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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. |

| 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 |