In 1978 Kawasaki released their Z2 750RS motorcycle. It featured a four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder engine with a capacity of 746 cc. The engine had DOHC and 2 valves per cylinder, with a compression ratio of . The Z2 750RS had four Mikuni VM 28 SC carburetors for induction and used a battery and coil for ignition. The bike had both an electric and kick start. The motorcycle produced a maximum power of 70 horsepower at 9000 rpm and a maximum torque of 5.9 kgf-m at 7500 rpm. It had a 5-speed transmission and a chain, 96-link final drive with a final drive ratio of 2.80. The Z2 750RS had a steel double-cradle frame, telescopic forks for the front suspension, and a swing-arm dual-shock rear suspension. The front brakes consisted of two discs, while the rear brakes were a drum. The bike had a 3.25-19 front tire and a 4.00-18 rear tire. The dry weight of the motorcycle was 230 kg or 507 lbs, and it had a fuel capacity of 17.7 litres or 4.6 US gallons. The Kawasaki Z2 750RS was a powerful contender in the motorcycle market in 1978.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Kawasaki Z 750F
| Year | 1978 |
|---|---|
| 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 | |
| Induction | 4x Mikuni VM 28 SC carburetors |
| Ignition | Battery & coil |
| Starting | Electric & kick |
| Max Power | 70 hp / 52.1 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 | 2x 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 |
