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Torque Specifications for the 1999 ZX-9R

The 1999 Kawasaki ZX9R is a street-legal performance motorcycle designed for sporting use. The engine in the motorcycle generates a total of 143 horsepower, but that only tells half the story of this powerplant. The other side of the coin is the torque output, which provides the rush of acceleration upon opening the throttle.
  1. Peak Torque

    • The peak torque of the Kawasaki ZX9R arrives at 9,500 rpms on the tachometer, when it is generating almost 87 ft-lbs. of thrust.

    Minimum Torque

    • The minimum torque of the Kawasaki ZX9R arrives at idle, which is 3000 rpm on the tachometer, when it is generating just 54.5 ft-lbs. of thrust.

    Torque Curve

    • The torque production remains fairly constant from 5,500 rpm to 11,000 rpm, when it remains between 79.6 ft-lbs. of torque and the peak of 86.9 ft-lbs. This is the range in which you would want to keep the bike during most normal operation.

    Engine

    • The engine generating the torque in the 1999 ZX-9R is an inline, four-cylinder engine that utilizes a four-stroke operation. The engine is liquid cooled and allows for a top speed of 169 miles per hour.

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