| MODEL | KAWASAKI ZX-9R 1998 |
| Year | 1998 |
| Engine Type | Four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Displacement / Capacity | 899 cc / 54.8 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 73 x 53.7 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid-cooled |
| Max Power | 143 hp / 106.6 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 CVKD carburettors |
| Start System | Electric |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | — |
| Gear Box | 6-speed |
| Clutch | Cable-operated |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | Aluminium twin-spar |
| Front Suspension | 46 mm telescopic forks, adjustable preload, compression and rebound |
| Rear Suspension | Uni-Trak piggyback monoshock, adjustable preload, compression and rebound |
| Front Brakes | 2x 310 mm discs, 4-piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes | Single 210 mm disc, 1-piston caliper |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | — |
| Overall Width | — |
| Overall Height | — |
| Seat Height | 810 mm / 31.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 1410 mm / 55.5 in |
| 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 litres / 5.0 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | 16.8 km/l (average) |
| Top Speed | 280.0 km/h / 174 mph |
The 1998 ZX-9R was a full redesign of Kawasaki's big sportbike, with a cable clutch, direct valve actuation, plug-top coils and a lighter, slimmer chassis. The frame lost its steel engine cradles and the wheelbase was shortened by 30 mm. Suspension moved to 46 mm forks and a lighter piggyback shock, giving the bike a sleeker look than the 1994-97 models.
