Kawasaki GPz900R Ninja (1991-96)

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The Kawasaki GPz 900 Ninja, also known as the ZX900R Ninja, was a motorcycle produced from 1991 to 1996. It featured a four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder, DOHC engine with 4 valves per cylinder and a capacity of 908 cc. The cooling system was liquid cooled, and the compression ratio was 11.0:1. The induction system was comprised of 4x 34mm Keihin CVK34 carburettors, and the ignition was battery-driven and fully electronic. The bike had a 6-speed transmission, with a final drive of chain. The frame was constructed from iron, with a double-cradle design. The bike’s suspension system featured 41mm telescopic forks with air-assisted four-way anti-dive on the front and a Uni-Trak air-assisted, single shock 4-way adjustable damping on the rear. Braking was provided by a double-disc system on the front and a single-disc system on the rear, both with piston calipers. The bike weighed 228 kg (502 lbs) and had a fuel capacity of 22 litres (5.8 US gallons). It had an average fuel consumption of 40.8 mpg, and could reach a top speed of 248.4 km/h (155 mph). Its standing 1/4 mile reached 11.3 seconds. The bike had a seat height of 790 mm (31.1 in), a wheelbase of 1425 mm (56.1 in), and had a trail of 91 mm (3.5 in). With a maximum power of 108 hp (80.5 kW) at 9500 rpm and a maximum torque of 8.7 kgf-m (62.9 lb-ft) at 8500 rpm, the Kawasaki GPz 900 Ninja was a popular sport touring motorcycle of its time.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Kawasaki GPz 900 Ninja / ZX900R Ninja

Year: 1991 – 96


Engine: Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.
Capacity: 908 cc / 55.4 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 72.5 x 55 mm
Cooling System: Liquid cooled
Compression Ratio: 11.0:1
Induction: 4x 34mm Keihin CVK34 carburettors
Ignition: Battery ignition, full electronic!
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 108 hp / 80.5 kW @ 9500 rpm
Max Torque: 8.7 kgf-m / 62.9 lb-ft @ 8500 rpm
Transmission: 6 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Frame: Iron, Double cradle frame
Front Suspension: 41mm Telescopic forks, air assisted four way anti dive.
Rear Suspension: Uni-Trak air assisted, single shock, 4-way adjustable damping.

Front Brakes: 2x 300mm discs 4 piston calipers
Rear Brakes: Single 250mm disc 2 piston caliper
Front Tyre: 120/70-17
Rear Tyre: 150/70-18
Trail: 91 mm / 3.5 in
Wheelbase: 1425 mm / 56.1 in
Seat Height: 790 mm / 31.1 in
Dry Weight: 228 kg / 502 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 22 Litres / 5.8 US gal
Consumption Average: 40.8 mpg
Standing 1/4 Mile: 11.3 sec
Top Speed: 248.4 km/h / 155 mph

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