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{{Motorcycle
|name            = Kawasaki KZ750B
|photo= 1976-kawasaki-kz750-b1.jpg
|aka              = Twin Cylinder
|manufacturer    = Kawasaki
|parent_company  =
|production      = 76-82
|model_year      =
|predecessor      =
|successor        = [[Kawasaki KZ750M]]
|class            = Road
|engine          = *750 cc [[Four-stroke]], Twin Cylinder, Dual Over Head Camshaft
|bore_stroke      =
|compression      =
|top_speed        =103 mph
|power            =
|torque          =
|ignition        =
|spark_plug      = {{sparkplug|NGK B6ES}} '82 , 76-80
|battery          = {{battery|YUASA SYB14L-A2}}  '82 , 76-80
|transmission    =
|frame            =
|suspension      =
|brakes          =
|front_tire      = {{tire|}}  76-80<br />{{tire|100/90-19}} '82
|rear_tire    = {{tire|130/90-16}} '80 , '82<br />{{tire|4.00-18}} 76-79
|rake_trail      =
|wheelbase        =
|length          =
|width            =
|height          =
|seat_height      =
|dry_weight      =
|wet_weight      =
|fuel_capacity    =
|oil_capacity    =
|oil_filter      = {{oilfilter|K&N KN-126}}<ref name="kl_2019">{{cite book|title=2019 K&L Supply Co Catalog|publisher=[https://www.klsupply.com/ K&L Supply Co]|date=2019}}</ref>
|recommended_oil= K-tech 10W-40
|fuel_consumption =
|turning_radius  =
|related          =
|competition      =
|final_drive= {{chain|530}} `76-79<ref name="wps_street_2019">{{cite book|title=2019 Western Power Sports Catalog|publisher=[https://www.wps-inc.com/catalogs Western Power Sports]|date=2019}}</ref>
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The '''Kawasaki KZ750B''' is a [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Kawasaki]] from 1976 to 1982.
==1976 KZ750-B1==
==1976 KZ750-B1==
[[Image:1976-kawasaki-kz750-b1.jpg|left|thumb|1976 Kawasaki KZ750-B1]]
[[Image:1976-kawasaki-kz750-b1.jpg|left|thumb|1976 Kawasaki KZ750-B1]]
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*750 cc
 
*4-Stroke, 2 Cylinder
*Dual Over Head Camshaft
*5-Speed Return Shift
*5-Speed Return Shift
*Maximum Horsepower:
*Maximum Horsepower:
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*Owner's Manual No.: 99997-883-00, (E) 99983-044-00
*Owner's Manual No.: 99997-883-00, (E) 99983-044-00
*Shop Manual No.: 99997-744-00
*Shop Manual No.: 99997-744-00
*Remarks: Four-stroke, vertical twin model. Has disc brake on both front and rear, and constant velocity carbs. Engine has dynamic balancers and dual-camshaft.
*Remarks: Four-stroke, vertical twin model. Has disc brake on both front and rear, and Mikuni BS-38 constant velocity carbs. Engine has dynamic balancers and dual-camshaft.


'''Mikuni BS-38 Carburetor Jetting Information:'''
*Main Jet: 125 (N100.606 Pilot Jet)
*Main Air Jet: 1.0
*Needle Jet Badge #Z-4
*Jet Needle: Z-4 N106-052
*Pilot Jet: 45 (BS30/96 Pilot Jet)
*Pilot Screw Setting: 1.5 +/- .5 turns out from lightly seated position
*Starter Jet: 110
*Fuel Level: 31 +/- 1mm from center of carburetor's bore.
*Pilot Jet: 45


==1977 KZ750-B2==
==1977 KZ750-B2==
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*Owner's Manual No. : 99920-1020-00, (E) 99922-1011-00
*Owner's Manual No. : 99920-1020-00, (E) 99922-1011-00
*Shop Manual No.: 99997-744-00
*Shop Manual No.: 99997-744-00
*Major Changes: Color, marking, front brake master cylinder, front brake caliper position, and generator. Spark plugs changed to NGK B6ES or ND W20ESU. Needle beatings are used in swing arm.
*Major Changes: Color, marking, front brake master cylinder, front brake [[caliper]] position, and generator. Spark plugs changed to NGK B6ES or ND W20ESU. Needle beatings are used in swing arm.


==1979 KZ750-B4==
==1979 KZ750-B4==
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*750 cc
*750 cc
*4-Stroke, 2 Cylinder
*[[Four-stroke]], 2 Cylinder
*Dual Over Head Camshaft
*Dual Over Head Camshaft
*5-Speed, Return Shift
*5-Speed, Return Shift
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*[[Kawasaki KZ750H]]
*[[Kawasaki KZ750H]]
*[[Kawasaki KZ750M]]
*[[Kawasaki KZ750M]]
*'''The Kawasaki Twins Owners Forum''' [http://www.armbell.com/kz400/index.php?mforum=kz400]
*""KZ750 Twins.com"" [http://kz750twins.com/]
==References==
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[[Category:Kawasaki motorcycles|KZ750B]]
[[Category:Kawasaki motorcycles|KZ750B]]
[[Category:Kawasaki KZ series]]
[[Category:Kawasaki KZ series]]

Latest revision as of 20:10, 23 November 2019

1976-kawasaki-kz750-b1.jpg
Kawasaki KZ750B
Manufacturer
Also called Twin Cylinder
Production 76-82
Class Road
Successor Kawasaki KZ750M
Engine
*750 cc Four-stroke, Twin Cylinder, Dual Over Head Camshaft
Top Speed 103 mph
Spark Plug NGK B6ES '82 , 76-80
Battery YUASA SYB14L-A2 '82 , 76-80
Final Drive Chain: 530 `76-79[1]
Front Tire 76-80
100/90-19 '82
Rear Tire 130/90-16 '80 , '82
4.00-18 76-79
Weight
Oil Filter K&N KN-126[2]
Recommended Oil K-tech 10W-40
Manuals Service Manual


The Kawasaki KZ750B is a motorcycle produced by Kawasaki from 1976 to 1982.

1976 KZ750-B1[edit | edit source]

1976 Kawasaki KZ750-B1



  • 5-Speed Return Shift
  • Maximum Horsepower:
  • 55 HP @ 7,000 rpm
  • (W) 51 HP @ 7,000 rpm
  • Spark Plug: NGK B8ES, or
  • ND W24ES
  • Tire Size
  • Front: 3.25H-19 4PR
  • Rear: 4.00H-18 4PR
  • Color
  • Fuel Tank: Diamond Red
  • Front Fender: Chrome
  • Engine No.: KZ750BE000001-
  • Frame No.: KZ750B-000001-
  • Parts Catalogue No.: 99997-659 plus 99997-659-01S, (G) 99997-659-50S, (E) 99997-675
  • Owner's Manual No.: 99997-883-00, (E) 99983-044-00
  • Shop Manual No.: 99997-744-00
  • Remarks: Four-stroke, vertical twin model. Has disc brake on both front and rear, and Mikuni BS-38 constant velocity carbs. Engine has dynamic balancers and dual-camshaft.

Mikuni BS-38 Carburetor Jetting Information:

  • Main Jet: 125 (N100.606 Pilot Jet)
  • Main Air Jet: 1.0
  • Needle Jet Badge #Z-4
  • Jet Needle: Z-4 N106-052
  • Pilot Jet: 45 (BS30/96 Pilot Jet)
  • Pilot Screw Setting: 1.5 +/- .5 turns out from lightly seated position
  • Starter Jet: 110
  • Fuel Level: 31 +/- 1mm from center of carburetor's bore.
  • Pilot Jet: 45

1977 KZ750-B2[edit | edit source]

1977 Kawasaki KZ750-B2


  • Color
  • Fuel Tank: Diamond Navy Blue, Diamond Brown
  • Front Fender: Chrome
  • Engine No.: KZ750BEO16101-
  • Frame No.: KZ750B-016101-
  • Parts Catalogue No. : 99997-659-51S, (G) 99997-659-52S, (E) 99997-675-50S
  • Owner's Manual No.: 99932-008-00, (E) 99983-056-00
  • Shop Manual No.: 99997-744-00
  • Major Changes: Color and marking. Starter lockout switch added. Audible turn signals added except for US and Canadian models.

1978 KZ750-B3[edit | edit source]

1978 Kawasaki KZ750-B3


  • Color
  • Fuel Tank: Luminous Dark Green, Luminous Dark Red
  • Front Fender: Chrome
  • Engine No.: KZ750BE025701-
  • Frame No.: KZ750B-025701-
  • Parts Catalogue No. : 99997-659-53S, (G) 99997-659-54S, (E) 99997-675-51S
  • Owner's Manual No. : 99920-1020-00, (E) 99922-1011-00
  • Shop Manual No.: 99997-744-00
  • Major Changes: Color, marking, front brake master cylinder, front brake caliper position, and generator. Spark plugs changed to NGK B6ES or ND W20ESU. Needle beatings are used in swing arm.

1979 KZ750-B4[edit | edit source]

1979 Kawasaki KZ750-B4


  • 750 cc
  • Four-stroke, 2 Cylinder
  • Dual Over Head Camshaft
  • 5-Speed, Return Shift
  • Max. Horsepower:
  • 55 HP @ 7,000 rpm
  • (W)51 HP @ 7,000 rpm
  • Spark Plug: NGK B6ES,
  • or ND W20ES-U
  • Tire Size
  • Front: 3.25H-19 4PR
  • Rear: 4.00H-18 4PR
  • Color
  • Fuel Tank: Luminous Brown, Midnight Blue
  • Front Fender: Chrome
  • Engine No.: KZ7508E033101 -
  • Frame No.: KZ750B-033101--
  • Parts Catalogue No.:
  • (U) 99997-659 plus 99997-659-55S
  • (G) 99997-659 plus 99997-659-56S
  • (E) 99997-675 plus 99997-675-52S
  • Service Manual No.: (U) 99924-1013-02, (E)(G) 99997-744-04
  • Owner's Manual No.: (U) 99920-1055-03, (E)(G) 99922-1034-01
  • Remarks: 4-stroke, vertical twin model. Front & rear disc brakes, CV type carburetor.


See Also[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. 2019 Western Power Sports Catalog. Western Power Sports. 2019. 
  2. 2019 K&L Supply Co Catalog. K&L Supply Co. 2019.