Kawasaki Z750R

Kawasaki Z750
Manufacturer	Kawasaki
Also called	Z750 LTD Twin, Z 750 LTD Twin, Z750 LTD, Z 750 LTD, Z750L, Z 750 L, Z750 LTD Belt Drive, Z 750 LTD Belt Drive, Z750 Sport, Z 750 Sport, Z750 Turbo, Z 750 Turbo, Z750GT (reduced effect), Z 750 GT (reduced effect), Z750GT, Z 750 GT, Z750 ABS, Z 750 R, Z750R Black Edition, Z750R, Z750S, Z 750 S, Z 750
Production	2011 - 12
Engine	Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder.
Compression ratio	11.3:1
Top Speed	216.7 km/h /
Ignition	Digital
Transmission	6 Speed
Frame	Tubular backbone (with engine sub-frame), high-tensile steel
Suspension	Front: 41 mm inverted fork with rebound damping and spring preload adjustability, 120mm wheel travel Rear: Bottom-Link Uni-Trak, gas-charged shock with piggyback reservoir Rebound damping: Stepless Spring preload: Stepless
Brakes	Front: 2x 300mm discs 4 piston caliper Rear: Single 200mm disc 1 piston caliper
Front Tire	120/70 -17
Rear Tire	180/55 –17
Wheelbase	1440 mm / 56.7 in
Seat Height	815 mm / 32.1 in
Weight	207.0 kg / 456.4 lbs (dry),
Recommended Oil	K-tech 10W-40
Fuel Capacity	18.5 Liters / 4.8 US gal
Manuals	Service Manual

It could reach a top speed of 216.7 km/h /.

Engine

The engine was a Liquid cooled cooled Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder.. The engine featured a 11.3:1 compression ratio.

Drive

Power was moderated via the Multiple wet plate manual.

Chassis

It came with a 120/70 -17 front tire and a 180/55 –17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 2x 300mm discs 4 piston caliper in the front and a Single 200mm disc 1 piston caliper in the rear. The front suspension was a 41 mm inverted fork with rebound damping and spring preload adjustability, 120mm wheel travel while the rear was equipped with a Bottom-Link Uni-Trak, gas-charged shock with piggyback reservoir Rebound damping: Stepless Spring preload: Stepless. The Z750R was fitted with a 18.5 Liters / 4.8 US gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 207.0 kg / 456.4 lbs. The wheelbase was 1440 mm / 56.7 in long.

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Overview

Kawasaki Z 750R

Kawasaki revealed today its latest addition to its super naked line, a middleweight streetfighter badged Z750R. With a sportier look than the current Z750 model, the ‘R’ version comes with new brakes and exhaust system, though the engine remains unchanged.

The bike comes with new improved chasis with fully adjustable front forks, revised rear shock on a new aluminum swing arm, radial front brakes with braded lines and ABS as an option.

Some styling tweeks have been made, such as the nose cone, indicators and footpegs. Limited edition colors and revised clocks are also featured. Handlebar ends and ergonomics have also been revised.

“The Z750R is an impressive package. It has been designed to take the handling, braking and overall specification of the hugely popular Z750 to a totally new level, justifying the exclusive R status of our new mid-weight naked contender for the coming year,” Kawasaki says.

Kawasaki Z750R features,

Pressed aluminum swingarm replaces the steel square-section item of the Z750. The new swingarm is lighter and contributes to the Z750R’s higher-grade appearance. The sculpted design is based on that of the 2009 Z1000, featuring the same left side, but a newly designed right side to be able to better accommodate the 180 mm rear tire used by the Z750R. High-grade, sharper front cowl Multi-piece cowl construction Sharper, more aggressive, multi-facet design Luxurious two-tone colouring Front fender with new fork guard portions Sharper turn signals Sporty R-model instrumentation Front suspension offers more precise adjustability Both sides feature rebound adjustability (vs only one side on Z750) 41 mm inverted fork Preload adjustable Bottom-Link Uni-Trak with piggyback reservoir also offers increased cooling performance High-quality sculpted aluminum swingarm Radial-mount 4-piston calipers Radial-pump brake master cylinder Steel-braided brake lines (front and rear) Thicker front petal discs

Review Kawasaki’s Z750 has been one of Europe’s most successful naked middleweights. The three-quarter-liter inline-Four is a good all-around performer, efficient and versatile, nicely styled and finished. Last year, however, sales dipped sharply, due in part to the worldwide economic crisis and changes in market tastes. In response, Kawasaki’s European branch urged management in Japan to take appropriate action to hold its position in this critical segment. Their response is the 2011 Z750R. This “R” is a natural evolution of the Z750, which remains for sale as an entry-level model. This version was developed as a private owner would have done it himself, adding state-of-the-art components that didn’t require major reworking or machining but would result in a higher level of performance while dramatically altering the bike’s appearance. The engine remains the same reliable and tractable, liquid-cooled, dohc, 16-valve, 748cc Four fed by 32mm Keihin throttle bodies. Power claims are 106 hp at 10,500 rpm with 57.8 ft.-lb. peak torque at 8300 rpm.

That engine is harnessed by the Z750 chassis, unchanged in geometry or structure, but with better brakes, suspension and rolling gear. The inverted 41mm fork, inherited from the 2009 Z1000, is adjustable for spring preload and rebound damping. The swingarm is new, fabricated from cast and stamped aluminum elements and actuating a piggyback-style shock, which is also adjustable for preload and rebound. The entire braking system has been upgraded. Up front, 300mm rotors are teamed with four-piston radial-mount calipers. The rear rotor is sized down to 250mm and the caliper is a floating single-piston unit. All rotors are thicker, up from 4.5mm to 6.0, and have a daisy-style design. Brake lines are steel-braided, and ABS is available. Styling is sharper, with a new bikini fairing and updated instrumentation. The front fender and the massive, Z1000-like muffler are also new. Options include an Akrapovic exhaust, a suede-trimmed sport seat, a spoiler and imitation carbon-fiber add-ons. Two-tone or matte-black paint schemes contribute to the edgy new look, making the Z750R a very desirable naked bike.

Source

Make Model	Kawasaki Z 750R
Year	2011 - 12
Engine Type	Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder.
Displacement	748 cc / 45.6 cu-in
Bore X Stroke	68.4 x 50.9 mm
Cooling System	Liquid cooled
Compression	11.3:1
Induction	Fuel injection: ø32 mm x 4 (Keihin) with oval sub-throttles
Ignition	Digital
Starting	Electric
Max Power	77.7 kW / 106 hp @ 10500 rpm
Max Torque	78 Nm / 8.0 kg-fm @ 8300 rpm
Clutch	Multiple wet plate manual
Transmission	6 Speed
Final Drive	Chain
Gear Ratio	1st 2.571 (36/14) 2nd 1.941 (33/17) 3rd 1.556 (28/18) 4th1.333 (28/21) th 1.200 (24/20) 6th 1.095 (23/21) Final reduction ratio 2.867 (43/15)
Frame	Tubular backbone (with engine sub-frame), high-tensile steel
Front Suspension	41 mm inverted fork with rebound damping and spring preload adjustability, 120mm wheel travel
Front Wheel Travel	120 mm / 4.7 in
Rear Suspension	Bottom-Link Uni-Trak, gas-charged shock with piggyback reservoir Rebound damping: Stepless Spring preload: Stepless
Rear Wheel Travel	134 mm / 5.2 in
Front Brakes	2x 300mm discs 4 piston caliper
Rear Brakes	Single 200mm disc 1 piston caliper
Front Tire	120/70 -17
Rear Tire	180/55 –17
Trail	103 mm / 4.1 in
Dimensions	Length 2085 mm / 82.1 in Width 805 mm / 31.7 in Height 1100 mm / 43.3 in
Wheelbase	1440 mm / 56.7 in
Seat Height	815 mm / 32.1 in
Ground Clearance	155 mm / 6.1 in
Dry Weight	207.0 kg / 456.4 lbs
Fuel Capacity	18.5 Liters / 4.8 US gal
Consumption Average	19.2 km/lit
Standing ¼ Mile	12.0 sec
Top Speed	216.7 km/h /

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