Kawasaki Z2 750RS (1974-75)
The Kawasaki Z2 750RS motorcycle was produced between 1974 and 1975. Its engine is a four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder with DOHC and 2 valves per cylinder. The bike has a 746 cc / 45.5 cu-in capacity, and a compression ratio that is not available. It is cooled by air and its induction system uses 4 Mikuni VM 26 SC carburetors. The ignition system is battery and coil, with both electric and kick-start options. The Z2 750RS has a maximum power of 69 hp / 51.4 kW at 9000 rpm, and a maximum torque of 5.9 kgf-m / 42.6 lb-ft at 7500 rpm. The five-speed transmission drives a chain, with a final drive ratio of 2.80 using 42 rear teeth and 15 front teeth. The frame is a steel double cradle with telescopic fork front suspension and swing arm dual shocks at the rear. The front brake is a single disc brake, while the rear is a drum brake. The tires are 3.25-19 at the front and 4.00-18 at the rear. The dry weight is 230 kg / 507 lbs and the fuel capacity is 17.7 Litres / 4.6 US gal.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Kawasaki Z2 750RS
Year: 1974 – 75
Engine: Four stroke, transverse four cylinder. DOHC, 2 valve per cylinder
Capacity: 746 cc / 45.5 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 64 58 mm
Cooling System: Air cooled
Compression Ratio: NA
Induction: 4x Mikuni VM 26 SC carburetors
Ignition: Battery & coil
Starting: Electric & kick
Max Power: 69 hp / 51.4 kW @ 9000 rpm
Max Torque: 5.9 kgf-m / 42.6 lb-ft @ 7500 rpm
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Chain, 96 Link
Final Drive Ratio: 2.80 (42 rear tooth / 15 Front tooth)
Frame: Steel double cradle
Front Suspension: Telescopic forks
Rear Suspension: Swing arm dual shocks
Front Brakes: Single disc
Rear Brakes: Drum
Front Tyre: 3.25-19
Rear Tyre: 4.00-18
Dry Weight: 230 kg / 507 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 17.7 Litres / 4.6 US gal
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