THE MONSTER - KAWASAKI NINJA ZX - 14R

KAWASAKI NINJA ZX – 14R

Kawasaki Ninja ZX - 14R

This Green monster is among the bestest superbikes around the globe. It was the fastest Ninja as of 2007 and it is one the fastest production bikes on Earth. It’s monster like dual headlamps and a very bulky and huge design is purely mesmerizing.

PERFORMANCE

The ZX – 14R is a full size sports motorcycle from Kawasaki. It features a 1441cc, in-line four cylinder, DOHC engine which makes a crazy power of 207 bhp and a torque of 158Nm. The power is delivered through a six-speed manual gearbox. The 2016 model has a recalibrated ECU that has kept emissions in check without sacrificing on performance. The ZX – 14R is capable of accelerating from 0–100 kmph in just 2.5 seconds – Wow!. The top speed is electronically limited to 186 mph (299 kmph) as a result of an agreement between the major Japanese and European motorcycle manufacturers. The Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R 2016 gets a monocoque chassis which has been designed to deliver light handling and keep the motorcycle manoeuverable. The frame's aluminum castings and forgings give unique rigidity characteristics to the bike. The riding experience can be altered with a host of electronic aides present. There are three traction control modes (KTRC or Kawasaki Traction Control), which cover a wide range of riding conditions, offering either enhanced sport riding performance or a relaxed one for slippery surfaces. The traction control can be switched off. The 2016 ZX-14R comes with front 43 mm inverted forks with compression and rebound damping with spring preload adjustability and top-out springs. The rear has Bottom-Link Uni-Trak, Ohlins TTX39 rear shock with piggyback reservoir and remote preload adjuster, compression and rebound damping and spring preload adjustability. There are new Brembo brakes which are the same as the ones used on the Ninja H2. There is a dual semi-floating 310 mm Brembo discs at the front and a single 250 mm disc at the rear.

DESIGN

The ZX – 14R is one the most comfortable superbikes. It’s large seat makes riding comfortable for hours. It has huge proportions which makes it look different from most motorcycles. The front fairing is all flared up and has a wide headlamp cluster embedded in it. The quad-headlamp assembly includes parking lamps. A ram-air duct is present above the headlamps, in the centre. The fairing extends to the side with a four-fin 3-D pattern, and overall gives the bike an fascinating look. There is a large LCD screen in the instrument cluster which can change colours. The screen displays various information such as range, average, outside temperature, battery voltage, power mode and traction control settings.

The Kawasaki Ninja ZX – 14R is priced at 20.5 lakhs, a lot costlier than it’s main rival – Suzuki Hayabusa 1300R.