Description
Update 5/7: This bike now has 450 miles.
Click here for an VINData Motorcycle History Report on this 2024 Kawasaki ZX14R 40th Anniversary Edition.
First unveiled at the 2005 Tokyo Motor Show, the ZX-14R is a large sport tourer and Kawasaki’s modern-day answer to the Hayabusa. Successor to the earlier ZX-12R, the 14 became Kawasaki’s most powerful production sport bike model.
Surrounding the engine was a monocoque aluminum chassis with cast aluminum sections around the steering head and swing-arm pivot. In addition to using the motor as a stressed member of the frame, the structure also housed the ZX-14R’s battery, airbox, and air filter. With a curb weight of just under 570 lbs and a 57.5-inch wheelbase, the ZX-14R is not only crazy fast in a straight line, but is also incredibly stable, largely thanks to a well-designed chassis and wind-tunnel-developed bodywork.
The ZX-14 is capable of clocking a 2.5-second 0-60 mph time — the same as a late-model Porsche 911 Turbo S or a Bugatti Veyron Super Sport! Top speed was electronically limited to 186 mph (or 299km/h), as per an gentlemen’s agreement between Team Green and the rest of the major Japanese manufacturers. Despite being capable of breakneck speeds, the ZX-14 has a surprisingly comfortable yet still fairly aggressive riding position, falling somewhere between your average superbike and sport-tourer.
Running gear on the big ZX consisted of beefy 43mm inverted forks and a gas-charged mono-shock — both adjustable or preload, compression, and rebound damping — while braking duties went to dual semi-floating 310mm discs bit by radial-mount four-pot calipers in front and a single 250mm disc with a dual-piston caliper in back.
An update came in 2012 (adding the R suffix) increasing the engine size to 1,441cc and bumping power to a claimed 207.9 hp and 113.2 lb⋅ft of torque. Motorcyclist record a 9.64 quarter mile and Cycle World a 9.47! 2014 saw ABS become standard and 2017 standardized Brembos. To celebrate 40 years of Ninja heritage, Kawi released its 40th Anniversary ZX-14R in 2024 adorned in a special throwback livery with lime green wheels.
This example is VIN: JKBZXNJ17RA019147. The seller is the original owner and purchased the bike new from Nash Powersports in Auburn, Washington, and states, “Was in my 20s when the superbike scene hit the streets in the 90s. I had multiple Honda CBs and a Yamaha FZR. Always loved the Ninjas and especially the Kawasaki team green livery. When Kawasaki came out with the 40th Anniversary Editions I was drawn to the limited editions especially the ZX-14. I read they were not available in some European countries and also heard they may stop producing for the US. I felt this bike is iconic and would become very collectible in the future since they allocated few to US dealers. I researched availability and learned a local dealer just got one in, so I went down the same day to see it. It had just rolled out of dealer set up and onto the sales floor, motor was still warm. Immediately there were 5 or 6 guys looking around the bike, so I quickly decided to buy it and ride it home. Over the next year I added tasteful upgrades from high quality manufacturers.”
The odometer shows 421 miles.
Maintenance:
The seller reports a chain adjustment.
Modifications:
The seller has provided the following list of mods:
– Yoshimura stainless slip on mufflers
– Carbon fiber exhaust plates (boot guards)
– Corbin Seat
– MRA windscreen
– HEI bar risers
– Knight Design drop foot pegs
– T-Rex paddock bobbins
– T-Rex front and rear axle sliders, frame sliders
– Pit Bull paddock center stand
– MPM ZX-14 40th Anniversary pit mat
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Bridgestone Hypersport S23 tires with date codes of 4023 and 4223.
The sale includes two factory keys, all dealership paperwork, receipts, and owners manual.
Cosmetic Blemishes:
The seller states, there are no blemishes.
Currently located in Normandy Park, Washington, this Kawasaki, is offered on a clean Washington title. Have any ZX-14R stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
