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Kawasaki Z 750 R - [2011]
This edition of the Kawasaki Z 750 R is the 6 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 2011. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2012 Buell-EBR 1190RS V-Twin and the 2012 Kawasaki ZX-10 R Ninja Emerson Fittipaldi Limited Editi.This particular Kawasaki Z 750 has a 748cc Liquid cooled, Two stroke, Transverse Petrol powerplant with 4 cylinders and Electronic Fuel Injection.
An alternative Transverse engine, Sport style motorbike includes the Norton Superlight SS - [2020]
The 2011 Z 750 shares its Transverse engine and Sport style configuration with the likes of the 2020 Norton Superlight SS and the 2019 Norton Superlight Twin. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the Z 750's Sport style with a similar size of engine then how about the 2020 Norton Superlight SS | 2020cc.2019 Norton Superlight Twin | 2019cc.
Weighing in at 0 kgs (0 lbs) this makes the Kawasaki Z 750 R in the same weight category as the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ or the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT, give or take 50kg.
The 2011 Kawasaki Z 750 shares the same bhp with the Yamaha YZF-R9 Triple - [2025]
In terms of power the 748cc 16 valve Transverse 4 cylinder engine produces 106 bhp (79 kW) @ 10500 rpm similar to the 2025 Yamaha YZF-R9 Triple [117.4 bhp (87 kW) @ 10000 rpm] or the 2025 Yamaha MT-09 Y-AMT [117.4 bhp (87 kW) @ 10000 rpm].
The DOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 57.5 lb-ft (77.9 Nm) @ 8300 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Yamaha Tenere 700 [50.2 lb-ft (68.0 Nm) @ 6500 rpm] and the 2025 Yamaha YZF-R9 Triple [68.5 lb-ft (93.0 Nm) @ 7000 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 1990 Suzuki GSX-R 750 DOHC has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 2011 Kawasaki Z 750 R.
The 2011 Kawasaki Z 750 R has a Power to weight ratio of 466.9 bhp per ton and 253.4 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2011 Z 750 competing with the 1990 Suzuki GSX-R 750 DOHC [491.4 bhp\ton] and the 2006 Yamaha FZ6 N [490.0 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 253.4 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 2002 Suzuki GSX-R 600 Telefonica Replica [278.0 lb-ft per ton] and the 2002 Suzuki GSX-R 600 SRAD [278.0 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 7.9 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 8.1 secs, this makes the Kawasaki Z 750 R similar in acceleration to the 2021 Suzuki GSX-S 750 ABS (7.9 secs) and the 2020 Suzuki GSX-S 750 Team Suzuki ECSTAR MotoGP (7.9 secs). This Kawasaki Z 750 R 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 2011 Kawasaki Z 750 R and the 2015 Yamaha MT-07 Twin Cylinder
When talking about the performance of the 2011 Kawasaki Z 750 R on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 12 secs @ 0 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 2015 Yamaha MT-07 Twin Cylinder (12 secs) and the 2010 Buell-EBR XB12SS Lightning Long (12 secs).
The 2011 version of the Kawasaki Z 750 R has a maximum speed of 135mph.
Top Speed of the 2011 Z 750 equals the 2005 Honda CB 900 F Hornet
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 2011 Kawasaki Z 750 R then how about a 2005 Honda CB 900 F Hornet (146 mph) and the 2002 Honda CB 900 F Hornet (146 mph).
