1994 Kawasaki ZX-9R
The 1994 1994 Kawasaki ZX-9R packs a 899cc DOHC inline-4 engine with 139hp into a sport bike package from Kawasaki.
Specifications
Engine
- Type
- DOHC inline-4
- Displacement
- 899 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Power
- 139 hp @ 10500 rpm
- Torque
- 96.0 Nm
- Compression
- —
- Bore × Stroke
- 73.0 × 53.6 mm
- Cooling
- Water-cooled
- Fuel System
- 4x Keihin FCR carburetors
Chassis & Transmission
- Frame
- Aluminum twin-spar
- Front Suspension
- Cartridge fork
- Rear Suspension
- Uni-Trak monoshock
- Front Brake
- Dual disc
- Rear Brake
- Single disc
- Front Tyre
- —
- Rear Tyre
- —
- Transmission
- 6-speed
- Final Drive
- Chain
Performance
- Top Speed
- 265 km/h (165 mph)
- ¼ Mile
- —
Dimensions & Weight
- Dry Weight
- 208 kg (459 lbs)
- Wet Weight
- 228 kg (503 lbs)
- Seat Height
- 790 mm
- Wheelbase
- 1455 mm
- Ground Clearance
- —
- Fuel Capacity
- 19.0 L
History & Story
Kawasaki's 1994 Kawasaki ZX-9R arrived in 1994 as a sport bike designed for the discerning rider. Produced in Japan, it quickly earned recognition as a capable sport bike from the 1990s.
At the heart of the 1994 Kawasaki ZX-9R sits a 899cc DOHC inline-4 engine producing 139 horsepower at 10500 rpm. The four-cylinder powerplant features a four-cylinder layout with water-cooled cooling, fed by 4x Keihin FCR carburetors. Power reaches the rear wheel through a 6-speed transmission and chain final drive.
The chassis employs a aluminum twin-spar frame with cartridge fork up front and uni-trak monoshock at the rear. Stopping power comes from dual disc front and single disc rear brakes. Tipping the scales at 208 kg (459 lbs) dry, the 1994 Kawasaki ZX-9R offers a manageable riding experience with a 1455 mm wheelbase.
Performance-wise, the 1994 Kawasaki ZX-9R achieves a claimed top speed of 265 km/h (165 mph). With a generous fuel capacity of 19.0 liters, it offers reasonable range for sport bike duties. The seat height of 790 mm makes it comfortable for most riders.
At the heart of the 1994 Kawasaki ZX-9R sits a 899cc DOHC inline-4 engine producing 139 horsepower at 10500 rpm. The four-cylinder powerplant features a four-cylinder layout with water-cooled cooling, fed by 4x Keihin FCR carburetors. Power reaches the rear wheel through a 6-speed transmission and chain final drive.
The chassis employs a aluminum twin-spar frame with cartridge fork up front and uni-trak monoshock at the rear. Stopping power comes from dual disc front and single disc rear brakes. Tipping the scales at 208 kg (459 lbs) dry, the 1994 Kawasaki ZX-9R offers a manageable riding experience with a 1455 mm wheelbase.
Performance-wise, the 1994 Kawasaki ZX-9R achieves a claimed top speed of 265 km/h (165 mph). With a generous fuel capacity of 19.0 liters, it offers reasonable range for sport bike duties. The seat height of 790 mm makes it comfortable for most riders.
Known Issues
- Cam chain issues on high-mileage engines
- Electrical system gremlins
Fun Facts
- With 139hp, the 1994 Kawasaki ZX-9R was considered extremely powerful when launched
- The 1994 Kawasaki ZX-9R's top speed of 265 km/h made it one of the fastest production bikes of the 1990s
Collector Information
- Parts Availability
- Good
- Collector Rating
- 5/10
Resources & Parts
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