The Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R is a fierce-looking superbike that will put a grin on the face of anybody who appreciates speed. Upon its release in 2007, it was the most powerful production bike in the world, capable of accelerating from 0 to 60 miles per hour in only 2.5 seconds! Do you even realize how fast that is?
Its design is stunning, and while it looks very sporty, it is surprisingly comfortable, so it can be used for your everyday commute and even touring. On the other hand, it is an absolute beast on the track, and thanks to the great handling, it can comfortably tackle corners at great speed.
Today, we have compiled a list of 14 reasons to buy the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R. So, if you’re on the hunt for a bike, you’re at the right place! Let’s look at some of the amazing features present on this beast of a motorbike.
14 Design
The Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R looks like an intimidating beast, which is exactly what you want from a powerful performance motorcycle. It is quite big, but Kawasaki managed to keep the dimensions well proportioned. It is so intimidating, we bet people seeing you in their rear-view mirror will immediately switch lanes.
13 Refined, Powerful Engine
The Ninja ZX-14 comes equipped with a monstrous engine able to produce 187 horsepower. This sport bike can zip from 0 to 60 miles per hour in only 2.5 seconds! Also, it has a top speed of 186 miles per hour. So, obviously, this is a bike that performs great on the track.
12 It Is Both Sporty And Comfortable
Due to the riding posture on this bike, it is both sporty and comfortable. It has a “gunfighter seat” with comfortable cushioning, so unlike in other powerful sports bikes, it doesn’t feel cramped when riding it. Also, it is one of the rare bikes to be pillion-friendly, which means it can easily fit two.
11 Quality Of The Ride Is Excellent
The Ninja ZX-14 offers a very smooth ride, free of engine vibrations. Also, it has perfect 50/50 weight distribution, which you means you won’t feel much fatigue when riding it. Finally, even when driving fast, at speeds greater than 60 miles per hour, the wind buffeting is not too intense.
10 It Will Be Discontinued In 2020
Due to emission norms becoming increasingly strict, Kawasaki decided to discontinue the Ninja ZX-14R in 2020. The company has announced that it was refining this bike, but you can still order it throughout the whole year... before it disappears for good. We can’t wait to see the improvements on a bike that is already amazing.
9 It Was The Fastest Bike In The World
With the ability to go from 0 to 100 in only 2.5 seconds, the ZX-14R was the fastest production sports bike in the world when it was first released. The Japanese manufacturers didn't want to make it just another high-speed sportbike, so it was actually given excellent sport touring capabilities as well.
8 It Has Different Modes
By using the low-power mode, you can reduce the bike’s power by 25 percent from its full capacity. It is great for riding in the city or in adverse weather conditions such as rain. On the other hand, when on the track, you should use the Full Power mode with maximum power unrestricted.
7 Has Great Electronics
The Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R comes packed full of great electronics, such as traction control with three different modes that you can switch between for different weather conditions.
It also helps that it comes equipped with amazing Ohlins TTX rear suspension produced specifically for this motorbike.
6 Great Handling
Thanks to a rigid chassis and customizable suspension settings, it is an extremely stable motorbike. As soon as you start going a little faster, you don’t feel the weight of the bike at all. When it comes to a superbike this quick, sharp handling is extremely important, and this one is great at cornering at high speeds.
5 It Is Easy To Adjust The Suspension
As briefly mentioned earlier, the Ninja ZX-14R Brembo Ohlins Special Edition bike comes equipped with high quality, top of the line suspensions produced by Ohlins TTX.
The suspension makes the bike feel extremely smooth and supple, and it is able to easily absorb bumps when riding in the city. Ohlins are known to be of the highest quality and performance.
4 It Sounds Beautiful
For such a powerful sports bike, it is surprisingly quiet, so it can manage to zip by in the night without being noticed. We guess that’s why it’s called a Ninja? It’s definitely not the type of motorbike that will have your neighbors wanting to tear their hair out, which we think is a good thing. Well, unless you get an aftermarket exhaust.
3 It Has Powerful Brakes
In 2016, Kawasaki upgraded the brakes on this motorbike, adding Brembo brakes to the special edition, which are also used in the popular Ninja H2 hyperbikes. It has a responsive anti-brake lock system, so even at high speeds, you can ride with confidence. This makes the fast and powerful bike a lot safer to ride.
2 It’s A Great Everyday Bike
Although it‘s a big bike, it’s still great for everyday use. Kawasaki has done a great job with the riding position, and unlike many other motorbikes, the seat isn’t very high, so even somebody on the shorter side can put their feet on the ground. Even on potholes and rough roads, it rides great and doesn’t feel harsh.
1 It Has A Great Dashboard
In 2016, Kawasaki introduced a new dashboard for the ZX-14R. It made it more stylish, and it allows us to easily toggle between different functions such as power mode, remaining range, traction control, etc. Also, there is an indicator that lets you know if you are achieving maximum fuel efficiency.