When did the Ninja motorcycle come out?
1984
Since 1984 when the Ninja was released, the bikes have rocked the world with a name that is as recognizable as that famous, once thought to be cursed, Kawasaki lime green in sport, supersport, and supercharged models.
What was the first year for the Kawasaki Ninja?
The 1984 GPZ900R was the first Kawasaki bike to be officially marketed (in North America) under the Ninja brand name.
How fast does a Ninja 900 go?
| Top speed & performance | |
|---|---|
| Max torque | 74 ft-lb |
| Top speed | 175 mph |
| 1/4 mile acceleration | 10.6 secs |
| Tank range | 170 miles |
What year was the top gun Kawasaki?
1986
Kawasaki GPZ900R – Top Gun Years before a lot of us were even born, Cruise rode the Kawasaki GPZ900R for the big screen as Captain Maverick in Top Gun 1986.
What was the bike used in Top Gun?
GPz900R
Tom Cruise aka Pete “Maverick” Mitchell, made the very first Kawasaki Ninja, the GPz900R, into a cultural icon by whizzing around his US airbase as fighter planes took off, changing gear many times, followed by riding to his on/off girlfriend’s house in ‘Top Gun’.
What bike did Tom Cruise Drive Top Gun?
Yeah, the Kawasaki GPZ900R was the world’s first production motorcycle to cross the 150-mph mark. With a top speed of 155 mph, the Maverick had no doubts as to which bike he’ll be riding in Top Gun.
Where can I buy a Kawasaki GPZ900R?
If you own a GPz900R, the GPz Zone is the place you want to go for parts, advice, and information. And finally, you really should read the Classic Bike ‘dossier’ on the GPz900, which you can download as a PDF here.
When did the Kawasaki zx900r come out?
Jump to navigation Jump to search. The Kawasaki GPZ900R (also known as the ZX900A or Ninja 900) is a motorcycle that was manufactured by Kawasaki from 1984 to 2003.
How often should I Change my Kawasaki GPz900 starter?
Not much goes wrong with GPz900’s. Keep the oil clean (change it every 3000km, filter every 6000), and don’t forget it has two drain plugs underneath (one is kind of behind a rubber oil hose). Starter clutches can give up the ghost after high kms.
Why is my Kawasaki GPZ900R giving up the ghost?
Starter clutches can give up the ghost after high kms. They are a pain to fix because you will need to remove the engine and split the cases. When parked on the side-stand, #1 spark plug recess (ie. the plug on the left-hand side of the engine) can fill with rainwater because the cam-chain ridge won’t let the water run away.
Jump to navigation Jump to search. The Kawasaki GPZ900R (also known as the ZX900A or Ninja 900) is a motorcycle that was manufactured by Kawasaki from 1984 to 2003.
When did Kawasaki stop making the GPZ900R?
With the release of the ZZ-R1100 in 1990, the GPZ900R lost its status as Kawasaki’s flagship model, but continued, with some revisions of the fork, wheels, brakes and airbox, until 1993 in Europe, until 1996 in the US and until 2003 in Japan. The GPZ900R was featured in the movie Top Gun, becoming a cultural icon.
How did the Kawasaki Ninja 900R get its name?
In addition to these features, what really set the Ninja 900R apart was its name: Ninja. Mike Vaughan, the Director of Marketing for Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (KMC) at the time, had lived in Asia and knew about Japanese mythology and the Ninja warriors, legendary for their strength and stealth.
What’s the top speed of a Kawasaki Ninja?
Description. Its top speed gave it the title of the fastest production bike at the time, and standing quarter mile times of 10.976 seconds, or 10.55 seconds recorded by specialist rider Jay “Pee Wee” Gleason. The 1984 GPZ900R was the first Kawasaki bike to be officially marketed (in North America) under the Ninja brand name.