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Kawasaki KZ 750 19781978 Kawasaki KZ 750 specifications, pictures, reviews and rating |
1978 Kawasaki KZ 750. David Smith.
| General information | |
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| Model | Kawasaki KZ 750 |
| Year | 1978 |
| Category | Naked bike |
| Rating | 3.2 See the detailed rating of engine performance, design and look, accident risk, etc. Compare with any other motorcycle. |
| Engine and transmission | |
| Displacement | 750.0 ccm (45.77 cubic inches) |
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke |
| Power | 55.0 HP (40.1 kW)) @ 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 60.5 Nm (6.2 kgf-m or 44.6 ft.lbs) @ 3000 RPM |
| Top speed | 165.0 km/h (102.5 mph) |
| 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) | 9.00 seconds |
| Max RPM | 7500 |
| Compression | 8.5:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Mikuni |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Lubrication system | Wet sump |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
| Transmission type | Chain (final drive) |
| Clutch | Wet plates |
| Fuel consumption | 5.00 litres/100 km (20.0 km/l or 47.04 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases | 116.0 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Exhaust system | 2- exhaust pipes |
| Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels | |
| Frame type | Steel |
| Front suspension | Telescopic fork |
| Front wheel travel | 145 mm (5.7 inches) |
| Rear suspension | Swingarm |
| Rear wheel travel | 95 mm (3.7 inches) |
| Front tire | 3.25-19 |
| Rear tire | 4.00-18 |
| Front brakes | Single disc |
| Diameter | 250 mm (9.8 inches) |
| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Diameter | 230 mm (9.1 inches) |
| Physical measures and capacities | |
| Dry weight | 215.0 kg (474.0 pounds) |
| Weight incl. oil, gas, etc | 220.0 kg (485.0 pounds) |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.2558 HP/kg |
| Overall length | 2135 mm (84.1 inches) |
| Fuel capacity | 14.00 litres (3.70 US gallons) |
| Reserve fuel capacity | 3.00 litres (0.79 US gallons) |
| Oil capacity | 2.00 litres (2.11 US quarts) |
| Other specifications | |
| Color options | Red, green, blue |
| Starter | Electric & kick |
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| Further information | |
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| Ask questions | Join the 78 Kawasaki KZ 750 discussion group or the general Kawasaki discussion group. |
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