2008 Kawasaki ZX-14 Motorcycle Review: First Ride Read the full motorcycle review at Motorcycle.com. www.motorcycle.com In an effort to keep pace with the Suzuki’s new Hayabusa, Kawasaki engineers have tweaked the ‘08 ZX-14 to produce more power while meeting stringent Euro 3 emissions standards. According to Kawasaki, the whole goal of the mid-cycle refreshing was to enhance the bottom end.