Kawasaki Z 750
- Production years
- 1980–2012
- Brand
- Kawasaki
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KAWASAKI Z750 (2010-2011)
Selected year: 2012
Technical specifications
- Engine capacity
- 748 cm³
- Power
- 104 hp (78 kW) at 10,500 rpm
- Wet weight
- 226 kg
- Seat height
- 815 mm
Overview
The Kawasaki Z 750 is a naked motorcycle from the Z family, produced from 1980 through 2012. For 2012, its liquid-cooled 748.0 cm³ four-stroke inline-four produces 104 hp (78 kW) and 78.0 Nm of torque at 8000 rpm; wet weight is 226.0 kg.
The 815 mm seat height puts the rider fairly high, while the 226.0 kg wet weight can take effort to maneuver at walking pace. Peak torque arrives at 8000 rpm, so the engine delivers its strongest pull higher in the rev range. The rear gas-charged shock has stepless 7-way adjustment, and ABS is optional rather than standard.
Specifications
Engine
Engine
- Bore x stroke
- 68.4 x 50.9 mm
- Engine capacity
- 748 cm³
- Compression ratio
- 11.3:1
- Cooling system
- Liquid
- Engine type
- In-line four, four-stroke
- Fuel system
- Injection
- Ignition
- Digital
- Lubrication system
- Forced lubrication, wet sump
- Starting
- Electric
- Valves per cylinder
- 4
Performance and transmission
Performance and transmission
- Power
- 104 hp (78 kW) at 10,500 rpm
- Power weight ratio
- 0.4611 HP/kg (wet)
- Torque
- 78 Nm at 8,000 rpm
- Clutch
- Wet multidisk, manual
- Final drive
- Chain
- Gearbox
- Manual 6-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
Dimensions and weight
Dimensions and weight
- Fuel capacity
- 18.5 L
- Ground clearance
- 155 mm
- Overall height
- 1,069 mm
- Overall length
- 2,096 mm
- Overall width
- 805 mm
- Seat height
- 815 mm
- Wet weight
- 226 kg
- Wheelbase
- 1,440 mm
Chassis and suspension
Chassis and suspension
- Frame
- Tubular backbone (with engine sub-frame), high-tensile steel
- Front suspension
- 41 mm inverted fork with rebound damping
- Front wheel travel
- 120 mm
- Rake
- 24.5°
- Rear suspension
- Bottom-Link Uni-Trak with gas-charged shock Stepless 7-way
- Rear wheel travel
- 125 mm
- Trail
- 103 mm
Brakes and wheels
Brakes and wheels
- Abs
- Optional
- Front brakes
- Double disc. Optional ABS. Dual twin-piston.
- Front brakes diameter
- 300 mm
- Front tyre
- 120/70-ZR17
- Rear brakes
- Single disc. Optional ABS
- Rear brakes diameter
- 250 mm
- Rear tyre
- 180/55-ZR17
Colours and equipment
Colours and equipment
- Colours
- Green
Model years
1981
Engine capacity: 739 cm³ → 738 cm³; Power: 77 hp (57 kW) → 74 hp (55 kW)
2004
Engine capacity: 738 cm³ → 748 cm³; Power: 74 hp (55 kW) → 110 hp (82 kW)
2005
Power: 110 hp (82 kW) → 82 hp (61 kW)
2006
Power: 82 hp (61 kW) → 110 hp (82 kW)
2007
Power: 110 hp (82 kW) → 106 hp (79 kW)
2009
Power: 106 hp (79 kW) → 104 hp (78 kW)
2010
Power: 104 hp (78 kW) → 106 hp (79 kW)
2011
Power: 106 hp (79 kW) → 104 hp (78 kW)
| Specification | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine capacity | 748 cm³ | 748 cm³ | 748 cm³ | 748 cm³ | 748 cm³ | 748 cm³ |
| Power | 106 hp (79 kW) | 106 hp (79 kW) | 104 hp (78 kW) | 106 hp (79 kW) | 104 hp (78 kW) | 104 hp (78 kW) |
| Torque | 78 Nm | 78 Nm | 78 Nm | 78 Nm | 78 Nm | 78 Nm |
| Wet weight | 226 kg | 226 kg | 226 kg | 226 kg | 226 kg | 226 kg |
| Seat height | 815 mm | 815 mm | 815 mm | 815 mm | 815 mm | 815 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 18.5 L | 18.5 L | 18.5 L | 18.5 L | 18.5 L | 18.5 L |
Pros and cons
Advantages
Rear suspension adjustment
The rear shock's stepless 7-way adjustment lets riders tailor its setup to their preferences.
Twin front discs
Two 300 mm front discs provide substantial front-brake hardware.
Things to consider
ABS is optional
Riders who want anti-lock braking need to choose a version equipped with the optional ABS.
Tall seat
At 815 mm, the seat may make it harder for shorter riders to get both feet down at stops.
Chain final drive
The chain needs periodic cleaning, lubrication, and adjustment.
Rider fit
Rider fit calculator
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Estimated from your height: 79 cm
How to measure
Stand barefoot with your back to a wall. Hold a book firmly between your legs, then measure from the floor to the top edge of the book.
Estimated ground reach
Both feet likely flat
You should have a stable stance at a stop, although seat width and suspension setup still matter.
Seat height
815 mm
Approx. loaded height
785 mm
Estimate assumes about 30 mm of suspension sag. Seat width, footwear, luggage and suspension settings can change real reach. Always sit on the motorcycle before buying.
Fuel range calculator
Enter your expected fuel consumption to estimate the distance on a full tank, with or without a fuel reserve.
Tank 18.5 L at 5.5 L/100 km
Lower consumption = longer range.
Estimated range
336 km
With 10% reserve
303 km
This is a planning estimate, not a measured result. Speed, route, weather, load and riding style can change real consumption.
FAQ
What engine does the 2012 Kawasaki Z 750 have?
It has a liquid-cooled, four-stroke 748.0 cm³ inline-four with fuel injection.
How much power and torque does the 2012 Kawasaki Z 750 make?
It produces 104 hp (78 kW) and 78.0 Nm at 8000 rpm.
How much does the 2012 Kawasaki Z 750 weigh?
Its wet weight is 226.0 kg.
Does the 2012 Kawasaki Z 750 have ABS?
ABS is optional on the 2012 model.
