Kawasaki Z750: Difference between revisions

 

==Variants and timeline==

*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>

 

*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, half fairing for wind protection, and excludes the rear tire hugger fender found on the unfaired Z750. 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.

[[File:2008 Z750 ABS HPIM2673.JPG|thumb|2008 Kawasaki Z750 ABS]]

*In 2007, Kawasaki launched a newer version of the Z750 with a bikini fairing. The engine has less vibration and is revised for 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.