A new naked is joining the Kawasaki line-up for 2004.  Styled along similar lines as the Z1000 the new Z750 should be able to compete on price with machines such as the SV650 Suzuki.

The 748cc liquid-cooled four-cylinder engine is based on the unit used in the Z1000 rather than that of the ZX-7R or ZR-7 and has a unique bore and stroke of 68.4 x 50.9mm. 

It is electronically injected and the 34mm throttle bodies scores dual butterfly's.  The large Z1000 radiator provides enough cooling for the smaller engine to do away with the need for an oil cooler.

The press blurbs for this model indicate that an all stainless steel exhaust system but the images show that the headers are painted black, which is a little surprising if the headers are stainless.

Kawasaki's new LED based instrumentation also makes an appearance on the Z750.  The frame is also based on the Z1000.  Conventional 41mm forks handle the bumps up front while a preload and rebound adjustable shock looks after the rear.

Twin piston calipers grip a pair of 300mm discs at the front of the machine and are aided by a 220mm disc at the rear.

Z750 Specifications

• Engine - 748cc, liquid-cooled in-line 4

• Bore x Stroke - 68.4 x 50.9mm

• Compression Ratio - 11.3:1

• Valvetrain - DOHC, 16 valves

• Induction - Electronic Fuel Injection with 34mm throttle bodies (dual-butterfly)

• Gearbox - Six speed

• Clutch - Wet, multi-plate

• Tyres - 120/70ZR17 (F), 180/55ZR17 (R)

• Rake - 24.5°

• Trail - 104mm

• Front Suspension - 41mm telescopic forks

• Rear Suspension - Bottom link, uni-trak, 4-way rebound adjustment, 7-way preload

• Front Brakes - 300mm discs, twin piston calipers

• Rear Brake - 220mm disc with single piston caliper

• Length - 2,080mm

• Width - 780mm

• Height - 1,040mm

• Wheelbase - 1,425mm

• Ground Clearance - 165mm

• Seat Height - 815mm

• Dry Weight - 195kg

• Fuel Tank - 18 litres

• Colours - In Australia the Z750 will only be available in red