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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.
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Features
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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


