The Kawasaki ZX-9R motorcycle specifications include a 899 cc (54.86 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 183 kg (403.4 lb).
Key specifications
How the Kawasaki ZX-9R 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 53rd percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 24% larger than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 75th percentile across Kawasaki models.
Kawasaki database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Kawasaki specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
899 cc — larger displacement than about 67% of Kawasaki models.
810 mm — taller than about 53% of Kawasaki models.
19 L — larger than about 75% of Kawasaki fuel tanks in this database.
Dimensions compared with Kawasaki average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across Kawasaki models where that dimension is available.
1,415
1,441
Close to average.
810
801
Close to average.
Mechanical overview
Model information
| Year released | 2000 |
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| Category | Sport |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 899 cc (54.86 cu in) |
| 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 | 183 kg (403.4 lb) |
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| Seat height | 810 mm (31.9 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,415 mm (55.7 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 19.00 L (5.02 US gal) |
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Performance
| Top speed | 280.0 km/h (174.0 mph) |
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| Power/weight ratio | 0.7814 hp/kg |
Other specifications
| Color options | Red, blue, green |
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