Kawasaki ZX (1996-97)

The Kawasaki ZX-7R Ninja motorcycle was produced from 1996 to 1997. It had a four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder DOHC engine with a capacity of 748cc. The bike had a liquid-cooling system with a compression ratio of 11.5:1 and an induction of 4x38mm Keihin CVKD carburetors. It had a digital ignition and was capable of producing a maximum power of 111.9hp / 83.4kW @ 11700RPM and maximum torque of 7.7kgf-m / 55.6lb-ft @ 9500RPM.

The Kawasaki ZX-7R Ninja had a six-speed transmission and a sealed chain final drive. The bike had an aluminum twin-spar frame and its front suspension was a 43mm inverted cartridge fork with adjustable preload, fully adjustable compression and rebound damping. The rear suspension has a piggy-back reservoir rear shock offering adjustable compression and rebound damping, preload, and ride height to match a wide range of operating conditions.

The Kawasaki ZX-7R Ninja had impressive braking capabilities; with 2x320mm discs and six-piston calipers at the front, and a single 230mm disc with 2 piston caliper at the rear. The bike had a top speed of 268.2km/h or 166.6mph and was capable of reaching 0-60mph. It had a standing 1/4 mile time of 10.7 seconds at a speed of 207.4km/h.

The bike’s dry weight was 203.4kg or 456.3lbs and wet weight 227kg or 500lbs. It was fuel-efficient with an average consumption of 16.2km per liter, and it had a fuel capacity of 18 liters or 4.7US gallons. Its rake was 25 degrees and its trail was 99mm or 3.7 inches. The seat height was 780mm or 30.9 inches.

Overall, the Kawasaki ZX-7R Ninja was an impressive bike produced for only a short period, but its performance features and engine capabilities have made it legendary in the motorcycle world.

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Make Model: Kawasaki ZX-7R Ninja