Kawasaki Z750F (1982)

The Kawasaki Z750F is a motorcycle from 1982 with a four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder engine, 738cc capacity and 9.0:1 compression ratio. It has a maximum power of 74hp at 9000rpm and can reach a top speed of 130mph. The bike features air-cooling, a CDI ignition system, and an electric start. The transmission has five speeds and the final drive is chain-driven. The suspension consists of air-assisted forks at the front and dual shocks with 5-way spring preload and 4-way damping at the back. The front brakes have two 226mm discs, while the rear brake is a single 226mm disc. The tyres are 3.25 H19 at the front and 4.00 H18 at the rear. The motorcycle weighs 250kg and has a fuel capacity of 22 litres, resulting in an average fuel consumption of 47mpg. It can complete a standing 1/4 mile in 12.4 seconds at 108.6mph.

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Technical specifications:

Make Model: Kawasaki Z 750L

Year: 1982

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

Starting: Electric

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

Front Suspension: Air assisted forks

Rear Suspension: Dual shocks 5-way spring preload and 4-way damping.

Front Brakes: 2x 226mm discs

Rear Brakes: Single 226mm disc

Front Tyre: 3.25 H19

Rear Tyre: 4.00 H18

Wet Weight: 250 kg / 552 lbs

Fuel Capacity: 22 Litres / 5.8 US gal

Consumption average: 47 mpg

Standing 1/4 Mile: 12.4 sec / 108.6 mph

Top Speed: 130 mph