Kawasaki GPZ900R (GPZ 900, ZX900A, Ninja 900)

Kawasaki GPZ 900

The legendary Kawasaki GPZ900R sports bike was first introduced in 1984 and is the earliest Kawasaki sports bike. In those years, the motorcycle was distinguished by an innovative appearance, but the most notable was its engine - an in-line 4-cylinder liquid-cooled block with a volume of 908 cc. see, gave out fantastic at that time 115 hp, accelerating the motorcycle to 243 km / h, which was a record among mass-produced road bikes. In the North American market, this motorcycle is called Kawasaki Ninja 900 .

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The Kawasaki GPZ900R also led to a significant breakthrough for Japanese motorcycles in the Superbike class. Despite the standard technical features in those years - a steel frame, 16- and 18-inch wheels, air suspension, etc., the motorcycle had not only outstanding dynamic characteristics, but also excellent steering. The reason for this was the special arrangement of the engine, which "sat" in the frame a little lower, thereby lowering the center of gravity.

Kawasaki GPZ 900

In 1986, Kawasaki released the new GPZ1000RX to replace the GPZ900R, but both continued to be produced in parallel. And even the release of Kawasaki ZZ-R1100 (in 1990) did not fundamentally change the situation - the Kawasaki GPZ 900 continued to be produced and sold in Europe until 1993 inclusive. In 1998, the motorcycle production was moved to Malaysia, from where the model went to the domestic Japanese market (and some Asian countries). It was only in 2003 that the production of the Kawasaki GPZ900R was finally stopped.

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Specifications

Specifications Kawasaki GPZ900R:

Model Kawasaki GPZ900R (Ninja 900, ZX900A)
Motorcycle type sports tourist
Release year 1984-2003
Frame steel
Engine type 4-cylinder, 4-stroke, in-line
Working volume 908 cc cm.
Bore / Stroke 72.5 x 55.0mm
Compression ratio 11.0: 1
Cooling liquid
Number of valves per cylinder DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Fuel supply system Carburetor, 4x Keihin CVK34
Ignition type transistor
Maximum power 115.0 h.p. (84.6 kW) @ 9500 rpm - Max. ZX900-A1 ~ A6

108 h.p. (79.4 kW) - Max. ZX900-A7 +

110.0 h.p. (80.9 kW) @ 9500 rpm - ZX900-A3 ~ A6 (US)

100.0 h.p. (73.5 kW) - ZX900 (Germany, France)

86 h.p. (63.2 kW) @ 9000 rpm - ZX900A8-A16 (Japan)

Maximum torque 85.3 Nm (8.7 kgf * m) @ 5000 rpm - Max.

72 Nm (7.3 kgf * m) @ 6500 rpm - ZX900A8-A16 (Japan)

Gearbox 6-speed
Drive type chain
Front tire size 120 / 80-16 - ZX900-A1 ~ A6

120 / 70-17 - ZX900-A7 ~ A16

Rear tire size 130 / 80-18 - ZX900-A1 ~ A6

150 / 70-18 - ZX900-A7 ~ A16

Front brakes 2 discs, 280mm, 1-piston calipers - ZX900-A1 ~ A6

2 discs, 300mm, 4-piston calipers - ZX900-A7 ~ A11

2 discs, 300mm, 6-piston calipers - ZX900-A12 ~ A16

Rear brakes 1 disc, 270mm, 1-piston caliper - ZX900-A1 ~ A6

Single disc, 250mm, 2-piston caliper - ZX900-A7 ~ A16

Front suspension 38mm Telescopic Fork, 140mm Travel - ZX900-A1 ~ A6

41mm Telescopic Fork (Anti-Dive), 140mm Travel - ZX900-A7 ~ A16

Rear suspension linkage with monoshock, stroke - 115 mm
Dimensions (L x W x H) 2200 x 750 x 1215 mm
Wheelbase 1495 mm
Saddle height 780 mm
Acceleration to 100 km / h 3.8 sec
Maximum speed 243 km / h

180 km / h - Japanese versions (since 1991)

Fuel tank capacity 22.0 l (including reserve - 4.0 l)
Motorcycle weight (dry) 228 kg - ZX900-A1 ~ A6

234 kg - ZX900-A7 ~ A16

Motorcycle weight (curb) 249 kg - ZX900-A1 ~ A6

255 kg - ZX900-A7 ~ A16

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