Two years ago the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-9R revolutionalized the big-bore sportbike class with its lightweight, compact chassis and incredible performance. Entering the new millennium, Kawasaki is again poised to up the ante in the class with a new ZX-9R for 2000. A thoroughly revised 899cc engine pumps out more power and provides stronger acceleration. The light big-bore engine sheds a few more pounds, while weight was also removed from the frame. The whole package is finished off with a new aerodynamic fairing derived from the wind tunnel tested ZX-12R.