Kawasaki ZX-9R
143 hp, 899 cc, 448 lbs2000
Honda CBR954RR Fireblade
151 hp, 954 cc, 430 lbs2002 - 2003
EngineKawasaki ZX-9RHonda CBR954RR Fireblade
Displacement899 cc954 cc
Max power143 hp (@11 000 RPM)151 hp (@11 250 RPM)
Max torque74 lb ft (@9 000 RPM)77 lb ft (@9 500 RPM)
Redline12 000 RPM11 600 RPM
Idling speed1 100 RPM1 200 RPM
ManagementCarburetorFuel Injection
LayoutDOHC Inline-4DOHC Inline-4
Compression11.50:111.50:1
Oil capacity3.50 quart
Spark plug typeNGK CR9EK, ND U24ETRNGK IMR9C-9H, DENSO VUH27D
CoolingLiquidLiquid
Valves1616
Bore75.0 mm75.0 mm
Stroke50.9 mm54.0 mm
Throttle bore43.0 mm42.0 mm
Weight to power3.13 lbs/hp2.85 lbs/hp
Power to weight798 hp/2500lbs878 hp/2500lbs
Battery type12V 8.6Ah, YTZ10S
GearboxKawasaki ZX-9RHonda CBR954RR Fireblade
TypeSequentialSequential
ClutchWetWet
DriveChainChain
Chain type
Gears count66
Primary ratio1.7141.52
Final drive2.5632.625
1. gear2.571 (78 mph)2.692 (79 mph)
2. gear1.941 (102 mph)1.933 (109 mph)
3. gear1.556 (128 mph)1.6 (132 mph)
4. gear1.333 (149 mph)1.4 (151 mph)
5. gear1.2 (166 mph)1.285 (165 mph)
6. gear1.095 (181 mph)1.19 (178 mph)
ChasisKawasaki ZX-9RHonda CBR954RR Fireblade
Frame typeAluminum twin-sparAluminium twin-spar
Front susp.46mm USD, 4.72 in travel43mm USD, 4.72 in travel
Rear susp.Monoshock, 5.31 in travelMonoshock, 5.31 in travel