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Kawasaki Z 750 DOHC - [2006]
This edition of the Kawasaki Z 750 DOHC is the 6 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 2006. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2007 Suzuki RM 250 Paul Edmondson Replica and the 2007 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Yoshimura.This particular Kawasaki Z 750 has a 748cc Liquid cooled, Two stroke, Wankel Petrol powerplant with 4 cylinders and Electronic Fuel Injection.
An alternative Wankel engine, Standard style motorbike includes the Yamaha XSR 700 Twin - [2020]
The 2006 Z 750 shares its Wankel engine and Standard style configuration with the likes of the 2020 Yamaha XSR 700 Twin and the 2018 Yamaha XSR 700 Twin. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the Z 750's Standard style with a similar size of engine then how about the 2020 Yamaha XSR 700 Twin | 2020cc.2018 Yamaha XSR 700 Twin | 2018cc.
Weighing in at 0 kgs (0 lbs) this makes the Kawasaki Z 750 DOHC in the same weight category as the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ or the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT, give or take 50kg.
The 2006 Kawasaki Z 750 shares the same bhp with the Yamaha YZF-R9 Triple - [2025]
In terms of power the 748cc 16 valve Wankel 4 cylinder engine produces 110 bhp (82 kW) @ 110000 rpm similar to the 2025 Yamaha YZF-R9 Triple [117.4 bhp (87 kW) @ 10000 rpm] or the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 Triple [119 bhp (88 kW) @ 10000 rpm].
The DOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 55.3 lb-ft (75.0 Nm) @ 7800 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ [68.5 lb-ft (93.0 Nm) @ 7000 rpm] and the 2025 Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally [50.2 lb-ft (68.0 Nm) @ 6500 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Kawasaki Z 750 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 2021 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 2006 Kawasaki Z 750 DOHC.
The 2006 Kawasaki Z 750 DOHC has a Power to weight ratio of 511.6 bhp per ton and 257.2 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2006 Z 750 competing with the 2021 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT [533.6 bhp\ton] and the 2023 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT [533.6 bhp\ton].
If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby, then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance is Torque. Factor weight into the equation and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Kawasaki Z 750 generating around 257.2 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other motorbikes have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2005 Honda ST 1300 Pan European Police Bike [282.0 lb-ft per ton] and the 1987 Suzuki GSX-R 750 H [281.6 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 7.2 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 7.4 secs, this makes the Kawasaki Z 750 DOHC similar in acceleration to the 2022 Kawasaki Z 900 RS Cafe SE (7.2 secs) and the 2022 Kawasaki Z 900 RS (7.2 secs). This Kawasaki Z 750 DOHC also competes in terms of 0-60 mph and 0-100km/h with the 2018 Honda CB 250 R Neo Sports Cafe (0.0 secs) and the 2020 Norton Superlight SS (0.4 secs).
Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 2006 Kawasaki Z 750 DOHC and the 1986 Suzuki RG 500 Gamma
When talking about the performance of the 2006 Kawasaki Z 750 DOHC on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 11.2 secs @ 0 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 1986 Suzuki RG 500 Gamma (11.2 secs) and the 2009 Yamaha FZ6 S 2 Fazer (11.2 secs).
The 2006 version of the Kawasaki Z 750 DOHC has a maximum speed of 145mph.
Top Speed of the 2006 Z 750 equals the 2017 Honda VFR 1200 FA DCT
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 2006 Kawasaki Z 750 DOHC then how about a 2017 Honda VFR 1200 FA DCT (156 mph) and the 2014 Honda VFR 1200 FA DCT (156 mph).
