Kawasaki ZX-9R Ninja (1994) vs Norton Commando 961 Sport MKII (2018-19)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | Kawasaki | Norton |
| Model: | ZX-9R Ninja | Commando 961 Sport MKII |
| Years: | 1994 | 2018-19 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, parallel twin, push rod, hydraulic lifter, 2 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 899 cc / 54.8 cu-in | 961 cc / 58.6 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 73 x 53.7 mm | 88 x 79 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 11.5:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Induction: | 4x 40mm Keihin carburetors | Fuel injected |
| Ignition: | Digital with Kawasaki Throttle Responsive Ignition Control (K-TRIC) | Electronic |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 139 hp / 103.6 kW @ 10500 rpm | 59.7 kW / 80 hp @ 6500 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 94 Nm / 69.4 lb-ft @ 9000 rpm | 90 Nm / 9.2 kgf-m / 65 ft-lb @ 5200 rpm |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 5 Speed, constant mesh |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain, 525 "O" ring |
| Frame: | Aluminum twin-spar | Tubular steel with integral oil tank |
| Front Suspension: | 43 mm upside-down KYB fully adjustable, adjustable compression, rebound and preload. | Ø43 mm Öhlins USD, adjustable preload, compression, and rebound damping. |
| Rear Suspension: | Uni-Trak adjustable compression, rebound and preload. | Öhlins reservoir-style twin shocks, adjustable ride height, preload, compression, and rebound damping. |
| Front Brakes: | 2x 310mm discs 4 piston calipers | 2 x Ø320mm Brembo fully-floating high carbon stainless steel discs, 4 piston "Gold Line" Brembo radially mounted calipers. Brembo "Gold Line" front brake master cylinder with integral reservoir |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 210mm disc 1 piston caliper | Brembo single Ø220 mm disc, 2 piston "Gold Line" caliper. Brembo rear brake master cylinder |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70 ZR7 | 120/70 -17" |
| Rear Tyre: | 180/55 ZR17 | 180/55 -17" |
| Rake: | 24° | 24.5° |
| Trail: | 97 mm / 3.8 in | 99 mm / 3.9 in |
| Wheelbase: | 1410 mm / 55.7 in | 1420 mm / 55.9 in |
| Seat Height: | 800 mm / 31.5 in | 813 mm / 32 in |
| Dry Weight: | 216 kg / 477 lbs | 188 kg / 415 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 20 Litres / 5.0 US gal | 17 Litres / 4.5 US gal |