Kawasaki ZR-7

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ZR-7S

The Kawasaki ZR-7 (and ZR-7S), (ZR750-H1 through ZR750-H5) is a standard motorcycle manufactured by the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer Kawasaki. It was sold in the United States from 1999 through 2003, and sold in a few other countries through the 2005 model year. The major differences between the ZR-7 and the ZR-7S models were the "S" model's fairing and associated headlight and instrument cluster, and stiffer fork springs. Both models are powered by an inline 4-cylinder 4-stroke, double-overhead-cam DOHC air-and-oil-cooled 738 cc engine, generating 57 kW and 63 N·m. Carburetors are four constant-velocity (CV) Keihin CVK 32 mm. Final drive is via chain; the transmission is a 5-speed (equipped with positive neutral finder), coupled with a wet clutch. Seat height is 800 mm. The ZR-7S has an advertised dry weight of 210 kg. The ZR-7 has a wet mass of 231 kg. [1]

Specifications: [2]

SpecificationValue
Overall length2,105 mm
Overall width785 mm
Overall height1,215 mm
Wheelbase1,455 mm
Road clearance130 mm
Seat height800 mm
Dry mass210 kg
Kerb mass (front)111 kg
Kerb mass (rear)117 kg
Fuel tank capacity22 l

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References

  1. The Common Denominator: Kawasaki ZR-7, Sport Rider Magazine, December 2000.
  2. ZR-7 Motorcycle Service Manual Fifth Edition. Kawasaki Heavy Industries. 2005. pp. 13–15.