Kawasaki ZX9R (1999)

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.

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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