Kawasaki ZX9R (2001)

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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.

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

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