Test of the new Kawasaki ZZR1400: at 300 km / h, and fast !
To present its new ZZR1400, Kawasaki has chosen the Nardò test center and its ring, a rare circuit in the world where two and four-wheel sports cars can be pushed to their limits. The watchword for the first test of this novelty 2012: gas !
Kawasaki ZZR1400 2012 tech. Sheet
| (manufacturer data) | |
| Engine | |
| Type | 4 cylinders in line, 4 stroke |
| Displacement | 1,441 cc |
| Bore x stroke | 84 × 65 mm |
| Distribution | 2 ACT, 16 valves |
| Max Power | 106 hp (78.2 kW) at 8,500 rpm Free World: 200 hp (147.2 kW) @ 10,000 rpm – 210 hp with Ram Air |
| Max torque | 120 Nm at 4,500 rpm Free world: 162.5 Nm at 7,500 rpm |
| Compression | 12.3: 1 |
| Cooling | Liquid |
| Food | Fuel injection: 4 Mikuni Ø 44 mm |
| Lubrication | Pressurized, wet sump with oil cooler |
| Transmission | |
| Clutch | Multi-disc in oil bath |
| Primary report | 1.541 (94/61) |
| Gearbox | 6 reports |
| 1st | 2.611 (47/18) |
| 2nd | 1.947 (37/19) |
| 3rd | 1,545 (34/22) |
| 4th | 1,333 (32/24) |
| 5th | 1,154 (30/26) |
| 6th | 1.036 (29/28) |
| Secondary transmission | Riveted chain: 2,471 (42/17) |
| Cycle part | |
| Frame | Aluminum monocoque |
| Front suspension | 43mm inverted fork, adjustable for compression (18 positions), rebound (15) and preload |
| Suspension Ar | Uni-Trak system with gas shock absorber, adjustable in compression (progressive), rebound (progressive) and preload |
| Front travel | 117 mm |
| Travel Ar | 124 mm |
| Front brake | Double semi-floating 310 mm petal disc |
| Caliper Av | Two opposing 4 piston calipers, radial mounting and 4 independent pads |
| Ar brake | Single 250mm petal disc, two opposing pistons |
| Caliper Ar | Two opposing pistons |
| Front tire | 120/70 – ZR17 M / C (58W) |
| Tire Ar | 190/50 – ZR17 M / C (73W) |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 2 170 mm |
| Width | 770 mm |
| Height | 1170mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,480 mm |
| Ground clearance | 125 mm |
| Saddle height | 800 mm |
| Hunt | 23 ° / 93 mm |
| Steering angle | 31 ° / 31 ° |
| Full weight | 268 kg |
| Fuel tank | 22 liters |
| Commercial information | |
| Colors | Green "Golden Blazed" or Black "Metallic Spark" |
| Price | € 15,599 |
| Availability | Immediate |
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