Kawasaki's ZX-14R Lives Up To Claims Of Power

Kawasaki's 2012 Ninja ZX-14R was slated to be one of the fastest
and most powerful production sport motorcycles when it first
debuted in the fall of 2011. The Japanese bike manufacturer claims
the ZX-14R, with its 1450cc four-stroke liquid-cooled inline-four
engine, offers higher power and torque output than any other bike
on the market.
Cycle World testers recently put the bike to the test at a
dragstrip and were thoroughly impressed with its performance. They
measured the bike to have a real-world terminal speed of 149 miles
per hour in just under 10 seconds.
"It was absolutely amazing how quickly and easily the bike reaches
its electronically limited 185.1 mph top speed," Don Canet, the
publication's road test editor mused to the other testers. "The
ZX-14R doesn't roll over on top and eke out the last few mph like
most production bikes do."
The Cycle News testers concluded that this bike is far from an
appropriate ride for beginners, as novice riders will likely be
overwhelmed by the sheer power and thrust the bike has to offer. On
the other side of things, Popular Mechanics pointed out the
impracticality of the bike, as its immense power is pretty useless
on public roads. This ride is great for bikers who have the time
and desire to tear around on a closer track, but don't expect to
see too many parked on the street any time soon.