1993 Kawasaki ZX-7R
Kawasaki released the 1993 Kawasaki ZX-7R in 1993 with a 748cc DOHC inline-4 powerplant making 112hp — a definitive sport bike.
Specifications
Engine
- Type
- DOHC inline-4
- Displacement
- 748 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Power
- 112 hp @ 11500 rpm
- Torque
- 74.0 Nm
- Compression
- —
- Bore × Stroke
- 68.0 × 51.5 mm
- Cooling
- Water-cooled
- Fuel System
- 4x Keihin FCR carburetors
Chassis & Transmission
- Frame
- Aluminum twin-spar
- Front Suspension
- Cartridge fork
- Rear Suspension
- Uni-Trak monoshock
- Front Brake
- Dual disc
- Rear Brake
- Single disc
- Front Tyre
- —
- Rear Tyre
- —
- Transmission
- 6-speed
- Final Drive
- Chain
Performance
- Top Speed
- 255 km/h (158 mph)
- ¼ Mile
- —
Dimensions & Weight
- Dry Weight
- 194 kg (428 lbs)
- Wet Weight
- 212 kg (467 lbs)
- Seat Height
- 790 mm
- Wheelbase
- 1435 mm
- Ground Clearance
- —
- Fuel Capacity
- 18.0 L
History & Story
The 1993 1993 Kawasaki ZX-7R was introduced by Kawasaki as a sport bike aimed at riders seeking sport bike performance and style. Manufactured in Japan, it represented Kawasaki's vision for the four-cylinder sport bike market during the 1990s.
Powering the 1993 Kawasaki ZX-7R is a 748cc DOHC inline-4 producing 112hp. This four-cylinder engine uses water-cooled cooling and draws fuel through 4x Keihin FCR carburetors. A 6-speed gearbox sends power via chain final drive to the rear wheel.
Weighing 194 kg (428 lbs) dry, the 1993 Kawasaki ZX-7R uses a aluminum twin-spar frame, cartridge fork front suspension, and uni-trak monoshock rear suspension. The braking system comprises dual disc front and single disc rear units.
Performance-wise, the 1993 Kawasaki ZX-7R achieves a claimed top speed of 255 km/h (158 mph). With a generous fuel capacity of 18.0 liters, it offers reasonable range for sport bike duties. The seat height of 790 mm makes it comfortable for most riders.
Powering the 1993 Kawasaki ZX-7R is a 748cc DOHC inline-4 producing 112hp. This four-cylinder engine uses water-cooled cooling and draws fuel through 4x Keihin FCR carburetors. A 6-speed gearbox sends power via chain final drive to the rear wheel.
Weighing 194 kg (428 lbs) dry, the 1993 Kawasaki ZX-7R uses a aluminum twin-spar frame, cartridge fork front suspension, and uni-trak monoshock rear suspension. The braking system comprises dual disc front and single disc rear units.
Performance-wise, the 1993 Kawasaki ZX-7R achieves a claimed top speed of 255 km/h (158 mph). With a generous fuel capacity of 18.0 liters, it offers reasonable range for sport bike duties. The seat height of 790 mm makes it comfortable for most riders.
Known Issues
- Cam chain issues on high-mileage engines
- Electrical system gremlins
Fun Facts
- With 112hp, the 1993 Kawasaki ZX-7R was considered extremely powerful when launched
- The 1993 Kawasaki ZX-7R's top speed of 255 km/h made it one of the fastest production bikes of the 1990s
Collector Information
- Parts Availability
- Good
- Collector Rating
- 5/10
Resources & Parts
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