Kawasaki Z750 twin
Historic Japanese motorcycle
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The Kawasaki KZ750B twin is a twin-cylinder, touring motorcycle announced in 1975 and manufactured from 1976 to 1979. It was based on the smaller Kawasaki KZ400 introduced in 1975.
ManufacturerKawasaki
Production1975–1979
Engine745 cc (45.5 cu in) air-cooled, four-stroke, twin cylinder
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| Manufacturer | Kawasaki |
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| Parent company | Kawasaki Heavy Industries |
| Production | 1975–1979 |
| Engine | 745 cc (45.5 cu in) air-cooled, four-stroke, twin cylinder |
| Bore / stroke | 78 mm × 78 mm (3.1 in × 3.1 in) |
| Frame type | Tubular Steel, heavily gusseted, double cradle |
| Brakes | Single disc front and rear[1] |
| Wheelbase | 57 inches |
| Dimensions | L: 85 inches W: 32 inches H: 45 inches[1] |
| Fuel capacity | 3.2 Imperial gallons (14.5 litres)[1] |
| Related | Kawasaki KZ400[2] |
The air cooled engine shared similar engine design with the KZ400 having chain-driven twin dynamic balancer shafts. The valve seats were hardened to allow use of low-grade fuel.
The machine was engineered to have a wide power band and smooth torque curve.[2][3]
