2008Kawasaki ZZR1400

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The 2008 Kawasaki ZZR1400 is a hyper-sport machine designed for experienced riders seeking extreme performance and raw speed. Its massive 1352cc inline-four engine delivers abundant power and torque for thrilling acceleration and highway dominance. Best known as one of the fastest production motorcycles of its era, it excels on open roads and racetracks.

Capacity: 1352.0 ccm
Engine: In-line four, four-stroke
Gearbox: 6-speed
Dry weight: 224.0 kg
Seat height: 800 mm
Power: 187.7 HP (140.0 kW) @ 9500 RPM

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What’s new for the 2008 Kawasaki ZZR1400

vs the 2007

Spec	2007	2008
Dry weight	215.0 kg (474.0 pounds)	224.0 kg (493.8 pounds)
Front suspension	43mm inverted cartridge fork with adjustable preload, stepless rebound and compression damping adjustments / 4.6 in.	Inverted, telescopic fork, 43 mm
Rear suspension	Uni-Trak® with adjustable preload, stepless rebound and compression damping adjustments, adjustable ride height / 4.8 in.	Aluminium swing arm with Bottom-Link-Uni-Trak

Other years 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020

How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail5%

Cornering72%

City riding45%

Daily riding60%

Touring78%

Two-up80%

Track70%

Best for: It's built for effortless high-speed cruising and devastating roll-on acceleration, blending brute performance with long-distance comfort.
Built for: A muscular, unapologetic hyper-sport bike that trades outright track agility for a relaxed, torque-laden riding experience.
Not ideal for: It's not for new riders, off-road enthusiasts, or anyone wanting a light, flickable machine for tight city streets.

Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.

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Units

At 800mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 2008 Kawasaki ZZR1400, with a cramped knee angle of around 85 degrees and a slightly forward 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: 1352.0 ccm
Power: 187.7 HP (140.0 kW) @ 9500 RPM
Torque: 154.0 Nm (15.7 kgf-m) @ 7500 RPM
Engine type: In-line four, four-stroke
Power/weight ratio: 0.8379 HP/kg (dry)
Bore x stroke: 84.0 x 61.0 mm
Compression: 12.0:1
Cooling system: Liquid
Fuel system: Injection
Starting: Electric
Ignition: Digital
Valves per cylinder: 4

Transmission

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

Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase: 1460 mm
Overall length: 2170 mm
Overall width: 760 mm
Overall height: 1170 mm
Seat height: 800 mm
Dry weight: 224.0 kg
Fuel capacity: 22.00 litres
Ground clearance: 125 mm

Chassis & suspension

Frame: Aluminium
Front suspension: Inverted, telescopic fork, 43 mm
Rear suspension: Aluminium swing arm with Bottom-Link-Uni-Trak
Rake (fork angle): 23.0°
Trail: 94 mm

Brakes & wheels

Front brakes: Double disc
Front brakes diameter: 310 mm
Rear brakes: Single disc
Rear brakes diameter: 270 mm
Front tyre: 120/70-ZR17
Rear tyre: 190/50-ZR17

Specs last verified against published sources: October 2026.

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	2008	2010	2013	2017	2020
Capacity	1352 cc	1352 cc	1352 cc	1441 cc	1441 cc	1441 cc
Dry weight	215 kg	224 kg	—	—	—	—
Seat height	800 mm	800 mm	800 mm	800 mm	800 mm	800 mm
Fuel capacity	22 L	22 L	22 L	22 L	22 L	22 L