2008 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14

2008 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14 pictures, prices, information, and specifications.
Year
2008
Parent Company
Kawasaki
Generic Type (Primary)
Sport
Make
Kawasaki
Display Name
Ninja ZX™-14
Manufacturer Country
Japan
Introduction Year
2006
Price
Standard
MSRP
$11,699
Warranty (Months/Condition)
12 / Limited
Engine
Standard
Engine Type
Horizontal In-line
Cylinders
4
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Torque RPM
7500
Cooling
Liquid
Valves
16
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Valve Configuration
DOHC
Compression Ratio
12.0:1
Starter
Electric
Fuel Type
Gas
Carburetion
Standard
Carburetion Brand
Mikuni
Fuel Injector
Yes
Carburetor
No
Carburetion Type
Fuel Injected
Torque (Nm)
154
Bore (mm/in)
84 / 3.3
Stroke (in/mm)
2.4 / 61
Displacement (cc/ci)
1352 / 82.5
Fuel Injector Size (mm)
44
Transmission
Standard
Transmission Type
Manual
Number Of Speeds
6
Reverse
No
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Chain
Dimensions
Standard
Weight
Standard
Capacities
Standard
Performance
Standard
Length (in/mm)
85.4 / 2169.2
Width (in/mm)
29.9 / 759.5
Height (in/mm)
46.1 / 1170.9
Wheelbase (in/mm)
57.5 / 1384.3
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
4.9 / 124.5
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
485 / 220
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
5.8 / 2.6
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
2.79
Construction
Standard
Frame
Aluminum
Body Material
Plastic
Foot Pegs
Standard
Foot Peg Location
Driver and Passenger
Adjustable
No
Hand Grips
Standard
Handlebars
Standard
Exterior Guards
Standard
Belt Guard
No
Brush Guard
No
Chain Guard
Yes
Drive Shaft Guard
No
Fork Guards
No
Hand Guards
No
Heel Guards
No
Light Guard
No
Saddle Bag Guard
No
Exterior Covers
Standard
Front Fender
Standard
Stand
Standard
Stand Type
Kick
Upper Fairing
Standard
Lower Fairing
Standard
Spoiler
Standard
Steering Control
Handlebar
Front Suspension Type
Inverted Fork
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
Yes
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
Front Central Suspension Strut
No
Steering Damper
No
Rear Suspension Brand Name
UNI-TRAK®
Rear Suspension Type
Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Suspension Material
Aluminum
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
Yes
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
1
Air Adjustable
No
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
1.7 / 43
Front Travel (in/mm)
4.6 / 116.8
Rear Travel (in/mm)
4.8 / 121.9
Wheels
Standard
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Tube / Tubeless
Tubeless
Tires
Standard
Front Tire Width
120
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
70
Front Tire Speed Rating
Z
Front Wheel Diameter
17
Rear Tire Width
190
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
50
Rear Tire Speed Rating
Z
Rear Wheel Diameter
17
Front Tire (Full Spec)
120/70 ZR17
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
190/50 ZR17
Brakes
Standard
Front Brake Type
Dual Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
12.2 / 310
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
9.8 / 250
Seat Type
One-Piece
Seat Location
Driver and Passenger
Seat Material
Vinyl
Adjustable
No
Folding
No
Seat Specifications
Standard
Number Of Seats
2
Seat Tail Cover
Standard
Grab Rail or Strap
Standard
Seat Height (in/mm)
31.5 / 800.1
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Clock
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Tachometer
Standard
Trip Odometer
Standard
Fuel Level Warning
Standard
Fuel Level Warning Type
Gauge
Temperature Warning
Standard
Shift Light
Standard
Shift Light Type
Adjustable
Underseat Storage
Standard
Lockable Storage
Standard
Storage Cover
Optional
Type
Halogen
Headlight (s)
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Rearview Mirrors
Standard
Windshield
Standard
Tinted
Yes
Height
Low
Height Adjustable
No
Windshield Lowers
No
Windshield Mounts
Standard
Paint
Standard
Other Paint & Finish
Optional
User Reviews
5 reviews
  • Comfort with big power
    By  (I am an Owner) on Jan 06, 2012

    I rebuild and sell wrecked bikes,had all kinds and kept more than few for myself.ZX14 does it all, enough room for 2 with comfort,but still a sport bike.Not as fast on backroad as my CBR 1000.But if you have riding skills nobody will leave you behind.Im 6foot1 and Busas just dont fit me for more ...

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  • Woo Hoo!!!!!!!!!
    By  (I am an Owner) on Feb 07, 2009

    This is my first sportbike, so I might not have the best insight as far as performance goes, but I absolutely love this bike. I rode a 1998 Honda Shadow until I bought this bike. Needless to say the Shadow hasn't been started since I bought the ZX-14. I rode it from Elk City, OK to Ft. Smith, ...

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  • Excellent Sport Touring Mount
    By  (I am an Owner) on Jan 06, 2009

    The 2008 Kawasaki ZX-14 is one of the finest sport touring machines out there with emphasis on "sport" when you want it and comfort all the way. Logging 700-800 days for weeks at at a time are within reason for this quiet rocket. Every other bike I have ever had required a Corbin seat but not this ...

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  • WOW
    By  (I am an Enthusiast) on Dec 22, 2008

    This bike is absolutely amazing. If you have the chance to ride one, take it!

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  • ZX-14,,, MORE THAN JUST A MOTOR !!
    By  (I am an Enthusiast) on Oct 13, 2008

    4,000rpm to 600mi. and 7,000rpm to 1000mi. is kawi's break-in period..i discovered during those easy riding miles that this a overall great motorcycle,and not just a platform for a monster motor..handling,comfort and overall compedence(and monster low end torque)have made the high rpm rush secondary ...

    with that magnificent motor between yer legs..been riding for 40+ years and owned 50+ motorcycles(including many of the alltime greats) so i know where i'm comin' from...this bike renders my wonderful FZ-1 somewhat crude...and again thats sayin' a lot.........

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