Kawasaki KZ750: history, specs, pictures
| 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 |
| 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.