Sportbikes
2013Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R
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The 2013 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R is a hypersport bike designed for experienced riders seeking extreme performance and speed. Powered by a 1441cc inline-four engine producing class-leading horsepower, it excels at high-speed acceleration and long-distance touring. Known for its aggressive styling and superior handling, the ZX-14R remains one of the fastest production motorcycles available. A factory ABS option was also available.
- Capacity
- 1441.0 ccm
- Engine
- In-line four, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Wet weight
- 265.0 kg
- Seat height
- 800 mm
- Power
- 215.0 HP (158.1 kW)
What’s new for the 2013 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R
vs the 2012| Spec | 2012 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|
| Front brakes | Double disc | Double disc. Petal discs with dual radial-mounted four-piston calipers and optional ABS |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc. Petal disc with twin-piston caliper and optional ABS |
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Built as a hyper-sport/sport-touring hybrid, it excels at high-speed highway blasts and drag-strip style acceleration rather than tight technical riding.
- Built for
- The ZX-14R is a brutally fast, smooth-running in-line four cruiser-sportbike hybrid that prioritizes effortless long-distance speed over razor-sharp agility.
- Not ideal for
- It is not a good fit for new riders, tight urban commuting, or anyone seeking a lightweight, flickable cornering tool.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Will it fit you?
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- Capacity
- 1441.0 ccm
- Power
- 215.0 HP (158.1 kW)
- CO2 Emissions
- 156 CO2 g/km
- EPA Certificate No.
- DKAXC1.44AAA-007
- EPA Est. Fuel Consumption
- 6.64 L/100km (1561.8 mpg)
- EPA CO Emissions
- 3.4 CO g/km
- Engine type
- In-line four, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.8113 HP/kg
- Bore x stroke
- 84.0 x 65.0 mm
- Compression
- 12.3:1
- Cooling system
- Liquid
- Fuel system
- Injection
- Starting
- Electric
- Ignition
- TCBI with Digital Advance
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Valves per cylinder
- 4
- Torque
- Not on record - add it
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Chain
- Clutch
- Slipper clutch
Performance
- 0-60 mph
- 2.60 seconds
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1481 mm
- Overall length
- 2169 mm
- Overall width
- 770 mm
- Overall height
- 1171 mm
- Seat height
- 800 mm
- Wet weight
- 265.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 22.00 litres
- Ground clearance
- 124 mm
- Dry weight
- Not on record - add it
Chassis & suspension
- Frame
- Aluminum perimeter
- Front suspension
- 43mm inverted cartridge fork with adjustable preload, 18-way compression and 15-way rebound damping adjustment / 4.6 in.
- Rear suspension
- Bottom-link Uni-Trak and gas-charged shock with adjustable preload, stepless rebound and compression damping adjustments, adjustable ride height / 4.9 in.
- Front wheel travel
- 117 mm
- Rear wheel travel
- 124 mm
- Rake (fork angle)
- 23.0°
- Trail
- 94 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Double disc. Petal discs with dual radial-mounted four-piston calipers and optional ABS
- Front brakes diameter
- 310 mm
- Rear brakes
- Single disc. Petal disc with twin-piston caliper and optional ABS
- Rear brakes diameter
- 250 mm
- ABS
- Optional
- Front tyre
- 120/70-ZR17
- Rear tyre
- 190/50-ZR17
Other
- Color options
- Passion Red, Pearl Flat White, Metallic Spark Black/Golden Blazed Green (SE)
- Warranty
- 12
- Fuel Tank Material
- M
Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
What changed, year to year
Differences highlighted| Specification | 2012 | 2013 | 2015 | 2018 | 2020 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 1441.00 ccm (87.93 cubic inches) | 1441.00 ccm (87.93 cubic inches) | 1441.00 ccm (87.93 cubic inches) | 1441.0 ccm (87.94 cubic inches) | 1441.0 ccm (87.93 cubic inches) | 1441.0 ccm (87.93 cubic inches) |
| Seat height | 800 mm (31.5 inches) | 800 mm (31.5 inches) | 800 mm (31.5 inches) | 800 mm (31.5 inches) | 800 mm (31.5 inches) | 800 mm (31.5 inches) |
| Fuel capacity | 21.95 litres (5.80 gallons) | 21.95 litres (5.80 gallons) | 21.95 litres (5.80 gallons) | 22.00 litres (5.81 gallons) | 22.00 litres (5.81 US gallons) | 22.00 litres (5.81 US gallons) |
| Color options | Metallic Spark Black, Candy Surf Blue, Golden Blazed Green with special graphics (SE) | Passion Red, Pearl Flat White, Metallic Spark Black/Golden Blazed Green (SE) | Flat Ebony/Ebony | Metallic Spark Black/Golden Blazed Green | Metallic Spark Black/Pearl Gray/Emerald Blazed Green | Metallic Matte Graphenesteel Gray/Flat Ebony |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
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Common questions
What is the engine size of the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R?
The 2013 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R has a Capacity of 1441.0 ccm (87.94 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R have?
The 2013 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R has a Power of 215.0 HP (158.1 kW).
How many gears does the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R have?
The 2013 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R has a Gearbox of 6-speed.
How much does the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R weigh?
The 2013 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R has a Wet weight of 265.0 kg (584.2 pounds).
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