Positioned in Kawasaki's sport motorcycle lineup, the 2024 Kawasaki Z7 Hybrid pairs a 451 cc (27.5 cu in) liquid-cooled twin, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 68.5 HP (50 kW) at 10,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 60.4 Nm (44.6 lb-ft) at 2,800 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 151.9 HP per liter and a 7,700 rpm working window between peak torque (2,800 rpm) and peak power (10,500 rpm), the engine character is placing it firmly in high-revving supersport territory where top-end breathing dominates.
On the scales, the Z7 Hybrid measures 225 kg (496 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.3 HP/kg (3.28 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 795 mm (31.3 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,535 mm (60.4 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 14-liter (3.7 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 3.7 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 378 km (235 miles) between fill-ups.
Specific Output
151.9 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.3 HP/kg (3.28 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
2,800–10,500 rpm
Theoretical Range
~378 km (235 mi)
Engine
Displacement451.0 ccm (27.52 cubic inches)
Engine TypeTwin, four-stroke
Engine DetailsHybrid Electric Vehicle
Power68.5 HP (50.0 kW)) @ 10500 RPM
Torque60.4 Nm (6.2 kgf-m or 44.6 ft.lbs) @ 2800 RPM
Compression11.7:1
Bore x Stroke70.0 x 58.6 mm (2.8 x 2.3 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemInjection. DFI® with dual 36mm throttle bodies
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
IgnitionBattery and coil
LubricationForced lubrication, wet sump
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
ClutchWet multi-disc, manual. Assist and Slipper.
DrivelineSealed chain
Performance
Fuel Consumption3.70 litres/100 km (27.0 km/l or 63.57 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases85.8 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Chassis
Frame TypeTrellis, high-tensile steel
Rake24.5°
Trail104 mm (4.1 inches)
Front Suspension41mm hydraulic telescopic fork
Front Travel120 mm (4.7 inches)
Rear SuspensionUni-Trak, gas-charged shock, and spring preload adjustability
Rear Travel114 mm (4.5 inches)
Wheelbase1535 mm (60.4 inches)
Ground Clearance130 mm (5.1 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre120/70-ZR17
Rear Tyre160/60-ZR17
Front BrakesDouble disc. ABS. 2-piston.
Front Brake Ø300 mm (11.8 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc. ABS
Rear Brake Ø250 mm (9.8 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Weight incl.225.0 kg (496.0 pounds)
Seat Height795 mm (31.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall Height1080 mm (42.5 inches)
Overall Length2145 mm (84.4 inches)
Overall Width805 mm (31.7 inches)
Fuel Capacity14.00 litres (3.70 US gallons)
Other
StarterElectric
Color OptionsMetallic Bright Silver/Metallic Matte Lime Green/Ebony
Warranty12 Month Limited Warranty
Notes
Hybrid electric system. Lithium-ion 13 kg battery pack, 50.4V/27.2Ah. LCD Instrumentation with Smartphone. Walk mode. Connectivity.
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