Kawasaki Z2 750RS (1978)

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.

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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