Kawasaki Ninja ZX-RR
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Racing motorcycle model by Kawasaki (2002-2009)
Type of motorcycle
| 2005 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-RR 990cc MotoGP motorcycle | |
| Manufacturer | Kawasaki |
|---|---|
| Production | 2002–2009 |
| Predecessor | Kawasaki KR500 |
| Class | MotoGP |
| Engine | 798cc four-stroke inline-four DOHC (2007–2008) |
The Ninja ZX-RR is a race bike from Kawasaki, which raced in the MotoGP world championship until 2009.[1] [2] The bike made its debut towards the end of the 2002 MotoGP season with riders Andrew Pitt (Australia) and Akira Yanagawa (Japan).[3] [4]
Racing history
[edit ]In 2004, Shinya Nakano joined the Kawasaki team and got the ZX-RR's first podium with a third place at the Japanese Grand Prix.[5] [6] The bike earned second place over the next three years: in 2005 with Olivier Jacque at the Chinese Grand Prix;[7] in 2006 with Nakano at the Dutch TT;[8] and in 2007 with Randy de Puniet at the Japanese Grand Prix.[9] The ZX-RR struggled in 2008, with the best results[citation needed ] being two fifth-place finishes from John Hopkins in Portugal and Anthony West in Brno.[10] [11] Hopkins and West blamed both a lack of feeling in the front end and rear traction on corner exit, a complaint Marco Melandri also had in 2009.[12] [13] During the 2008 season, Kawasaki announced its retirement from the MotoGP world championship.[14] Forward Racing took over the ZX-RR as the Hayate racing team and recruited Marco Melandri to ride during the 2009 season; Melandri won fourth place.[15] [1] [13] [16] At the end of the season, Hayate withdrew from MotoGP.[17] The bike, with some changes, has been ridden a few times since its last official appearance in 2014 under the name Avintia GP14.[18]
Riders
[edit ]| Year | Rider | Rider | Rider | Rider | Rider | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Australia Andrew Pitt | Japan Akira Yanagawa | [3] [4] [19] | |||
| 2003 | Germany Alex Hofmann | Australia Garry McCoy | Australia Andrew Pitt | Japan Akira Yanagawa | [20] [21] | |
| 2004 | Germany Alex Hofmann | Japan Shinya Nakano | [19] | |||
| 2005 | Germany Alex Hofmann | France Olivier Jacque | Japan Shinya Nakano | [19] [22] [23] | ||
| 2006 | France Randy de Puniet | Japan Shinya Nakano | [19] [14] | |||
| 2007 | France Randy de Puniet | France Olivier Jacque | Spain Fonsi Nieto | Australia Anthony West | Japan Akira Yanagawa | [14] [24] [25] [26] |
| 2008 | United Kingdom /United States Jamie Hacking | United States John Hopkins | Australia Anthony West | [27] [28] | ||
| 2009 | Italy Marco Melandri | [1] |
As the Avintia GP14
[edit ]| Year | Rider | Rider | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Spain Héctor Barberá | [18] | |
| 2014 | Spain Héctor Barberá | France Mike Di Meglio | [29] [30] |
Specifications
[edit ]| 2002-2006[31] | 2007–2008 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | ||
| Type | Kawasaki four-stroke | |
| Configuration | Inline four-cylinder | |
| Induction System | DOHC, four valves per cylinder | DOHC Pneumatic system, four valves per cylinder |
| Displacement | 988 cc | 798 cc |
| Bore x stroke | 79mm x 50.4mm | 74mm x 46.4mm |
| Fuel | Elf Moto 4S GP 102 RON unleaded | |
| Lubricants | Elf Vent Vert Saeryoku 冴強 10W-50 Kawasaki genuine racing oil | |
| Lubrication | Wet sump | |
| Fuel System | Electronic Fuel Injection | |
| Exhaust System | Four-into-two-into-one | Titanium, four-into-two-into-one |
| Maximum Power | In excess of 240 bhp (180 kW) | In excess of 200 bhp (150 kW) |
| Maximum Speed | In excess of 320 km/h (200 mph) | In excess of 300 km/h (190 mph) |
| Transmission | ||
| Gearbox | Six speed, cassette type | |
| Primary Drive | Gear | |
| Clutch | Dry multi-plate slipper clutch | |
| Final Drive | Chain | |
| Chassis | ||
| Frame | Aluminium twin-spar | |
| Front Suspension | Inverted telescopic forks | |
| Rear Suspension | Monoshock | Unit-trak Monoshock |
| Steering Damper | Hydraulic Adjustable | |
| Bodywork | Carbon Fibre | |
| Wheels | Front: 16.5 inch Rear: 16.5 inch | |
| Tires | Bridgestone | |
| Brakes | ||
| Front | 2 x 314 mm carbon discs, 2 x radial mount, monoblock, four piston calipers | |
| Rear | 1 x 203 mm ventilated steel disc, 1 x four piston caliper | 1 x 200 mm ventilated steel disc, 1 x two piston caliper |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase | Variable | 1,460 mm (57 in) |
| Overall Length | 2,090 mm (82 in) | 2,080 mm (82 in) |
| Castor (Rake/Trail) | Variable | |
| Seat Height | 850 mm (33 in) | |
| Dry Weight | Over 145 kg (320 lb) | Over 148 kg (326 lb) |
| Fuel Capacity | 22 L (4.8 imp gal; 5.8 US gal) | 21 L (4.6 imp gal; 5.5 US gal) |
| Key Suppliers | ||
| Fuel: Elf Lubricants: Elf Tires: Bridgestone Brakes: Brembo Exhaust System: Akrapovic Data Acquisition System: 2D Datarecording Suspension: Öhlins Clutch: FCC Spark Plugs: NGK Sprockets: AFAM Chain: EK | ||
See also
[edit ]References
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- ^ "Jacque gets positive impression from 2009 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-RR". MotoGP. 2008. Retrieved 2022年04月16日.
- ^ a b "Akira Yanagawa excited by Kawasaki Ninja ZX-RR future". MotoGP. 2002. Retrieved 2022年04月16日.
- ^ a b McLaren, Peter (2002年10月11日). "Pitt a hit with Kawasaki after 'remarkable' debut". Crash. Retrieved 2022年04月16日.
- ^ "Shinya Nakano comments on his Kawasaki debut". MotoGP. 2004年01月27日. Retrieved 2022年04月16日.
- ^ "Nakano, Kawasaki ZX-RR to appear at England's largest motorcycle show". Roadracing World & Motorcycle Technology. 2004年11月02日. Retrieved 2022年04月16日.
- ^ "Jacque makes dramatic comeback in China". MotoGP. 2005年05月01日. Retrieved 2022年04月16日.
- ^ "Nakano looks to carry momentum from second place finish at Assen to MotoGP at Donington Park". Roadracing World & Motorcycle Technology. 2006年06月29日. Retrieved 2022年04月16日.
- ^ McLaren, Peter (2009年05月17日). "Superb podium for Melandri". Crash. Retrieved 2022年04月17日.
- ^ "John Hopkins is on the wave". Top Speed. 2008年05月01日. Retrieved 2022年04月16日.
- ^ "Career best West flies to fifth". MotoGP. 2008年08月17日. Retrieved 2022年04月16日.
- ^ "Valencian GP: Kawasaki Friday practice report". MotorSport. 2008年10月24日. Retrieved 2022年04月16日.
- ^ a b Beeler, Jensen (2009年03月17日). "Kawasaki to Drop Support for Hayate After Jerez Test". Asphalt & Rubber. Retrieved 2022年04月17日.
- ^ a b c Beeler, Jensen (2012年08月24日). "XXX: Randy de Puniet's 2006 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-RR". Asphalt & Rubber. Retrieved 2022年04月17日.
- ^ "The long-awaited return of MV Agusta to GP Motorcycle Racing". Motorcycle Daily. 2018年07月30日. Retrieved 2022年04月17日.
- ^ McLaren, Peter (2009年03月12日). "Melandri to race Hayate in 2009". Crash. Retrieved 2022年04月17日.
- ^ Beer, Matt (2009年03月01日). "Kawasaki team to use Hayate title". Autosport. Retrieved 2022年04月17日.
- ^ a b McLaren, Peter (2013年09月14日). "Avintia debut pneumatic-valve Kawasaki engine". Crash. Retrieved 2022年04月17日.
- ^ a b c d "2004 KAWASAKI ZX-RR MOTOGP MACHINE". Motorcycle News. 2019年02月01日. Retrieved 2022年04月17日.
- ^ "McCoy ready, and wild card Yanagawa will race Kawasaki Ninja ZX-RR at Suzuka". Roadracing World & Motorcycle Technology. 2003年02月14日. Retrieved 2022年04月17日.
- ^ "Alex Hofmann to ride Kawasaki as wild card at Jerez". Roadracing World and Motorcycle Technology. 2003年05月08日. Retrieved 2022年04月17日.
- ^ "Exhibition embarrassment for Kawasaki's Alex Hofmann". MotoGP. 2005年03月14日. Retrieved 2022年04月17日.
- ^ "Kawasaki encouraged by 2005 Ninja ZX-RR". MotoGP. 2005年01月25日. Retrieved 2022年04月17日.
- ^ "Kawasaki MotoGP team adds West, Jacque goes back to testing duty". Roadracing World and Motorcycle Technology. 2007年06月21日. Retrieved 2022年04月17日.
- ^ "Kawasaki Deny Contact With Fonsi Nieto". MotoGP. 2007年02月12日. Retrieved 2022年04月17日.
- ^ "Yanagawa delighted with Kawasaki opportunity". MotoGP. 2007年09月20日. Retrieved 2022年04月17日.
- ^ "Ninja ZX-RR made stronger by Hopkins arrival". MotoGP. 2008年02月21日. Retrieved 2022年04月16日.
- ^ Abrams, Henny Ray (2008年07月16日). "Hacking to Make MotoGP Debut". CycleNews. Retrieved 2022年04月17日.
- ^ Huber, Tim (2017年05月17日). "Hector Barbera's Ride – Avintia GP14 2014 Kawasaki MotoGP Bike". Bike-urious. Retrieved 2022年04月17日.
- ^ "Barbera and Di Meglio taking practical approach". MotoGP. 2014年03月10日. Retrieved 2022年04月17日.
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