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Kawasaki ZX-R 750 L2-L3 - [1994]
This edition of the Kawasaki ZX-R 750 L2-L3 is the 6 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 1994. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1995 Suzuki RGV 250 V-Twin and the 1994 Suzuki RGV 250 V-Twin.This particular Kawasaki ZX-R 750 has a 749cc Liquid cooled, Two stroke, Transverse Petrol powerplant with 4 cylinders and Carburettor.
An alternative Transverse engine, Sport style motorbike includes the Norton Superlight SS - [2020]
The 1994 ZX-R 750 shares its Transverse engine and Sport style configuration with the likes of the 2020 Norton Superlight SS and the 2019 Norton Superlight Twin. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the ZX-R 750's Sport style with a similar size of engine then how about the 2020 Norton Superlight SS | 2020cc.2019 Norton Superlight Twin | 2019cc.
Weighing in at 221.6 kgs (488 lbs) this makes the Kawasaki ZX-R 750 L2-L3 in the same weight category as the 2025 Honda X-ADV 745 or the 2025 Suzuki SV 650 ABS, give or take 50kg.
The 1994 Kawasaki ZX-R 750 shares the same bhp with the Yamaha Tracer 9 Triple - [2025]
In terms of power the 749cc 16 valve Transverse 4 cylinder engine produces 118 bhp (87 kW) @ 10500 rpm similar to the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 Triple [119 bhp (88 kW) @ 10000 rpm] or the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT [119 bhp (88 kW) @ 10000 rpm].
The DOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 54.2 lb-ft (73.6 Nm) @ 9750 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Yamaha YZF-R9 Triple [68.5 lb-ft (93.0 Nm) @ 7000 rpm] and the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT [68.5 lb-ft (93.0 Nm) @ 7000 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Kawasaki ZX-R 750 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 1994 Honda RVF 750 RC45 has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 1994 Kawasaki ZX-R 750 L2-L3.
The 1994 Kawasaki ZX-R 750 L2-L3 has a Power to weight ratio of 532.4 bhp per ton and 245.0 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1994 ZX-R 750 competing with the 1994 Honda RVF 750 RC45 [553.4 bhp\ton] and the 2023 Yamaha Tracer 9 Triple [551.1 bhp\ton].
If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby, then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance is Torque. Factor weight into the equation and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Kawasaki ZX-R 750 generating around 245.0 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other motorbikes have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2007 Yamaha XVS 1300 V-Star [269.9 lb-ft per ton] and the 2015 Yamaha XVS 1300 V-Star [269.9 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 6.9 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 7.1 secs, this makes the Kawasaki ZX-R 750 L2-L3 similar in acceleration to the 2023 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT (6.9 secs) and the 2021 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT (6.9 secs). This Kawasaki ZX-R 750 L2-L3 also competes in terms of 0-60 mph and 0-100km/h with the 2018 Honda CB 250 R Neo Sports Cafe (0.0 secs) and the 2020 Norton Superlight SS (0.4 secs).
Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 1994 Kawasaki ZX-R 750 L2-L3 and the 2011 Yamaha FZ1 Fazer
When talking about the performance of the 1994 Kawasaki ZX-R 750 L2-L3 on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 10.7 secs @ 129 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 2011 Yamaha FZ1 Fazer (10.7 secs) and the 2015 Suzuki GSX-S 1000 F ABS (10.7 secs).
The 1994 version of the Kawasaki ZX-R 750 L2-L3 has a maximum speed of 160mph.
Top Speed of the 1994 ZX-R 750 equals the 2000 Honda VTR 1000 RC51 SP1
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 1994 Kawasaki ZX-R 750 L2-L3 then how about a 2000 Honda VTR 1000 RC51 SP1 (171 mph) and the 2003 Yamaha YZF1000 R1 (172 mph).
