Kawasaki ZR-7: review, history, specs

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Class: street

Production: 1999-2005

Predecessor: Kawasaki Zephyr 750

Successor: Kawasaki Z750

Models
Kawasaki ZR-7

1999-2003

(Japan, North America, Europe)

Kawasaki ZR-7S

2001-2005

(Japan, North America, Europe)

Kawasaki ZR-7
Kawasaki ZR-7S

History

History
Year Country Name / Frame / Engine
1999 Japan, Europe Name: Kawasaki ZR-7

Code: ZR750-F1

2000 North America Name: Kawasaki ZR-7

Code: ZR750-F2

2001 Japan, Europe, North America Name: Kawasaki ZR-7; Kawasaki ZR-7S

Code: ZR750-F3; ZR750-H1

2002 Japan, North America Name: Kawasaki ZR-7S

Code: ZR750-H2

2003 Japan, North America, Europe Name: Kawasaki ZR-7; Kawasaki ZR-7S

Code: ZR750-F5; ZR750-H3

2004 Japan, North America Name: Kawasaki ZR-7S

Code: ZR750-H4

2005 Japan, North America Name: Kawasaki ZR-7S

Code: ZR750-H5

Specifications

Kawasaki ZR-7: specs.

Specifications
DIMENSIONS Overall length 2105 mm / 82,8 in
Overall width 755 mm / 29,7 in – ZR-7

785 mm / 30,9 in – ZR-7S

Overall height 1075 mm / 42,3 in – ZR-7

1215 mm / 47,8 in – ZR-7S

Seat height 800 mm / 31,5 in
Wheelbase 1450 mm / 57,1 in
Ground clearance 130 mm / 5,12 in
Dry weight 203 kg / 447 lbs - ZR-7

209 kg / 461 lbs - ZR-7S

Curb (wet) weight
FRAME Type Double cradle (steel)
Front suspension, travel 41 mm telescopic fork, 130 mm / 5,12 in

Adjustment: spring pre-load, rebound damping

Rear suspension, travel Swingarm Unitrak with mono-shock, 130 mm / 5,12 in

Adjustment: spring pre-load, rebound damping

Front tire size 120/70ZR-17 (58W)
Rear tire size 160/60ZR-17 (69W)
Front brake Double disc, 300 mm, 2-piston calipers
Rear brake Single disc, 240 mm, 2-piston caliper
Fuel capacity 22,0 l / 5,81 US gal
Trail 93 mm / 3,66 in
Fuel economy / consumption 6,06 l / 100 km (38,8 US mpg)[1]
ENGINE Type Air-cooled 4-stroke
Cylinder arrangement 4-cylinders, inline
Bore & Stroke 66,0 x 54,0 mm
Displacement 738 cm³ (45,0 cu in)
Compression ratio 9.5:1
Valve train Chain driven DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder
Max. power 76,0 hp (56,0 kW) / 9500 rpm – ZR-7, ZR-7S (Europe, North America)

72,0 hp (53,0 kW) / 9500 rpm – ZR-7, ZR-7S 2002-2003 (Japan)

67,0 hp (49,0 kW) / 9000 rpm – ZR-7S 2003-2005 (Japan)

Max. torque 63,0 Nm (6,4 kgf*m) / 7500 rpm – ZR-7, ZR-7S (Europe, North America)

61,0 Nm (6,2 kgf*m) / 7500 rpm - ZR-7, ZR-7S 2002-2003 (Japan)

57,0 Nm (5,8 kgf*m) / 7500 rpm - ZR-7S 2003-2005 (Japan)

Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph) 4,08 sec.[2]
Top speed 201 km/h (125 mph)[3]
CARBURETION SYSTEM Type Carburetor, 4x Keihin CVK32 (with K-TRIC - Throttle Response Ignition Control)
ID
DRIVE TRAIN Clutch Wet, multi-plate, cable operated
Transmission 5-speed
Final drive Chain
Primary reduction 2.550
Final reduction 2.375
Gear ratio

I

II

III

IV

V


2.333

1.631

1.272

1.040

0.875

ELECTRICAL Ignition Digital
Alternator Three-phase AC, 22A at 5000 rpm
Battery capacity 12V-10Ah

Images

Kawasaki ZR-7: images, gallery.

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Videos

Kawasaki ZR-7: video.

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Manuals

Kawasaki ZR-7: manuals, parts, microfiches.

  1. Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) "Performance Index 2015" | Kawasaki ZR-7 (06/2000) | Average MPG
  2. Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) "Performance Index 2015" | Kawasaki ZR-7 (06/2000) | 0-60 mph
  3. Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) "Performance Index 2015" | Kawasaki ZR-7 (06/2000) | Top speed