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Kawasaki ZX-14 Ninja - [2011]
This edition of the Kawasaki ZX-14 Ninja is the 6 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 2011. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2012 Buell-EBR 1190RS V-Twin and the 2012 Kawasaki ZX-10 R Ninja Emerson Fittipaldi Limited Editi.This particular Kawasaki ZX-14 has a 1352cc Liquid cooled, Two stroke, Transverse Petrol powerplant with 4 cylinders and Electronic Fuel Injection.
An alternative Transverse engine, Sport style motorbike includes the Norton Superlight SS - [2020]
The 2011 ZX-14 shares its Transverse engine and Sport style configuration with the likes of the 2020 Norton Superlight SS and the 2019 Norton Superlight Twin. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the ZX-14's Sport style with a similar size of engine then how about the 2007 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Yoshimura | 2007cc.2024 Honda CBR 1000 RR-R Fireblade | 2024cc.
Weighing in at 257 kgs (566 lbs) this makes the Kawasaki ZX-14 Ninja in the same weight category as the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 Triple or the 2025 Honda X-ADV 745, give or take 50kg.
The 2011 Kawasaki ZX-14 shares the same bhp with the Norton V4SV 1200 125th Anniversary - [2024]
In terms of power the 1352cc 16 valve Transverse 4 cylinder engine produces 187 bhp (139 kW) @ 9500 rpm similar to the 2024 Norton V4SV 1200 125th Anniversary [185 bhp (137 kW) @ 12500 rpm] or the 2024 Kawasaki ZX-10 RR Ninja [204 bhp (152 kW) @ 14000 rpm].
The DOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 100.3 lb-ft (135.9 Nm) @ 7500 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2024 Honda NT 1100 DCT [77.4 lb-ft (104.9 Nm) @ 6250 rpm] and the 2024 Honda CBR 1000 RR-R Fireblade SP [82.5 lb-ft (111.9 Nm) @ 12500 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Kawasaki ZX-14 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 2001 Suzuki GSX-R 750 K1 has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 2011 Kawasaki ZX-14 Ninja.
The 2011 Kawasaki ZX-14 Ninja has a Power to weight ratio of 727.6 bhp per ton and 390.3 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2011 ZX-14 competing with the 2001 Suzuki GSX-R 750 K1 [752.6 bhp\ton] and the 2003 Suzuki GSX-R 750 K3 [752.6 bhp\ton].
If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby, then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance is Torque. Factor weight into the equation and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Kawasaki ZX-14 generating around 390.3 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other motorbikes have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2007 Yamaha MT-01 SOHC [415.0 lb-ft per ton] and the 2010 Yamaha MT-01 SOHC [415.0 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 5.1 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 5.2 secs, this makes the Kawasaki ZX-14 Ninja similar in acceleration to the 2014 Kawasaki ZZR 1400 Performance Sport (5.1 secs) and the 2011 Kawasaki ZZR 1400 DOHC (5.1 secs). This Kawasaki ZX-14 Ninja also competes in terms of 0-60 mph and 0-100km/h with the 2018 Honda CB 250 R Neo Sports Cafe (0.0 secs) and the 2020 Norton Superlight SS (0.4 secs).
Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 2011 Kawasaki ZX-14 Ninja and the 2014 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Voltcom Crescent WSBK Replica
When talking about the performance of the 2011 Kawasaki ZX-14 Ninja on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 10.3 secs @ 0 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 2014 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Voltcom Crescent WSBK Replica (10.3 secs) and the 2010 Kawasaki ZX-14 Ninja Special Edition (10.3 secs).
The 2011 version of the Kawasaki ZX-14 Ninja has a maximum speed of 189mph.
Top Speed of the 2011 ZX-14 equals the 2024 Norton V4SV 1200 One of One
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 2011 Kawasaki ZX-14 Ninja then how about a 2024 Norton V4SV 1200 One of One (200 mph) and the 2024 Norton V4SV 1200 125th Anniversary (200 mph).
Kawasaki KL 250 Three Cylinder
Engine Capacity: 246 cc
Top Speed: 74 mph
Quarter Mile: 17.7 secs @ 0 mph
