

This edition of the Kawasaki Z 750 F Export is the 5 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 1979. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1979 Suzuki GSX 1100 SX Katana Prototype and the 1980 Honda CB 900 FA Bol dOr.This particular Kawasaki Z 750 has a 746cc Air cooled, Two stroke, Wankel Petrol powerplant with 4 cylinders and Carburettor.
The 1979 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 F Export in the same weight category as the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT or the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+, give or take 50kg.
In terms of power the 746cc 8 valve Wankel 4 cylinder engine produces 70 bhp (52 kW) @ 9000 rpm similar to the 2025 Yamaha T�n�r� 700 Rally [72.4 bhp (53 kW) @ 9000 rpm] or the 2025 Honda X-ADV 745 [57.8 bhp (43 kW) @ 6750 rpm].
The DOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 42.5 lb-ft (57.7 Nm) @ 7500 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Yamaha MT-07 Twin Cylinder [50.0 lb-ft (67.7 Nm) @ 6500 rpm] and the 2025 Suzuki SV 650 ABS [47.2 lb-ft (63.9 Nm) @ 8100 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 1979 Kawasaki Z 750 F Export has a Power to weight ratio of 280.0 bhp per ton and 170.3 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1979 Z 750 competing with the 2006 Honda NRX 1800 Rune [304.9 bhp\ton] and the 2004 Honda NRX 1800 Rune [304.9 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 170.3 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 2003 Kawasaki KDX 200 R [195.3 lb-ft per ton] and the 1984 Honda VF 700 F Interceptor [195.3 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 13.2 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 13.5 secs, this makes the Kawasaki Z 750 F Export similar in acceleration to the 2013 Yamaha WR 250 F (13.2 secs) and the 2011 Yamaha WR 250 F (13.2 secs). This Kawasaki Z 750 F Export 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 1979 Kawasaki Z 750 F Export and the 2022 Honda ST 125 Dax
When talking about the performance of the 1979 Kawasaki Z 750 F Export on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 0 secs @ 0 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 2022 Honda ST 125 Dax (0 secs) and the 2017 Honda PCX 150 EFI (0 secs).
The 1979 version of the Kawasaki Z 750 F Export has a maximum speed of 0mph.
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 1979 Kawasaki Z 750 F Export then how about a 2013 Honda CHF 50 Metropolitan (35 mph) and the 2002 Honda CHF 50 Metropolitan (35 mph).