Kawasaki ZX9R (2000)

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The 2000 Kawasaki ZX-9R Ninja is a four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder motorcycle with a liquid-cooled engine and a 899cc capacity. It has a compression ratio of 12.2:1 and uses Keihin CVRD40 induction with digital Kawasaki Throttle Responsive Ignition Control (K-TRIC) ignition. The bike is capable of a maximum power of 144 hp at 11,000 rpm and a maximum torque of 101 Nm at 9,000 rpm. It has a six-speed transmission with a chain final drive and an aluminum twin-spar frame. Front suspension consists of 46mm RWU forks, preload, compression and rebound adjustable, while the rear suspension is a Uni-Trak piggy-back monoshock with reload, compression and rebound damping adjustable. The front brakes consist of 2x 310mm discs with six-piston calipers, and the rear brake is a single 220mm disc with one piston caliper. The front and rear tyres use a 120/70 ZR17 and 180/55 ZR17 respectively. The motorcycle has a seat height of 810 mm and a dry weight of 183kg. The fuel capacity is 19 litres with an average consumption of 18.1 km per litre. The bike has a standing 1/4 mile time of 10.7 seconds and a top speed of 273.5 km/h.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Kawasaki ZX-9R Ninja

Year: 2000


Engine: Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.
Capacity: 899 cc / 54.8 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 75 x 50.9 mm
Cooling System: Liquid cooled
Compression Ratio: 12.2:1
Induction: 4X 40mm Keihin CVRD40
Ignition: Digital with Kawasaki Throttle Responsive Ignition Control (K-TRIC)
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 144 hp / 105 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 RWU forks, preload, compression and rebound adjustable.
Rear Suspension: Uni-Trak piggy-back monoshock, reload, compression and rebound damping adjustable.

Front Brakes: 2x 310mm 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: 18.1 km/lit
Standing 1/4 Mile: 10.7 sec / 131.5 mp/h
Top Speed: 273.5 km/h / 170 mp/h

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