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Kawasaki ZX-9R 1996 Parts & Accessories

Introduced in 1994 to compete in the open-class sportbike segment, the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-9R bridged the gap between raw track performance and everyday open-road usability. Driven by a potent 899 cc inline-four engine, it delivered blistering top-end power alongside smooth, flexible mid-range torque. Built on an aluminum twin-spar frame—which evolved over five generations to become lighter and more compact—the ZX-9R offered exceptional high-speed stability, excellent wind protection, and refined ergonomics, earning a lasting reputation as a premier sport-touring supersport.

• 899 cc liquid-cooled DOHC 16-valve inline 4-cylinder engine
• Four Keihin carburetors with Ram-Air induction system
• Aluminum twin-spar perimeter chassis with welded aluminum subframe
• 43 mm inverted or 46 mm right-side-up fully adjustable KYB front forks
• Bottom-link Uni-Trak rear shock absorber with full adjustability
• Dual 310 mm (or 296 mm) front disc brakes with Tokico 4-piston or 6-piston calipers
• 6-speed manual transmission with heavy-duty wet multi-plate clutch