Built around Kawasaki's sport motorcycle platform, the 2013 Kawasaki ZZR 1400 Special Edition pairs a 1441 cc (87.9 cu in) liquid-cooled in-line four, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 197.4 HP (144.1 kW) at 10,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 162.5 Nm (119.9 lb-ft) at 6,100 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through chain final drive. With a specific output of 137 HP per liter and a 3,900 rpm working window between peak torque (6,100 rpm) and peak power (10,000 rpm), the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.
On the scales, the ZZR 1400 Special Edition measures 268 kg (591 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.74 HP/kg (1.36 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.
Specific Output
137 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.74 HP/kg (1.36 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
6,100–10,000 rpm
Standover Height
800 mm (31.5 in)
Engine
Displacement1441.0 ccm (87.93 cubic inches)
Engine TypeIn-line four, four-stroke
Engine DetailsV2, four-stroke
Power197.4 HP (144.1 kW)) @ 10000 RPM
Torque162.5 Nm (16.6 kgf-m or 119.9 ft.lbs) @ 6100 RPM
Compression12.3:1
Bore x Stroke84.0 x 65.0 mm (3.3 x 2.6 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemInjection
IgnitionDigital
LubricationForced lubrication, wet sump with oil cooler
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Final DriveChain (final drive)
ClutchWet multi-disc, manual
DrivelineSealed chain
Chassis
Frame TypeMonocoque, aluminium
Rake23.0°
Trail94 mm (3.7 inches)
Front Suspension43 mm inverted fork with top-out springs Compression damping: 18-way Rebound damping: 15-way Spring preload: Fully adjustable
Rear SuspensionBottom-Link Uni-Trak with gas-charged shock Compression damping: Stepless Rebound damping: Stepless Spring preload: Fully adjustable
Wheelbase1480 mm (58.3 inches)
Ground Clearance125 mm (4.9 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre120/70-ZR17
Rear Tyre190/50-ZR17
Front BrakesDouble disc. Petal discs. Dual radial-mount, opposed 4-piston, 4-pad
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