Motorcycle Kawasaki Z750R: overview, specifications and reviews

Kawasaki Z750 is a family of Japanese motorcycles in the style of the naked-bike, which were produced in the period from 2004 to 2013. They are made in accordance with all modern requirements. And their style embodies the current trends. Kawasaki Z750R, whose technical characteristics allow it to be considered a prestigious model, is popular with motorcycle lovers. And regardless of driving experience. It is preferred by experienced motorcyclists and beginners. Models are easy to operate, maneuverable, despite the heavy weight. They are comfortable to travel around the city and the highway. A comfortable seat will allow you to feel great during trips of any duration.

Modifications of motorcycles "Kawasaki Z750"

The Kawasaki Z750 range consists of three main modifications of motorcycles:

• Kawasaki Z750, which is the base model.
• Kawasaki Z750S received design changes. There was a front fairing, an analog instrument panel. The saddle became lower. This model is a sports option.
• Kawasaki Z750R is the most suitable street style. In addition to changes in appearance, the differences also affected the technical side of the motorcycle. The main ones are radial calipers with four pistons and adjustable suspension.

History of model development

The entire history of motorcycles "Honda-Kawasaki" can be placed in five main dates:

• 2004: appearance on the market of the basic modification of the motorcycle "Kawasaki Z750", which replaced the "Kawasaki ZR-7".

• 2005: the release of a new sports version of the Z750S.
• 2007: Restyling the basic version of the motorcycle. The appearance has changed. The plug is inverted. The engine got new settings. In order to increase the torque, the fuel injection system is installed. The brake discs are of petal type.
• 2011: the appearance of the model Kawasaki Z750R. The exterior is suitable for street style. Sporting characteristics were a suspension, an aluminum pendulum.
• 2012: a decision was made to stop the production of the model. The new motorcycles are labeled Kawasaki Z800.

The appearance of the market version of the Z750R

In 2011, the Kawasaki lineup was replenished with the new Kawasaki Z750R. It was developed on the basis of a magnificent bike Z1000. But the new version is more suitable for lovers of open motorcycles with less power. Experts say that the name should be different. In their opinion, the model does not correspond (or does not fully correspond) to the configuration R. For this, the motorcycle lacks the necessary characteristics.

This modification was issued for three years (2011-2013). The model was updated every year. Changed the external appearance and technical characteristics.

Kawasaki Z750R: review of the 2011 model

Version 2011 production was produced with a four-stroke power unit. The engine with four cylinders, arranged in a row and sixteen valves. It produces a power of one hundred and five horsepower. The volume of 748 centimeters of cubic, as in the basic version of "Kawasaki Z750". But the motor potential is not fully developed. During driving, it seems that an engine with a smaller volume is installed. There are analogues, which at the same volume produce power one and a half times more (up to one hundred and fifty horsepower).

The manufacturer claims that the Kawasaki Z750R accelerates to two hundred and ten kilometers per hour. But not always a motorcyclist can reach this bar. The bike does not provide wind protection, which is a significant disadvantage of the model.

From his predecessor, "Kawasaki Z750R" took a new fork (41 millimeters). The rear suspension is a shock absorber. Suspension of two wheels has adjustable rebound and pre-rigidity. Features of the model are also radial calipers and a lightweight pendulum.

The braking and control systems have changed for the better. But the effect is spoiled by increasing the weight of the motorcycle, which is 224 kilograms. A normal engine with an average volume can not confidently "pull" such a weight.

Ahead there are two wheels (three hundred millimeters), radial calipers and four pistons. The rear wheel braking system is different. In order to stop the disc is installed two hundred and fifty millimeters and one piston on the caliper.

The frame is made of steel pipes. The height of the motorcycle on the saddle is eight hundred and twenty millimeters.

The fuel consumption is five liters per hundred kilometers. Up to a hundred motorcycles are accelerated in twelve seconds.

Models of the year 2012

Kawasaki Z750R 2012 production is called a masterpiece in its class. The bike features a well thought out chassis, a modified braking system, feedback to the driver.

New motorcycles have become much lighter than their predecessors. The fact is that the tubular square profile of the basic version, made of steel, was replaced by a swivel pendulum bracket made of aluminum. This change not only reduced the weight of the motorcycle, but also gave it a more stylish look. The pendulum itself is similar to the corresponding elements of the Kawasaki Z1000 model. They have identical left halves. But the right differ. The installed elements improve the grip of the rear wheel with the road surface.

Power unit four-stroke, with liquid cooling and two camshafts. The volume of the motor is the same 748 cubic centimeters. The fuel is supplied by the electronic control unit.

The instrument panel is compact and convenient, it contains all the necessary information. Sensors can be divided into two types: classical and modern. The first part is represented by a tachometer, executed on a black dial. The second part is a liquid crystal display. On it you can view almost any information related to the work of the motorcycle: speedometer, tachometer, fuel level in the tank, track counter, coolant temperature, clock and other options.

Characteristics of the power unit of motorcycles

Motorcycles "Kawasaki Z750R" of all modifications had similar technical characteristics. Carburettors they have four-stroke with four cylinders arranged in a row. Each cylinder with a diameter of 68.4 millimeters is equipped with four valves. The stroke of the piston is 50.9 millimeters. Cooling is liquid.

Clutch multi-plate. The ignition is switched on by means of a digital system. The engine is electric. A six-speed constant-mesh gearbox. Drive chain.

Frame Features

The frame is made of high-strength steel. The front fork is telescopic with a diameter of forty one millimeters. Its course is one hundred and twenty millimeters, which in itself is not bad.

The rear suspension is represented by one shock absorber with a stroke of one hundred and thirty millimeters and an angle of inclination of twenty-four and a half degrees.

The brake system on the front wheel is made in the form of a double flap disk with a diameter of three hundred millimeters. In addition, the radial calipers have four pistons. On the rear wheel there is only one disk with a diameter of twenty-two millimeters.

Rubber on the rear and front wheels are different. But she has the same diameter (seventeen inches).

Dimensions of motorcycles

Motorcycle "Kawasaki Z750R" has a length of 2.1 meters, a width of 0.79 meters and a height of 1.1 meters. If the height is measured by sitting, then the value of 0.83 meters is obtained. The wheelbase is 1440 millimeters. The lowest ground clearance is 165 millimeters. The volume of the fuel tank is eighteen and a half liters. With such dimensions, the motorcycle weighs 224 kilograms.

Kawasaki Z750R: price and reviews

Owners who have already bought and successfully ride the motorcycle of this model, leave only positive feedback. Of course, no one talks about the complete lack of shortcomings. But they are not critical and you can safely close your eyes.

Maneuverable, brisk, reliable - such characteristics deserved the Kawasaki Z750R.

The price of fifteen thousand dollars few people stops. The motorcycle feels great when driving on city streets. Even in a traffic jam between cars it is easy to drive. The big weight in this case is compensated by a small wheelbase.

But on the road to ride is not always convenient. Speed up to one hundred and twenty kilometers per hour bike holds wonderful. Further acceleration is difficult due to the strong "sails". Windshield still lacks. At the corners is excellent. Even at high speed. Sit comfortably and comfortably.

The cost of the city is about seven liters per hundred kilometers. On the road - about five and a half. But the engine does not take almost any oil. It is often not necessary to fill it up.

Some nuances are in the work of the gearbox. It works fine, but you need to get used to it. And at first there may be difficulties with switching speeds.

Another small minus is the vibration of the instrument panel. But it's easy not to pay attention to this.

Motorcycle "Kawasaki Z750R" - a good option for movement around the city and not only.