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Kawasaki Z 750 Twin - [1977]
This edition of the Kawasaki Z 750 Twin is the 5 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 1977. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1978 Yamaha XS 750 E and the 1978 Yamaha XS 750 Special.This particular Kawasaki Z 750 has a 745cc Air cooled, Two stroke, Wankel Petrol powerplant with 2 cylinders and Carburettor.
An alternative Wankel engine, Standard style motorbike includes the Yamaha XSR 700 Twin - [2020]
The 1977 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 Twin in the same weight category as the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ or the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT, give or take 50kg.
The 1977 Kawasaki Z 750 shares the same bhp with the Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally - [2025]
In terms of power the 745cc 4 valve Wankel 2 cylinder engine produces 55 bhp (41 kW) @ 7000 rpm similar to the 2025 Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally [72.4 bhp (53 kW) @ 9000 rpm] or the 2025 Yamaha MT-07 Twin Cylinder [73.4 bhp (54 kW) @ 8750 rpm].
The SOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 44.8 lb-ft (60.8 Nm) @ 3000 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 Yamaha Tracer 9 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 1987 Honda VT 500 EF has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 1977 Kawasaki Z 750 Twin.
The 1977 Kawasaki Z 750 Twin has a Power to weight ratio of 220.0 bhp per ton and 179.3 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1977 Z 750 competing with the 1987 Honda VT 500 EF [245.0 bhp\ton] and the 1981 Honda CB 400 N Super Dream [245.0 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 179.3 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 1984 Kawasaki ZN 700 LTD [204.2 lb-ft per ton] and the 2010 Honda NT 700 V Deauville [204.2 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 16.8 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 17.2 secs, this makes the Kawasaki Z 750 Twin similar in acceleration to the 2017 Honda CBR 250 RR (16.8 secs) and the 2014 Honda NM4 Vultus (16.8 secs). This Kawasaki Z 750 Twin 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 1977 Kawasaki Z 750 Twin and the 1999 Kawasaki VN 1500 Vulcan Drifter
When talking about the performance of the 1977 Kawasaki Z 750 Twin on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 14.2 secs @ 98 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 1999 Kawasaki VN 1500 Vulcan Drifter (14.2 secs) and the 2014 Yamaha XT 660 R (14.2 secs).
The 1977 version of the Kawasaki Z 750 Twin has a maximum speed of 0mph.
Top Speed of the 1977 Z 750 equals the 2013 Honda CHF 50 Metropolitan
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 1977 Kawasaki Z 750 Twin then how about a 2013 Honda CHF 50 Metropolitan (35 mph) and the 2002 Honda CHF 50 Metropolitan (35 mph).
