lever feel and feedback
• ABS brakes offer excellent performance and enhanced confidence in adverse conditions
• Petal-type brake rotors provide better cooling and enhanced warp resistance than traditional discs
• Compact, lightweight ABS unit is highly effective without weighing the bike down

Ram Air Induction

• Central ram air duct in the newly shaped fairing draws cooler, higher-pressure air from the face of the fairing and efficiently guides it through the larger and more efficient air cleaner and into the reworked engine for maximum power output