Kawasaki Z750 (Z750R, Z750S): review, history, specs

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Class: naked

Production: 2004-2013

Predecessor: Kawasaki ZR-7

Successor: Kawasaki Z800

Related: Kawasaki Z1000

Models
Kawasaki Z750

2004-2006

(Asia, North America, Europe)

Kawasaki Z750 / Z750 ABS

2007-2013

(Asia, North America, Europe)

Kawasaki Z750S

2005-2007

(Asia, North America, Europe)

Kawasaki Z750R / Z750R ABS

2011-2013

(Asia, North America, Europe)

Kawasaki Z750 (2004-2006)
Kawasaki Z750 / Z750 ABS (2007-2013)
Kawasaki Z750S (2005-2007)
Kawasaki Z750R / Z750R ABS (2011-2013)

History

History
Year Country Name / Frame / Engine
2004 Asia, North America, Europe Name: Kawasaki Z750

Code: ZR750-J1, ZR750-J1H

2005 Asia, North America, Europe Name: Kawasaki Z750; Kawasaki Z750S

Code: ZR750-J2, ZR750-J2H; ZR750-K1, ZR750-K1H

2006 Asia, North America, Europe Name: Kawasaki Z750; Kawasaki Z750S

Code: ZR750-J6F; ZR750-K6F

2007 Asia, North America, Europe Name: Kawasaki Z750 + ABS; Kawasaki Z750S

Code: ZR750-L7F + ZR750-M7F; ZR750-K7F

2008 Asia and other Name: Kawasaki Z750 + ABS

Code: ZR750-L8F + ZR750-M8F

2009 Asia and other Name: Kawasaki Z750 + ABS

Code: ZR750-L9F + ZR750-M9F

2010 Asia and other Name: Kawasaki Z750 + ABS

Code: ZR750-LAF/LAS + ZR750-MAF/MAS

2011 Asia and other Name: Kawasaki Z750 + ABS; Kawasaki Z750R + ABS

Code: ZR750-LBF + ZR750-MBF; ZR750-NBF + ZR750-PBF

2012 Asia and other Name: Kawasaki Z750 + ABS; Kawasaki Z750R + ABS

Code: ZR750-LCF + ZR750-MCF; ZR750-NCF + ZR750-PCF

2013 Asia and other Name: Kawasaki Z750 + ABS

Code: ZR750-LDF + ZR750-MDF

Specifications

Kawasaki Z750: specs.

Specifications
DIMENSIONS Overall length 2080 mm / 81,9 in – Z750 (2004-2006), Z750S

2085 mm / 82,1 in – Z750 (2007-2013), Z750R

Overall width 780 mm / 30,7 in – Z750 (2004-2006), Z750S

805 mm / 31,7 in – Z750 (2007-2013)

795 mm / 31,3 in – Z750R

Overall height 1055 mm / 41,5 in – Z750 (2004-2006)

1180 mm / 46,5 in – Z750S

1100 mm / 43,3 in – Z750 (2007-2013)

1070 mm / 42,1 in – Z750R

Seat height 815 mm / 32,1 in – Z750

805 mm / 31,7 in – Z750S

825 mm / 32,5 in – Z750R

Wheelbase 1425 mm / 56,1 in – Z750 (2004-2006), Z750S

1440 mm / 56,7 in – Z750 (2007-2013), Z750R

Ground clearance 165 mm / 6,5 in – Z750 (2004-2006), Z750S, Z750R

155 mm / 6,1 in – Z750 (2007-2013)

Dry weight
Curb (wet) weight 218 kg / 481 lbs – Z750 (2004-2006)

222 kg / 489 lbs – Z750S

226 kg / 498 lbs – Z750 (2007-2013)

230 kg / 507 lbs – Z750 ABS (2007-2013)

224 kg / 494 lbs – Z750R

227 kg / 500 lbs – Z750R ABS

FRAME Type Tubular diamond (steel)
Front suspension, travel 41 mm telescopic fork, 120 mm / 4,7 in – Z750 (2004-2006), Z750S

41 mm inverted telescopic fork (adjustable spring pre-load and rebound damping), 120 mm / 4,7 in – Z750 (2007-2013), Z750R

Rear suspension, travel Swingarm Unitrak with mono-shock (adjustable spring pre-load and rebound damping), 126 mm / 5,0 in – Z750 (2004-2006), Z750S

Swingarm Unitrak with mono-shock (adjustable spring pre-load), 125 mm / 4,9 in – Z750 (2007-2013)

Swingarm Unitrak with mono-shock (adjustable spring pre-load and rebound damping), 134 mm / 5,27 in – Z750R

Front tire size 120/70ZR-17 (58W)
Rear tire size 180/55ZR-17 (73W)
Front brake Double disc, 300 mm, 2-piston calipers – Z750 (2004-2006), Z750S

Double petal disc, 300 mm, 2-piston calipers (ZR750M - ABS) – Z750 (2007-2013)

Double petal disc, 300 mm, 4-piston radial calipers (ZR750P - ABS) – Z750R

Rear brake Single disc, 250 mm, 1-piston caliper (ZR750M, ZR750P - ABS)
Fuel capacity 19,0 l / 5,0 US gal – Z750 (2004-2006), Z750S

18,5 l / 4,9 US gal – Z750 (2007-2013), Z750R

Trail 104 mm / 4,1 in - Z750 (2004-2006)

107 mm / 4,2 in – Z750S

103 mm / 4,06 in - Z750 (2007-2013), Z750R

Fuel economy / consumption 4,58 l / 100 km (51,4 US mpg)[1]
ENGINE Type Water-cooled 4-stroke
Cylinder arrangement 4-cylinders, inline
Bore & Stroke 68,4 x 50,9 mm
Displacement 748 cm³ (45,6 cu in)
Compression ratio 11.3:1
Valve train Chain driven DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Max. power 109,0 hp (80,0 kW) / 11000 rpm – max. power for Z750 (2004-2006)

110,0 hp (81,0 kW) / 11000 rpm – max. power for Z750S

106,0 hp (77,7 kW) / 10500 rpm – max. power for Z750 (2007-2013), Z750R

Max. torque 75,0 Nm (7,6 kgf*m) / 8200 rpm – max. torque for Z750 (2004-2006), Z750S

78,0 Nm (8,0 kgf*m) / 8300 rpm – max. torque for Z750 (2007-2013), Z750R

Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph) 3,35 sec.[2]
Top speed 235 km/h (146 mph)[3]
CARBURETION SYSTEM Type Fuel Injection, 4x Keihin TTK34 - Z750 (2004-2006)

Fuel Injection, 4x Keihin TTK34 (with dual throttle valve) – Z750 (2007-2013)

ID
DRIVE TRAIN Clutch Wet, multi-plate, cable operated
Transmission 6-speed
Final drive Chain
Primary reduction 1.714
Final reduction 2.867
Gear ratio

I

II

III

IV

V

VI


2.571

1.941

1.555

1.333

1.200

1.095

ELECTRICAL Ignition Digital (transistorized)
Alternator Three-phase AC, 24A 14V at 5000 rpm
Battery capacity 12V-8Ah

Images

Kawasaki Z750: images, gallery.

Kawasaki Z750 (2004-2006)
Kawasaki Z750S (2005-2007)
Kawasaki Z750 (2007-2013)
Kawasaki Z750R (2011-2013)
Kawasaki Z750R Black Edition

Videos

Kawasaki Z750: video.

Kawasaki Z750

Manuals

Kawasaki Z750: manuals, parts, microfiches.

  1. Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) "Performance Index 2015" | Kawasaki Z750S (05/2005) | Average MPG
  2. Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) "Performance Index 2015" | Kawasaki Z750S (05/2005) | 0-60 mph
  3. Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) "Performance Index 2015" | Kawasaki Z750S (05/2005) | Top speed