What category is the 2008 Kawasaki ZZR 1400?

General information
Category	Sport
Model	Kawasaki ZZR 1400
Year	2008
Engine and Transmission Specifications
Transmission typefinal drive	Chain
Gearbox	6-speed
Cooling system	Liquid
Ignition	TCBI with Digital Advance
Fuel control	DOHC
Fuel system	Injection. DFI with Mikuni 44mm Throttle Bodies (4)
Bore x stroke	84.0 x 61.0 mm (3.3 x 2.4 inches)
Compression	12.0:1
Torque	153.90
Stroke	4
Engine type	In-line four
Capacity:	1352.00 ccm (82.50 cubic inches)

Physical measures and capacities
Wheelbase	1,461 mm (57.5 inches)
Overall width	759 mm (29.9 inches)
Overall length	2,169 mm (85.4 inches)
Overall height	1,171 mm (46.1 inches)
Seat height	800 mm (31.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Dry weight	215.0 kg (474.0 pounds)
Kawasaki ZZR 1400 dimensions and frame
Rear brakes	Single disc
Front brakes	Double disc
Rear tyre dimensions	190/50-ZR17
Front tyre dimensions	120/70-ZR17
Rear suspension	Uni-Trak® with adjustable preload, stepless rebound and compression damping adjustments, adjustable ride height / 4.8 in.
Front suspension	43mm inverted cartridge fork with adjustable preload, stepless rebound and compression damping adjustments / 4.6 in.
Rake (fork angle)	23.0°
Frame type	Semi-double cradle, high-tensile steel
Speed and acceleration
Color options	Diablo Black, Candy Plasma Blue, Special Edition: Pearl Crystal White
Fuel capacity	21.95 litres (5.80 gallons)

Other specs
Maintenance	Find parts, fluids, filters, maintenance tools and service items on eBay

Performance Profile & Rider Fit

200 hp

Peak Power

2.7s

0-60 mph

Best For

Track70%

City45%

Cornering68%

Daily Riding60%

Touring82%

Passenger78%

Rider Profile

Best For	This is a machine best suited to experienced riders who can manage a heavy, powerful hyper-sport-tourer with authority.
Purpose	Built for effortless high-speed cruising and devouring long stretches of highway with occasional sporty riding thrown in.
Rider Fit	At 268 kg with a low 800 mm seat height it's manageable at a stop, but its bulk demands decent strength and confidence at low speeds and in traffic.
Character	A brutally fast, refined muscle-tourer that combines a huge four-cylinder engine with comfort-oriented ergonomics and long-distance capability.
Not Ideal For	Not the right choice for off-road use, tight urban commuting, or riders wanting a light, flickable machine for technical corners.

Character map is an editorial estimate based on this bike's specifications, not a lab-tested measurement.

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2008 Kawasaki ZZR 1400 Rider Ergonomics Assessment

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At 800mm, a rider of 175cm with a 79cm (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 2008 Kawasaki ZZR 1400, with a cramped knee angle of around 70 degrees and a forward-leaning riding position.

Data quality: measured. Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated (a typical street-bike rule of thumb - stiffer or softer suspension will vary). This is an approximation from category-typical geometry and generic body proportions, not a measurement of this specific bike or you - sit on it before you buy.

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