The Kawasaki ZX 9 R Ninja motorcycle specifications include a 899 cc (54.86 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 215 kg (474 lb).
Key specifications
How the Kawasaki ZX 9 R Ninja compares
This compares the motorcycle with all Kawasaki models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Kawasaki database average.
About 31% higher than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 67th percentile across Kawasaki models.
Very close to the Kawasaki database average. Around the 49th percentile across Kawasaki models.
Kawasaki database percentile rankings
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899 cc — larger displacement than about 67% of Kawasaki models.
800 mm — taller than about 49% of Kawasaki models.
Mechanical overview
Model information
| Year released | 1995 |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 899 cc (54.86 cu in) |
| Torque | 94.1 Nm (9.6 kgf-m or 69.4 ft.lbs) @ 9,000 rpm |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Starter | Electric |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
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| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Dual disc |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 215 kg (474 lb) |
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| Seat height | 800 mm (31.5 inches) |
Performance
| Power/weight ratio | 0.6558 hp/kg |
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