Kawasaki Ninja ZX-RR

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Kawasaki Ninja ZX-RR
2005 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-RR 990cc MotoGP motorcycle
Manufacturer Kawasaki
Production 2002-
Engine 798 cc four-stroke I4
Similar Ducati Desmosedici GP7
Honda RC212V
Ilmor X3
Suzuki GSV-R
Team Roberts KR212V
Yamaha YZR-M1

The Ninja ZX-RR is Kawasaki's race bike built for the MotoGP world championship. In 2008, it will be ridden by John Hopkins and Anthony West

2006 2007
Engine
Type Four-stroke
Configuration Inline four-cylinder
Induction System DOHC, four valves per cylinder DOHC Pneumatic system, four valves per cylinder
Displacement 990cc 798cc
Lubrication Wet sump
Fuel System Electronic Fuel Injection
Exhaust System Four-into-two-into-one Titanium, four-into-two-into-one
Maximum Power In excess of 240 BHP In excess of 200 BHP
Maximum Speed In excess of 320 km/h In excess of 300 km/h
Transmission
Gearbox Six speed, cassette type
Primary Drive Gear
Clutch Dry multi-plate slipper clutch
Final Drive Chain
Chassis
Frame Aluminium twin-spar
Front Suspension Inverted telescopic forks
Rear Suspension Monoshock Unit-trak Monoshock
Steering Damper Hydraulic Adjustable
Bodywork Carbon Fiber
Wheels Front: 16.5"
Rear: 16.5"
Tires Bridgestone
Brakes
Front 2 x 314mm carbon discs, 2 x radial mount, monoblock, four piston calipers
Rear 1 x 203mm ventilated steel disc, 1 x four piston caliper 1 x 200mm ventilated steel disc, 1 x two piston caliper
Dimensions
Wheelbase Variable 1460mm
Overall Length 2090mm 2080mm
Castor (Rake/Trail) Variable
Seat Height 850mm
Dry Weight Over 145kg Over 148kg
Fuel Capacity 22 litres 21 litres
Key Suppliers
Lubricants Elf
Tires: Bridgestone
Brakes: Brembo
Exhaust System: Akrapovic
Data Acquisition System: 2D Datarecording
Suspension: Öhlins
Clutch: FCC
Spark Plugs: NGK
Sprockets: AFAM
Chain: EK

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