In 2008 Kawasaki completed a number of tweaks and updates to the 14 to improve low-end power, but the new model has received a face-to-toe walking towards 2012. Although the rocket countries of a sport bike retains a familiar look, while earning the designation R below the surface most of Ninjas had its most extensive revision since its first in 2006.
Major name changes are a series of revisions to the general inline-four engine, with two firsts for the ZX-14: system traction control Kawasaki (KTRC) and a slip clutch.
Updates on the engine: over CCS Please power-hungry
Major name changes are a series of revisions to the general inline-four engine, with two firsts for the ZX-14: system traction control Kawasaki (KTRC) and a slip clutch.
Updates on the engine: over CCS Please power-hungry
Open the engine upgrade is an increase of 4.0 in the race, 61.0 to 65.0mm, while the 85 mm diameter remains unchanged. The former was a ZX 1352cc displacement figure in-class, 85.0mm x 65.0mm but the hole again and a career 14 ensures his place as king of 1441cc displacement. Compression is also up from 12.0:1 to 12.3:1.
Combustion Chamber forms have been optimized for 2012 and are now flat milled rather than voice now. Inlets are reshaped and polished for better circulation, and the new intake valves have more durability, according to Kawasaki.
Combustion Chamber forms have been optimized for 2012 and are now flat milled rather than voice now. Inlets are reshaped and polished for better circulation, and the new intake valves have more durability, according to Kawasaki.
New camshafts have increased the lift and sections revised, stronger and magazine chain tensioning system have improved the reliability of the camshaft. The newly designed forged pistons with rings are lighter and thinner, like many parts of the engine offers increased durability. New pistons (paired with stronger connecting rods) are cooled by a new oil-jet cooling system, which pumps a continuous flow of lubricant from under each piston. Kawasaki says testing shows the engine runs much cooler Piston cooling system.
The leaves are thicker than the main drive shaft, 38 to 40mm, twin-engine and gear-driven counter balancers have reviewed the balancing weights to help alleviate the feelings of the long-stroke engine.
The leaves are thicker than the main drive shaft, 38 to 40mm, twin-engine and gear-driven counter balancers have reviewed the balancing weights to help alleviate the feelings of the long-stroke engine.
A new air filter element is larger and thicker, with an area 10% more air and up to 40% more, which allows for better breathing for the fuel injection system revised. The exhaust system is almost all new with a redesigned, pipes of large diameter conical head and larger quantities processed each house a quiet catalyst.
Manufacturers are not always ready to take on the odds of horses, and this time is no different, but we can certainly speculate power to the crankshaft over 200 ponies. The former model claimed 190 hp at the crank with Torq peak at 113.5 lb-ft at 7500 rpm. The last time Motorcycle.com dyno tested the 14, the big ZX produced 159.5 hp at 9550 rpm and 99 lb-ft at 7800 rpm.
Manufacturers are not always ready to take on the odds of horses, and this time is no different, but we can certainly speculate power to the crankshaft over 200 ponies. The former model claimed 190 hp at the crank with Torq peak at 113.5 lb-ft at 7500 rpm. The last time Motorcycle.com dyno tested the 14, the big ZX produced 159.5 hp at 9550 rpm and 99 lb-ft at 7800 rpm.
Kawasaki says the myriad of changes and updates to the great racing bike engines have led to increased power at almost every point in all regimes, supporting a stronger acceleration of 4000 rpm onwards.
The ZX-14 U.S. launch in 2006, and its mid-cycle model studied in 2008, has deliberately chosen to test Kawasaki drag strip in the program for Moto media to experience the great power of the Ninja. Under each of these publishers events Motorcycle.com came away impressed with the strength and durability of the clutch of the ZX as it has endured the harsh launch after launch on last quarter of a mile. So while no one has challenged the clutch performances of 14 over the years anyway Kawasaki improved on a good thing, and included a slip clutch race derived within the framework of the recasting of bike for 2012.
The ZX-14 U.S. launch in 2006, and its mid-cycle model studied in 2008, has deliberately chosen to test Kawasaki drag strip in the program for Moto media to experience the great power of the Ninja. Under each of these publishers events Motorcycle.com came away impressed with the strength and durability of the clutch of the ZX as it has endured the harsh launch after launch on last quarter of a mile. So while no one has challenged the clutch performances of 14 over the years anyway Kawasaki improved on a good thing, and included a slip clutch race derived within the framework of the recasting of bike for 2012.
In addition, to meet the engine's power restored, transmission components are heat and surface treated for enhanced action to move the sustainability and smooth.
Body and chassis updates
Kawasaki engineers modified said more than half of aluminum castings in the previous structure, and forgings, all of which have different flex and stiffness characteristics of the parties to be replaced. A little more obvious change is a longer swingarm 10 mm, largely represents a longer wheelbase, 58.3mm to 57.5mm up. Rake and trail figures of 23.0 degrees and 4.7 inches remain unchanged.
Body and chassis updates
Kawasaki engineers modified said more than half of aluminum castings in the previous structure, and forgings, all of which have different flex and stiffness characteristics of the parties to be replaced. A little more obvious change is a longer swingarm 10 mm, largely represents a longer wheelbase, 58.3mm to 57.5mm up. Rake and trail figures of 23.0 degrees and 4.7 inches remain unchanged.
The Ninja is 43mm inverted fork with adjustable compression damping and 13-way 11-way rebound damping and fully adjustable shock has revised the internal parameters and is said to be more resilient to the bottom. Spinning at each end of this super sled is brand new 10-spoke wheels in machined aluminum, Kawasaki said, are a total of 3.3 pounds lighter than the front axle. Associated with new wheels brake discs are transformed petal type made of a material more rigid. The new brake discs and new equipment pad is said to increase the grip feeling.
Despite the loss of live weight in the wheels, the new ZX-14R is claimed curb weight is now 584 pounds, an increase from the previous cycle is nearly 567 pounds. This follows an increase in dry weight in 2008 when the ZX-14 won 11 pounds (a result of the exhaust system so new) from the 2006 model is the dry weight of 474 pounds.
Despite the loss of live weight in the wheels, the new ZX-14R is claimed curb weight is now 584 pounds, an increase from the previous cycle is nearly 567 pounds. This follows an increase in dry weight in 2008 when the ZX-14 won 11 pounds (a result of the exhaust system so new) from the 2006 model is the dry weight of 474 pounds.
New Body: subtle but firmer looking
Kawasaki gave birth slender appearance-of-size-ZX subtle but useful to the organism.
Frontal area is the wind protection is a more aggressive nose design and quad-headlight glass composition has been reworded to create the appearance of two distinct lights instead of the four EQ Previous 14 Traditional 4 GB of material along the sides of the issue is stronger in 3D this year, which says more openings Kawi engine heat away from the rider and passenger. The designers took the trouble to hide as much as possible the body mounts and hooks.
Faired-in turn signals are part of the body which cover passenger - standard on all models us-spec - but a newly designed seat is claimed to provide better support while making it easier for shorter riders to reach the ground. But the seat height 31.5 inches is the same.
Frontal area is the wind protection is a more aggressive nose design and quad-headlight glass composition has been reworded to create the appearance of two distinct lights instead of the four EQ Previous 14 Traditional 4 GB of material along the sides of the issue is stronger in 3D this year, which says more openings Kawi engine heat away from the rider and passenger. The designers took the trouble to hide as much as possible the body mounts and hooks.
Faired-in turn signals are part of the body which cover passenger - standard on all models us-spec - but a newly designed seat is claimed to provide better support while making it easier for shorter riders to reach the ground. But the seat height 31.5 inches is the same.
KTRC: power mode with Traction Control The new ZX-14R
Perhaps the biggest update to the new Chapter 14 of the engine changes are the inclusion of KTRC, Kawasaki turned the engine mapping and traction control.
The system has three driving modes - full power, medium power and a third low voltage state (wet / slippery) conditions. Active rail / push button controls the left of the picture KTRC, and the system can monitor the effects of the seven-segment bar graph in the cabin of the liquid crystal display panel. Although not specifically mentioned parameters Kawasaki Traction Control KTRC ZX-14, it is likely a derivative of the system Concours 14
Perhaps the biggest update to the new Chapter 14 of the engine changes are the inclusion of KTRC, Kawasaki turned the engine mapping and traction control.
The system has three driving modes - full power, medium power and a third low voltage state (wet / slippery) conditions. Active rail / push button controls the left of the picture KTRC, and the system can monitor the effects of the seven-segment bar graph in the cabin of the liquid crystal display panel. Although not specifically mentioned parameters Kawasaki Traction Control KTRC ZX-14, it is likely a derivative of the system Concours 14
Despite the involvement of KTRC, ABS is not yet part of the repertoire of safety features ZX.
The new ZX-14 Instruments and controls have been adapted as well with a group of recent instruments and a new multi-function switch on the left handlebar, which manages all system functions.
2012 ZX-14R Colors Metallic Spark is a Black, Candy Surf Blue or Golden Green Blazed special graphics (SE). The price is currently $ 14,699, $ 1,100 increase from 2011.
The new ZX-14 Instruments and controls have been adapted as well with a group of recent instruments and a new multi-function switch on the left handlebar, which manages all system functions.
2012 ZX-14R Colors Metallic Spark is a Black, Candy Surf Blue or Golden Green Blazed special graphics (SE). The price is currently $ 14,699, $ 1,100 increase from 2011.
