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{{Short description|2000s Japanese motorcycle}}
{{For|the previous model|Kawasaki Z750 (1973)}}
{{About|the 2000s four-cylinder|the 1973 four-cylinder|Kawasaki Z750 (1973)|the 1970s twin-cylinder| Kawasaki Z750 twin}}
{{unreferenced|date=August 2009}}
{{refimprove|date=January 2020}}
{{Infobox Motorcycle
|name = Kawasaki Z750
|image = [[Image:Z750.jpg|frameless|upright=1.35]]
|aka =
|manufacturer = [[Kawasaki Heavy Industries Motorcycle & Engine|Kawasaki Motorcycle & Engine Company]]
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|predecessor =
|successor = [[Kawasaki Z800]]
|class = [[Types of motorcycles#NakedSuper Sports Tourer Adventure Bobber Cruiser |NakedSuper Sports Tourer Adventure Bobber Cruiser]]
|engine = {{cvt|748 |cc, 11.3:1 CR}}, liquid cooled, [[DOHC]], [[Inline-four engine|inline four]] with digital fuel injection
|compression=11.3:1
|transmission = 6-speed, return▼
|bore_stroke = {{Convert|63.4|×|50.9|mm|abbr=on}}
| ignition =
▲|transmission = 6-speed, return
|suspension =
|power=
|power = 77.7 kW (106 hp) @ 10500 rpm
{{cvt|77.7|kW|hp PS}} @ 10,500 rpm
|torque = 78 N·m @ 8300 rpm
|torque={{cvt|78|Nm}} @ 8,300 rpm
|brakes =
|tires =
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|height =
|seat_height =
|dry_weight =
|dry_weight = {{convert|199|kg|lbs|0|abbr=on}} (Models 2004 to 2006), {{convert|207|kg|lbs|0|abbr=on}} (Models 2007 to 2012)
|wet_weight = {{convert|226|kg|lbs|0|abbr=on}} (Models 2007 to 2012)
|fuel_capacity =
|oil_capacity =
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|related = [[Kawasaki Z1000]]
}}
The '''Kawasaki Z750''' [[motorcycle]] is a {{cvt|750 |cc}} standard[[inline-four motorcycleengine]] from[[Types theof Japanesemotorcycles#Standard|standard]] [[motorcycle]] made manufacturerby [[Kawasaki Motorcycle Corporationmotorcycles|Kawasaki]] from 2004 to 2012. It is a smaller version of the [[Kawasaki Z1000]].
 
The Kawasaki Z750 was launched in 2004 as an economy model, after its bigger brother, the Z1000 in 2003. It uses a 750 cc [[Cylinder_(engine)#Cylinder_sleeving|sleeved down]] version of the Z1000 engine, a cheaper front suspension and a conventional exhaust. Like the Z1000, which is considered{{by whom?|date=October 2019}} a modern version of the [[Kawasaki Z900/Z1]], the Z750 is considered{{by whom?|date=October 2019}} a modern take on the [[Kawasaki Z750RS Z2]]. In 2007, Kawasaki launched a remodeledrevised version of both the Z750 and the Z1000, with many stylistic and mechanical changes. In 2011, alongside the standard Z750, Kawasaki launched the Z750R, which featureshas upgraded suspension and brakes components and a lightly revised styling.
 
[[ImageFile:Kawasaki z750.JPG|thumb|Modified Z750]]
 
==Variants and timeline==
*In 2004, Kawasaki launched the first model of the Z750. This was considered Kawasaki's new middle-weight sports-naked bike after the Kawasaki ZR-7.
*In 2005, Kawasaki launched the Z750S, a touring variant. This version has a single long seat instead of the two-part seat on the Z750 similar to the Kawasaki [[ZXR600R]], half fairing for wind protection, and excludes the rear tire "hugger" as found on the unfaired Z750. Some riders complained that the digital LCD tachometer was harder to read while riding. Therefore, the 'S' version uses an analog speedometer and tachometer taken from Kawasaki's super sport ZX-R models instead of the digital instrument cluster. Other differences include a slightly lower seat, grab rails and ZX10 style rear brake lights.▼
*In 2007, Kawasaki launched a newer version of the Z750 with a bikini fairing. The engine generates less vibration and is revised to generate more low-end torque. The front suspension is an Upside Down Fork. The front and rear disk brakes use a petal design. ▼
*In 2011, Kawasaki launched the Z750R alongside the standard Z750. This model resembles the 2007 to 2012 Z750, with upgraded front suspension, a rear suspension piggyback nitrogen reservoir, radial front brake calipers with metal-braided brake lines, an aluminum swingarm and black instrumentation. The headlight cluster, front mudguard and front and rear indicators were also redesigned for a sportier look.▼
*In 2012, Kawasaki introduces the Z800 which replaces the Z750. The Z800 features an increased bore size and body styling changes and was introduced to compete with the Yamaha FZ8.▼
 
*In 2004, Kawasaki launched the first model of the Z750. This was considered as Kawasaki's new middle-weight conceived to rival the [[Honda CB600F|Honda Hornet]], [[Yamaha FZ6 Fazer]] and [[Suzuki SV650]], but with extra performance from the larger displacement engine.<ref name="MCS Jan 2004"/> Kawasaki Europe's Kenji Nagahara stated: "Our strategy was to make a budget bike, but we wanted something different. Manufacturing a 750 isn't really any more expensive than building a 600. And with many parts common to the Z1000, we were able to offer the 750 at the right price. In essence, the 750 is a sleeved down Z1000 using some cheaper, lower-spec components.".<ref name="MCS Jan 2004">Kawasaki Z750 First Ride by Chris Moss. ''Motorcycle Sport & Leisure'', January 2004, pp.042-046. Accessed January 8 2020</ref>
[[Image:2008 Z750 ABS HPIM2673.JPG|200px|2008 Kawasaki Z750 ABS]]▼
 
[[Image:2008 Kawasaki Z750 ABS Orange.JPG|200px|2008 Kawasaki Z750 ABS at night]]
▲*In 2005, Kawasaki launched the Z750S, a touring variant. This version has a single long seat instead of the two-part seat on the Z750 similar to the Kawasaki [[ZXR600R]], half fairing for wind protection, and excludes the rear tire " hugger" asfender found on the unfaired Z750. Some riders complained that the digital LCD tachometer was harder to read while riding. Therefore, theThe 'S' version uses an analog speedometer and tachometer taken from Kawasaki's super sport ZX-R models instead of the digital instrument cluster. Other differences include a slightly lower seat, grab rails and ZX10 style rear brake lights.
▲[[ImageFile:2008 Z750 ABS HPIM2673.JPG|200pxthumb|2008 Kawasaki Z750 ABS]]
[[File:2009 Kawasaki Z 750 19.06.21 JM.jpg|thumb|2009 Z 750]]
▲*In 2007, Kawasaki launched a newer version of the Z750 with a bikini fairing. The engine generateshas less vibration and is revised to generatefor more low-end torque. The front suspension is an Upsideupside Downdown Forkfork. The front and rear disk brakes use a petal design.
▲*In 2011, Kawasaki launched the Z750R alongside the standard Z750. This model resembles the 2007 to 2012 Z750, with upgraded front suspension, a rear suspension piggyback nitrogen reservoir, radial front brake calipers with metal-braided brake lines, an aluminum swingarm and black instrumentation. The headlight cluster, front mudguard and front and rear indicators were also redesigned for a sportier look.
▲*In 2012, Kawasaki introduces the Z800 which replaces the Z750. The Z800 featureshas an increased bore size and body styling changes and was introduced to compete with the Yamaha FZ8.
 
==Specifications==
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! colspan="10" | Engine
|-
! Engine Type
| colspan="9" | {{cvt|748 |cc}}, liquid-cooled, 4-stroke inline four
|-
! Bore/Stroke × stroke
| colspan="9" | {{convertcvt|68.4|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} x {{convert×|50.9|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
|-
! Compression RatioR\ratio
| colspan="9" | 11.3:1
|-
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| colspan="9" | Electric
|-
! Lubrication System
| colspan="9" | Forced lubrication, wet sump
|-
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| colspan="9" | 6-speed, return, manual with multi-plate clutch
|-
! Final Drivedrive
| colspan="9" | Sealed chain
|-
! colspan="10" | Chassis/Suspensionsuspension/Brakesbrakes
|-
! Frame Type
| colspan="3" | Diamond, high-tensile steel
| colspan="6" | Tubular backbone (with engine sub-frame), high-tensile steel
|-
! Front Suspensionsuspension
| colspan="3" | 41&nbsp;mm telescopic fork non adjustable
| colspan="6" | 41&nbsp;mm upside down telescopic fork with rebound damping and spring preload adjustability<br/> Wheel travel : 120&nbsp;mm
|-
! Rear Suspensionsuspension
| colspan="3" | Bottom-Link [[Uni-Trak]] (adjustable preload and rebound)
| colspan="6" | Bottom-Link Uni-Trak with gas-charged shock Stepless 7-way<br/> ''(Bottom-Link Uni-Trak, gas-charged shock with piggypack reservoir, stepless rebound damping and stepless spring preload - Z750R)''<br/> Wheel travel : 125&nbsp;mm ''(134mm - Z750R)''
|-
! Front Brakesbrakes
| colspan="3" | Dual semi-floating 300&nbsp;mm discs with dual twin-piston caliper
| colspan="6" | Dual semi-floating 300&nbsp;mm petal discs with dual twin-piston caliper<br/> ''(Dual semi-floating 300 mm petal discs with dual radial-mount opposed 4-piston caliper - Z750R)''
|-
! Rear Brakesbrakes
| colspan="3" | Single 220&nbsp;mm disc with single-piston calliper
| colspan="6" | Single 250&nbsp;mm petal disc with single-piston calliper
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|-
! Length
| colspan="3" | {{convertcvt|2080|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| colspan="6" | {{convertcvt|2085|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
|-
! Width
| colspan="3" | {{convertcvt|780|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| colspan="6" | {{convertcvt|805|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
|-
! Height
| colspan="3" | {{convertcvt|1055|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| colspan="6" | {{convertcvt|1100|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
|-
! Dry weight
| colspan="3" | {{convert|195|kg|lbs|1|abbr=on}}
| colspan="6" | {{convert|203|kg|lbs|1|abbr=on}}
|-
! Wet weight
| colspan="3" | ???
| colspan="6" | {{convert|226|kg|lbs|1|abbr=on}}
|-
! Wheelbase
| colspan="3" | {{convertcvt|1425|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| colspan="6" | {{convertcvt|1440|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
|-
! Ground clearance
| colspan="3" | {{convertcvt|165|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| colspan="6" | {{convertcvt|155|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}<br/>''({{convertcvt|165|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} - Z750R)''
|-
! Seat height
| colspan="9" | {{convertcvt|815|mm|in|1|abbr=on}},<br/>''({{convertcvt|825|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} - Z750R)''
|-
! Fuel capacity
| colspan="3" | {{convertcvt|19|lL|impgal USgal|1|abbr=on}}
| colspan="6" | {{convertcvt|18.5|lL|impgal USgal|1|abbr=on}}
|-
! EU emission limit
| colspan="3" | ?
| colspan="6" | EURO 3
|-
! Rake
| colspan="3" | ?
| colspan="6" | 24.5°
|-
! Trail
| colspan="3" | ?
| colspan="6" | {{convertcvt|103|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
|-
! Steering angle
| colspan="3" | ?
| colspan="6" | 31 degrees left, 31 degrees right
|}
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== See also ==
* [[Kawasaki Z|List of Kawasaki Z series machines from 1972]]
 
==References==
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==External links==
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