From the 1984 NINJA® 900R – the world’s first production 16-valve, liquid-cooled, in-line four-cylinder motorcycle – to the 2003 NINJA® ZX-9R sportbike, Kawasaki is continually extending its performance heritage. In a single 404-pound package, the ZX-9R delivers awesome engine response, precise handling, modern-day versatility and open-class performance matched by no other open-class sportbike on the market.

The ZX-9R’s lightweight, all-aluminum cylinder block, with chrome composite plating for wear resistance and superior heat dispersion, is the envy of the road and the racetrack. The cylinder head itself is shaped to provide a high compression ratio, while the cam timing and profile are designed for massive torque across the rev range. A dyed-in-the-wool open-classer with abundant power on top, the ZX-9R also boasts usable lower-rpm performance for negotiating tight corners or traffic congestion.

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