Motorcycle specifications KawasakiZ 750 2004 Big success ahead!

the Z 750 is the medium-displacement version of the Z 1000, which is a big hit in France. A true clone of its big sister, it uses many of the same components, adapted as needed. The engine is still that of the ZX-9R, but upgraded to 748 cm3 and equipped with dual-throttle injection. Farewell to the exhaust pipes: the original 4-in-2-in-4 line of the 1000 becomes a classic 4-in-1. The fork is traditional, with no adjustment options.

the little Z doesn't display any technological profligacy, and plays the price card but above all the design card: we find the 1000's (slightly modified) forkhead, the same engine size, the same frame design, as well as the instrumentation, the tank and the distinctive hull. With its thuggish looks, the Z 750 is sure to take on the commercial aspirations of its predecessor.

on the subject of simplicity, the Z 750 has to make do with simple black rims, losing the little touches of tuning such as the painted engine casing ends, and replacing the handsome aluminum handlebars with a steel model. The main thing remains: that thuggish face.

but there's no rebellion when it comes to handling. The saddle is at the right height, the legs slightly bent but not excessively, and the rider rests firmly on the handlebars. The advantage of 4 good bowls in the mill is the guarantee of a very appreciable suppleness, and that of the Z is exemplary. Injection is meticulous, free from inertia or sequential fuzziness, and proud of its fine-tuned regularity. The 7 & 1/2 block's trump card is its mid-range potential. From 4 to 8,000 rpm, the boiler really packs a punch. Measurements show that the Z 1,000 is more efficient, but the sensational side of this zone is absent on the big brother, and it's a real pleasure to enjoy this vigorous rev range on the 750. A very good point. Once you've crossed the 8,000 rpm mark, the Kawa signature comes to the fore: a healthy dose of potato and rage.

with the 100 hp law, this raging behavior at high revs will certainly be muffled, but the mid-range trunk should remain intact. The machine copes very well with this fieriness. It's easy to drive, with lightness and ease. The front drivetrain is lively, precise and largely adequate for most riders. It's not as rigorous as the 1000's, and is a bit lacking in hard use - but let's not forget that this is a nervous roadster, not "Fast Sébil's" machine.

comfort is not that of a GT, but remains decent. Wind pressure is bearable as long as you keep within the speed limits. After that, your arms will automatically calm you down. No ZX-6 RR brake shoes to slow down the turbulent Z: you don't find the bite of a Kawa sports bike, but the efficiency is largely present, and this is appreciated by young Z-ists who will have to get used to it - brutal braking in the wet calms you down! The rear is hardly convincing, and will have to limit itself to the role of retarder.

in the market of wild roadsters, Kawa presents a potentially lethal weapon. A nasty but appreciated pretty face, enthusiastic engine behavior, a 600 price tag for top-class performance... a Hornet and Fazer eater; and even a Z 1000, because the 750 is easier, more efficient and sensational. A zest of passion will do the rest.

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