Kawasaki Zx-12r vs Kawasaki Ninja Zx-14r
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kawasaki Zx-12r vs Kawasaki Ninja Zx-14r. Kawasaki Zx-12r: 178 hp @ 11,000 rpm hp, 214 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 299 km/h (electronically limited; estimated 320+ km/h unlimited), Motoryk rating 7.8/10. Kawasaki Ninja Zx-14r: 210 hp @ 11,000 rpm (2012+ models; earlier models ~190 hp) hp, 268 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 299 km/h (electronically limited; estimated unrestricted ~320+ km/h), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Kawasaki Zx-12r
Kawasaki Ninja Zx-14r
Horsepower (hp)
178 hp
210 hp
Torque (Nm)
137 Nm
158 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
299 km/h
299 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
214 kg
268 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
178 hp @ 11,000 rpm
210 hp @ 11,000 rpm (2012+ models; earlier models ~190 hp)
Torque
137 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
158 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
Top Speed
299 km/h (electronically limited; estimated 320+ km/h unlimited)
299 km/h (electronically limited; estimated unrestricted ~320+ km/h)
Weight
214 kg (wet/curb weight)
268 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
7.5 L/100km (approximately 13.3 km/L typical real-world average)
7.5–9.0 L/100km (approx. 11–13 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Kawasaki Zx-12r
7.8/10
"A bruiser that still earns respect, if you buy carefully."
Pros
+Massive, effortless power delivery
+Aerodynamics genuinely impressive
+Strong used value proposition
Cons
−Attracts reckless previous owners
−Fairing parts increasingly scarce
−Suspension feels dated now
Kawasaki Ninja Zx-14r
8.5/10
"The last true hypersport bruiser that needs zero apologies."
Pros
+Bulletproof engine reliability
+Surprisingly composed highway cruiser
+Immense overtaking ability everywhere
Cons
−Terrifying for new riders
−Poor urban fuel economy
−Heavy at low speeds
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