Cakes206
09-22-2005, 08:07 PM
Could this be the Busa's nemesis?
Hole in the sky by Black Sabbath comes to mind when looking at the new heart-shaped ram-air intake winged by ZX-10 style teardrop outer lights. The air intake is there to create warp-like speeds and you can call yourself Captain Kirk if you buy one. It certainly looks like something from outer space. Outer space is not unknown territory for Kawasaki heavy industries as they are one of the NASA suppliers of space technology.
Most powerful Kawasaki ever
Kawasaki has claimed that the new ZZR1400 is the most powerful Kawasaki ever and also the most powerful road bike ever. They have done so without providing us with the full specs, but with the ZX12R in mind we believe Kawasaki speaks the truth. The ZX12R has got 185bhp and the rumours from earlier this year spoke of 192bhp for the new ZZR. Expect monster torque from the new 1.352cc motor. It develops 10kgm of torque already at 2.000rpm and just continues through a wide rev-range. According to Kawasaki there is a delightful kick after 6 (000rpm) as well. The speedo is graded to 190mph. Bore x stroke is: 84x61mm. Kawasaki states that the ZZR1400 marks the start of a new engine generation...
Kawasaki's new flagship (spaceship) model features an evolved aluminium monocoque frame from the ZX12R. Even though the new hyper-tourer looks rounded and bulky Kawasaki claim it is almost as narrow as the 12R. Engineers have made sure there is a good balance between sports riding and high speed motorway work. The air box is located in the frame (as on the 12R) and the fuel is stored in the rear of the fuel tank that continues under the seat (between your legs basically) We have not been told what capacity the fuel tank is yet, but Kawasaki has mentioned a large volume fuel tank in their press release.
The wheelbase on the new ZZR1400 is shorter than ZZR1200 but longer than ZX12R.
V-tail light is distinctive.
Direct activated shift lever rather than linked for more direct feel.
You only get the under cowl in front of the rear wheel if you opt out of having a centre stand. ZZR1400 is long and low with minimal drag. ZZR1400 has new wheels with centre ribs which are slightly offset so that tyre balance weights can be located at the wheels centreline. This is important for stability at extreme speeds.
Other details:
-ABS will be available.
-310mm petal brake discs with radial 4 pot calliper front and 250mm 2-pot rear brake. They are Nissin's which is a bit of a surprise (Kawasaki tend to use Tokico) It will be the very first bike with radial Nissin ABS brakes. That should stop the beast.
-Hydraulic clutch.
-Tyres: 120/70-ZR17 front and 190/50-ZR17 rear.
-Pillion seat cover available as shown further above on the red bike.
http://www.raptorsandrockets.com/images/ZZR14001a_edited.jpg
http://www.raptorsandrockets.com/images/ZZR14002_web.JPG
http://www.raptorsandrockets.com/images/ZZR1400bluerhs_e.JPG
http://www.raptorsandrockets.com/images/zzr14above_e.JPG
http://www.raptorsandrockets.com/images/zzr14aspeedo_edited.JPG
Hole in the sky by Black Sabbath comes to mind when looking at the new heart-shaped ram-air intake winged by ZX-10 style teardrop outer lights. The air intake is there to create warp-like speeds and you can call yourself Captain Kirk if you buy one. It certainly looks like something from outer space. Outer space is not unknown territory for Kawasaki heavy industries as they are one of the NASA suppliers of space technology.
Most powerful Kawasaki ever
Kawasaki has claimed that the new ZZR1400 is the most powerful Kawasaki ever and also the most powerful road bike ever. They have done so without providing us with the full specs, but with the ZX12R in mind we believe Kawasaki speaks the truth. The ZX12R has got 185bhp and the rumours from earlier this year spoke of 192bhp for the new ZZR. Expect monster torque from the new 1.352cc motor. It develops 10kgm of torque already at 2.000rpm and just continues through a wide rev-range. According to Kawasaki there is a delightful kick after 6 (000rpm) as well. The speedo is graded to 190mph. Bore x stroke is: 84x61mm. Kawasaki states that the ZZR1400 marks the start of a new engine generation...
Kawasaki's new flagship (spaceship) model features an evolved aluminium monocoque frame from the ZX12R. Even though the new hyper-tourer looks rounded and bulky Kawasaki claim it is almost as narrow as the 12R. Engineers have made sure there is a good balance between sports riding and high speed motorway work. The air box is located in the frame (as on the 12R) and the fuel is stored in the rear of the fuel tank that continues under the seat (between your legs basically) We have not been told what capacity the fuel tank is yet, but Kawasaki has mentioned a large volume fuel tank in their press release.
The wheelbase on the new ZZR1400 is shorter than ZZR1200 but longer than ZX12R.
V-tail light is distinctive.
Direct activated shift lever rather than linked for more direct feel.
You only get the under cowl in front of the rear wheel if you opt out of having a centre stand. ZZR1400 is long and low with minimal drag. ZZR1400 has new wheels with centre ribs which are slightly offset so that tyre balance weights can be located at the wheels centreline. This is important for stability at extreme speeds.
Other details:
-ABS will be available.
-310mm petal brake discs with radial 4 pot calliper front and 250mm 2-pot rear brake. They are Nissin's which is a bit of a surprise (Kawasaki tend to use Tokico) It will be the very first bike with radial Nissin ABS brakes. That should stop the beast.
-Hydraulic clutch.
-Tyres: 120/70-ZR17 front and 190/50-ZR17 rear.
-Pillion seat cover available as shown further above on the red bike.
http://www.raptorsandrockets.com/images/ZZR14001a_edited.jpg
http://www.raptorsandrockets.com/images/ZZR14002_web.JPG
http://www.raptorsandrockets.com/images/ZZR1400bluerhs_e.JPG
http://www.raptorsandrockets.com/images/zzr14above_e.JPG
http://www.raptorsandrockets.com/images/zzr14aspeedo_edited.JPG