2011 Kawasaki Ninja® ZX™-14

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2011 Kawasaki Ninja® ZX™-14

For more than 40 years, Kawasaki has shocked and awed the motorcycle world with its big-bore streetbikes. From the arm-stretching 500cc H1 of 1969 to the legendary 903cc Z-1 of 1973, and from the high-tech Ninja® ZX™-10s and -11s of the ’80s and ’90s to the sublime ZX-12s and -14s of the new millennium, Team Green™ has continuously kicked butt and taken names in the large-displacement sportbike category.

Pricing/Color Information

Ebony

Features

All

Key Features - 1,352cc inline-four with DFI® provides smooth power while producing impressive amounts of horsepower

Key Features - Lightweight aluminum monocoque frame is narrow, strong and rigid

Key Features - Radial-mounted front brake calipers and radial-pump front brake master cylinder combine for superior braking power and control

Key Features - Six-speed transmission

Key Features - Fully adjustable suspension allows for excellent control and feedback

Key Features - Hydraulic clutch offers precise clutch engagement and optimal feel

Key Features - Natural yet aggressive ergonomics

Key Features - Multi-function LCD instrumentation offers a wealth of information and is easy to read

Key Features - Standard rear seat cowl adds to bike’s aerodynamic styling

1,352cc Four-cylinder, DOHC Engine - Tuned to provide smooth power across a very wide rev range while producing impressive horsepower numbers

1,352cc Four-cylinder, DOHC Engine - Chrome composite-plated aluminum cylinder bores are lightweight, durable, and quickly carry heat away from the combustion chamber and piston for supreme durability at high power outputs

1,352cc Four-cylinder, DOHC Engine - Carefully designed engine is compact and narrow

1,352cc Four-cylinder, DOHC Engine - Low mechanical noise via special piston profile and urethane insulation sheet on the inside of the magnesium chain cover

High-flow Exhaust System - Airflow into the exhaust from the large secondary air ports in the cylinder head and head cover, plus a third honeycomb catalyzer in the collector, help meet strict Euro III emissions standards

High-flow Exhaust System - Internal silencer construction minimizes impact of emissions regulations while maintaining impressive top-end power

High-flow Exhaust System - Exhaust connecting tube entrances are designed to enhance low-rpm response

Gear-driven Dual Engine Balancers - Already in perfect primary balance, the engine features dual secondary balancers that virtually eliminate unwanted vibrations for extremely smooth operation and reduced rider fatigue

Ram Air Induction - Central ram air duct draws cooler, higher-pressure air from the face of the fairing and efficiently guides it through the air cleaner and into the engine for maximum power output

Digital Fuel Injection - 44mm Mikuni throttle bodies are fitted with sub-throttle valves controlled by the ECU to provide precise response, smooth DFI performance and help meet Euro III emissions requirements

Digital Fuel Injection - Intake porting optimizes flow characteristics

Digital Fuel Injection - Injectors deliver lateral spray at a 20-degree angle to disperse the finely atomized fuel over a wide area

Digital Fuel Injection - Fine-atomizing injectors produce a 75micron droplet size

Digital Fuel Injection - 32-bit ECU works with dual throttle valve system to further enhance throttle response and control

Digital Ignition - Digital Timing Advance enhances low and mid-range power

Digital Ignition - Individual spark plug-mounted ignition coils fire each of the four spark plugs independently to achieve the optimum timing for that cylinder

Digital Ignition - ECU includes an idle speed control system for easier starting and warm-up

Radial Pump Clutch Master Cylinder - Hydraulic clutch features a radial-pump clutch master cylinder for smooth and precise clutch engagement and optimal feel

Next-generation Monocoque Aluminum Frame - 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

Next-generation Monocoque Aluminum Frame - Frame’s cast aluminum sections – steering head and swingarm pivot areas – are produced via a die-casting process for weight savings

Next-generation Monocoque Aluminum Frame - Rigidly mounted engine is a stressed frame member, which increases the frame’s torsional rigidity and saves approximately four pounds

Next-generation Monocoque Aluminum Frame - Engine is positioned forward in the frame, with the wheelbase and front/rear weight balance carefully designed to achieve high-speed stability and responsive handling

Next-generation Monocoque Aluminum Frame - Massive head pipe casting contributes to frame rigidity

Next-generation Monocoque Aluminum Frame - Frame houses the air box and air filter in a space-saving design that simplifies air cleaner maintenance

Next-generation Monocoque Aluminum Frame - Battery is also housed within the frame and is easily accessible through the back side of the frame

Suspension - Inverted 43mm cartridge-type front fork utilizes damping rates that offer firm initial action to resist front-end dive when braking

Suspension - Stepless damping adjustment improves suspension performance

Suspension - Excellent control and feedback from fully adjustable bottom-link Uni-Trak® rear suspension

Suspension - Linkage rates allow linear suspension action

Suspension - Bottom-link design helps create a lower center of gravity, which makes the motorcycle more nimble

Suspension - Wheel rim center ribs are slightly offset so tire balance weights can be located precisely along the wheel’s centerline

Radial-mount Calipers and Petal-type Discs - Radial mounted four-piston front brake calipers offer greater rigidity than traditional caliper mounting to improve brake feel

Radial-mount Calipers and Petal-type Discs - 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-mount Calipers and Petal-type Discs - Petal-type design brake discs provide better cooling and warp resistance

Radial-mount Calipers and Petal-type Discs - Radial-pump front brake master cylinder improves brake performance and lever feel

Wind Tunnel-designed Bodywork - 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

Wind Tunnel-designed Bodywork - Both the front and rear turn signals are integrated into the bodywork and have clear lenses to enhance appearance

Wind Tunnel-designed Bodywork - Quadruple projector beam headlights give the ZX-14 a distinctive front fairing. The outer lights contain position lamps and high beams, while the low beams are located in the center lamps

Wind Tunnel-designed Bodywork - Lightweight Denso radiator with high-density cores provides maximum cooling efficiency

Full Instrumentation - White faced dual analog speedometer and tachometer are easy to read

Full Instrumentation - Multi-function LCD digital display includes an odometer, two trip meters, fuel gauge, gear position indicator and clock

Full Instrumentation - Programmable shift indicator lamp illuminates at pre-set rpm to signal rider upshift

Full Instrumentation - Programmable clutch engagement lamp illuminates at pre-set rpm to signal the rider to engage the clutch

Full Instrumentation - 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

2011 Kawasaki Ninja® ZX™-14

Specifications

Engine

Engine
Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC, four valve per cylinder, inline-four
Displacement
1352 cc
Bore x Stroke
84.0 x 61.0 nn
Compression Ratio
12.0:1
Fuel Injection
DFI with Mikuni 44mm Mikuni Throttle Bodies
Fuel Capacity
5.8 gal.

Transmission

Ignition
TCBI with Digital Advance
Transmission
6-Speed
Final Drive
X-Ring Chain

Chassis

Tires Front
120/70 ZR17
Tires Rear
190/50 ZR17
Suspension Front
43mm inverted cartridge fork with adjustable preload, stepless rebound and compression damping adjustments
Wheel Travel, Front
4.6 in.
Suspension Rear
Bottom-Link Uni-Trak® and gas-charged shock with adjustable preload, stepless rebound and compression damping adjustments, adjustable ride height
Wheel Travel, Rear
4.8 in.
Brake Front
Dual semi-floating 310 mm petal discs with dual radial-mounted four-piston calipers
Brake Rear
Single 250mm petal disc with twin-piston caliper

Dimensions

Wheelbase
57.5 in.
Height
46.1 in
Length
85.4 in.
Width
29.9 in.
Rake (Caster Angle)
23°
Trail
3.7 in.
Seat Height
31.5 in.
Curb Weight
566.7 lbs.

General Information

Warranty
12 months; (Good Times™ Protection Plan) 12, 24, 36 or 48 months

Colors

Colors
Candy Lime Green / Ebony, Ebony

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