Kawasaki Z750L (1980-81)

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The Kawasaki Z750L (1980-81) is a four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder motorcycle with a capacity of 738cc. It has a compression ratio of 9.0:1 and is equipped with 4x 32mm Keihin carburetors and CDI ignition. The bike has a maximum power of 74hp/54kW at 9000rpm and max torque of 5.7kgf-m/41.2 lb-ft at 8500 rpm. The bike has a five-speed transmission and a final drive chain.

The front suspension is air-assisted while the rear suspension features dual shocks with 5-way spring preload and 4-way damping. The bike has front and rear brakes with two 226mm discs at the front and a single 226mm disc at the back. The front tyre is 3.25 H19 while the rear tyre is 4.00 H18.

With a wet weight of 250kg/552lbs and a fuel capacity of 22 litres/5.8 US gal, the Kawasaki Z750L has a consumption average of 47 mpg. In terms of performance, the standing quarter-mile time is 12.4 sec/108.6 mph and the top speed is 130mph.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Kawasaki Z 750L

Year: 1980 – 81


Engine: Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 2 valve per cylinder.
Capacity: 738 cc / 45.0 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 66 54 mm
Cooling System: Air cooled
Compression Ratio: 9.0:1
Induction: 4x 32mm Keihin carburetors
Ignition: CDI
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 74 hp / 54 kW @ 9000 rpm
Max Torque: 5.7 kgf-m / 41.2 lb-ft @ 8500 rpm
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Front Suspension: Air assisted forks
Rear Suspension: Dual shocks 5-way spring preload and 4-way damping.
Front Brakes: 2x 226mm discs

Rear Brakes: Single 226mm disc
Front Tyre: 3.25 H19
Rear Tyre: 4.00 H18
Wet Weight: 250 kg / 552 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 22 Litres / 5.8 US gal
Consumption average: 47 mpg
Standing 1/4 Mile: 12.4 sec / 108.6 mph
Top Speed: 130 mph

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