Kawasaki's ZX-14 and ZZR-1400

[Breeze07]

The 40th Tokyo Motor Show has been held in Makuhari Messe now.(October.27~November.11, 2007)　　　★Click⇒Bold-faced type

I went to Makuhari Messe at the first day of Motor Show.
I immediately checked a new ZZR1400 in the Kawasaki booth.


ZZR1400 (Malaysian model)
The 2008 ZZR1400 of “Candy Cardinal red” had been exhibited in the experience zone of the Kawasaki booth.
The color of the ZZR was very elegant, magnificent red.　









The color of the ZZR is different from the image of the press photograph.


When I was straddling the ZZR, I was able to image the appearance that I’m riding it.




It is a pity that the ZZR1400 of “metallic midnight sapphire blue” was not exhibited.

A lot of people happily straddled the ZZR1400, and were taking the photograph.　
The Kawasaki booth was held in a friendly atmosphere.


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[Breeze07]

I got the catalog in the Kawasaki booth.　　　★Click⇒Bold-faced type
This is a page of the ZZR1400 in the catalog.


ZZR1400 (Exhibition model)




It is expressed in the catalog in Japanese,
“The strongest level in the world: Mega-sports that exceed super-sports".　
☆「世界最高水準: スーパースポーツを超えたMega-sports。」(Japanese)


Related Information
Kawasaki Motors Japan: Motor Show Special Site 2007
goo: TMS2007/ Photograph gallery/ K-Bike
goo: TMS2007/ Photograph gallery/ K-Companion1, K-Companion2
Mycom: TMS2007/ Kawasaki Exhibition model
Mycom: Kawasaki Export model 2008


It is said the release date of the ZZR1400 (2008) is still undecided.


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[Breeze07]

I saw the ZZR1400 of atomic silver in “The 34th Tokyo Motor Cycle Show 2007”.　　　★Click⇒Bold-faced type
It was very bright, vivid silver.


ZZR1400　(Malaysian model 2007)






Related Information
Bright: 2007 ZZR1400 Atomic Silver (Photograph: Canadian model)
Kawasaki DEALER AD PLANNER: Product Art/ Ninja ZX-14 (2008)

Because the cover-side of ZX14 (USA model 2008) is silver, it impression me as a sharper machine.　


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[Breeze07]

“BRIGHT” announced sales information on the ZZR1400.　　　　★Click⇒Bold-faced type


Information Guide of 2008 Model Year　　(11-05-2007 JST)
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Model Name: ZZR1400 (2008 model year)
Market Code: ZX1400C8F
Release Date: The end of November, 2007
Reference Retail Price of “Bright”: ￥1,491,000(ICT), ￥1,420,000(ECT)
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Model Name: ZZR1400 ABS (2008 model year)
Market Code: ZX1400D8F
Release Date: The end of November, 2007
Reference Retail Price of “Bright”: ￥1,554,000(ICT), ￥1,480,000(ECT)
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☆Bright: Bright Corporation (Wholesale of Kawasaki Import Motorcycle, etc)
☆ICT: Including Consumption Tax, ECT: Excluding Consumption Tax


Related Information
BRIGHT: NEWS RELEASE (Japanese)
BRIGHT: 2008 ZZR1400 Candy Cardinal Red
BRIGHT: 2008 ZZR1400 Metallic Midnight Sapphire Blue
BRIGHT: 2008 ZZR1400 Metallic Diablo black
BRIGHT: 2008 ZZR1400 ABS Metallic Midnight Sapphire Blue

The 2008 ZZR1400 (Candy Cardinal Red) of Motor Show is different from the image of the above-mentioned photograph.

The price of the ZZR1400 is raised by 50,000 yen.
The price of the ZZR1400 ABS is raised by 30,000 yen.


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[Breeze07]

As a Japanese limited edition model, CASIO sold “G-SHOCK Ninja model” that Collaborated with Kawasaki.　　　★Click⇒Bold-faced type

Related Information
Kawasaki Motors Japan: G-SHOCK Ninja model (25th anniversary of “G-SHOCK”)
Kawasaki Motors Japan: Kawasaki G-SHOCK
　※Holding commemoration limitation sales of grand prix in Japan
Mycom: Article/ Collaboration of CASIO and Kawasaki
Mycom: Photo/ G-SHOCK Ninja model

The illustration of the motorcycle is GPZ900R.
I remember my dear motorcycle (ZX900-A1) whenever I see it.　


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[Breeze07]

Product List　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　★Click⇒Bold-faced type
The ZZR1400 ABS and the ZZR1400 were added to the product list. (11-09-2007 JST)　

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ZZR1400 ABS (ZX1400D8F)

ZZR1400 ABS Metallic Midnight Sapphire Blue (Wallpaper)
It is written, "Metallic Midnight Sapphire Blue" and "The image might be different from
the specification of an actual import motorcycle" in the image in Japanese.
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ZZR1400 (ZX1400C8F)

ZZR1400 Metallic Midnight Sapphire Blue (Wallpaper)
It is written, "Metallic Midnight Sapphire Blue" and "The image might be different from
the specification of an actual import motorcycle" in the image in Japanese.

ZZR1400 Metallic Diablo black (Wallpaper)
It is written, "Metallic Diablo black" and "The image might be different from the specification
of an actual import motorcycle" in the image in Japanese.

ZZR1400 Candy Cardinal Red (Wallpaper)
It is written "Candy Cardinal Red" in the image in Japanese.
The stand-center is installed in the ZZR1400 CCR.
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"Red color" of a real motorcycle is different from the image of the above-mentioned photograph.




I think that the color of the motorcycle is similar to this red though it is not the same as the color of this car.




I'm looking forward to seeing real motorcycles in Kawasaki licensed dealer in the end of November.　


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I love Kobe.　　　　　　　　　　Go! Kawasaki (Bright Corporation ★)

[Breeze07]

The ZZR1400 is delivered to the Kawasaki shop.　　　★Click⇒Bold-faced type


ZZR1400 ABS (ZX1400D8F), ZZR1400 (ZX1400C8F)
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ZZR1400 ABS Metallic Midnight Sapphire Blue

ZZR1400 Metallic Midnight Sapphire Blue
ZZR1400 Metallic Diablo black
　　　　　　　Photos: mdblack1, mdblack2, mdblack3
ZZR1400 Candy Cardinal Red
　　　　　　　Photos: ccred1, ccred2, ccred3
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“Metallic Midnight Sapphire Blue” is near the black.
“Metallic Midnight Sapphire Blue” had better be called “Metallic Midnight Blue” or “Metallic Indigo”.　


Related Information
(1) ZZR1400 ABS (2008)
(2) ZZR1400 (2008)
(3) ZZR1400 Metallic Ocean Blue (2007): moblue1, moblue2
(4) ZZR1400 Atomic Silver (2007): as1, as2


The 15th Nagoya Motor Show is held in Port Messe Nagoya. (November.22~November.25, 2007)　
The treasure might be here.
The ZZR1400 is exhibited in the third pavilion.


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[Breeze07]

"First Ride" of the 2008 ZX-14 appears in Websites.　　　★Click⇒Bold-faced type
WP: ZX-14 FR1, ZX-14FR2


USA Price
2007 ZX-14: $11,599, 2007 ZX-14 SE: $11,899
2008 ZX-14: $11,699, 2008 ZX-14 SE: $11,999

JPN Price
2007 ZZR1400: ￥1,438,500 (about $13,300), 2007 ZZR1400 ABS: ￥1,522,500
2008 ZZR1400: ￥1,491,000 (about $13,800), 2008 ZZR1400 ABS: ￥1,554,000

Though the ZZR1400 is domestic production, the price of the ZZR1400 is more expensive than that of the U.S..
Though it is very good to improve the performance of the ZZR1400, I hope not to raise the price of the ZZR1400.　


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[Breeze07]

The catalog of the ZZR1400 appears in “Bright” site.　　(11-30-2007 JST)　　　★Click⇒Bold-faced type
Catalog (PDF): ZZR1400　ZZR1400 ABS

The performance of maximum power etc. is not described in the specifications.

Performance information on ZZR1400 by motorcycle magazine of Japan
Maximum power: 190PS/9000rpm
Maximum torque: 15.7 kg-m/7500rpm


The ZZR1400 of "black color" is sold in Japan every year.
I wish the bright-colored ZZR1400 like the lime green to be sold.　


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[Breeze07]

I think that the following bags matche the ZZR1400.　　　★Click⇒Bold-faced type

Henly Begins <Products>
DH-701 Side Bag: ￥26,250 (about US$239)
DH-702 Tank Bag: ￥14,700 (about US$134)
ZZR1400 Installation Image

Those bags have a good reputation among the ZZR1400’s riders who are using them.　

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[Breeze07]

Kawasaki Motors Japan doesn't sell the ZX1400 (Marketing Code) in Japan.　　　★Click⇒Bold-faced type
The person who wants to buy the ZZR1400 and the ZX-14 in Japan has to buy the imported motorcycle.

Import Route
EX1. ZZR1400 (MYS): Japan <Port of Kobe> ⇒ ＼Ж／ ⇒ MY ⇒ ＼Ж／ ⇒ Japan <Port of Kobe>
EX2. ZX-14 (USA): Japan <Port of Kobe> ⇒ ＼Ж／ ⇒ US ⇒ ＼Ж／ ⇒ Japan <Port of Kobe>

Though “Bright” sells the ZZR1400 (MYS), “Bright” doesn't sell the ZX-14.
Most of the ZX1400’s rider of Japan has gotten on the ZZR1400 (MYS).
★Bright: Bright Corporation (Wholesale of Kawasaki Import Motorcycle, etc)

External Feature of ZZR1400
The ZZR1400 (MYS) is equipped with "GRIP-FRAME" and “STAND-CENTER” by the standard.


ZZR1400 (MYS 2008)






Cf. Parts Catalog
2008 ZX1400C8F (ZZR1400): 32109-0021, “GRIP-FRAME CENTER STAND” ￥4,410 (about US$40)
2008 ZX1400C8F (ZZR1400): 34011-0013, “STAND-CENTER” ￥10,080 (about US$91)
2008 ZX1400C8F (ZZR1400): 11054-0744, “BRACKET, CENTER STAND SPRING” ￥630
2008 ZX1400C8F (ZZR1400): 92153-1594, “BOLT, FLANGED, 6×14” ￥53
2008 ZX1400C8F (ZZR1400): 92145-0362, “SPRING, CENTER STAND” ￥525
2008 ZX1400C8F (ZZR1400): 92190-1462, “TUBE, 16.5×20.5×55 ” ￥189
2008 ZX1400C8F (ZZR1400): 92153-1593, “BOLT, CENTER STAND, 10MM” ￥315 <2pcs.>
2008 ZX1400C8F (ZZR1400): 92210-0278, “NUT, LOCK, 10MM” ￥53 <2pcs.>


“Fukuoka Motor Show 2007” is held in Marine Messe Fukuoka. (December.7~December.10, 2007)
The ZZR1400 is exhibited in the Kawasaki booth in Fukuoka Kokusai Center.　


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[Breeze07]

It explains the ZX-14 and the ZZR1400 in detail.　　　★Click⇒Bold-faced type


2008 MODEL INFORMATION
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Model Name: Ninja ZX-14 (USA)/ ZZR1400 ABS (EUR)
Marketing Code: ZX1400C/D
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Version: 25 Sep 2007


Related Information
“2006 MODEL INFORMATION” Version: 16 Mar 2006


There is no image of the ZZR1400 (Candy Cardinal Red) in PDF (↑).
The ZZR1400 (Candy Cardinal Red) in 2008 is only a Malaysian model.　


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[Breeze07]

“First Ride” of the 2008 ZX-14 appears on the site of “Motorcycle USA.com”.　　　★Click⇒Bold-faced type

2008 ZX-14: First Ride (Report/Video/Photos)
2008 ZX-14: Bike Test, Video, Photos

There is no article on the impression of the 2008 ZZR1400 by the test rider in Japan yet.　


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[Breeze07]

The web pages of "2008 Ninja ZX-14" renewed.　(Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.)　　　★Click⇒Bold-faced type

Videos: ZX-14 Product Walk-Around, Third-Party Product Walk-Around


Xmas and the new year coming soon ･･････････.

Japanese: Nenmatu ha neko no te wo karitai hodo isogasiku naru。
Literal translation: It becomes very busy to want to borrow cat's hand at the end of the year.　
Free translation: We become very shorthanded at the end of year.


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[TOYZX]

Hi All. Had My Zx For Around Six Months Now And Loved Every Minute Of It! So Far Have Added A Bmc Filter,ti Force High Mounts,pciii With Custom Map,bar Ends,hugger,fender Eliminator. Would Recommend The Ti Force To Anyone Building A Street Bike As They Look And Sound Great!!

[Breeze07]

“2008 Ninja ZX-14 vs Suzuki Hayabusa” appears in “Motorcycle USA.com”.　　　　★Click⇒Bold-faced type

Bike Test: 2008 Ninja ZX-14 vs Suzuki Hayabusa (Report, Video, Photos)


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[Eugenio_SS]

Originally Posted by Breeze07

“2008 Ninja ZX-14 vs Suzuki Hayabusa” appears in “Motorcycle USA.com”.　　　　★Click⇒Bold-faced type

Bike Test: 2008 Ninja ZX-14 vs Suzuki Hayabusa (Report, Video, Photos)


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it's insane how close the 2 bikes are both on paper and on the road... splitting hairs on each section... it comes down to the Busa being a tad nimbler, yet the ZX gets better confort/ergonomics

[Breeze07]

The ZZR1400 had been exhibited in the Kawasaki booth.


ZZR1400 (Malaysian model 2008)





I hope Kawasaki sells the ZZR1400 (CCRed) with ABS.



ZZR1400 SP





I want to see the ZZR1400 of the lime green (STD).　


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[ezmport]

i just picked up a blue 07 with 1600 miles slightly used. i am loving this bike, however i want to keep the dual exhaust look. i am thinking of d&d i need very loud pipes any suggestions. will dual slip ons perform pretty good or you think i have to go full?