1978 Kawasaki KZ 750

Kawasaki KZ 750 1978


1978 Kawasaki KZ 750 specifications, pictures, reviews and rating

General information
Model Kawasaki KZ 750
Year 1978
Category Naked bike
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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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