Table of contents

• Second hand advice Kawasaki Z 750 Where are the pitfalls lurking?
• sightseeing
• Market situation
• Technical specifications
• Facelift
• Triumph Street Triple
• Suzuki GSR 600
• Yamaha FZ6 / Fazer
• BMW F 800 R.

Kawasaki

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Kawasaki

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2007: extensive facelift with upside-down fork, ABS and G-Kat. The extra weight: an impressive 13 kilos …

Yamaha

2/13
Competitor 3: Yamaha FZ6 / Fazer
Four-cylinder in-line engine, 600 cc, 98 hp; in the program from 2004 to 2010; New price 2004: 6750 euros, used from 2300 euros

archive

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Competitor 2: Suzuki GSR 600
4-cylinder in-line engine, 599 cc, 98 hp; in the program from 2005 to 2012; New price 2005: 6990 euros, used from 2500 euros

Gargolov

4/13
Competitor 1: Triumph Street Triple
3-cylinder in-line engine, 675 cc, 106 hp; in the program since 2007; New price 2007: 7350 euros, used from 3500 euros

Artist

5/13
… where is it particularly lacking? At the comfort of two-person operation.

Artist

6/13
A great road sweeper for every day. But …

Kawasak

7/13
2004: first vintage with a muffler that is unlikely to be seen these days.

fact

8/13
Tip for bargain hunters: The touring version Z 750 S with half-shell (construction period 2004 to 2006) now cost 300 euros more.
Used now cheaper than the standard Z.

Kawasak

9/13
A lot of digital, little joy? The cockpit of the first Z 750 edition could not have a rotating LCD segment display of the speed
really liked it.

Bilski

10/13
Fashionable wave brake disc from model year 2007. But even more important: ABS as standard equipment. However, performance suffers from long control intervals.

Kawasak

11/13
Easy to show 2: The cockpit of the Z 750 from 2007 scores with its pleasing shape, but above all with the very good recording of all relevant information.

Gargolov

12/13
Happy to show 1: The manifold system of the Kawasaki Z 750.

Artist

13/13
Competitor 4: BMW F 800 R
2-cylinder in-line engine, 798 cc, 87 hp; in the program since 2009; New price 2009: 7940 euros, used from 4800 euros.

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Kawasaki Z 750 for sale

Second hand advice Kawasaki Z 750
Where are the pitfalls lurking?

From 2004 Kawasaki finally made steam again in the glorious 750cc class. The angular Kawasaki Z 750 naked bike hardly had to fear competition: there weren’t any! The four-cylinder sold very well when new, which is why the used selection is great.

Jorg Lohse

04/16/2015

In a class of its own – this is how Stefan Kaschel wrote the top test of the Kawasaki Z 750, born in 2007. But the MOTORRAD man alluded less to the qualities of the four and more to the revival of the motorcycle category: 750 cc engines like the Honda CB 750 or BMW R 75/5 weren’t once the measure of all things?

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Tradition or glorification is the Kawasaki Z 750 in a class of its own on the road too? Of course, the little one also had to be measured against its big sister, the Z 1000. It set the bar very high right from the start and is clearly considered to be the more ambitious motorcycle. The savings of almost 3000 euros compared to the 1000 series could also be felt on board the Z 750 in terms of chassis and performance. On the plus side, however, the “Dreiviertel-Zett” was already convincing in its first version (2004 to 2006) as a great all-rounder for every day. With the model update from 2007, the Kawasaki Z 750 again in terms of pressure (better bottom / middle coordination) and comfort (noticeably less vibrations). In the chassis, an upside-down fork with adjustable spring base and rebound damping catches the eye, but in connection with the (too hard) rear shock, the following applies: not perfect, but sufficient for the country road.

classic

Cult bike: Kawasaki Z 750 Turbo

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Exhaust & silencer

Product test including videos about the exhaust systems

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Kawasak

The cockpit of the Kawasaki Z 750 from 2007.

Happy to show: The cockpit of the Kawasaki Z 750 from 2007 scores with its pleasing shape, but above all with the very good recording of all relevant information.

Bilski

Brake disc and ABS on the 2007 Kawasaki Z 750.

Fashionable wave brake disc from model year 2007. But even more important: ABS as standard equipment. However, performance suffers from long control intervals.

Kawasak

The old cockpit in the 2004 version.

A lot of digital, little joy? The cockpit of the first Kawasaki Z 750 could not really please with the revolving LCD segment display of the speed.

fact

The half-wrapped Kawasaki Z 750 S.

Tip for bargain hunters: The touring version of the Kawasaki Z 750 S with half-shell (construction period 2004 to 2006) now cost 300 euros more. Used now cheaper than the standard Z.

Kawasak

The Kawasaki Z 750 on its debut.

2004: first vintage with a muffler that is unlikely to be seen these days.

sightseeing

Artist

No typical quirks, unless the previous owner lent a hand.

Typical Kawasaki Z 750 quirks? Dealers and workshops usually shake their heads at this request. The “three-quarter four” is considered to be robust and less prone to defects of any kind. So at the on-site appointment it is more important to track down maintenance sins or signs of use of all kinds: scratches or scrapes on the housing cover that indicate falling over, worn chain sets, low oil level. Younger vehicles from first hand are usually passed on with a fully stamped checkbook, from the second or third hand, on the other hand, the readiness for maintenance decreases enormously. In return, the desire to remodel increases, but not always a tasteful hand is shown. Most popular tuning measures: exhaust (especially on the first generation of the Kawasaki Z 750), mini indicators, mirrors, rear conversion. Exciting question: Do all add-on parts have an E-mark for legal use in public transport? Stay away from dubious radical tags.

Market situation

MOTORCYCLE

Good availability on the market from around 2000 euros. The half-clad variant is usually traded cheaper.

The Schwacke list now lists the first year of the Kawasaki Z 750 well below 2000 euros. However, according to the well-known vehicle evaluation tool, it should already have over 100,000 kilometers on the clock. In the case of the naked bike for every day, of course, a purely hypothetical value. The common vehicle exchanges on the Internet show the reality: the low-priced entry-level offers are just over 2000 euros for the first two years of the Z 750, the mileage is well below the 50,000 mark. No wonder, the Standard-Z is not designed as a touring mile eater, but is mostly driven by (re) beginners with relatively moderate annual mileage. The half-clad S version, however, is different, which is usually offered with extras such as a touring bench or suitcase. However, this only appeals to a very special group of buyers, which is why the tariffs are significantly below the usual Z 750 prices despite the added value in the form of mileage or equipment. The first generation of models (up to 2006) is often offered privately, for dealers it is usually too sensitive about the warranty obligation. In the case of the second generation, the relationship is more likely the other way around.

Technical specifications

Gargolov

The Kawasaki Z 750 pushes with 106 hp at 10,5000 rpm. But with a full tank, it also weighs 232 kg.

Facelift

Kawasak

The 2004 version still had its stovepipe exhaust.

2004 Market launch of the Kawasaki Z 750 with 110 hp. Colors: black, red, blue. 7195 euros.

2005 New color: silver, no red. Price unchanged. The second model, the Kawasaki Z 750 S, comes with half fairing, different instrumentation, a touring bench with more passenger comfort and handles. Colors: red, blue. 7495 euros.

2006 Ignition lock rubber-mounted due to vibrations; Immobilizer as standard; new handlebar. Colors: black, orange, silver. Price unchanged. Last year of sales for the Kawasaki Z 750 S..

2007 Extensive revision with a new shape (including lamp mask, exhaust) and new engine tuning including G-Kat. Power drops to 106 hp. Undercarriage with upside-down fork. ABS as standard. Colors: black, green, silver. 7895 euros. 

2009 Clear indicator lenses with orange lamps. New color: blue, silver omitted. 7,995 euros.

2011 New brake lines; only two black keys, no master key. New color: white, blue no longer applicable. Price 8295 euros. Market launch of the better equipped Kawasaki Z 750 R (8995 euros) with modified chassis (including aluminum swing arm) and two-tone paintwork. 8,995 euros.

2012 Last sales year of the Z 750 / R, the successor model Z 800 appears in 2013. 8395/9235 euros (Z 750 / Z 750 R).

Triumph Street Triple

Gargolov

Triumph Street Triple

3-cylinder in-line engine, 675 cc, 106 hp; in the program since 2007; New price 2007: 7350 euros, used from 3500 euros

Suzuki GSR 600

archive

Suzuki GSR 600

4-cylinder in-line engine, 599 cc, 98 hp; in the program from 2005 to 2012; New price 2005: 6990 euros, used from 2500 euros

Yamaha FZ6 / Fazer

Yamaha

Yamaha FZ6 / Fazer

Four-cylinder in-line engine, 600 cc, 98 hp; in the program from 2004 to 2010; New price 2004: 6750 euros, used from 2300 euros

BMW F 800 R.

Artist

BMW F 800 R.

2-cylinder in-line engine, 798 cc, 87 hp; in the program since 2009; New price 2009: 7940 euros, used from 4800 euros

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