| MODEL | KAWASAKI ZX-9R 2001 |
| Year | 2001 |
| Engine Type | Four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Displacement / Capacity | 899 cc (54.8 cu in) |
| Bore X Stroke | 75 x 50.9 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 12.2:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid |
| Max Power | 144 hp / 105 kW @ 11,000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 101 Nm / 74.4 lb-ft @ 9,000 rpm |
| Ignition | Digital, Kawasaki Throttle Responsive Ignition Control (K-TRIC) |
| Induction | 4x 40 mm Keihin CVRD40 carburetors |
| Start System | Electric |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | — |
| Gear Box | 6-speed |
| Clutch | — |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | Aluminum twin-spar |
| Front Suspension | 46 mm RWU forks, with preload, compression and rebound adjustment |
| Rear Suspension | Uni-Trak piggy-back monoshock, with preload, compression and rebound adjustment |
| Front Brakes | 2x 310 mm discs, 6-piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes | Single 220 mm disc, 1-piston caliper |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | — |
| Overall Width | — |
| Overall Height | — |
| Seat Height | 810 mm / 31.9 in |
| Wheelbase | — |
| Ground Clearance | — |
| Dry Weight | 183.0 kg / 403.4 lb |
| Wet Weight | 202 kg / 445.3 lb |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre | 180/55 ZR17 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 19 L / 5.0 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | 18.1 km/L average |
| Top Speed | 273.5 km/h / 170 mph |
The 2001 ZX-9R continues the E-model design of 2000, with 144 hp from the 899 cc four, a 12.2:1 compression ratio and 40 mm Keihin CVRD carburettors. The page lists a stiffer chassis with thicker main beams, ball-bearing steering head bearings and 310 mm front discs. Fork and shock calibration were revised for the year.
