2014 Kawasaki Ninja® ZX™-14R

Everything about the Ninja® ZX™-14R sportbike is big: Big displacement, big horsepower, big accolades. Life is pretty good at the top of the heap. When you make more power than any other production sportbike on the planet, as the ZX-14R does, the character of the power delivery is as important as the actual number of horses. To that end, the surface-milled combustion chamber shapes and polished intake ports provide the benefits of racing’s black art – porting – straight from the factory. Consequently, all elements of the induction system work in a coordinated manner, maintaining the Ninja tradition of smooth power delivery.

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One-of-a-kind 1,441cc inline-four engine is the most massively powerful motorcycle engine Kawasaki has ever produced, delivering the most power of any current production sportbike in the worldKTRC traction-control system addresses varying riding conditions via three different modes controlled by a handy switch assembly on the left handlebarSlipper clutch assembly helps control chassis upset from rear-wheel torque effects while braking and downshiftingHigh performance exhaust system features large-diameter tapered head pipes, a catalyzer and an efficient muffler assembly for low noise and emissionsAluminum monocoque frame is narrow, strong and rigid for impressive sport riding performance that complements the engine’s powerAluminum swingarm assembly is longer than traditional designs and incorporates strengthening gussets to withstand the engine’s substantial torqueSupersport bodywork package embraces the visual cues of Kawasaki siblings, includes a rear seat cowl and adds better air management for improved rider and passenger comfortAll-new 10-spoke wheels are more than 3 pounds lighter in total than the previous generation’s, reducing unsprung weight for better handling and maneuverabilityBalanced suspension settings front and rear for a comfortable ride without sacrificing performanceFlagship-worthy finish quality with hidden bodywork fasteners