Kawasaki ZZR 1400 / Ninja ZX-14 Special Edition (2008) vs BMW S 1000XR (2024)
Comparison technical specifications
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Make: | Kawasaki | BMW |
Model: | ZZR 1400 / Ninja ZX-14 Special Edition | S 1000XR |
Years: | 2008 | 2024 |
Engine: | Four stroke, transverse four cylinders, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
Capacity: | 1352 cc / 82.5 cu-in | 999 cc / 60.9 cu-in |
Bore x Stroke: | 84 x 65 mm | 80 x 49.7 mm |
Compression Ratio: | 12.0:1 | 12.5:1 |
Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Liquid/oil cooled |
Lubrication: | Wet sump | Wet sump |
Starting: | Electric | Electric |
Max Power: | 187 hp / 139.5 kW @ 9500 rpm | 126.8 kW / 170 hp @ 11000 rpm |
Max Torque: | 136 Nm / 113.5 lb-ft @ 7500 rpm | 112 Nm / 83 lb-ft @ 11100 rpm |
Clutch: | Wet, multiple discs, hydraulic operated | Multiplate clutch in oil bath, slipper clutch, self-reinforcing |
Transmission: | 6 Speed | Constant-mesh 6-speed gearbox integrated in the transmission housing |
Final Drive: | X-Ring chain | Endless X-ring chain, jerk damping in the rear hub |
Gear Ratio: | 1st 2.611(47/18) 2nd 1.947 (37/19) 3rd 1.545 (34/22) 4th 1.333 (32/24) 5th 1.154 (30/26) 6th1.036 (29/28) | 1st 2.647 2nd 2.091 3rd 1.727 4th. 1.476 5th 1.304 6th. 1.167 |
Frame: | Aluminium, Monocoque frame | Bridge-type frame, cast aluminum, load-bearing engine |
Front Suspension: | 43mm inverted cartridge fork with adjustable preload, 18-way compression and 15-way rebound damping adjustment, | 45mm Upside-down telescopic fork electronic self-adjusting rebound/compression damping (Dynamic ESA) |
Front Wheel Travel: | 116.8 mm / 4.6 in | 137 mm / 5.4 in |
Rear Suspension: | Bottom-Link Uni-Trak® and gas-charged shock with adjustable preload, stepless rebound and compression damping adjustments, adjustable ride height, | Aluminium double-sided swing-arm, central spring strut, electronic preload adjuster, electronic self-adjusting rebound/compression damping (Dynamic ESA) |
Rear Wheel Travel: | 121.9 mm / 4.8 in | 137 mm / 5.4 in |
Front Brakes: | 2x 310mm discs 4 piston calipers | 2x 320mm floating discs, radial four-piston fixed calipers |
Rear Brakes: | Single 250mm disc 2 piston caliper | Single 265mm disc brake, twin-piston floating caliper |
Front Tyre: | 120/70 ZR17 | 120/70 ZR 17 |
Rear Tyre: | 190/50 ZR17 | 190/55 ZR 17 |
Dimensions: | Length 2170 mm / 85.4 in Width 760 mm / 29.9 in Height 1180 mm / 46.1 in | Length 2154 mm / 84.8 in Width 851 mm / 33.5 in Height 1460 mm / 57.5 in |
Wheelbase: | 1461 mm / 57.5 in. | 1539 mm / 60.6 in |
Seat Height: | 800 mm / 31.5 in | 850 mm / 33.5 in - 790 mm / 31.1 with optional lowered suspension |
Wet Weight: | 257 kg / 566.7 lbs | 227 kg / 498 lbs |
Fuel Capacity: | 22 Litres / 5.8 US gal | 20 Litres / 5.2 US gal |