2014Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R

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The 2014 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R is a track-focused superbike engineered for experienced riders seeking extreme performance. Its 998cc inline-four engine delivers formidable power with advanced electronics including Kawasaki's S-KTRC traction control system. Known for aggressive styling and precision handling, this machine excels on both road and racetrack.

Capacity: 998.0 ccm
Engine: In-line four, four-stroke
Gearbox: 6-speed
Dry weight: 198.0 kg
Seat height: 813 mm
Power: 179.6 HP (132.1 kW)

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What’s new for the 2014 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R

vs the 2013

Spec	2013	2014
Front brakes	Double disc. Petal discs with dual four-piston radial-mount calipers	Double disc. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers. Radially mounted.
Rear brakes	Single disc. Petal disc with aluminum single-piston caliper	Single disc. Single-piston caliper.

Other years 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024

How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail5%

Cornering65%

City riding35%

Daily riding40%

Touring45%

Two-up55%

Track70%

Best for: Built primarily as a straight-line speed and long-distance high-performance machine rather than a nimble corner-carving trackday weapon.
Built for: A brute-force in-line four hyper-sport bike that blends drag-strip acceleration with surprising highway comfort and stability.
Not ideal for: Not a good fit for new riders, off-road use, tight urban commuting, or anyone seeking a lightweight, flickable corner-carver.

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Inseam (optional)

Units

At 813mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 2014 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R, with a cramped knee angle of around 70 degrees and a forward-leaning riding position.

Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated. This is an approximation from category-typical geometry, not a measurement of this bike or of you - sit on one before you buy.

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Full specifications

Engine

Capacity: 998.0 ccm
Power: 179.6 HP (132.1 kW)
CO2 Emissions: 137 CO2 g/km
EPA Certificate No.: EKAXC.998AAC-002
EPA Est. Fuel Consumption: 5.84 L/100km (1373.7 US mpg)
EPA CO Emissions: 2.9 CO g/km
Torque: 112.4 Nm (11.5 kgf-m)
Engine type: In-line four, four-stroke
Power/weight ratio: 0.9071 HP/kg
Bore x stroke: 76.0 x 55.0 mm
Compression: 13.0:1
Cooling system: Liquid
Fuel system: Injection
Starting: Electric
Ignition: TCBI with digital advance and Sport-Kawasaki Traction Control (S-KTRC)
Aspiration: Naturally aspirated
Valves per cylinder: 4
Lubrication system: Forced lubrication, wet sump with oil cooler

Transmission

Gearbox: 6-speed
Transmission type: Manual
Final drive: Chain
Clutch: Wet multi-disc, manual

Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase: 1425 mm
Overall length: 2075 mm
Overall width: 714 mm
Overall height: 1115 mm
Seat height: 813 mm
Dry weight: 198.0 kg
Wet weight: 208.0 kg
Fuel capacity: 17.00 litres
Ground clearance: 145 mm

Chassis & suspension

Frame: Aluminum perimeter
Front suspension: 43mm inverted Big Piston Fork (BPF), adjustable rebound and compression damping, spring preload adjustability / 4.7 in.
Rear suspension: Horizontal back-link with gas-charged shock, stepless, dual-range (low-/high-speed) compression damping, stepless rebound damping, fully adjustable spring preload / 5.5 in.
Front wheel travel: 119 mm
Rear wheel travel: 140 mm
Rake (fork angle): 25.0°
Trail: 107 mm

Brakes & wheels

Front brakes: Double disc. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers. Radially mounted.
Front brakes diameter: 310 mm
Rear brakes: Single disc. Single-piston caliper.
Rear brakes diameter: 220 mm
ABS: Optional
Front tyre: 120/70-ZR17
Rear tyre: 190/55-ZR17

Other

Color options: Lime Green/Flat Ebony, Pearl Flat Crystal White/Flat Ebony
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	2007	2011	2014	2016	2020	2024
Capacity	998 cc	998 cc	998 cc	998 cc	998 cc	998 cc
Dry weight	175 kg	198 kg	198 kg	198 kg	—	206 kg
Seat height	813 mm	813 mm	813 mm	813 mm	835 mm	831 mm
Fuel capacity	17 L	17 L	17 L	17 L	17 L	17 L