ZXR 750

1993 Kawasaki ZXR 750 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Built around Kawasaki's motorcycle platform, the 1993 Kawasaki ZXR 750 features a 749 cc (45.7 cu in) in-line four, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 122 HP (89.1 kW) at 11,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 76.5 Nm (56.4 lb-ft) at 10,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox. With a specific output of 162.9 HP per liter and a 1,000 rpm working window between peak torque (10,000 rpm) and peak power (11,000 rpm), the engine character is placing it firmly in high-revving supersport territory where top-end breathing dominates.

On the scales, the ZXR 750 measures 195 kg (430 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.63 HP/kg (1.6 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 800 mm (31.5 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance. The 18-liter (4.8 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.

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.