Sportbikes
2000Kawasaki ZX-9R Ninja
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The 2000 Kawasaki ZX-9R Ninja is a superbike for experienced riders that combines sharp performance with real-road comfort. Its liquid-cooled 899cc inline four makes 143 hp and 101 Nm through a six-speed gearbox, for a top speed of about 272 km/h. With an 815 mm seat, 213 kg wet weight and a 19-litre tank, it remains a fast, usable sports bike.
- Capacity
- 899.0 ccm
- Engine
- In-line four, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Dry weight
- 184.0 kg
- Seat height
- 815 mm
- Power
- 143.0 HP (105.2 kW) @ 11000 RPM
What’s new for the 2000 Kawasaki ZX-9R Ninja
vs the 1999| Spec | 1999 | 2000 |
|---|---|---|
| Torque | 101.0 Nm (10.3 kgf-m or 74.5 ft.lbs) | 101.0 Nm (10.3 kgf-m or 74.5 ft.lbs) @ 9000 RPM |
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Built primarily for fast road riding and track days, blending litre-bike power with a slightly more manageable 900cc package.
- Built for
- A raw, aggressive superbike with a strong mid-range punch and a chassis that rewards confident, assertive inputs.
- Not ideal for
- This is not the right choice for new riders, commuters seeking comfort, or anyone planning long-distance touring or off-road use.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Will it fit you?
Worked out in your browser - nothing is sent to usReliability & safety
Bike Reliability score, safety recalls and owner complaintsBike Reliability
How the score works →47
out of 100Average
The Kawasaki ZX-9R Ninja passed its annual roadworthiness test first time 80.3% of the time, 0.2 points below expected for bikes of the same age and mileage. That beats 47% of models.
Bikes first registered in 2000 have 50 tests, too few for their own score, so this covers every year.
80.3%Passed first time
12.3%Failed outright
7.4%Fixed during test
22,000Typical miles
45,555Tests
Pass rate by miles ridden
All years of this model.
Score by year first registered
31
36
33
35
42
55
62
66
68
199419951996199719982001200220032004
Against its rivals · ranks 5 of 6
| # | Model (all years) | Score | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Triumph Daytona 955I | 63 Good | 22,679 |
| 2 | Honda CBR 900 RR Fireblade | 63 Good | 48,368 |
| 3 | Yamaha YZF-R1 | 61 Good | 206,988 |
| 4 | Ducati SS 900 Supersport | 56 Average | 253 |
| 5 | Kawasaki ZX-9R Ninja | 47 Average | 45,555 |
| 6 | Honda CBR 1000 F | 46 Average | 30,332 |
Rivals are the most-viewed bikes on MotorcycleDB in the same category and engine size, from within three years of this model.
From British annual roadworthiness tests, 2005-2025. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (DVSA MOT test data, Great Britain). How Bike Reliability works.
Engine
- Capacity
- 899.0 ccm
- Power
- 143.0 HP (105.2 kW) @ 11000 RPM
- Torque
- 101.0 Nm (10.3 kgf-m) @ 9000 RPM
- Engine type
- In-line four, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.7772 HP/kg (dry)
- Bore x stroke
- 75.0 x 50.9 mm
- Compression
- 11.5:1
- Cooling system
- Liquid
- Fuel system
- Carburettor
- Starting
- Electric
- Valves per cylinder
- 4
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Chain
Performance
- Top speed
- 272.0 km/h (169.0 mph)
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1415 mm
- Overall length
- 2058 mm
- Overall width
- 747 mm
- Overall height
- 1152 mm
- Seat height
- 815 mm
- Dry weight
- 184.0 kg
- Wet weight
- 213.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 19.00 litres
- Ground clearance
- 158 mm
- Front percentage of weight
- 50.5
Chassis & suspension
- Front wheel travel
- 120 mm
- Rear wheel travel
- 130 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Dual disc
- Front brakes diameter
- 296 mm
- Rear brakes
- Single disc
- Rear brakes diameter
- 220 mm
- Front tyre
- 120/70-ZR17
- Rear tyre
- 180/55-ZR17
Specs last verified against published sources: .
Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
What changed, year to year
Differences highlighted| Specification | 1994 | 1996 | 1999 | 2000 | 2001 | 2003 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 899 cc | 899 cc | 899 cc | 899 cc | 899 cc | 899 cc |
| Dry weight | 215 kg | 215 kg | 184 kg | 184 kg | 185 kg | 186 kg |
| Seat height | 800 mm | 800 mm | 815 mm | 815 mm | 825 mm | 827 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 20 L | 20 L | 19 L | 19 L | 19 L | 18 L |
| Bike Reliability ⓘ | 31 Below average | 33 Below average | Too few tests | Too few tests | 55 Average | 66 Good |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
Rider Reviews
Common questions
What is the engine size of the Kawasaki ZX-9R Ninja?
The 2000 Kawasaki ZX-9R Ninja has a Capacity of 899.0 ccm (54.86 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Kawasaki ZX-9R Ninja have?
The 2000 Kawasaki ZX-9R Ninja has a Power of 143.0 HP (105.2 kW) @ 11000 RPM.
How many gears does the Kawasaki ZX-9R Ninja have?
The 2000 Kawasaki ZX-9R Ninja has a Gearbox of 6-speed.
What is the torque of the Kawasaki ZX-9R Ninja?
The 2000 Kawasaki ZX-9R Ninja has a Torque of 101.0 Nm (10.3 kgf-m or 74.5 ft.lbs) @ 9000 RPM.
How much does the Kawasaki ZX-9R Ninja weigh?
The 2000 Kawasaki ZX-9R Ninja has a Dry weight of 184.0 kg (405.7 pounds).
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