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 |
