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Kawasaki ZZR 1400 DOHC - [2017]
This edition of the Kawasaki ZZR 1400 DOHC is the 6 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 2017. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2018 Kawasaki KLX 250 Camo and the 2018 Kawasaki KLX 250 Single Cylinder.This particular Kawasaki ZZR 1400 has a 1441cc 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 2017 ZZR 1400 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 ZZR 1400'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 264 kgs (582 lbs) this makes the Kawasaki ZZR 1400 DOHC in the same weight category as the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 Triple or the 2025 Honda X-ADV 745, give or take 50kg.
The 2017 Kawasaki ZZR 1400 shares the same bhp with the Kawasaki ZX-10 RR Ninja - [2024]
In terms of power the 1441cc 16 valve Transverse 4 cylinder engine produces 200 bhp (149 kW) @ 10500 rpm similar to the 2024 Kawasaki ZX-10 RR Ninja [204 bhp (152 kW) @ 14000 rpm] or the 2024 Norton V4SV 1200 125th Anniversary [185 bhp (137 kW) @ 12500 rpm].
The DOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 113.2 lb-ft (153.5 Nm) @ 7500 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2024 Norton V4SV 1200 125th Anniversary [92.0 lb-ft (124.8 Nm) @ 9000 rpm] and the 2024 Norton V4CR 1200 Cafe Racer 125th Anniversary [92.0 lb-ft (124.8 Nm) @ 9000 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Kawasaki ZZR 1400 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 2022 Yamaha MT-10 SOHC has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 2017 Kawasaki ZZR 1400 DOHC.
The 2017 Kawasaki ZZR 1400 DOHC has a Power to weight ratio of 757.5 bhp per ton and 428.8 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2017 ZZR 1400 competing with the 2022 Yamaha MT-10 SOHC [782.0 bhp\ton] and the 2009 Buell-EBR 1125CR V-Twin [776.5 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 ZZR 1400 generating around 428.8 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 2023 Norton V4CR 1200 Cafe Racer [451.4 lb-ft per ton] and the 2024 Norton V4CR 1200 Cafe Racer 125th Anniversary [451.4 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 4.9 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 5.0 secs, this makes the Kawasaki ZZR 1400 DOHC similar in acceleration to the 2019 Kawasaki ZZR 1400 DOHC (4.9 secs) and the 2019 Kawasaki ZZR 1400 DOHC (4.9 secs). This Kawasaki ZZR 1400 DOHC 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 2017 Kawasaki ZZR 1400 DOHC and the 2017 Kawasaki Ninja H2 R 1000
When talking about the performance of the 2017 Kawasaki ZZR 1400 DOHC on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 9.7 secs @ 0 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 2017 Kawasaki Ninja H2 R 1000 (9.7 secs) and the 2014 Suzuki GSX 1300 R Hayabusa 50th Anniversary Ed (9.7 secs).
The 2017 version of the Kawasaki ZZR 1400 DOHC has a maximum speed of 186mph.
Top Speed of the 2017 ZZR 1400 equals the 2024 Norton V4SV 1200 125th Anniversary
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 2017 Kawasaki ZZR 1400 DOHC then how about a 2024 Norton V4SV 1200 125th Anniversary (200 mph) and the 2024 Norton V4SV 1200 One of One (200 mph).
Honda CBR 1000 RR Fireblade C-ABS TT Tribute
Engine Capacity: 998cc
Top Speed: 180 mph
Power: 175.6 bhp
