Engineered by Kawasaki for the sport motorcycle segment, the 1997 Kawasaki Ninja 100RR pairs a 100 cc (6.1 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, two-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 22 HP (16.1 kW) at 10,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 17.9 Nm (13.2 lb-ft) at 9,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 220 HP per liter and a 1,000 rpm working window between peak torque (9,000 rpm) and peak power (10,000 rpm), the engine character is placing it firmly in high-revving supersport territory where top-end breathing dominates.
On the scales, the Ninja 100RR measures 128 kg (282 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.17 HP/kg (5.82 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 800 mm (31.5 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance. The 8.5-liter (2.2 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 5 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 170 km (106 miles) between fill-ups, while factory top speed is listed at 160 km/h (99 mph).
Specific Output
220 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.17 HP/kg (5.82 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
9,000–10,000 rpm
Theoretical Range
~170 km (106 mi)
Engine
Displacement100.0 ccm (6.10 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, two-stroke
Engine DetailsSingle cylinder, two-stroke
Power22.0 HP (16.1 kW)) @ 10000 RPM
Torque17.9 Nm (1.8 kgf-m or 13.2 ft.lbs) @ 9000 RPM
Compression12.0:1
Fuel SystemCarburettor. Mikuni 20 mm
Fuel ControlRotary valves
CoolingLiquid
Max RPM12
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
Performance
Top Speed160.0 km/h (99.4 mph)
0-400m15.50 seconds
0-100 km/h7.00 seconds
Fuel Consumption5.00 litres/100 km (20.0 km/l or 47.04 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases116.0 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Chassis
Front SuspensionTelescopic fork
Front Travel110 mm (4.3 inches)
Rear SuspensionMonoshock adjustable
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre80/80-17
Rear Tyre100/90-18
Front BrakesSingle disc. 2 piston calipers
Rear BrakesExpanding brake (drum brake)
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight128.0 kg (282.2 pounds)
Power/Weight0.1719 HP/kg
Seat Height800 mm (31.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Fuel Capacity8.50 litres (2.25 US gallons)
Reserve Fuel1.50 litres (0.40 US gallons)
Other
StarterKick
Color OptionsRed/white, green/white, blue metallic
Notes
It´s a really fast bike for the size of his engine
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