The Kawasaki ZR-7S motorcycle specifications include a 738 cc (45.03 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 202 kg (445.3 lb).
Key specifications
How the Kawasaki ZR-7S compares
This compares the motorcycle with all Kawasaki models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Kawasaki database average.
About 7% higher than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 58th percentile across Kawasaki models.
Very close to the Kawasaki database average. Around the 49th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 44% larger than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 96th percentile across Kawasaki models.
Kawasaki database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Kawasaki specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
738 cc — larger displacement than about 58% of Kawasaki models.
800 mm — taller than about 49% of Kawasaki models.
22 L — larger than about 96% of Kawasaki fuel tanks in this database.
Dimensions compared with Kawasaki average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across Kawasaki models where that dimension is available.
2,105
2,122
Close to average.
3,000
1,175
155% above average.
1,455
1,441
Close to average.
800
801
Close to average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 120/70-17 |
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| Rear tire size | 160/60-17 |
| Front tire width | 120 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio | 70% |
| Front rim diameter | 17 in |
| Rear tire width | 160 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio | 60% |
| Rear rim diameter | 17 in |
| Front tire pressure | 36 PSI (2.5 Bar or 250 kPa) |
| Rear tire pressure | 36 PSI (2.5 Bar or 250 kPa) |
| Engine oil | SAE 10W-40 |
| Engine oil capacity | 3.50 L (3.7 US qt) |
| Oil filter | HiFlo HF401 |
| Spark plug | NGK DR9EA, NGK DR9EIX |
| Chain size | 525 |
| Chain links | 108 |
| Sprocket sizes | 16/38 (front/rear) |
| Estimated theoretical fuel range | 115 km |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.22:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 2003 |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 738 cc (45.03 cu in) |
| Torque | 63.1 Nm (6.4 kgf-m or 46.5 ft.lbs) @ 7,500 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 66.0 x 54 mm (2.6 x 2.1 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 9.5:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Cooling system | Oil & air |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. 4 x 32 mm CV-Type with K-TRICK |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | Digital |
| Starter | Electric |
| Engine oil | SAE 10W-40 |
| Oil capacity | 3.50 L (3.7 US qt) |
| Oil filter | HiFlo HF401 |
| Spark plugs | NGK DR9EA, NGK DR9EIX |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
| Chain size | 525 |
| Chain links | 108 |
| Sprockets | 16/38 (front/rear) |
Chassis and suspension
| Front suspension | 41mm Kayaba shock adjustable for preload/rebound damping |
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| Rear suspension | Bottom link UNI-TRAK with 7-way adjustable preload and 4-way rebound damping |
| Front wheel travel | 130 mm (5.1 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 130 mm (5.1 inches) |
| Fork tube size | 41 mm (1.6 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc. Two-piston calipers. |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc. Two-piston calipers. |
| Front tire | 120/70-17 |
| Rear tire | 160/60-17 |
| Front tire pressure | 36 PSI (2.5 Bar or 250 kPa) |
| Rear tire pressure | 36 PSI (2.5 Bar or 250 kPa) |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 202 kg (445.3 lb) |
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| Seat height | 800 mm (31.5 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,105 mm (82.9 inches) |
| Overall height | 3,000 mm (118.1 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,455 mm (57.3 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 22.00 L (5.81 US gal) |
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| Fuel consumption | 19.10 L/100 km (5.2 km/l or 12.32 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases | 443.1 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission) |
Performance
| Top speed | 212.0 km/h (131.7 mph) |
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| Power/weight ratio | 0.3718 hp/kg |
Electrical and instruments
| Battery | YTX12-BS |
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Other specifications
| Color options | Blue, Red, Silver, Yellow |
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| Brake fluid | DOT 4 |
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