Kawasaki Z750F (1980-81)

The Kawasaki Z750F motorcycle was manufactured in 1980-81 and had a four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder, DOHC engine with a capacity of 738 cc/45.0 cu-in. Its bore x stroke ratio was 66 54 mm and it had a compression ratio of 9.0:1. The motorcycle had an air-cooling system and an induction of 4x 32mm Keihin carburetors. It also had a CDI ignition system that allowed for a maximum power of 74 hp / 54 kW @ 9000 rpm, and a maximum torque of 5.7 kgf-m / 41.2 lb-ft @ 8500 rpm. The transmission was five-speed, and the final drive was a chain. The frame was tubular and double cradle, while the front suspension had a telescopic hydraulic fork and a rear suspension swinging fork. The front wheel used 2x 226mm discs, and the rear used a single 226mm disc. Tyres were 3.25H-19 in the front and 4.00H-18 in the rear. The motorcycle’s dimensions comprised of length at 2192mm / 86.2 in, width at 780 mm / 30.7 in, height at 1135 mm / 44.8 in and a wheelbase of 1426 mm / 56.1 in. Its dry weight was 210 kg / 463 lbs with a fuel capacity of 17.9 litres/4.5 US gal. It had a consumption average of 37.0 mpg and completed a standing 1/4 mile in 12.03 sec / 106 mph, with a top speed of 204 km/h.


Technical specifications:

Make Model: Kawasaki Z 750E

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
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
Frame: Tubular, double cradle
Front Suspension: Telescopic hydraulic fork
Rear Wheel Travel: 146 mm / 5.7 in
Rear Suspension: Swinging fork

Rear Wheel Travel: 95 mm / 3.7 in
Front Brakes: 2x 226mm discs
Rear Brakes: Single 226mm disc
Front Tyre: 3.25H-19
Rear Tyre: 4.00H-18
Dimensions: Length 2192mm / 86.2 in Width 780 mm / 30.7 in Height 1135 mm / 44.8 in
Wheelbase: 1426 mm / 56.1 in
Dry Weight: 210 kg / 463 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 17.9 Litres / 4.5 US gal
Consumption Average: 37.0 mpg
Standing 1/4 Mile: 12.03 sec / 106 mph
Top Speed: 204 km/h

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