Kawasaki ZX9R (2001)

The Kawasaki ZX-9R Ninja (2001) motorcycle has a 899cc, four stroke, transverse four cylinder engine with liquid cooling and 12.2:1 compression ratio. It has a max power of 144 hp and max torque of 101 Nm, transmitted through a six speed transmission with chain final drive. The frame is made of aluminum twin-spar with front suspension consisting of 46mm RWU forks and rear suspension with a Uni-Trak piggy-back monoshock. The brakes are 2x 310mm discs with 6 piston calipers in the front and a single 220mm disc with a 1 piston caliper in the rear. The tires are 120/70 ZR17 in the front and 180/55 ZR17 in the rear. The seat height is 810mm and the dry weight is 183kg with a fuel capacity of 19L. The average fuel consumption is 18.1 km/L with a top speed of 273.5 km/h or 170 mp/h, completing a standing quarter mile in 10.7 seconds at 131.5 mp/h.

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Technical specifications:

Make Model: Kawasaki ZX-9R Ninja

Year: 2001

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 carburetors

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