Z 750

1980 Kawasaki Z 750 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 1980 Kawasaki Z 750 sport 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 77 HP (56.2 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 104.2 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 measures 226 kg (498 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.34 HP/kg (2.94 kg per horsepower). The 22-liter (5.8 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 201 km/h (125 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.