2014 Kawasaki ZZR 1400 Performance Sport vs 2026 KTM 990 RC-R

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2014 Kawasaki ZZR 1400 Performance Sport 2014 Kawasaki ZZR 1400 Performance Sport

Sport

Engine
Four stroke, transverse four cylinders, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Power
147.2 kW / 200 hp @ 9500 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
N/A
2026 KTM 990 RC-R 2026 KTM 990 RC-R

Sport

Engine
Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder
Power
128.2 hp / 94.3 kW @ 9500 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
195 kg 430 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year20142026
Make ModelKawasaki ZZR 1400 Performance SportKTM 990 RC-R
Dimensions
Seat Height800 mm / 31.5 in845 mm / 33.3 in
Wheelbase1480 mm / 58.3 in.1481 mm / 58.3 in
Ground Clearance125 mm / 4.9 in163 mm / 6.4 in
Height1170 mm / 46.1 in.-
Length1170 mm / 46.1 in.-
Width770 mm / 30.3 in-
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)-195
Fuel Capacity22 Litres / 5.8 gal15.7 litres / 4.1 US gal
Wet Weight-195 kg 430 lbs
Performance
Max Power147.2 kW / 200 hp @ 9500 rpm128.2 hp / 94.3 kW @ 9500 rpm
Max Torque165.2 Nm / 119.7 lb-ft @ 7500 rpm103 Nm / 75.9 lb-ft @ 6750 rpm
Engine
Displacement1441 cc / 87.9 cu-in cc / 87.9 cu-in947 cc / 57.8 cu-in
Engine DetailFour stroke, transverse four cylinders, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinderFour stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder
Bore x Stroke84 x 65 mm92.5 x 70.4 mm
Compression Ratio12.3:113.5:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooledLiquid cooled with water/oil heat exchanger
Emissions-EURO 5+
Engine Management-Bosch EMS with RBW
Fuel InductionDFIØ with four 44mm Mikuni throttle bodies46mm DKK Dellorto throttle body
IgnitionTCBI with Digital Advance-
LubricationWet sumpForced oil lubrication with 2 oil pumps
StarterElectricElectric
Drivetrain
ClutchWet, multiple discs, hydraulic operatedPASC slipper clutch, cable operated
Final DriveX-Ring chainChain 520 X-ring, 16:43
Gear Ratios1st 2.611(47/18) 2nd 1.947 (37/19) 3rd 1.545 (34/22) 4th 1.333 (32/24) 5th 1.154 (30/26) 6th1.036 (29/28)-
Primary Drive-42:76
Transmission / Drive6 Speed 6-Speed
Chassis
Frame TypeAluminium, Monocoque frameChromium-Molybdenum-Steel frame using the engine as stressed element, powder coated
Suspension - Front43mm inverted cartridge fork with adjustable preload, 18-way compression and 15-way rebound damping adjustment,WP APEX 48, open cartridge, compression & rebound (30 Clicks), preload (3 clicks)
Suspension - RearBottom-link Uni-Trak® and gas-charged shock with adjustable preload, stepless rebound and compression damping adjustments, adjustable ride heightWP APEX - Monoshock, compression high-speed (3 turns) low-speed (30 clicks), rebound (30 clicks), preload (10 turns)
Rake23°-
Trail93 mm / 3.7 in.-
Wheel Travel - Front116.8 mm / 4.6 in147 mm / 5.8 in
Wheel Travel - Rear124.5 mm / 4.9 in134 mm / 5.3 in
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2x 310mm discs 4 piston calipers2 x 320mm discs, radially mounted 4 piston caliper
Brakes - RearSingle 250mm disc 2 piston caliperSingle 240 mm disc, single piston caliper
ABS-Standard
Tyres - Front120/70 ZR17120/70-ZR 17
Tyres - Rear190/50 ZR17180/55-ZR 17
Wheels-Cast aluminium
Wheels - Front-3.5 x 17
Wheels - Rear-5.5 x 17