The Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R has a higher-output engine, 4 mm longer stroke increases displacement by 89cc, contributing to increased torque at all rpm and substantially more power in the mid-high rpm range with noticeable stronger acceleration from 4,000 rpm; Advanced Electronic Riding Aids; Kawasaki Traction Control System (KTRC), 3-mode system combines the best features of Sport-KTRC from the Ninja ZX-10R and KTRC from the Concours 14 to help provide maximum traction with some degree of slippage for sport riding and rider assurance by facilitating smooth riding on slippery surfaces, Modes 1 and 2 control ignition timing like S-KTRC, which uses complex analysis to predict when traction conditions are about to become unfavorable and act before wheel slippage exceeds the range for optimal traction, Mode 3 has higher sensitivity and controls ignition timing, fuel and air for ultra-smooth operation; Power Mode allows riders to set power characteristics to suit riding conditions and style; Central Ram Air duct produces a straighter path to the airbox for maximum intake efficiency, new air filter has 10 percent more effective surface area with a 60 percent reduction in flow resistance; Digital Fuel Injection; High-Flow Exhaust System features larger-diameter tapered header pipes, reshaped collector and larger muffler volume; Inverted 43mm cartridge type front fork; Bottom-Link Uni-Trak Rear Suspension; Radial Mounted Petal Front Disk Brakes; Full Instrumentation, multi-function button on left handlebar switch housing so that the rider can scroll through the meter functions without removing hand from handlebar.
The Z1000 has a 1043cc 4-cylinder DOHC engine; digital fuel injection; cool air intake system, intake tract designed to provide a menacing howl; TCBI ignition with digital advance, 4-into-2-into-1-into-2 exhaust utilizes a prechamber to help centralize the weight; aluminum twin tube frame; fully adjustable inverted fork is extra rigid for superb handling; horizontal back-link rear suspension places the linkage atop the swingarm for better mass centralization and to make room for the exhaust pre-chamber; rear mounted front disc brakes; angular front cowl and fork covers help provide low, forward-located center of gravity image; instrumentation has an orange lens for visual impact and can be easily adjusted to three positions, readout includes an LCD display for the tachometer, speedometer, odometer, tripmeter, fuel gauge and clock.
