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.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Kawasaki ZX-7R Ninja

Year: 1996 – 97
Engine: Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.
Capacity: 748 cc / 45.6 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 73 x 44.7 mm
Cooling System: Liquid cooled
Compression Ratio: 11.5:1
Induction: 4x 38mm Keihin CVKD carburetors
Ignition: Digital
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 111.9 hp / 83.4 kW @ 11700 rpm
Max Torque: 7.7 kgf-m / 55.6 lb-ft @ 9500 rpm
Transmission: 6 Speed
Final Drive: Sealed chain
Frame: Aluminum twin-spar
Front Suspension: 43mm inverted cartridge fork, adjustable preload, fully adjustable compression and rebound damping
Rear Suspension: Piggy-back reservoir rear shock offers adjustable compression and rebound damping, preload and ride height to match a wide range of operating conditions.
Front Brakes: 2x 320mm discs 6 pistons calipers
Rear Brakes: Single 230mm disc 2 piston caliper
Front Tyre: 120/70 ZR17
Rear Tyre: 190/50 ZR17
Rake: 25.0 degrees
Trail: 99 mm / 3.7 in
Seat Height: 780 mm / 30.9 in
Dry Weight: 203.4 kg / 456.3 lbs
Wet Weight: 227 kg / 500 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 18 Litres / 4.7 US gal
Consumption Average: 16.2 km/lit
Braking 60 – 0 / 100 – 0: 12.9 m / 37.8 m
Standing 1/4 Mile: 10.7 sec / 207.4 km/h
Top Speed: 268.2 km/h / 166.6 mph
Road Test: Motosprint 1996 Tutomoto 1996 Motosprint 1996 Superbike Group Test