1978 Kawasaki KZ 750

Kawasaki KZ 750

General motorcycle information

Model
Kawasaki KZ 750
Year
1978
Category
Naked bike
Rating
  3.2 out of 5

Engine and transmission

Displacement
45.77 cubic inches (750.0 ccm)
Engine type
Twin, 4 stroke
Power
55.0 horsepowers (41.0 kiloWatts) at 7000 RPM
Torque
44.62 pound-foot/lbf-ft (60.50 Nm / 6.17 kgf-m) at 3000 RPM
Compression
8.5:1
Bore x stroke
-
Valves per cylinder
4
Fuel system
Carburettor
Fuel control
Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Cooling system
Air
Gearbox
5-speed
Transmission type, final drive
Chain
Starter
Electric and kick
Fuel consumption
5.00 litres/100 km, 20.0 km/l or 47.0 mpg
Top speed
165.0 kmh (102.5 mph)

Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels

Front suspension travel
8.85 inches (145.0 mm)
Rear suspension travel
5.80 inches (95.0 mm)
Front tyre
3.25-19
Rear tyre
4.00-18
Front brake
Single disc
Front brakes diameter
15.26 inches (250.0 mm)
Rear brake
Single disc
Rear brakes diameter
14.03 inches (230.0 mm)

Physical measures and capacities

Dry weight
474.0 pounds (215.0 kg)
Wet weight
485.0 pounds (220.0 kg)
Seat height
-
Wheelbase
-
Overall length
130.3 inches (2135 mm)
Ground clearance
-
Fuel capacity
3.70 gallons (14.0 litres)
Reserve fuel capacity
0.79 gallons (3.0 litres)
Oil capacity
0.53 gallons (2.0 litres)

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