The Kawasaki Z750 motorcycle specifications include a 748 cc (45.64 cu in) engine, power of 106 hp (77.4 kW) @ 10,500 rpm, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 230 kg (507.1 lb).
Key specifications
2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2012Model years
748 ccDisplacement
106 hpPower
78.0 Nm @ 9,300 rpmTorque
230 kgDry weight
815 mmSeat height
18.5 LFuel tank
1,440 mmWheelbase
Model years covered
20072008200920102012
Year-specific specification changes
The 2007 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
Dry weight
2008207 kg (456.4 lb)
20102012226 kg (498.2 lb)
Frame
2008Backbone, high-tensile steel tubes and cast aluminum engine sub-frame
2010Aluminum Backbone
2012Tubular backbone (with engine sub-frame), high-tensile steel
Front brakes
20082010Double disc
2012Double disc. Optional ABS. Dual twin-piston.
Front suspension
200841mm inverted cartridge fork with stepless rebound damping and adjustable spring preload / 4.7 in.
200941 mm inverted fork
201041 mm inverted fork with rebound damping and spring preload adjustability
201241 mm inverted fork with rebound damping
Front tire
20082012120/70-ZR17
Fuel system
2008Injection
2009Injection. 32 mm x 4 (Keihin)
2010Injection. Fuel injection: ø 32 mm x 4 (Keihin) with oval sub-throttles
2012Injection
Power
2009104.2 hp (76.1 kW) @ 10,500 rpm
2012104.2 hp (76.1 kW) @ 10,500 rpm
Rear brakes
20082010Single disc
2012Single disc. Optional ABS
Rear suspension
2008Bottom-Link Uni-Trak® with gas-charged shock, stepless rebound damping and adjustable spring preload / 5.9 in.
2009Gas charged shock
20102012Bottom-Link Uni-Trak with gas-charged shock Stepless 7-way
Rear tire
20082009180/55-ZR17
2010190/50-ZR17
2012180/55-ZR17
Torque
2008201078.0 Nm (8.0 kgf-m or 57.5 ft.lbs) @ 8,300 rpm
201278.0 Nm (8.0 kgf-m or 57.5 ft.lbs) @ 8,000 rpm
Clutch
2012Wet multidisk, manual
Ignition
2008TCBI Digital Advance
2010TCBI Digital Advance
Lubrication
20102012Forced lubrication, wet sump
Overall height
20101,069 mm (42.1 inches)
Overall length
20102,096 mm (82.5 inches)
Power/weight ratio
20120.4611 hp/kg
Rear wheel travel
2012125 mm (4.9 inches)
Trail
2010104 mm (4.1 inches)
Mechanical overview
Engine layout snapshot
In-line four, four-stroke • 748 cc • Liquid cooled • 106 hp
Chassis snapshot
Wheelbase 1,440 mmSeat 815 mmClearance 155 mm
6-speed • Chain (final drive) • 120/70-17 front / 180/55-17 rear
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 120/70-17 |
|---|---|
| Rear tire size | 180/55-17 |
| Front tire width | 120 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio | 70% |
| Front rim diameter | 17 in |
| Rear tire width | 180 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio | 55% |
| Rear rim diameter | 17 in |
| Front tire pressure | 36 PSI (2.5 Bar or 250 kPa) |
| Rear tire pressure | 42 PSI (2.9 Bar or 290 kPa) |
| Engine oil | SAE 10W-40 |
| Engine oil capacity | 3.30 L (3.49 US qt) |
| Oil filter | K & N KN-204-1 |
| Spark plug | NGK CR9EK, NGK CR9EIX |
| Chain size | 520 |
| Chain links | 112 |
| Sprocket sizes | 15/43 (front/rear) |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.461 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 460.9 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 141.7 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.34:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Category | Naked bike |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 748 cc (45.64 cu in) |
| Power | 106 hp (77.4 kW) @ 10,500 rpm |
| Torque | 78.0 Nm (8.0 kgf-m or 57.5 ft.lbs) @ 9,300 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 68.4 x 50.9 mm (2.7 x 2.0 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 11.3:1 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Injection. Keihin 32mm x 4 |
| Ignition | Digital |
| Starter | Electric |
| Lubrication | Wet Sump |
| Engine oil | SAE 10W-40 |
| Oil capacity | 3.30 L (3.49 US qt) |
| Oil filter | K & N KN-204-1 |
| Spark plugs | NGK CR9EK, NGK CR9EIX |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
| Clutch | Multiple wet plate manual |
| Chain size | 520 |
| Chain links | 112 |
| Sprockets | 15/43 (front/rear) |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Backbone tubular highend steel |
|---|---|
| Front suspension | 41 mm upside down frontfork |
| Rear suspension | Bottom-link Uni-Trak |
| Front wheel travel | 120 mm (4.7 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 124 mm (4.9 inches) |
| Rake | 24.5° |
| Trail | 103 mm (4.1 inches) |
| Fork tube size | 41 mm (1.6 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc. 2 piston calipers wave brakes |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Single caliper wave brakes |
| Front tire | 120/70-17 |
| Rear tire | 180/55-17 |
| Front tire pressure | 36 PSI (2.5 Bar or 250 kPa) |
| Rear tire pressure | 42 PSI (2.9 Bar or 290 kPa) |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 230 kg (507.1 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 815 mm (32.1 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,085 mm (82.1 inches) |
| Overall width | 805 mm (31.7 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,100 mm (43.3 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,440 mm (56.7 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 155 mm (6.1 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 18.50 L (4.89 US gal) |
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Performance
| 0–100 km/h | 3.80 seconds |
|---|---|
| Power/weight ratio | 0.4609 hp/kg |
Electrical and instruments
| Battery | YTX9-BS |
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Other specifications
| Color options | Black, Silver, Green |
|---|---|
| Brake fluid | DOT 4 |
| Coolant | 3.00 L (0.79 US gal) |
| Price as new | Euro 8000. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
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