KAWASAKI APPEAR TO be touting 2011 with the aim to becoming the frontrunner in a multitude of motorcycling categories, the new Z750R is paramount to the green marque leading the way in the middleweight nakeds category.
With it's angular styling the Z750R is somewhat hidden amongst a host of exciting new models from Kawasaki. The Japanese manufacturer are naming the Z750R the "supreme middleweight super naked" and as an extension from the popular Z750, the R has been designed with 'higher-level street riding' in mind. In summary the new Z750R adds high-grade suspension and brake components over the standard model and a new front cowl and two-tone paint scheme.
The UK price for the middleweight naked was revealed to be £7,140 and will be available in January 2011. Continue here for the first ride review of the 2011 Kawasaki Z750R.
Specifications
Engine
Engine type Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke In-Line Four
Displacement 748 cm³
Bore x stroke 68.4 x 50.9 mm
Compression ratio 11.3:1
Valve/Induction system DOHC, 16 valves
Fuel system Fuel injection: ø32 mm x 4 (Keihin) with oval sub-throttles
Ignition Digital
Starting Electric
Lubrication Forced lubrication, wet sump
Drivetrain
Transmission 6-speed, return
Final Drive Sealed chain
Primary reduction ratio 1.714 (84/49)
Gear ratios: 1st 2.571 (36/14)
Gear ratios: 2nd 1.941 (33/17)
Gear ratios: 3rd 1.556 (28/18)
Gear ratios: 4th 1.333 (28/21)
Gear ratios: 5th 1.200 (24/20)
Gear ratios: 6th 1.095 (23/21)
Final reduction ratio 2.867 (43/15)
Clutch Wet multi-disc, manual
Frame
Frame type Tubular backbone (with engine sub-frame), high-tensile steel
Wheel travel, front 120 mm
Wheel travel, rear 134 mm
Tyre, front 120/70ZR17M/C (58W)
Tyre, rear 180/55ZR17M/C (73W)
Rake/Trail 24.5° / 103 mm
Steering angle, left / right 31° / 31°
Suspension
Suspension, front 41 mm inverted fork with rebound damping and spring preload adjustability
Suspension, rear Bottom-Link Uni-Trak, gas-charged shock with piggyback reservoir
Rebound damping: Stepless
Spring preload: Stepless
Brakes
Brakes, front Dual semi-floating 300 mm petal discs
Caliper: Dual radial-mount, opposed 4-piston
Brakes, rear Single 250 mm petal disc
Caliper: Single-piston
Dimensions
Dimensions (L x W x H) 2,085 mm x 795 mm x 1,070 mm
Wheelbase 1,440 mm
Ground Clearance 165 mm
Seat height 825 mm
Curb Mass 224 kg / 227 kg (ABS)
Fuel capacity 18.5 litres
Performance
Maximum power 77.7 kW (106 PS) / 10,500 rpm
Maximum torque 78.0 N•m {8.0 kgƒ• m} / 8,300 rpm
Colours
Green, black
