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Dominant is a word often misused to describe products which don’t actually fulfill that promise. However, it is precisely the right word to describe Kawasaki’s Ninja® ZX™-14. Since its debut in March of 2006, this motorcycle has won every major magazine comparison test it participated in. Earning universal praise for massive torque, effortless power, stable handling and a comfortable riding position, the 1352cc Ninja ZX-14 has set the highest performance standard in the motorcycle industry.
Ninja ZX-12RNinja ZX-12R
MSRP* $11,599 - Candy Plasma Blue, Metallic Diablo Black
$11,899 - Pearl Crystal White
Engine Type Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC, four valve per cylinder, inline-four
Displacement 1352cc
Bore & Stroke 84.0 x 61.0 mm
Maximum Torque 113.5 lb-ft / 7,500 rpm
Compression Ratio 12.0:1 
Fuel Injection DFI with Mikuni 44mm Throttle Bodies (4) 
Ignition TCBI with Digital Advance
Transmission 6-speed
Final Drive X-Ring Chain 
Rake/Trail 23 degrees / 94 mm
Front Tire Size 120/70 ZR17
Rear Tire Size 190/50 ZR17
Wheelbase 57.5 inches
Overall Height 46.1 inches
Overall Length 85.4 inches
Overall Width 29.9 inches
Front Suspension / Wheel Travel 43mm inverted cartridge fork with adjustable preload, stepless rebound and compression damping adjustments / 4.6 inches
Rear Suspension / Wheel Travel Uni-Trak® with adjustable preload, stepless rebound and compression damping adjustments, adjustable ride height / 4.8 inches
Front Brake Type Dual floating petal discs with four-piston calipers
Rear Brake Type Single Petal Disc
Fuel Tank Capacity 5.8 gallons
Seat Height 31.5 inches
Dry Weight 474 pounds
Color Diablo Black, Candy Plasma Blue, Special Edition: Pearl Crystal White

Specifications subject to change.

* Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Prices (MSRP) shown do not include
freight/destination or other dealer charges.

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