Kawasaki ZX-9R suspension setup and specs

Kawasaki ZX-9R, 2000 to 2001: adjustable front preload, rebound and compression, rear preload, rebound and compression, 810 mm (31.9 in) seat height, 120 mm of front suspension travel, 183 kg (403 lb).

Model years covered: 2000, 2001 — these share the same suspension hardware. Figures as published by Kawasaki.

2000–2001 Kawasaki ZX-9R
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Kawasaki ZX-9R

2000–2001 · sport · 899 cc

Adjusters this bike has

Front preloadAdjustable
Front reboundAdjustable
Front compressionAdjustable
Rear preloadAdjustable
Rear reboundAdjustable
Rear compressionAdjustable

Suspension travel and hardware

Front suspension travel120 mm (4.7 in)
Rear suspension travel135 mm (5.3 in)
Fork diameter46 mm (1.8 in)

Cold tire pressure, manufacturer spec

Front tire120/70 ZR17
Rear tire180/55 ZR17

Weight, seat height and geometry

Wheelbase1415 mm (55.7 in)
Trail97 mm (3.8 in)
Seat height810 mm (31.9 in)
Weight183 kg (403 lb) dry
Front brakeDual 310mm discs, 6-piston calipers
Rear brakeSingle 220mm disc, 1-piston caliper

Other Kawasaki ZX-9R generations: 2002–2003

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