Kawasaki Z750FX (1979)

The Kawasaki Z750FX, produced in 1979, is a four-stroke motorcycle with a transverse four-cylinder engine, DOHC, and two valves per cylinder. With a capacity of 738cc or 45.0 cubic inches, the engine has a bore x stroke measurement of 66 54 mm and is air-cooled. The compression ratio is 9.0:1, and the bike is equipped with 4x 32mm Keihin carburetors and CDI ignition. The maximum power output is 74 horsepower (54 kW) at 9000 rpm, and the torque is 5.7 kgf-m or 41.2 lb-ft at 8500 rpm. The transmission is five-speed, and the final drive is a chain. The front suspension consists of a telescopic hydraulic fork, while the rear suspension has a swinging fork. The front and rear brakes are equipped with 2x 226mm discs and a single 226mm disc, respectively. The front and rear tires measure 3.25-19 and 4.00-18, respectively. The wet weight of the motorcycle is 246 kg or 542 lbs, and the fuel capacity is 17.3 liters or 4.5 US gallons. The average consumption is 37.0 mpg, and it can cover a standing 1/4 mile in 12.03 seconds at a speed of 106 mph.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Kawasaki Z 750FX

Year: 1979
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: 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: 3.25-19
Rear Tyre: 4.00-18
Wet Weight: 246 kg / 542 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 17.3 Litres / 4.5 US gal
Consumption Average: 37.0 mpg
Standing 1/4 Mile: 12.03 sec / 106 mph