2024Kawasaki Z7 Hybrid

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Capacity: 451.0 ccm
Engine: Not on record
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Gearbox: 6-speed
Wet weight: 225.0 kg
Seat height: 795 mm
Power: 58.0 HP

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How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail10%

Cornering65%

City riding55%

Daily riding55%

Touring30%

Two-up35%

Track45%

Best for: Naked bike built for its class - everyday, practical use.
Built for: A naked bike from Kawasaki, built around a 451cc engine - a real production model, but this profile is formula-generated from its class and spec sheet rather than individually reviewed.
Not ideal for: Not for serious performance or off-road use.

Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.

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Units

At 795mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 2024 Kawasaki Z7 Hybrid, with a relaxed knee angle of around 125 degrees and a forward-leaning riding position.

Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated. This is an approximation from category-typical geometry, not a measurement of this bike or of you - sit on one before you buy.

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Full specifications

Engine

Capacity: 451.0 ccm
Power: 58.0 HP
Torque: 44.0 Nm (4.5 kgf-m)
Power/weight ratio: 0.2578 HP/kg (wet)

Transmission

Gearbox: 6-speed

Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase: 1535 mm
Overall length: 2145 mm
Overall width: 805 mm
Overall height: 1080 mm
Seat height: 795 mm
Wet weight: 225.0 kg
Fuel capacity: 14.00 litres
Ground clearance: 130 mm
Dry weight: Not on record - add it

Chassis & suspension

Front suspension: 41 mm telescopic fork, 120 mm travel
Rear suspension: mono-shock, adjustable preload, 114 mm travel

Brakes & wheels

Front brakes: 300 mm disc, 2-piston caliper
Rear brakes: 250 mm disc, 1-piston caliper
Front tyre: 120/70-17
Rear tyre: 160/60-17

Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.

Safety Recalls

⚠ 2 recalls may apply

STEERINGNov 2024 · 24V833000

Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A (Kawasaki) is recalling certain Z7 Hybrid ABS and Ninja 7 Hybrid ABS motorcycles. The connection between the head pipe (steering head) to the frame may have been improperly welded and crack, resulting in a loss of vehicle handling and control.

Risk: Loss of vehicle handling and control increases the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy: Owners are advised not to ride their motorcycles. Kawasaki will replace the motorcycles, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 27, 2024. Owners may contact Kawasaki customer service at 1-866-802-9381.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARESep 2024 · 24V680000

Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (KMC) is recalling certain 2024 Z7 Hybrid ABS and Ninja 7 Hybrid ABS motorcycles. The electronic control unit (ECU) may cause the transmission to shift into neutral when the operator attempts to shift from first to second gear.

Risk: The unintended shift to neutral can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the ECM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 27, 2024. Owners may contact KMC customer service at 1-866-802-9381. KMC's number for this recall is MC24-13.

These recalls cover some 2024 bikes of this model. Whether one applies to a specific bike, and whether the repair has already been done, depends on its VIN — check your VIN with NHTSA or ask a dealer.

Source: NHTSA. View all Kawasaki recalls →