Kawasaki ZXR750 (1993)

The Kawasaki ZX-R 750-L motorcycle was produced in 1993 and is equipped with a liquid-cooled, four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder engine that has a capacity of 749cc. It has a compression ratio of 10.8:1 and uses 10W/40 engine oil. The bike features a 4x 38mm Keihin CVKD carburettor induction system with a Ram Air System, as well as digital ignition and NGK, CR9E spark plugs. It can produce a maximum power output of 118 hp/86 kW at 10,500rpm and a maximum torque of 7.51 kgf-m/54.3 lb-ft at 9,750rpm. The transmission is a six-speed with a multi-plate wet hydraulic slipper clutch, and the final drive is a chain. The aluminium perimeter frame houses the 41mm upside-down forks at the front and unit track monoshock at the rear, both of which have adjustable ride height and rebound. The front and rear brakes are two 320mm discs with four-piston calipers and a single 230mm disc with two-piston caliper, respectively. The tyres are 120/70 ZR17 and 180/55ZR17, and the bike has a 25-degree rake with a 1430mm wheelbase. The dry weight is 205 kg/451.9 lbs, and the wet weight is 221.6 kg/487.2 lbs. It has a fuel capacity of 18 litres/4.7 US gallons and an average consumption of 16.3 km/lit. Braking distances are 13.8m/38.1m for 60-0/100-0, and the standing 1/4 mile time is 10.7 seconds at 207.2 km/h. The top speed is 258.1 km/h/160.3 mph. The bike has been reviewed in Motociclismo 1989 Motosprint Group Test 1993.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Kawasaki ZX-R 750-L

Year: 1993
Engine: Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.
Capacity: 749 cc / 45.7 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 71 x 47.3 mm
Cooling System: Liquid cooled
Compression Ratio: 10.8:1
Lubrication: Wet sump
Engine Oil: 10W/40
Induction: 4x 38 mm Keihin CVKD (Constant Velocity) carburettors / Ram Air System (single intake)
Ignition: Digital
Spark Plug: NGK, CR9E
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 118 hp / 86 kW @ 10500 rpm
Max Torque: 7.51 kgf-m / 54.3 lb-ft @ 9750 rpm
Clutch: Multi plate wet (oil submerged) hydraulic slipper clutch
Transmission: 6 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Frame: Aluminium perimeter
Front Suspension: 41mm Upside-down forks, adjustable ride height, 13-way rebound
Front Wheel Travel: 120 mm / 4.7 in
Rear Suspension: Unit Track monoshock. adjustable ride height, preload, 4-way rebound
Rear Wheel Travel: 135 mm / 5.1 in
Front Brakes: 2x 320mm discs 4 piston calipers
Rear Brakes: Single 230mm disc 2 piston caliper
Front Tyre: 120/70 ZR17
Rear Tyre: 180/55ZR17 /Std Pressure 41psi
Rake: 25 degrees
Trail: 99 mm / 4.0 in
Wheelbase: 1430 mm / 55.9 in
Dry Weight: 205 kg / 451.9 lbs
Wet Weight: 221.6 kg / 487.2 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 18 Litres / 4.7 US gal
Consumption Average: 16.3 km/lit
Braking 60 – 0 / 100 – 0: 13.8 m / 38.1 m
Standing 1/4 Mile: 10.7 sec / 207.2 km/h
Top Speed: 258.1 km/h / 160.3 mph
Road Test: Motociclismo 1989 Motosprint Group Test 1993