Z750

2009 Kawasaki Z750 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 2009 Kawasaki Z750 sport motorcycle, Kawasaki utilizes a 748 cc (45.6 cu in) liquid-cooled in-line four, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 104.2 HP (76.1 kW) at 10,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 78 Nm (57.5 lb-ft) at 8,300 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 139.3 HP per liter and a 2,200 rpm working window between peak torque (8,300 rpm) and peak power (10,500 rpm), 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 Z750 measures 226 kg (498 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.46 HP/kg (2.17 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 815 mm (32.1 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,440 mm (56.7 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 18.5-liter (4.9 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.

Within MotoLibrary's Kawasaki archive, this model family spans 5 indexed model years from 2007 to 2012, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.