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{{ | {{Motorcycle | ||
|name = | |name = Kawasaki ZX-9 | ||
| | |photo=Kawasaki-ZX9R-94--5.jpg | ||
|aka = ZX-9 R Ninja, ZX 9 R Ninja, ZX-9R Ninja, ZX-9R | |aka = ZX-9 R Ninja, ZX 9 R Ninja, ZX-9R Ninja, ZX-9R | ||
|manufacturer = Kawasaki | |manufacturer = Kawasaki | ||
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|predecessor = | |predecessor = | ||
|successor = | |successor = | ||
|class = | |class =Sportbike | ||
|engine = Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. | |engine = Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. | ||
|bore_stroke = | |bore_stroke = | ||
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|fuel_system = | |fuel_system = | ||
|ignition = Digital with Kawasaki Throttle Responsive Ignition Control (K-TRIC) | |ignition = Digital with Kawasaki Throttle Responsive Ignition Control (K-TRIC) | ||
|spark_plug = | |spark_plug ={{sparkplug|NGK CR9EK}} `94-97<ref name="wps_street_2019">{{cite book|title=2019 Western Power Sports Catalog|publisher=[https://www.wps-inc.com/catalogs Western Power Sports]|date=2019}}</ref> | ||
|battery = | |battery ={{battery|YUASA YTX12-BS}} `94-97<ref name="wps_street_2019">{{cite book|title=2019 Western Power Sports Catalog|publisher=[https://www.wps-inc.com/catalogs Western Power Sports]|date=2019}}</ref> | ||
|transmission = 6 Speed | |transmission = 6 Speed | ||
|frame = Aluminum twin-spar | |frame = Aluminum twin-spar | ||
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|dry_weight = 216 kg / 477 lbs | |dry_weight = 216 kg / 477 lbs | ||
|wet_weight = 242 kg / 533 lbs | |wet_weight = 242 kg / 533 lbs | ||
|fuel_capacity = 20 | |fuel_capacity = 20 Liters / 5.0 US gal | ||
|oil_capacity = | |oil_capacity = | ||
|recommended_oil=K-tech 10W-40 | |||
|fuel_consumption = | |fuel_consumption = | ||
|turning_radius = | |turning_radius = | ||
|related = | |related = | ||
|competition = | |competition = | ||
|final_drive={{chain|530}} `94-97<ref name="wps_street_2019">{{cite book|title=2019 Western Power Sports Catalog|publisher=[https://www.wps-inc.com/catalogs Western Power Sports]|date=2019}}</ref> | |||
}} | }} | ||
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==Chassis== | ==Chassis== | ||
It came with a 120/70 ZR7 front [[tire]] and a 180/55 ZR17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 2x 310mm discs 4 piston calipers in the front and a Single 210mm disc 1 piston [[caliper]] in the rear. The front suspension was a 43 mm upside-down KYB fully adjustable, adjustable compression, rebound and preload. while the rear was equipped with a Uni-Trak adjustable compression, rebound and preload.. The ZX-9R was fitted with a 20 | It came with a 120/70 ZR7 front [[tire]] and a 180/55 ZR17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 2x 310mm discs 4 piston calipers in the front and a Single 210mm disc 1 piston [[caliper]] in the rear. The front suspension was a 43 mm upside-down KYB fully adjustable, adjustable compression, rebound and preload. while the rear was equipped with a Uni-Trak adjustable compression, rebound and preload.. The ZX-9R was fitted with a 20 Liters / 5.0 US gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 216 kg / 477 lbs. The wheelbase was 1410 mm / 55.7 in long. | ||
== Photos == | == Photos == | ||
[[File:Kawasaki-ZX9R-94--5.jpg|600px|Kawasaki ZX-9]] | [[File:Kawasaki-ZX9R-94--5.jpg|600px|Kawasaki ZX-9]] | ||
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market. The extra beef is aimed purely at high speed stability, in a straight | market. The extra beef is aimed purely at high speed stability, in a straight | ||
line especially. We tested this later, on a motorway - 150+mph and no worries. | line especially. We tested this later, on a motorway - 150+mph and no worries. | ||
On the track, the | On the track, the tires were a seriously limiting factor, sliding early on | ||
the gas coming out of turns. It was so bad, and so easy to slide, that fantasies | the gas coming out of turns. It was so bad, and so easy to slide, that fantasies | ||
of deliberate rear-wheel steering were being realised. The rear was being run at | of deliberate rear-wheel steering were being realised. The rear was being run at | ||
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allowing just a little pogo-ing, though it never even suggested a yaw or a | allowing just a little pogo-ing, though it never even suggested a yaw or a | ||
weave. On British roads, the suspension will be fine, though fat blokes might | weave. On British roads, the suspension will be fine, though fat blokes might | ||
need a stronger spring. I had no complaints about the | need a stronger spring. I had no complaints about the tires' road performance. | ||
You can appreciate the motor's midrange spread on the road. It felt a little | You can appreciate the motor's midrange spread on the road. It felt a little | ||
flat under 8000rpm on the track; on the road it just has huge power everywhere | flat under 8000rpm on the track; on the road it just has huge power everywhere | ||
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!Fuel Capacity | !Fuel Capacity | ||
|20 | |20 Liters / 5.0 US gal | ||
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!Consumption Average | !Consumption Average | ||
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==References== | |||
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[[Category:Kawasaki motorcycles]] | [[Category:Kawasaki motorcycles]] | ||