KAWASAKI ZZR1400 ABS (2008-2009) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 2008, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched the Kawasaki ZZR1400 ABS, a sports motorcycle that carried on the acclaimed heritage of the previous models, with improved ergonomics for a more comfortable riding experience.

The bike's fuel tank was remodeled for a narrower profile, while the slim design of the monocoque chassis allowed the rider to keep its knees closer together for better protection against wind.

Also, the front cowl featured a low-drag and improved aerodynamic design, housing highly efficient headlights and a newly redesigned instrument cluster that used CAN connectors, displaying more data on the screen with fewer wires hanging.

The bike packed standard features in the aesthetic department, such as a full fairing with redesigned headlights, a small windscreen, a one-piece dual seat with a passenger grab handle, a dual exhaust system with a silencer on each side, and lightweight aluminum wheels.

The 2008 Kawasaki ZZR1400 ABS had installed a 1,352cc four-stroke four-cylinder liquid-cooled engine underneath its fuel tank, fed by a fuel injection system, boasting 193 hp at 9,500 rpm and 155 Nm (114 lb-ft) torque at 7,500 rpm.

The bike's braking performance was handled by two 310 mm semi-floating discs coupled to four-piston calipers on the front wheel and a 250 mm petal disc with a dual-piston caliper on the rear wheel, offering excellent stopping power. The braking performance was enhanced by an Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS), providing more safety and a shorter stopping distance.