Z 750

1976 Kawasaki Z 750 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 1976 Kawasaki Z 750 super motard motorcycle, Kawasaki pairs a 745 cc (45.5 cu in) air-cooled twin, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 50 HP (36.5 kW) at 7,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 67.1 HP per liter, the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.

On the scales, the Z 750 measures 235 kg (518 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.21 HP/kg (4.7 kg per horsepower). The 14.5-liter (3.8 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 178 km/h (111 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Kawasaki archive, this model family spans 9 indexed model years from 1976 to 2011, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.