Naked Motorcycles
2024Kawasaki Z7 Hybrid
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The 2024 Kawasaki Z7 Hybrid is Kawasaki's naked petrol-electric hybrid. Its 451cc engine and electric motor together make 58 hp and 44 Nm through a six-speed gearbox. A 795 mm seat, 225 kg wet weight and 14-litre tank suit urban commuting.
- Capacity
- 451.0 ccm
- Engine
- Not on record
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- 6-speed
- Wet weight
- 225.0 kg
- Seat height
- 795 mm
- Power
- 58.0 HP
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Built for everyday road riding - commuting, errands and weekend rides - with an upright, unfaired riding position.
- Built for
- A naked bike from Kawasaki with a 451cc engine; its character is versatile and engaging, with 58 hp on tap.
- Not ideal for
- Not ideal for long motorway journeys at speed or for off-road riding.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
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Safety recalls and owner complaintsSafety recalls
⚠ 2 recalls may applySTEERINGNov 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, use gov.uk/check-vehicle-recall in the UK, or ask a dealer.
Source: NHTSA. View all Kawasaki recalls →
US owner complaints
1 filed for the 2024 modelWhat owners of the 2024 Kawasaki Z7 Hybrid reported to the US safety regulator, most often:
Gearbox & drive1
Gearbox & driveAug 2026
Motorcycle was already part of the recall for the shifting to neutral issue. This motorcycle has shifted itself to neutral twice after coming to a stop. Each time I attempted to accelerate after the traffic light became green and was unable to move as I was…
Source: NHTSA owner complaints (United States). These are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects — a handful is normal for a popular model.
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)
- Bore x stroke
- 70.0 x 58.6 mm
- Compression
- 11.7:1
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
- Front wheel travel
- 120 mm
- Rear wheel travel
- 130 mm
- Trail
- 104 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- 300 mm disc, 2-piston caliper
- Front brakes diameter
- 300 mm
- Rear brakes
- 250 mm disc, 1-piston caliper
- Rear brakes diameter
- 250 mm
- Front tyre
- 120/70-17
- Rear tyre
- 160/60-17
Maintenance
- Tyre pressure (solo)
- Front 225 kPa (33 psi), rear 250 kPa (36 psi)
- Engine oil
- SAE 10W-40, API SG, SH, SJ, SL, or SM with JASO MA, MA1 or MA2
- Fuel grade
- Unleaded, 95 RON or higher, max E10
- Battery
- 12 V 2.5 Ah
- Spark plug
- NGK SILMAR9B9
- Chain slack
- 20-30 mm
- Coolant capacity
- 1.50 litres
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Common questions
What is the engine size of the Kawasaki Z7 Hybrid?
The 2024 Kawasaki Z7 Hybrid has a Capacity of 451.0 ccm (27.52 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Kawasaki Z7 Hybrid have?
The 2024 Kawasaki Z7 Hybrid has a Power of 58.0 HP.
How many gears does the Kawasaki Z7 Hybrid have?
The 2024 Kawasaki Z7 Hybrid has a Gearbox of 6-speed.
What is the torque of the Kawasaki Z7 Hybrid?
The 2024 Kawasaki Z7 Hybrid has a Torque of 44.0 Nm (4.5 kgf-m or 32.5 ft.lbs).
How much does the Kawasaki Z7 Hybrid weigh?
The 2024 Kawasaki Z7 Hybrid has a Wet weight of 225.0 kg (496.0 pounds).
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