Kawasaki ZZR 1400 / Ninja ZX-14 (2007) vs Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic (2011-12)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | Kawasaki | Kawasaki |
| Model: | ZZR 1400 / Ninja ZX-14 | VN 1700 Classic |
| Years: | 2007 | 2011-12 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, transverse four cylinders, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, V-twin, SOHC, 4 valve per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 1352 cc / 82.5 cu-in | 1700 cc / 103.7 in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 84 x 65 mm | 102 x 104 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 12.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled, plus cooling fins |
| Lubrication: | Wet sump | Forced lubrication, semi-dry sump |
| Induction: | DFI® with four 44mm Mikuni throttle bodies | Electronic fuel injection, 42 mm dia. x 2 |
| Ignition: | TCBI with Digital Advance | TCDI with digital advance |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 187 hp / 139.5 kW @ 9500 rpm | 55 kW / 74 hp @ 5000 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 136 Nm / 113.5 lb-ft @ 7500 rpm | 135 Nm / 13.7 kgf-m / 99.6 lb-ft @2750 rpm |
| Clutch: | Wet, multiple discs, hydraulic operated | Wet, multi-disc, manual, electronic cruise control |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | X-Ring chain | Belt drive |
| 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 3.077 / 2nd 1.900 / 3rd 1.407 / 4th 1.143 / 5th 0.967 / 6th 0.806:1 |
| Frame: | Aluminium, Monocoque frame | Double cradle, steel with box section single-tube backbone |
| Front Suspension: | 43mm inverted cartridge fork with adjustable preload, 18-way compression and 15-way rebound damping adjustment, | 43 mm Telescopic fork |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 116.8 mm / 4.6 in | 140 mm / 5.5 in |
| Rear Suspension: | Bottom-Link Uni-Trak® and gas-charged shock with adjustable preload, stepless rebound and compression damping adjustments, adjustable ride height, | Swingarm with twin air-assisted 4 way adjustable shocks for rebound and damping |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 121.9 mm / 4.8 in | 80 mm / 3.2 in |
| Front Brakes: | 2x 310mm discs 4 piston calipers | 2 x 300 mm discs, dual twin piston calipers, ABS |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 250mm disc 2 piston caliper | Single 300 mm disc, twin piston caliper, ABS |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70 ZR17 | 130/90 B16M/C (67H) |
| Rear Tyre: | 190/50 ZR17 | 170/70 B16M/C (75H) |
| Rake: | 23° | 30° |
| Trail: | 94 mm / 3.7 in. | 169 mm / 6.65 in |
| Dimensions: | Length 2170 mm / 85.4 in Width 760 mm / 29.9 in Height 1180 mm / 46.1 in | Length 2500 mm / 98.4 in Width 1025 mm / 40.4 in Height 1155 mm / 45.5 in |
| Wheelbase: | 1461 mm / 57.5 in. | 1665 mm / 65.6 in |
| Seat Height: | 800 mm / 31.5 in | 720 mm / 28.3 mm |
| Ground Clearance: | 125 mm / 4.9 in | 130 mm / 5.1 in |
| Wet Weight: | 257 kg / 566.7 lbs | 349 kg / 769 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 22 Litres / 5.8 US gal | 20 Litres / 5.3 US gal |
| Top Speed: | 303.6 km/h / 188.7 mph | 185 km/h / 115 mph |