Kawasaki’s Busa beater

Continuing the legacy of the legendary Ninja ZX12-R, is Kawasaki’s new NinjaZX14-R. Powering the bike is a 1352cc ram air, fuel-injected engine, which is also Kawasaki’s most powerful ever. This all new in-line four cylinder unit is an evolution of the engine that has made the Ninja ZX-12R such a joyful experience. Following an over square layout or 84mm bore against 61mm stroke, the units packaged into a purposefully designed compact outline that minimizes engine width. Further, it’s only past 6000rpm when the motor really comes into its on. But having said that, the torque distribution is so marvelous that pulling away is possible at any speed, and in any gear. The engine uses a secondary balancer to tame unwanted vibrations, and a direct-actuation shift lever is lighter than conventional linkage-type set-pus, offering a more direct feel for the rider. The ZX-14’s chassis design too is an advanced version of Kawasaki’s unique aluminum monochrome frame, which is both lightweight and very strong. This sophisticated approach gives the ZX-14 responsive handling and incredible highway stability. Inherently more rigid than twin-spar frames, and with the engine rigid than twin-spar frames,and with the engine rigid-mounted the monocoque’s strength is greatly increased.