Talk:Kawasaki Ninja ZX-9R

Why is there so much reference to a Honda Fireblade? this article is about the ZX9R .. not the CBR900.

THE CBR WAS THE FIRST TO ENTER THE 900CC SPORTBIKE RANGE HENCE THE FIREBLADE. THE ZX900R WAS KAWASAKI'S
REBUTLE TO THE FIREBLADE, WITH LIGHTER HANDLEING AND MORE EXTREAM EXCELERATION. A TRUE SPORTBIKE.

I've removed some of the Fireblade references, or made them more relevant. I've also shifted some of the information into the introduction, but there are still a few duplicate lines. Booksacool1 (talk) 05:00, 8 November 2009 (UTC)

performance issues

IP editor 2601:180:8300:54D4:0:0:0:E39B, 2601:180:8300:54D4:0:0:0:46E3, 161.77.57.235, 2601:180:8300:54D4:BD66:8436:24E0:388E, 2601:180:8300:54D4:5959:5C80:7493:9E7B, the rear wheel power number is from the 2002 model the last to be updated and was the most powerful and lightest of the ZX-9R model line. Though the article on the 1998 model states they used a California model there performance index chart does not state this, so there is no way of knowing what state model was used for the chart.

They also state that there catalyst-equipped California model only made 1 hp less than the other 1998 49 state models and that they we’re confident this substitution didn’t affect there ratings and this models performance should be negligible when compared to the rest of 49 states models. And also that there dyno results showed no real improvement in power over the last generation ZX-9R they tested in 1994. Though California was the first state to require a catalytic converter now all states have them and it has been reported that there is no real performance difference.

This source here[1] states this "Catalytic converter reduces exhaust emissions while allowing full power output Pre-converter is hidden in the exhaust pipe, main converter is in the muffler so nothing shows (CA model) 49-state models have a converter in the exhaust pipe." And this source states this [2] "The exhaust system features a titanium muffler, unless you happen to live in California, where the muffler material is stainless steel and contains a catalytic converter (with no horsepower loss) to make sure the bike meets CARB standards." And Motorcyclist states this [3] (The 49-state bikes get the titanium exhaust can; California ones get a stainless can containing a second catalyzer-same power).

Though Sport Rider is a reliable source if this was the first bike to do 9s in the 1/4 mile why did no other publication publish this substantial claim. Such as Cycle World who did not appear to test there first bike in the 9s until the 1999 Suzuki Hayabusa. Cycle World reported here [4] that the 1998 model had rumored 10 second flat 1/4 mile time.

The Motor Cycle News content that clearly states from article content and specs given are from the updated 98 and later model. "Early Kawasaki ZX-9Rs were heavy but from the ‘C’ variant of 1998 onwards it’s light enough to be ..." and the power number they give is 143hp from the later and most powerful version as well as the dry weight they give 183 kg (403 lb) the lightest of the model line along with the highest top speed of the model line ever give with 175 mph. So why would there 1/4 mile time given be from the 94 model that makes no sense.

Also please read the rule of how to edit from the information I have provided to all of your IP talk page accounts, and do not change performance content that is not supported in the listed references or induce any more reference errors. -72bikers (talk) 20:59, 12 August 2017 (UTC)

• A few things. a. This article is on a Kawasaki so BLEH. b. IP editor(s), please discuss here. c. 72bikers, please do more paragraphing; this is hard to read. :) Drmies (talk) 22:18, 13 August 2017 (UTC)