Kawasaki ZX9R (1998)
The 1998 Kawasaki ZX-9R-C Ninja motorcycle has a four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder, DOHC engine with 4 valves per cylinder and a capacity of 899 cc / 54.8 cu-in. It has a liquid cooling system and a compression ratio of 11.5:1. The bike uses 4x 40mm Keihin CVKD carburetors for induction and a digital ignition with Kawasaki Throttle Responsive Ignition Control (K-TRIC) for starting. The motorcycle has a maximum power output of 143 hp / 106.6 kW at 11000 rpm and a maximum torque of 101 Nm / 74.4 lb-ft at 9000 rpm. It has a 6-speed transmission and a chain final drive.
The frame of the ZX-9R-C is an aluminum twin-spar design and the front suspension is equipped with 46mm telescopic forks that are preload, compression and rebound damping adjustable. The rear suspension is a Uni-Trak system with adjustable compression, rebound and preload. The front brakes of the motorcycle use 2x 310mm discs with 4-piston calipers and the rear brake is a single 210mm disc with a 1-piston caliper. The front tire is 120/70 ZR17 and the rear tire is 180/55 ZR17. The seat height of the motorcycle is 810 mm / 31.9 in and it has a dry weight of 183.0 kg / 403.4 lbs and a wet weight of 202 kg / 445.3 lbs.
The fuel capacity is 19 liters / 5.0 US gallons and the average consumption is 16.8 km/lit. The braking distances are 12.8 m / 37.5 m for 60-0 / 100-0 and the standing 1/4 mile time is 10.3 sec / 221.6 km/h. The top speed of the bike is 280.0 km/h / 174 mph. Overall, the Kawasaki ZX-9R-C Ninja is a powerful and high-performing motorcycle with advanced technology and features.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Kawasaki ZX-9R-C Ninja
Year: 1998
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 adjustable compression, rebound and preload.
Front Brakes: 2x 310mm discs 4 piston calipers
Rear Brakes: Single 210mm 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
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