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Ninja ZX-14R Brembo Ohlins

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71 /100 Sporty
Power/Weight
0.77 hp/kg
Torque
158 Nm
Engine
1441 ccm

2020 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R Brembo Ohlins Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 2020 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R Brembo Ohlins sport motorcycle, Kawasaki features a 1441 cc (87.9 cu in) liquid-cooled in-line four, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 207 HP (151.1 kW) at 10,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 158.2 Nm (116.7 lb-ft) at 7,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 143.7 HP per liter and a 3,000 rpm working window between peak torque (7,500 rpm) and peak power (10,500 rpm), the engine character is placing it firmly in high-revving supersport territory where top-end breathing dominates.

On the scales, the Ninja ZX-14R Brembo Ohlins measures 269 kg (593 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.77 HP/kg (1.3 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 800 mm (31.5 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,480 mm (58.3 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 22-liter (5.8 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.

Within MotoLibrary's Kawasaki archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 2019 to 2020, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.

Specific Output
143.7 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.77 HP/kg (1.3 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
7,500–10,500 rpm
Standover Height
800 mm (31.5 in)
Engine
Displacement 1441.0 ccm (87.93 cubic inches)
Engine Type In-line four, four-stroke
Power 207.0 HP (151.1 kW)) @ 10500 RPM
Torque 158.2 Nm (16.1 kgf-m or 116.7 ft.lbs) @ 7500 RPM
Compression 12.3:1
Bore x Stroke 84.0 x 65.0 mm (3.3 x 2.6 inches)
Valves/Cylinder 4
Fuel System Injection. DFI with four 44mm Mikuni throttle bodies
Fuel Control Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Ignition TCBI with digital advance
Cooling Liquid
Transmission
Gearbox 6-speed
Final Drive Chain (final drive)
Clutch Wet multi-disc, manual
Driveline Sealed chain
Chassis
Frame Type Aluminum monocoque
Rake 23.0°
Trail 94 mm (3.7 inches)
Front Suspension 43mm inverted cartridge fork with adjustable preload, 18-way compression and 15-way rebound damping adjustment
Front Travel 117 mm (4.6 inches)
Rear Suspension Bottom-link Uni-Trak® and gas-charged shock with adjustable preload, stepless rebound and compression damping adjustments, adjustable ride height
Rear Travel 124 mm (4.9 inches)
Wheelbase 1480 mm (58.3 inches)
Ground Clearance 125 mm (4.9 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre 120/70-ZR17
Rear Tyre 190/50-ZR17
Front Brakes Double disc. ABS. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers. Radially mounted.
Front Brake Ø 310 mm (12.2 inches)
Rear Brakes Single disc. ABS. Two-piston calipers.
Rear Brake Ø 250 mm (9.8 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Weight incl. 269.0 kg (593.0 pounds)
Seat Height 800 mm (31.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall Height 1170 mm (46.1 inches)
Overall Length 2170 mm (85.4 inches)
Overall Width 770 mm (30.3 inches)
Fuel Capacity 22.00 litres (5.81 US gallons)
Other
Starter Electric
Color Options Metallic Spark Black/Pearl Meteor Gray, Emerald Blazed Green
Warranty 24 month warranty unlimited mileage
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Seat Height
80 cm / 31.5 in
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