The Kawasaki ZX-9R-C Ninja motorcycle, produced in 1999, features a four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder engine with a capacity of 899cc. It’s liquid-cooled with a compression ratio of 11.5:1 and is equipped with 4x 40mm Keihin CVKD carburetors and a digital ignition with Kawasaki Throttle Responsive Ignition Control (K-TRIC), all of which contribute to the bike’s max power output of 143 hp / 106.6 kW at 11,000 rpm and max torque of 101 Nm / 74.4 lb-ft at 9000 rpm. The transmission consists of six speeds, and the bike is chain driven.
The frame of the motorcycle is made of aluminum twin-spar while the front suspension consists of 46mm telescopic forks, and the rear suspension has a Uni-Trak piggy-back monoshock system. Both the front and rear suspension systems can be adjusted for preload, compression, and rebound damping.
The front brakes include two 296mm discs with six-piston calipers, while the rear brake includes a single 220mm disc with a one-piston caliper. The motorcycle has a seat height of 810 mm / 31.9 in and a dry weight of 183.0 kg / 403.4 lbs, which increases to 202 kg / 445.3 lbs when wet. The fuel capacity is 19 liters / 5.0 US gal, and the average consumption is 16.8 km / lit. When it comes to braking, the motorcycle can go from 60-0m in 12.8 m and from 100-0m in 37.5m. The Kawasaki ZX-9R-C Ninja can complete standing 1/4 mile in 10.3 seconds, reaching a top speed of 280.0 km/h / 174 mph.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Kawasaki ZX-9R-C Ninja
| Year | 1999 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. |
| Capacity | 899 cc / 54.8 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke | 73 x 53.7 mm |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 |
| Induction | 4x 40mm Keihin CVKD carburetors |
| Ignition | Digital with Kawasaki Throttle Responsive Ignition Control (K-TRIC) |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 143 hp / 106.6 kW @ 11000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 101 Nm / 74.4 lb-ft @ 9000 rpm |
| Transmission | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Frame | Aluminum twin-spar |
| Front Suspension | 46mm Telescopic forks, preload, compression and rebound damping adjustable. |
| Rear Suspension | Uni-Trak piggy-back monoshock, reload, compression and rebound damping adjustable. |
| Front Brakes | 2x 296mm discs 6 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes | Single 220mm disc 1 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre | 180/55 ZR17 |
| Seat Height | 810 mm / 31.9 in |
| Dry Weight | 183.0 kg / 403.4 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 202 kg / 445.3 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 19 Litres / 5.0 US gal |
| Consumption Average | 16.8 km/lit |
| Braking 60 – 0 / 100 – 0 | 12.8 m / 37.5 m |
| Standing 1/4 Mile | 10.3 sec / 221.6 km/h |
| Top Speed | 280.0 km/h / 174 mph |
