The Kawasaki KZ 750 motorcycle specifications include a 750 cc (45.77 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 220 kg (485 lb).
Key specifications
How the Kawasaki KZ 750 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 9% higher than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 64th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 6% heavier than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 59th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 8% 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.
750 cc — larger displacement than about 64% of Kawasaki models.
220 kg — heavier than about 59% of Kawasaki models, or lighter than about 41%.
14 L — larger than about 37% of Kawasaki fuel tanks in this database.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 3.25-19 |
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| Rear tire size | 4.00-18 |
| Engine oil capacity | 2.00 L (2.11 US qt) |
| Estimated theoretical fuel range | 280 km |
Model information
| Year released | 1978 |
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| Category | Naked bike |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 750 cc (45.77 cu in) |
| Torque | 60.5 Nm (6.2 kgf-m or 44.6 ft.lbs) @ 3,000 rpm |
| Compression ratio | 8.5:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Mikuni |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Starter | Electric & kick |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
| Oil capacity | 2.00 L (2.11 US qt) |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
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| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
| Clutch | Wet plates |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Steel |
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| Front suspension | Telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension | Swingarm |
| Front wheel travel | 145 mm (5.7 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 95 mm (3.7 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front tire | 3.25-19 |
| Rear tire | 4.00-18 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 220 kg (485 lb) |
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| Dry weight | 215 kg (474 lb) |
| Overall length | 2,135 mm (84.1 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 14.00 L (3.70 US gal) |
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| Reserve fuel capacity | 3.00 L (0.79 US gal) |
| Fuel consumption | 5.00 L/100 km (20.0 km/l or 47.04 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases | 116.0 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission) |
Performance
| Top speed | 165.0 km/h (102.5 mph) |
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| 0–100 km/h | 9.00 seconds |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.2558 hp/kg |
Other specifications
| Color options | Red, green, blue |
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| Exhaust system | 2- exhaust pipes |
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