Kawasaki ZX-7R Ninja Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Kawasaki ZX-7R Ninja motorcycle specifications include a 748 cc (45.64 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 203 kg (447.5 lb).

Key specifications

1996-2002Model years
748 ccDisplacement
203 kgDry weight
790 mmSeat height
Model years covered
1996199719981999200020012002
Year-specific specification changes

The 1996 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Seat height
1999820 mm (32.3 inches)
2001805 mm (31.7 inches)

How the Kawasaki ZX-7R Ninja 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.

Displacement748 cc
Low 84 ccAverage 687 ccHigh 1,700 cc

About 9% higher than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 62nd percentile across Kawasaki models.

Seat height790 mm
Low 680 mmAverage 801 mmHigh 955 mm

Very close to the Kawasaki database average. Around the 42nd percentile across Kawasaki models.

This model Kawasaki database average

Kawasaki database percentile rankings

Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Kawasaki specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.

Displacement62nd

748 cc — larger displacement than about 62% of Kawasaki models.

Seat height42nd

790 mm — taller than about 42% of Kawasaki models.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

In-line four, four-stroke • 748 cc • Liquid cooled
Chassis snapshot

Seat 790 mm
6-speed • Chain (final drive)

Engine specifications

Engine type In-line four, four-stroke
Displacement 748 cc (45.64 cu in)
Valves per cylinder 4
Cooling system Liquid
Starter Electric

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 6-speed
Final drive Chain (final drive)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Dual disc
Rear brakes Single disc

Dimensions and weight

Dry weight 203 kg (447.5 lb)
Seat height 790 mm (31.1 inches)

Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Kawasaki models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Kawasaki information before relying on them. Visit the official Kawasaki website.