Kawasaki Z750 - 2004

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A new naked is joining the Kawasaki line-up for 2004.  Styled along similar lines as the Z1000 the new Z750 should be able to compete on price with machines such as the SV650 Suzuki.
The 748cc liquid-cooled four-cylinder engine is based on the unit used in the Z1000 rather than that of the ZX-7R or ZR-7 and has a unique bore and stroke of 68.4 x 50.9mm. 
It is electronically injected and the 34mm throttle bodies scores dual butterfly's.  The large Z1000 radiator provides enough cooling for the smaller engine to do away with the need for an oil cooler.
The press blurbs for this model indicate that an all stainless steel exhaust system but the images show that the headers are painted black, which is a little surprising if the headers are stainless.
Kawasaki's new LED based instrumentation also makes an appearance on the Z750.  The frame is also based on the Z1000.  Conventional 41mm forks handle the bumps up front while a preload and rebound adjustable shock looks after the rear.
Twin piston calipers grip a pair of 300mm discs at the front of the machine and are aided by a 220mm disc at the rear.
Z750 Specifications


Engine - 748cc, liquid-cooled in-line 4

Bore x Stroke - 68.4 x 50.9mm

Compression Ratio - 11.3:1

Valvetrain - DOHC, 16 valves

Induction - Electronic Fuel Injection with 34mm throttle bodies (dual-butterfly)

Gearbox - Six speed

Clutch - Wet, multi-plate

Tyres - 120/70ZR17 (F), 180/55ZR17 (R)

Rake - 24.5°

Trail - 104mm

Front Suspension - 41mm telescopic forks

Rear Suspension - Bottom link, uni-trak, 4-way rebound adjustment, 7-way preload

Front Brakes - 300mm discs, twin piston calipers

Rear Brake - 220mm disc with single piston caliper

Length - 2,080mm

Width - 780mm

Height - 1,040mm

Wheelbase - 1,425mm

Ground Clearance - 165mm

Seat Height - 815mm

Dry Weight - 195kg

Fuel Tank - 18 litres

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[Skunk]

Yum!

Where's the green one?

[RiceBurner]

I hate to say it but that direct frontal shot doesn't half look like a big supascooter. :(

I would have been very tempted by oneof these - but not on those photos. :(

[curious george]

Agree with Ricie. What about USD forks? 2-1-2 exhaust? Orange or green? Wheels look cool though.
I know my gripes are petty and cosmetic, but they got it right with the 636 and the z1000.
just my 2c

[bungbung]

I guess its an economic thing, the SV650 has pretty sharp pricing. Maybe an 'R' version with extra fruit?

[Sharkey]

I'm going to throw myself way out there and say that this modern trend towards very angular styling is so "Tron." It looks as though the visions people had in the 80's of how the future would look are actually coming true.

Pretty soon we'll all be wearing monotonal jumpsuits a la Star Trek, which wouldn't be too bad on some people....... But others? :eek: