ZXR 750

1991 Kawasaki ZXR 750 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Kawasaki's sport motorcycle lineup, the 1991 Kawasaki ZXR 750 features a 749 cc (45.7 cu in) liquid-cooled in-line four, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 100 HP (73 kW) at 10,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 133.5 HP per liter, the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.

On the scales, the ZXR 750 measures 231 kg (509 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.43 HP/kg (2.31 kg per horsepower). The 18-liter (4.8 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 231 km/h (144 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Kawasaki archive, this model family spans 7 indexed model years from 1989 to 1995, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.