The Kawasaki ZXR 750 motorcycle specifications include a 749 cc (45.70 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 231 kg (509.3 lb).
Key specifications
The 1989 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Kawasaki ZXR 750 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 9% higher than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 64th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 11% heavier than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 67th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 18% larger than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 67th 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.
749 cc — larger displacement than about 64% of Kawasaki models.
231 kg — heavier than about 67% of Kawasaki models, or lighter than about 33%.
18 L — larger than about 67% of Kawasaki fuel tanks in this database.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 120/70-17 |
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| Rear tire size | 180/55-17 |
| Front tire width | 120 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio | 70% |
| Front rim diameter | 17 in |
| Rear tire width | 180 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio | 55% |
| Rear rim diameter | 17 in |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.50:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Category | Sport |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 749 cc (45.70 cu in) |
| Bore × stroke | 71.0 x 47.3 mm (2.8 x 1.9 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 10.8:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
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| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Dual disc |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front tire | 120/70-17 |
| Rear tire | 180/55-17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 231 kg (509.3 lb) |
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Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 18.00 L (4.76 US gal) |
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