2017Kawasaki ZZR 1400

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The 2017 Kawasaki ZZR 1400 is a hypersport tourer designed for experienced riders seeking extreme performance and long-distance capability. It delivers superb handling through advanced suspension and braking systems while maintaining an upright seating position for comfort. Best known for its powerful engine and aggressive styling, the ZZR 1400 excels as a high-speed sport-touring machine for riders who demand both thrills and practicality.

Capacity: 1441.0 ccm
Engine: In-line four, four-stroke
Gearbox: 6-speed
Wet weight: 268.0 kg
Seat height: 800 mm
Power: 200.0 HP (146.0 kW) @ 10000 RPM

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How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail5%

Cornering68%

City riding45%

Daily riding60%

Touring82%

Two-up78%

Track70%

Best for: Built for effortless high-speed cruising and devouring long stretches of highway with occasional sporty riding thrown in.
Built for: A brutally fast, refined muscle-tourer that combines a huge four-cylinder engine with comfort-oriented ergonomics and long-distance capability.
Not ideal for: Not the right choice for off-road use, tight urban commuting, or riders wanting a light, flickable machine for technical corners.

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At 800mm, a rider of 175cm with a 79cm (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 2017 Kawasaki ZZR 1400, 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: 1441.0 ccm
Power: 200.0 HP (146.0 kW) @ 10000 RPM
CO2 Emissions: 149 CO2 g/km
Torque: 158.2 Nm (16.1 kgf-m) @ 7500 RPM
Engine type: In-line four, four-stroke
Fuel consumption: 6.40 litres/100 km (15.6 km/l)
Power/weight ratio: 0.7463 HP/kg (wet)
Bore x stroke: 84.0 x 65.0 mm
Compression: 12.3:1
Cooling system: Liquid
Fuel system: Injection
Starting: Electric
Ignition: Digital
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: 1480 mm
Overall length: 2170 mm
Overall width: 770 mm
Overall height: 1170 mm
Seat height: 800 mm
Wet weight: 268.0 kg
Fuel capacity: 22.00 litres
Ground clearance: 125 mm
Dry weight: Not on record - add it

Chassis & suspension

Frame: Monocoque, aluminium
Front suspension: 43 mm inverted fork with top-out springs. Compression damping: 18-way. Rebound damping: 15-way. Spring preload: Fully adjustable.
Rear suspension: Bottom-Link Uni-Trak with gas-charged shock. Compression damping: Stepless. Rebound damping: Stepless. Spring preload: Fully adjustable.
Front wheel travel: 117 mm
Rear wheel travel: 124 mm
Rake (fork angle): 23.0°
Trail: 93 mm

Brakes & wheels

Front brakes: Double disc. Dual radial-mount, opposed 4-piston, 4-pad.
Front brakes diameter: 310 mm
Rear brakes: Single disc. Opposed, twin-piston caliper.
Rear brakes diameter: 250 mm
Front tyre: 120/70-ZR17
Rear tyre: 190/50-ZR17

Other

Color options: Metallic Spark Black/Golden Blazed Green
Comments: Small windscreen.

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	2006	2010	2011	2016	2017
Capacity	1352 cc	1352 cc	1352 cc	1441 cc	1441 cc
Dry weight	215 kg	257 kg	261 kg	—	—
Seat height	800 mm	800 mm	800 mm	800 mm	800 mm
Fuel capacity	22 L	22 L	22 L	22 L	22 L