The Kawasaki Z750R Black Edition motorcycle specifications include a 748 cc (45.64 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 224 kg (493.8 lb).
Key specifications
How the Kawasaki Z750R Black Edition 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 62nd percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 8% heavier than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 62nd percentile across Kawasaki models.
Very close to the Kawasaki database average. Around the 61st percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 21% larger than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 69th 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.
748 cc — larger displacement than about 62% of Kawasaki models.
224 kg — heavier than about 62% of Kawasaki models, or lighter than about 38%.
815 mm — taller than about 61% of Kawasaki models.
18.5 L — larger than about 69% 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.
2,085
2,122
Close to average.
795
833
5% below average.
1,070
1,175
9% below average.
1,440
1,441
Close to average.
815
801
Close to average.
165
187
12% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 120/70-ZR17 |
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| Rear tire size | 180/55-ZR17 |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.34:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 2012 |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 748 cc (45.64 cu in) |
| Torque | 78.0 Nm (8.0 kgf-m or 57.5 ft.lbs) @ 8,300 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 68.4 x 50.9 mm (2.7 x 2.0 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 11.3:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Injection. 32 mm x 4 (Keihin) with oval sub-throttles |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | Digital |
| Starter | Electric |
| Lubrication | Forced lubrication, wet sump |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
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| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
| Clutch | Wet multidisk, manual |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Tubular backbone (with engine sub-frame), high-tensile steel |
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| Front suspension | 41 mm inverted fork with rebound damping. |
| Rear suspension | Bottom-Link Uni-Trak, gas-charged shock with piggyback reservoir Rebound damping: Stepless Spring preload: Stepless |
| Front wheel travel | 120 mm (4.7 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 134 mm (5.3 inches) |
| Rake | 24.5° |
| Trail | 103 mm (4.1 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc. Optional ABS. Dual radial-mount, opposed 4-piston caliper. |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc. Optional ABS |
| Front tire | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tire | 180/55-ZR17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 224 kg (493.8 lb) |
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| Seat height | 815 mm (32.1 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,085 mm (82.1 inches) |
| Overall width | 795 mm (31.3 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,070 mm (42.1 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,440 mm (56.7 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 165 mm (6.5 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 18.50 L (4.89 US gal) |
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Other specifications
| Color options | Black |
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| Comments | ABS brakes adds 3 kg to the weight. |
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