Z 750 Sport

1986 Kawasaki Z 750 Sport Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 1986 Kawasaki Z 750 Sport sport touring motorcycle, Kawasaki features a 739 cc (45.1 cu in) air-cooled in-line four, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 80 HP (58.4 kW) at 9,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 108.3 HP per liter, the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.

On the scales, the Z 750 Sport measures 234 kg (516 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.34 HP/kg (2.93 kg per horsepower). The 21-liter (5.5 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 204 km/h (127 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Kawasaki archive, this model family spans 4 indexed model years from 1983 to 1986, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.