Kawasaki Zx-14r vs Kawasaki Zx-12r
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Kawasaki Zx-14r
Kawasaki Zx-12r
Horsepower (hp)
200 hp
178 hp
Torque (Nm)
162 Nm
137 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
299 km/h
299 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
268 kg
214 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
200 hp @ 10,000 rpm
178 hp @ 11,000 rpm
Torque
162 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
137 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
Top Speed
299 km/h (electronically limited; estimated unrestricted ~320 km/h)
299 km/h (electronically limited; estimated 320+ km/h unlimited)
Weight
268 kg (wet/curb weight)
214 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
7.5 L/100km (approx. 13.3 km/L, real-world average)
7.5 L/100km (approximately 13.3 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Kawasaki Zx-14r
8.5/10
"The ultimate used bargain for riders who can genuinely handle it."
Pros
+Effortless top-speed highway cruising
+Bulletproof engine reliability
+Surprising everyday usability
Cons
−Heavy and clumsy parking lots
−Suspension soft from factory
−Rear tire eats money fast
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