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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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