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With all the extra power you would also expect the Z750E to be a lively handler. And on a race track it does feel that way. But Kawasaki have uprated the suspension by the use of air pressure to supplement the coil springs in the front fork and have fitted rear units with four-way adjustable damping as well as spring preload adjustment. | With all the extra power you would also expect the Z750E to be a lively handler. And on a race track it does feel that way. But Kawasaki have uprated the suspension by the use of air pressure to supplement the coil springs in the front fork and have fitted rear units with four-way adjustable damping as well as spring preload adjustment. | ||
The spring rates are hard, as you might expect of a super sporting machine, and the ride is on the rough side. But this means that the bike doesn't squat during cornering and the bike can be leant to amazing angles without grounding. The Dunlop Gold Seal tubeless | The spring rates are hard, as you might expect of a super sporting machine, and the ride is on the rough side. But this means that the bike doesn't squat during cornering and the bike can be leant to amazing angles without grounding. The Dunlop Gold Seal tubeless tires give the first hint of a limit when powering hard out of a corner with slight drifting but it is perfectly predictable and the throttle control is delicate so control is better than on the 650. | ||
What was true about the Kawasaki 750 was that it felt exciting. It may be due to the fact that there is a lot of power in a small motorcycle — a perfect recipe for fun (vis the [[Yamaha RD400|Yamaha RD400]]). But it is short with a 55.9in wheelbase (helping the cornering) and the steering is taut and positive, using the same geometry as the 650. | What was true about the Kawasaki 750 was that it felt exciting. It may be due to the fact that there is a lot of power in a small motorcycle — a perfect recipe for fun (vis the [[Yamaha RD400|Yamaha RD400]]). But it is short with a 55.9in wheelbase (helping the cornering) and the steering is taut and positive, using the same geometry as the 650. | ||