Built around Kawasaki's sport motorcycle platform, the 2009 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R relies on a 998 cc (60.9 cu in) liquid-cooled in-line four, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, maximum torque reaches 112.8 Nm (83.2 lb-ft) at 8,700 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. Internal engine geometry specifies a bore and stroke of 76.0 x 55.0 mm (3.0 x 2.2 inches) with a 12.9:1 compression ratio.
On the scales, the Ninja ZX-10R measures 208 kg (459 lbs) dry. Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 831 mm (32.7 in) seat height — resulting in a taller command-style riding posture suited to medium-to-tall inseams, combined with a 1,415 mm (55.7 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 17.03-liter (4.5 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Within MotoLibrary's Kawasaki archive, this model family spans 15 indexed model years from 2007 to 2025, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Standover Height
831 mm (32.7 in)
Engine
Displacement998.0 ccm (60.90 cubic inches)
Engine TypeIn-line four, four-stroke
Engine DetailsIn-line four, four-stroke
Torque112.8 Nm (11.5 kgf-m or 83.2 ft.lbs) @ 8700 RPM
Compression12.9:1
Bore x Stroke76.0 x 55.0 mm (3.0 x 2.2 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemInjection. DFI with 43mm Keihin throttle bodies with oval sub-throttles, two injectors per cylinder
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
IgnitionTCBI with digital advance and Kawasaki Ignition Management System (KIMS)
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
Chassis
Rake25.5°
Trail109 mm (4.3 inches)
Front Suspension43mm inverted fork with DLC coating, adjustable rebound and compression damping, spring preload adjustability and top-out springs / 4.7 in.
Rear SuspensionUni-Trak® with top-out spring, stepless, dual-range (high/low-speed) compression damping, stepless rebound damping, fully adjustable spring preload / 4.9 in.
Wheelbase1415 mm (55.7 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre120/70-ZR17
Rear Tyre190/55-ZR17
Front BrakesDouble disc
Front Brake Ø310 mm (12.2 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc
Rear Brake Ø220 mm (8.7 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight208.0 kg (458.6 pounds)
Seat Height831 mm (32.7 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall Height1135 mm (44.7 inches)
Overall Length2111 mm (83.1 inches)
Overall Width711 mm (28.0 inches)
Fuel Capacity17.03 litres (4.50 US gallons)
Other
StarterElectric
Color OptionsEbony, Candy Burnt Orange/Flat Super Black, Special Edition Lime Green/Metallic Diablo Black
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Torque
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Seat Height
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Weight
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
Brake setup is worth comparing if you ride in traffic, mountains or with a passenger.
Suspension
Suspension details can matter for comfort, road feel and long-distance riding.
Transmission
Transmission and final drive affect maintenance, smoothness and everyday usability.
