Built around Kawasaki's sport motorcycle platform, the 1992 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 121 HP (88.3 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 161.5 HP per liter, the engine character is placing it firmly in high-revving supersport territory where top-end breathing dominates.
On the scales, the ZXR 750 measures 231 kg (509 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.52 HP/kg (1.91 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 1,420 mm (55.9 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 18-liter (4.8 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 241 km/h (150 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.
Specific Output
161.5 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.52 HP/kg (1.91 kg/HP)
Engine
Displacement749.0 ccm (45.70 cubic inches)
Engine TypeIn-line four, four-stroke
Engine DetailsIn-line four, four-stroke
Power121.0 HP (88.3 kW)) @ 10500 RPM
Compression10.8:1
Bore x Stroke71.0 x 47.3 mm (2.8 x 1.9 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemCarburettor. 4 x 38 mm Keihin CVKD, ram air
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
IgnitionDigital
LubricationWet sump
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
ClutchMulti plate wet hydraulic slipper clutch
Performance
Top Speed241.0 km/h (149.8 mph)
Chassis
Frame TypeAluminium perimeter
Rake24.5°
Trail95 mm (3.7 inches)
Front Suspension43mm Upside-down forks, adjustable ride height, 13-way rebound
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
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