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Kawasaki Z 750

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Make Model

Kawasaki Z750 Urban Sports Special Edition

Year

2011 - 12

Engine

Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder.

Capacity

748 cc / 45.6 cu-in
Bore x Stroke 68.4 x 50.9 mm
Cooling System Liquid cooled
Compression Ratio 11.3:1

Induction

Fuel injection: ø 32 mm x 4 (Keihin) with oval sub-throttles

Ignition 

Digital
Starting Electric

Max Power

77.7 kW / 106 hp @ 10500 rpm

Max Torque

78 Nm / 8.0 kg-fm @ 8300 rpm
Clutch Multiple wet plate manual

Transmission 

6 Speed 
Final Drive Chain
Frame Tubular backbone (with engine sub-frame), high-tensile steel

Front Suspension

41mm telescopic forks
Front Wheel Travel 120 mm / 4.7 in

Rear Suspension

Bottom link, Uni-Trak, 4-way rebound adjustment, 7-way preload
Rear Wheel Travel 124 mm / 4.9 in

Front Brakes

2x 300mm discs 2 piston caliper

Rear Brakes

Single 200mm disc 1 piston caliper

Front Tyre

120/70 -17

Rear Tyre

180/55 –17
Rake 24.5°
Trail 103 mm / 4.1 in
Dimensions Length 2085 mm / 82.1 in
Width    805 mm / 31.7 in
Height 1100 mm / 43.3 in
Wheelbase 1440 mm / 56.7 in
Seat Height 815 mm / 32.1 in
Ground Clearance 155 mm / 6.1 in

Dry Weight

207.0 kg / 456.4 lbs

Fuel Capacity 

18.5 Litres / 4.8 US gal

Consumption Average

19.2 km/lit

Standing ¼ Mile  

11.2 sec

Top Speed

233.1 km/h

A slim and compact chassis gives the Z750 superb manoeuvrability and precise handling. Upgrades to cope with the demands of sports riding include a re-positioned steering head and a 41mm inverted fork dramatically increasing feel and ride quality.

Sensitive Chassis

The great handling chassis delivers superb rider feedback thanks to the stiffness balance. In addition, the relationship between the seat, handlebar and footpeg further enhances communications between rider and machine.

Sensual Power

The liquid-cooled, 748 cm³, 16-valve, in-line four has been re-tuned for improved acceleration and overtaking power. Reconfigured intake ports, new cam profiles and other changes to the intake system result in a flatter mid-range torque curve.

Enhanced low-mid Performance

The stylish short-style silencer with tri-ovular cross-section has been reworked internally using latest technologies to ‘tune' back-pressure waves for enhanced response in the low-mid range.

Aggressive Styling

Aggressive, aerodynamically styled front and side cowls add to the Z750's already muscular appearance, further accentuating its powerful ‘street fighter' attitude.

Superb Suspension

The 41 mm inverted fork provides a smooth action in the top half of the stroke, complemented by firmer damping in the bottom half. This produces the feeling of a long-stroke suspension initially, followed by a solid, planted feel in corners. Ultimately, this makes the bike both easier to ride and better performing.

Huge Stoppers

Just like our Ninja supersport machines, the Z750 boasts triple petal disc brakes providing superb stopping power with reduced unsprung weight and improved heat dissipation.

Comprehensive Instrumentation

Comprehensive instrumentation gives at-a-glance information to the rider via an analogue-style tachometer, complemented by an LCD display with digital speedometer, odometer, tripmeter, water temp, fuel gauge, clock, and more.

Review

The new Kawasaki Z750  combines serious street riding with new aggressive styling. Specially designed for high-performance road riding, as a new-age street-fighter the Kawasaki Z750 offers the perfect marriage of engine and chassis performance.

Perfectly balanced
The development aim for the New “Z” Series was “True Street Performance.” And while both the new Kawasaki Z750 and new Z1000 share this quality, their approaches are radically different. “Perfect balance” is the term which best describes the new Kawasaki Z750, delivering crisp, quick-revving power and sharp handling with superb rider feedback. Its avant-garde styling perfectly expresses the performance of this sharp-edged street tool, the only 750cc super naked in its class.

Razor sharp handling
A slim and compact chassis gives the Kawasaki Z750 superb manoeuvrability and precise handling in a wide range of riding situations. Chassis highlights include a new 41 mm upside down fork, tuned to cope with demanding sports riding whilst improving ride quality and feel.

Superb feedback
The stiffness of the Kawasaki Z750 Chassis has been optimised to give positive feedback across the entire speed range. In addition, an improved relationship between the seat, handlebars and footpeg positions further enhances feedback between rider and machine.

Sensual Power
Complementing the Kawasaki Z750 ’s new chassis is a re-tuned power unit. The liquid-cooled, 748cc, 16-valve, In-line Four has more instant urge and overtaking power — just what’s needed to excel in today’s urban riding environment. Changes result in a wider mid-range torque curve whilst retaining the high-rpm exhilaration of the previous model. The up rated power characteristics of the Kawasaki Z750 are accentuated by a unique new silencer and twin-outlet end-cap emitting a sensual 4-cylinder exhaust note that is pure Kawasaki, while relocated engine mounts behind the cylinder greatly reduce engine vibration transmitted to the rider that may have been experienced in the previous model.