The Kawasaki KZ750 motorcycle specifications include a 745 cc (45.46 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 218 kg (480.6 lb).
Key specifications
How the Kawasaki KZ750 compares
This compares the motorcycle with all Kawasaki models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Kawasaki database average.
About 8% higher than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 61st percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 6% taller than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 82nd percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 5% smaller than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 37th percentile across Kawasaki models.
Kawasaki database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Kawasaki specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
745 cc — larger displacement than about 61% of Kawasaki models.
845 mm — taller than about 82% of Kawasaki models.
14.5 L — larger than about 37% of Kawasaki fuel tanks in this database.
Dimensions compared with Kawasaki average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across Kawasaki models where that dimension is available.
2,180
2,122
Close to average.
815
833
Close to average.
1,115
1,175
5% below average.
1,450
1,441
Close to average.
845
801
6% above average.
155
187
17% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 3.25H-19 4PR |
|---|---|
| Rear tire size | 4.00H-18 4PR |
| Engine oil capacity | 4.00 L (4.23 US qt) |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.00:1 (Square) |
Model information
| Year released | 1977 |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 745 cc (45.46 cu in) |
| Torque | 60.0 Nm (6.1 kgf-m or 44.3 ft.lbs) @ 3,000 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 78.0 x 78 mm (3.1 x 3.1 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 8.5:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Mikuni BS 38 x 2 |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | Battery and coil |
| Starter | Electric & kick |
| Lubrication | Forced lubrication wet sump |
| Oil capacity | 4.00 L (4.23 US qt) |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
| Clutch | Wet, multi-disc |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Tubular steel, double cradle |
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| Front suspension | Telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension | Swing arm |
| Front wheel travel | 140 mm (5.5 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 80 mm (3.1 inches) |
| Rake | 26.5° |
| Trail | 105 mm (4.1 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc. Single piston floating |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Single piston floating |
| Front tire | 3.25H-19 4PR |
| Rear tire | 4.00H-18 4PR |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 218 kg (480.6 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 845 mm (33.3 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,180 mm (85.8 inches) |
| Overall width | 815 mm (32.1 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,115 mm (43.9 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,450 mm (57.1 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 155 mm (6.1 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 14.50 L (3.83 US gal) |
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Performance
| Power/weight ratio | 0.2523 hp/kg |
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Electrical and instruments
| Battery | and coil |
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Other specifications
| Color options | Red |
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| Exhaust system | Double stainless steel pipes |
| Comments | European spec |
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