2008 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14
Every champion knows sustained dominance is only possible with constant improvement. Such is the case with Kawasaki’s Ninja® ZX™-14. Since its debut in March of 2006, this motorcycle has ruled the open class sportbike roost with nearly non-stop magazine comparison victories. Even though the 1,352-cubic-centimeter Ninja ZX-14 won lavish praise for its massive torque, effortless power, agile handling and comfortable ergonomics, Kawasaki engineers were not willing to leave the door open to potential challengers.
The 2008 ZX-14 retains all the great features that made it a legend, plus more bottom-, mid- and top-end power. Changes to the engine and exhaust system allow it to comply with strict Euro-III emissions and tightening noise regulations. To meet noise standards, the engineers focused on reducing internal mechanical noise instead of muzzling the exhaust system. The result wasn’t a power loss, but an overall improvement of the engine character and an actual increase in the ZX-14’s legendary peak power! Yes, you read that correctly. Emissions and noise levels are lower, peak power is higher, the mid-range hit is stronger and smoother and low-end torque has been increased.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Manufacturer: Kawasaki
Model Year: 2008
Model: Ninja® ZX™-14
Price: *$11,699.00
ENGINE
Engine: 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 4-valves per cylinder, inline-4
Displacement: 1,352 cc
Bore x Stroke: 84 x 61 mm
Torque: 113.5 ft. lbs. (154 Nm) @ 7,500 rpm
Compression Ratio: 12.0:1
Carburetion: DFI® with Mikuni 44 mm throttle bodies (4)
Ignition: TCBI with digital advance
DIMENSIONS
Length: 85.4 in.
Width: 29.9 in.
Height: 46.1 in.
Weight: 485 lbs.
Wheelbase: 57.5 in.
Fuel Capacity: 5.8 gal.
Seat Height: 31.5 in.
DRIVETRAIN
Transmission: 6-speed
Final Drive: X-ring chain
Suspension
Front: 43 mm inverted cartridge fork with adjustable preload, stepless rebound and compression damping adjustments; 4.6 in. travel
Rear: Bottom-link Uni-Trak® and gas-charged shock with adjustable preload, stepless rebound and compression damping adjustments, adjustable ride height; 4.8 in. travel
BRAKES/WHEELS/TIRES
Brakes:
Front: Dual semi-floating 310 mm petal discs with dual radial-mounted 4-piston calipers
Rear: Single 250 mm petal disc with 2-piston caliper
Tires:
Front: 120/70 ZR17
Rear: 190/50 ZR17
Rake: 23°
Trail: 3.7 in. (94 mm)
2008 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14