Since its debut in 2006, the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14 has been all about performance. As one of the fastest production motorcycle in the market was not enough, since Kawasaki has outdone himself again with extensive revisions to the big Ninja. By 2012, the newly appointed ZX-14R is affecting the performance improvements dealers highlighting the significant redesign for the open class monster.
The headline changes in the 2012 ZX-14R engine are focused on four in a row. The displacement is enhanced through the addition of 4 mm stroke to give the ZX-14R '12 a total of 1441cc striking. The combustion chambers are reshaped along with the intake ports to maximize performance. The camshafts have revised profiles with reinforced cam chain, allowing the engine to support high rpm. The pistons have also undergone changes to increase their strength while simultaneously shedding weight.
One of the highlights is a new oil jet cooling system that allows constant lubrication under each piston. The compression engine is now 12.3:1 and as a result of the rods have been re-designed with strong material. The crankshaft main journals are 2 mm thick compared to the previous model, and a new air filter has an area 10% more surface area and capacity 40% greater airflow.
The fuel injection system is updated with automatic downtime and reduce emissions. The spent fuel
2012 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R
A new handlebar switch lets you choose the configuration of the performance drivers instantly.
outputs of a modified exhaust system with the new design with larger exhaust manifolds, mufflers and a new advanced catalyst. Kawasaki says that all these improvements translate into more power throughout the rev range, with a notable increase over claims that fall within the range of medium-high speed (namely 4000 rpm onwards).
Aside from adding more power under the seat, the new ZX-14R also aims to better control with a double counterbalancer driven. Designed to complement the 4 mm stroke dimensions, the facility reported that the balance of power.
While the new model retains its old chassis design, more than half of its aluminum castings and forgings have been modified. The rear swingarm is also 10 mm longer, and the result is an aluminum frame in general is much stiffer in some places. Kawi states of the target was to keep the old ZX-14 is the light handling characteristics while increasing their sportsmanship.
2012 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R
The 2012 ZX-14R features a slipper clutch and a traction control system for better performance KTRC.
2012 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R
The suspension is also updated with 43mm inverted fork and single shock adjustable receive greater bottoming resistance and internal adjustments. While the total weight of the bike is working, the use of 10-spoke wheels help reduce unsprung weight by 3.3 pounds. The brakes have also been improved with more rigid material and cushions altered.
The new ZX-14R is equipped with a slipper clutch and traction control and KTRC ignition system, which helps account for its new price of $ 14,699. Included in the system are three different profiles: babypower, average power and a third option for low traction conditions. The profiles are accessible to the driver via a bar mounted on the rocker switch, with the general state of the system in the cockpit screen LCD. Motorcycle clutch shoe helps reduce wheel-hop and the negative effects associated with downshifting and braking torque.
The exterior features are fully updated with a nose section and a more aggressive set of four lights. Along with the major forms of the Ninja is more angular and fluid, the ZX-14R retains its fairing side seal fin design - this time accentuating the lines for a more dramatic look. The tail section has also undergone changes with the turn signals faired-in and a new seat cover. Meanwhile, the same seat has been redesigned to offer more thigh support.
A quick glance down reveals new instrument controllers. The ZX-14R '12 includes a new multi-function switch activation and select the button on the left handlebar that gives access to system functions. Passengers can browse through a variety of LCD screens, providing on-demand access to fuel consumption, remaining range, battery voltage, temperature, traction control and more.
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