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Kawasaki Let the good times roll. Yes, knowthyself. Because the machinegracing these pages extends the outer limits of anything you've experienced in your motorcycling career. Knowing thyself means knowing one's limits - whichis important, because the 1994 Ninja ZX-9R will unveil territory unknown to youterritory reachable only on a machine created from the sum of Kawasaki's revered engineeringand performance-creating abilities. It's territory that demands respect. And responsibility. Howdoesthe Ninja ZX-9Rtake you into the uncharted? With a mindbogglingcombination that takes the best ofKawasaki's championshipwinningNinja ZX- 7and the Speed KingNinja ZX-11. The ZX-9R's exceptional powercomes from a liquid-cooled 899ccengine fed bya bank ofbig, 40mmcarbs and Kawasaki's exclusive Twin Ram Air intake system. Everyother K-bike fitted with this system simplyannihilates everything in its class: It's up to your imagination what the ZX-9Rwilldo. It's all harnessed in a ZX-7 based frame, one with geometry and rigidity good enough to have won ten championships on the national and international leveI. You don't need an imagination to know what that means-the facts speak loud and clear. And yo~r first ride will punctuate them. If you think you knowyourself, ride a ZX-9R. You'll learn things you never knew were possible. The Ninja ZX-11 needs no introduction-the world motorcycling press has taken care of that. And for the fourth incredible year in a row, it11be the sport-touringsuperbike against which the others are judged. And like in the past fouryears, they1l probably come up short. Why? Because the 1994 ZX-11carries on the tradition ofall ZX-11s that have preceded it: It delivers more performance than any other street-legal production motorcycle in the world. If you're even a remotely serious motorcycle enthusiast, you probably knowthe Ninja ZX-11 performance formula by heart. For those who don't (and for those who get an adrenaline rush just thinking about what the ZX11 is capable of), here it is, in order ofhowit all happens: Twin Ram Air induction. 40mmsemi-downdraft carbs. Double overhead cams. 16 valves. 11:1 compression. Digital ignition. High capacity curved radiator. Six-speed transmission. 5.5-inch-wide rear rim with a 180155 ZR17 tire. The chance to own a legend does not come every day. Seize the opportunity: The 1994Ninja ZX-11. The Ninja ZX-7 proves that "racing breeds better better street bikes." Go ahead: Swingyour leg overthe seat and thumb the starter-you've arrived at SportbikeNirvana. How doyou get there? with a frame/suspension/tire combothat makes the ZX-7 feellike it's on rails whenapexstrafing. Powerful, progressive disc brakes. And most importantly, Kawsaski's exclusive Ram Air induction system-technology engineeredand perfected in the heat ofworld-class competition. Absolute purists will revel in the ZX-7R-Scott Russell'sWorldSuperbikechallenge is based on this machine. Needwe say more? Ninja ZX·7 and 7R:Their credentials speak for themselves. See all the Kawasaki Sportbikes Cit these participating dealers ARIZONA MESA Kellya Kawaaald 817 S. Cou~ Club Drive Mesa. 852 10 (602) 969 -96 10 PHOENIX Dirt & Stnlel Kawasaki 1030 E. Camelback Road Phoe nix . lIZ. 850 14 (602) 864-1437 val~ Kawaaald 16251 N. ve Creek Road Phoe nix, lIZ. 85032 (602) 867-3381 TUCSON Tucson Kawaaakl 5225 E. 22nd Street Tucson. lIZ. 85711 (602) 747-482 4 CALIFORNIA PARAMOUNT Mid CIties HondalKawaaakllSea-Ooo 15725 Lakewood Blvd . Paramount, CA 90723 (310) 531-1225 (714) 828-4080 REDONDO BEACH Del Amo Kawaaaki 1512 Aviation Blvd. Redondo Beach. CA 90278 (3 10) 372-8891 JACKSONVILLE . Regency Kawasa ki 10290 Atlan tic Blvd. Jacksonville. 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