KAWASAKI ZX-9R Ninja (2000-2001) Specs, Performance & Photos

The Kawasaki ZX-9R Ninja was a sports motorcycle part of the Ninja sports bike series in Kawasaki's range. The bike was manufactured from 1994, when it replaced the Kawasaki GPZ900R, until 2003 when it was replaced by the Ninja ZX-10R.

In 2000, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched the Kawasaki ZX-9R Ninja, a sports motorcycle that received aesthetic modifications, improving its looks and handling improvements.

The bike's new look was improved with distinctive twin headlights and a separate ram air intake. In addition, the bike's engine received a little more horsepower due to shorter carburetors, an increased compression ratio, and larger diameter header pipes.

The bike's frame was made stiffer by enlarging the front engine mounting bolts, and the rubber bushings on the top rear engine mount were changed to alloy. Also, the swingarm pivot and wheel spindles were larger in diameter.

In the visual department, the bike packed standard features, such as a dual headlight system, a windscreen, a to-piece dual seat with pillion grab rails, a side-mounted exhaust system, and lightweight three-spoke aluminum wheels.

In the performance department, the 2000 Kawasaki ZX-9R Ninja had its heartbeat set by an 899cc four-stroke four-cylinder liquid-cooled engine fed by four Keihin carburetors, delivering an output power of 143 hp at 11,000 rpm and 101 Nm (75 lb-ft) torque at 9,200 rpm.