KAWASAKI Z750 (2012-2013) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 2012, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched the Kawasaki Z750, a sports machine with the same package as the previous model without any significant modifications or improvements.

Compared to the Kawasaki Z1000, born in 2003, the smaller Z750 model was an economy model with a sleeved-down version of the Kawasaki Z1000 engine, a conventional exhaust system, and a cheaper front suspension.

The 2012 model had standard features, such as six-spoke lightweight wheels, a single exhaust system with a silencer mounted on the right side, a two-piece dual seat, a single headlight unit integrated into a small cowl, and a blacked-out engine.

In the performance department, the bike 2012 Kawasaki Z750 packed the same 748cc four-stroke liquid-cooled four-cylinder engine as previous models, delivering 106 hp with maximum strength at 10,500 rpm and 79 Nm (58 lb-ft) torque at 8,300 rpm.

The engine was coupled to a six-speed transmission with a wet multi-plate manual clutch that sent the power to the rear wheel through a chain drive, pushing the Z750 to a top speed of 233 kph (145 mph).

From top speed to a complete halt, the bike relied on two 300 mm semi-floating petal discs on the front engaged by dual-piston calipers and a 250 mm disc on the rear tied to a single-piston caliper.