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2008 Kawasaki Ninja® ZX™-14
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  • Reduced emissions and mechanical noise with more peak power and low-end torque for 2008
  • Well-balanced aluminum monocoque frame provides superb stability and reflexive handling
  • Flagship ride quality with rider friendly ergonomics and that distinctive Ninja styling
  • Excellent control and feedback from the 43mm inverted fork and fully adjustable Uni-Trak rear suspension
1,352cc Four-Cylinder, DOHC Engine
  • Tuned to provide smooth power across a very wide rev range while raising Kawasaki’s legendary horsepower standards to a new level
  • Revised cylinder head and head cover with 20% larger secondary air ports to flow more air into the exhaust
  • Carefully planned engine design keeps it compact and narrow
  • 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
Reduced Mechanical Noise
  • Revised piston profile produces less noise for 2008
  • New urethane insulation sheet added to the inside of the magnesium chain cover to aid in reducing mechanical noise
Exhaust
  • Third honeycomb catalyzer added to the collector help meet strict Euro III emissions standards
  • Revised internal silencer construction minimized impact of emissions regulations, preserving top-end power
  • Exhaust connecting tube entrances enlarged approximately 75% to compensate for new collector shape (revised for the third catalyzer) for enhanced low rpm torque characteristics
Gear-Driven Dual Engine Balancers
  • Already in perfect primary balance, dual secondary balancers virtually eliminate unwanted vibrations for extremely smooth engine operation and reduced rider fatigue
Ram Air Induction
  • Central Ram Air duct produces a straighter path to the airbox for maximum intake efficiency
  • Takes cooler, high-pressure air from in front of the fairing and guides it through the air cleaner and into the engine for maximum power output
Digital Fuel Injection
  • New intake porting optimizes flow characteristics
  • New injectors feature an increased lateral spray angle from 15 to 20 degrees to disperse the finely-atomized fuel over a wider area
  • Fine-atomizing injectors produce 75µ droplet size
  • 44mm Mikuni throttle bodies are fitted with sub-throttle valves, controlled by the ECU to provide precise response, make DFI® performance smoother, and met Euro III emission requirements
  • 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
  • Four individual spark plug-mounted ignition coils fire each spark plug independently to achieve the optimum timing for that cylinder at that instant
  • 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
Next-Generation Monocoque Aluminum Frame
  • Lightweight, monocoque frame is a hollow aluminum box that arches over the engine from the steering head to the swing arm pivot. It is narrow, strong, rigid and very light
  • New for 2008, the frame’s cast aluminum sections - steering head and swing arm pivot areas –are now produced with a die casting process instead of gravity casting resulting in further weight savings
  • Engine is rigidly mounted to the frame to increase its torsional rigidity. Using the engine as a stressed frame member also saves approximately four pounds
  • Engine positioned forward in the frame, and the wheelbase and front/rear weight balance were carefully designed to achieve high-speed stability and responsive handling
  • Massive head pipe casting contributes to frame rigidity
  • Houses the air box and air filter in a space-saving design that actually simplifies air cleaner maintenance. Two screws hold a plate on the left side of the frame that allows air cleaner access
  • Battery is also housed within the frame and has simple access through the back side of the frame
Inverted 43mm Cartridge Type Front Fork
  • Damping rates offer stiff initial action to resist front-end dive when braking
  • Stepless damping adjustment improves suspension performance
Bottom-Link Uni-Trak® Rear Suspension
  • Linkage rates provide linear suspension action
  • Bottom-link design concentrates the weight lower in the chassis for a lower center of gravity, which makes the motorcycle more nimble
Radial Mounted Petal Front Disc Brakes
  • Radial mounted four-piston front brake calipers utilize integrated mounting points at both the top and bottom of the caliper, with the mounting bolts inserted through the rear of the caliper instead of the side/front. This makes the caliper more rigid, which improves brake feel over a wider range of operation
  • 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 consistent brake feel stop after stop
  • Petal design brake discs provide better cooling and warp resistance
  • Radial-pump front brake master cylinder improves brake performance and lever feel
  • Wheel rims feature center ribs which are slightly offset so tire balance weights can be located precisely along the wheel’s centerline.
Wind Tunnel-Designed Bodywork
  • Monocoque frame goes over the engine the fairing is uninterrupted by protruding frame spars, adding to the extremely long and low styling.
  • Both the front and rear turn signals are integrated into the bodywork and have clear lenses to enhance the appearance
  • Quadruple projector beam headlights give the ZX-14 a distinctive upper fairing. The outer lights contain position lamps and the high beams, while the low beams are in the center lamps
  • Lightweight Denso radiator with high-density cores provides maximum cooling efficiency
Full Instrumentation
  • Dual analog speedometer and tachometer with white faces are easy to read
  • Multi-function LCD digital display includes an odometer, two trip meters, fuel gauge, gear position indicator and a clock
  • Programmable shift indicator lamp illuminates at pre-set rpm to signal rider upshift
  • Programmable clutch engagement lamp illuminates at pre-set rpm to signal the rider to engage the clutch
  • CAN (Controller Area Network) interface between the gauges uses fewer wires while allowing a greater volume of information, such as estimated fuel mileage, to be exchanged
Specifications
  • Engine Type: Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC, four valve per cylinder, inline-four
  • Displacement: 1352 cc
  • Bore x Stroke: 84.0 x 61.0 mm
  • Maximum Torque: 154 N/m {15.7 kgf/m} 113.5 lb-ft @ 7,500 rpm
  • Compression Ratio: 12.0:1
  • Fuel Injection: DFI with Mikuni 44mm Mikuni Throttle Bodies (4)
  • Ignition: TCBI with Digital Advance
  • Transmission: 6-Speed
  • Final Drive: X-Ring Chain
  • Rake/Trail: 23 degrees / 94 mm.
  • Front Tire Size: 120/70 ZR17
  • Rear Tire Size: 190/50 ZR17
  • Wheelbase: 57.5 in.
  • Overall Height: 46.1 in.
  • Overall Length: 85.4 in.
  • Overall Width: 29.9 in.
  • Front Suspension / wheel travel: 43mm inverted cartridge fork with adjustable preload, stepless rebound and compression damping adjustments / 4.6 in.
  • Rear Suspension / wheel travel: Bottom-Link Uni-Trak® and gas-charged shock with adjustable preload, stepless rebound and compression damping adjustments, adjustable ride height / 4.8 in.
  • Front Brake Type: Dual semi-floating 310 mm petal discs with dual radial-mounted four-piston calipers
  • Rear Brake Type: Single 250mm petal disc with twin-piston caliper
  • Fuel Tank Capacity: 5.8 gal.
  • Seat Height: 31.5 in.
  • Dry Weight: 485 lbs.
  • Color: Metallic Midnight Sapphire Blue, Atomic Silver, Special Edition: Metallic Flat Spark Black/Metallic Persimmon Red
  • Warranty: 12 months
  • Good Times™ Protection Plan: 12, 24, 36 or 48 months

Specifications

Engine
Engine Type Four-stroke, DOHC, four valve per cylinder, inline-four
Displacement 1352 cc
Bore and Stroke 84.0 x 61.0 mm
Cooling Liquid-cooled
Compression Ratio 12.0:1
Fuel System Fuel Injection: DFI with Mikuni 44 mm Mikuni Throttle Bodies (4)
Ignition TCBI with Digital Advance
Chassis
Front Suspension 43 mm inverted cartridge fork with adjustable preload, stepless rebound and compression damping adjustments; Travel: 4.6 in.
Front Brakes Dual semi-floating 310 mm petal discs with dual radial-mounted four-piston calipers
Front Tire 120/70 ZR17
Rear Suspension Bottom-Link Uni-Trak® and gas-charged shock with adjustable preload, stepless rebound and compression damping adjustments, adjustable ride height; Travel: 4.8 in.
Rear Brakes Single 250 mm petal disc with twin-piston caliper
Rear Tire 190/50 ZR17
Dimensions
Dry Weight 485 lbs
Fuel Capacity 5.8 gal
Wheelbase 57.5 in.
Seat Height 31.5 in.
Trail 94 mm
Rake 23°
Transmission
Transmission 6-Speed
Final Drive X-Ring Chain
General
Speedometer Analog
Tachometer Analog
Odometer LCD digital
Colors Metallic Midnight Sapphire Blue, Atomic Silver, Special Edition: Metallic Flat Spark Black/Metallic Persimmon Red
Warranty 12 Months; Good Times™ Protection Plan: 12, 24, 36, 48 months

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Year 2008    
Manufacturer Kawasaki    
Model Ninja® ZX™-14    
Style Super Sport    
MSRP* $11,699.00    
Chassis
Front Suspension 43 mm inverted cartridge fork with adjustable preload, stepless rebound and compression damping adjustments; Travel: 4.6 in.    
Front Brakes Dual semi-floating 310 mm petal discs with dual radial-mounted four-piston calipers    
Front Tire 120/70 ZR17    
Rear Suspension Bottom-Link Uni-Trak® and gas-charged shock with adjustable preload, stepless rebound and compression damping adjustments, adjustable ride height; Travel: 4.8 in.    
Rear Brakes Single 250 mm petal disc with twin-piston caliper    
Rear Tire 190/50 ZR17    
Dimensions
Dry Weight 485 lbs    
Fuel Capacity 5.8 gal    
Wheelbase 57.5 in.    
MPG      
Seat Height 31.5 in.    
Trail 94 mm    
Rake 23°    
Engine
Engine Type Four-stroke, DOHC, four valve per cylinder, inline-four    
Displacement 1352 cc    
Bore and Stroke 84.0 x 61.0 mm    
Cooling Liquid-cooled    
Compression Ratio 12.0:1    
Fuel System Fuel Injection: DFI with Mikuni 44 mm Mikuni Throttle Bodies (4)    
Ignition TCBI with Digital Advance    
General
Speedometer Analog    
Tachometer Analog    
Odometer LCD digital    
Colors Metallic Midnight Sapphire Blue, Atomic Silver, Special Edition: Metallic Flat Spark Black/Metallic Persimmon Red    
Warranty 12 Months; Good Times™ Protection Plan: 12, 24, 36, 48 months    
Transmission
Transmission 6-Speed    
Final Drive X-Ring Chain    

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