Positioned in Kawasaki's sport touring motorcycle lineup, the 2007 Kawasaki ZZR1400 ABS utilizes a 1352 cc (82.5 cu in) liquid-cooled in-line four, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 187.7 HP (137 kW) at 9,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 147.1 Nm (108.5 lb-ft) at 9,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox. With a specific output of 138.8 HP per liter, 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 ZZR1400 ABS measures 218 kg (481 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.86 HP/kg (1.16 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 1,460 mm (57.5 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 2007 to 2009, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
138.8 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.86 HP/kg (1.16 kg/HP)
Standover Height
800 mm (31.5 in)
Engine
Displacement1352.0 ccm (82.50 cubic inches)
Engine TypeIn-line four, four-stroke
Engine DetailsIn-line four, four-stroke
Power187.7 HP (137.0 kW)) @ 9500 RPM
Torque147.1 Nm (15.0 kgf-m or 108.5 ft.lbs) @ 9500 RPM
Compression12.0:1
Bore x Stroke84.0 x 61.0 mm (3.3 x 2.4 inches)
Fuel SystemInjection
IgnitionDigital
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Chassis
Frame TypeMonocoque, aluminium
Rake23.0°
Trail94 mm (3.7 inches)
Front Suspension43 mm inverted fork
Front Travel43 mm (1.7 inches)
Rear SuspensionBottom-Link Uni-Trak with gas-charged shock
Wheelbase1460 mm (57.5 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre120/70-17
Rear Tyre190/50-17
Front BrakesDouble disc. Dual semi-floating 310 mm petal discs, dual semi-floating 310 mm petal discs
Front Brake Ø310 mm (12.2 inches)
Rear Brake Ø250 mm (9.8 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight218.0 kg (480.6 pounds)
Power/Weight0.8612 HP/kg
Seat Height800 mm (31.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall Height1170 mm (46.1 inches)
Overall Length2170 mm (85.4 inches)
Overall Width760 mm (29.9 inches)
Fuel Capacity22.00 litres (5.81 US gallons)
Other
StarterElectric
Color OptionsMetallic Ocean Blue, Metallic Diablo Black
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