Kawasaki GPz 900R Ninja (1984-85)

The Kawasaki GPz 900R Ninja (ZX900 Ninja) was a motorcycle produced from 1984-1985. It had a liquid-cooled four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder DOHC engine with 4 valves per cylinder and a capacity of 908cc. The bike had a compression ratio of 11.0:1 and used 4x 34mm Keihin CVK34 carburetors for induction. The ignition was battery-powered and fully electronic, while the starting mechanism was electric. The motorcycle had a maximum power output of 115 hp at 9500 rpm and a maximum torque of 8.7 kgf-m at 8500 rpm. It had a 6-speed transmission and a chain final drive. The frame was made of iron and designed with a double cradle structure. The front suspension featured 39mm telehydraulic forks air-assisted, while the rear suspension was a rising rate link-system with a single shock and 4-stage rebound-damping. The front brakes were dual 280mm discs with 1 piston calipers, and the rear brake was a single 270mm disc with a 1 piston caliper. The motorcycle had a wheelbase of 1425 mm and a seat height of 760 mm, with a dry weight of 228 kg and a wet weight of 257 kg. The fuel capacity was 22 liters, and the average consumption was 40.8 mpg. The standing 1/4 mile was achieved in 10.9 sec at a speed of 122.4 mph, while the top speed was 247.8 km/h or 154 mph. The Kawasaki GPz 900R Ninja (ZX900 Ninja) was part of a 1985 motosprint group test.

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Make Model: Kawasaki GPz 900R Ninja (ZX900 Ninja)