Kawasaki Zx-14r vs Kawasaki Zzr1400
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 Zzr1400
Horsepower (hp)
200 hp
210 hp
Torque (Nm)
162 Nm
162 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
299 km/h
299 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
268 kg
268 kg
Type
Supersport
Sport
Horsepower
200 hp @ 10,000 rpm
210 hp @ 10,000 rpm (post-2012 model; earlier models ~190 hp)
Torque
162 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
162 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
Top Speed
299 km/h (electronically limited; estimated unrestricted ~320 km/h)
299 km/h (electronically limited; estimated unrestricted ~320+ km/h)
Weight
268 kg (wet/curb weight)
268 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
7.5 L/100km (approx. 13.3 km/L, real-world average)
7.5–9.0 L/100km (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 Zzr1400
8.5/10
"The ultimate fast-mile machine for experienced riders who respect consequences."
Pros
+Savage, usable horsepower everywhere
+Surprisingly comfortable long distance
+Rock-solid high-speed stability
Cons
−Heavy at low speeds
−Fairings costly to replace
−Fuel economy genuinely poor