| MODEL | KAWASAKI ZX-7R 1996 - 1997 |
| Year | 1996 - 1997 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Displacement / Capacity | 748 cc / 45.6 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 73 x 44.7 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Max Power | 111.9 hp / 83.4 kW @ 11700 rpm |
| Max Torque | 7.7 kgf-m / 55.6 lb-ft @ 9500 rpm |
| Ignition | Digital |
| Induction | 4x 38 mm Keihin CVKD carburettors |
| Start System | Electric |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | — |
| Gear Box | 6 Speed |
| Clutch | — |
| Final Drive | Sealed chain |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | Aluminium twin-spar |
| Front Suspension | 43 mm inverted cartridge fork, adjustable preload, fully adjustable compression and rebound damping |
| Rear Suspension | Piggy-back reservoir shock, adjustable compression and rebound damping, preload and ride height |
| Front Brakes | 2x 320 mm discs, 6 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes | Single 230 mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | — |
| Overall Width | — |
| Overall Height | — |
| Seat Height | 780 mm / 30.9 in |
| Wheelbase | — |
| Ground Clearance | — |
| Dry Weight | 203.4 kg / 456.3 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 227 kg / 500 lbs |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre | 190/50 ZR17 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 18 Litres / 4.7 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | 16.2 km/l (average) |
| Top Speed | 268.2 km/h / 166.6 mph |
The ZX-7R was Kawasaki's 748 cc liquid-cooled race-replica supersport, with an aluminium twin-spar frame and a 43 mm inverted fork. The 1996 and 1997 versions were largely the same bike, with 1997 bringing smaller intake ports, six-piston front brake calipers, better mirrors and adjustable levers. Reviewers praised its linear power and neutral handling once leaned over, while noting it was heavy to turn in.
