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{{Infobox Motorcycle
{{Motorcycle
|name            = '''Kawasaki KZ750'''
|name            = Kawasaki KZ750
|image            =
|aka              = KZ 750, KZ750 CSR (KZ 750 M1), KZ 750 CSR (KZ 750 M1), KZ750K1 LTD, KZ 750 K1 LTD, KZ750L3, KZ 750 L3
|aka              = KZ 750, KZ750 CSR (KZ 750 M1), KZ 750 CSR (KZ 750 M1), KZ750K1 LTD, KZ 750 K1 LTD, KZ750L3, KZ 750 L3
|manufacturer    = [[Kawasaki]]
|manufacturer    = Kawasaki
|parent_company  =
|parent_company  =
|production      = 1977 - 1983
|production      = 1977 - 1983
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|predecessor      =
|predecessor      =
|successor        =
|successor        =
|class            =
|class            =Standard
|engine          = twin, four-stroke
|engine          = twin, four-stroke
|bore_stroke      = 78.0mm x 78.0mm
|bore_stroke      = 78.0mm x 78.0mm
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|power            = 53.77 HP (40.1 KW) @ 7000RPM
|power            = 53.77 HP (40.1 KW) @ 7000RPM
|torque          = 44.92 ft/lbs (60.9 Nm) @ 3000RPM
|torque          = 44.92 ft/lbs (60.9 Nm) @ 3000RPM
|fuel_system      = carburettor. 2 mikuni bs34
|fuel_system      = carburetor. 2 mikuni bs34
|ignition        = [[battery]] and coil
|ignition        = [[battery]] and coil
|spark_plug      =
|spark_plug      =
|battery          = 8.5:1
|battery          =  
|transmission    = Gear box: 5-speed <br>
|transmission    = Gear box: 5-speed <br>
Final Drive: belt <br>
Final Drive: belt <br>
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|fuel_capacity    = 2.8 Gallon (10.60 Liters)
|fuel_capacity    = 2.8 Gallon (10.60 Liters)
|oil_capacity    = 1.06 Gallon (4.00 Liters)
|oil_capacity    = 1.06 Gallon (4.00 Liters)
|fuel_consumption = 4.70 litres/100 km (21.3 km/l or 50.05 mpg)
|recommended_oil= K-tech 10W-40
|fuel_consumption = 4.70 liters/100 km (21.3 km/l or 50.05 mpg)
|turning_radius  =
|turning_radius  =
|related          =
|related          =

Latest revision as of 21:20, 23 November 2019


Kawasaki KZ750
Manufacturer
Also called KZ 750, KZ750 CSR (KZ 750 M1), KZ 750 CSR (KZ 750 M1), KZ750K1 LTD, KZ 750 K1 LTD, KZ750L3, KZ 750 L3
Production 1977 - 1983
Class Standard
Engine
twin, four-stroke
Bore / Stroke 78.0mm x 78.0mm
Top Speed 103 mph (165 km/h)
Horsepower 53.77 HP (40.1 KW) @ 7000RPM
Torque 44.92 ft/lbs (60.9 Nm) @ 3000RPM
Fuel System carburetor. 2 mikuni bs34
Ignition battery and coil
Transmission Gear box: 5-speed

Final Drive: belt

Clutch: wet plate
Suspension Front: telescopic forks-pneumatic
Rear: swing arm with conventional coil-over shocks
Brakes Front: single disc
Rear: expanding brake (drum brake)
Front Tire 100/90-19
Rear Tire 130/90-16
Wheelbase 58.07 inches (1475 mm)
Length 86.22 inches (2190 mm)
Width 33.27 inches (845 mm)
Height 47.83 inches (1215 mm)
Seat Height 30.51 inches (775 mm)
Weight 454.15 pounds (206.0 Kg) (dry), 210.5 kg (wet)
Oil Capacity 1.06 Gallon (4.00 Liters)
Recommended Oil K-tech 10W-40
Fuel Capacity 2.8 Gallon (10.60 Liters)
Fuel Consumption 4.70 liters/100 km (21.3 km/l or 50.05 mpg)
Manuals Service Manual


The Kawasaki KZ750K1 LTD was a twin, four-stroke standard produced by Kawasaki between 1977 and 1983. It could reach a top speed of 103 mph (165 km/h). Max torque was 44.92 ft/lbs (60.9 Nm) @ 3000 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 53.77 HP (40.1 KW) @ 7000 RPM.

Engine[edit | edit source]

The engine was a air cooled twin, four-stroke. A 78.0mm bore x 78.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 750.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a double overhead cams/twin cam (dohc).

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a 5-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the wet plate.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 100/90-19 front tire and a 130/90-16 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via single disc in the front and a expanding brake (drum brake) in the rear. The front suspension was a telescopic forks-pneumatic while the rear was equipped with a swing arm with conventional coil-over shocks. The KZ750K1 LTD was fitted with a 2.8 Gallon (10.60 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 454.15 pounds (206.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 58.07 inches (1475 mm) long.