Kawasaki Z750 vs. Yamaha FZ8: The 2010 Match !
Unbeaten for 5 years, the Kawasaki Z750 sees the appearance this year of an opponent to its size: the Yamaha FZ8! Cubing a little more and offering a compromise more oriented towards comfort, can the newcomer win this decisive match? ? Duel !
Kawasaki Z750 tech. Sheet
| (manufacturer data) | |
| Engine | |
| Type | Liquid-cooled 4-stroke in-line 4-cylinder |
| Displacement | 748 cc |
| Bore x stroke | 68.4 × 50.9 mm |
| Volumetric ratio | 11.3 to 1 |
| Max power | 106 hp (77.7 kW) at 10,500 rpm |
| Max torque | 78 Nm at 8000 rpm |
| Distribution | Double ACT, 16 valves |
| Food | Electronic fuel injection, ø 32 mm x 4 (Keihin) |
| Lubrication | Pressurized, wet sump |
| Ignition | Electronic |
| Starter | Electric |
| Transmission | |
| Clutch | Multidisc in oil bath, manually operated |
| Gearbox | 6 reports |
| Primary report | 1.714 (84/49) |
| 1st | 2.571 (36/14) |
| 2nd | 1.941 (33/17) |
| 3rd | 1.556 (28/18) |
| 4th | 1,333 (28/21) |
| 5th | 1,200 (24/20) |
| 6th | 1,095 (23/21) |
| Final report | 2.867 (43/15) |
| Transmitted secondary ° | By joint chain |
| Cycle part | |
| Frame | Tubular beam (with lower engine support), in high strength steel |
| Front suspension | Upside down fork ø 41 mm, rebound and spring preload adjustments |
| Suspension Ar | Steel swingarm, Uni-Trak with connecting rod and progressive gas shock absorber, 7 positions |
| Front travel | 120 mm |
| Travel Ar | 124 mm |
| Socket / socket angle | 24.5 ° / 103 mm |
| Front brake | Double semi-floating 300 mm petal disc, 2-piston calipers |
| Ar brake | Single 250mm petal disc, single piston calipers |
| Front tire | 120/70 ZR17 M / C (58W) |
| Tire Ar | 180/55 ZR17 M / C (73W) |
| Dimensions, weight, capacities | |
| Wheelbase | 1,460 mm |
| Saddle height | 815 mm |
| Ground clearance | 155 mm |
| Steering angle | 31 ° (left and right) |
| Fuel tank | 18.5 liters |
| Oil tank | 3.8 liters |
| Full weight | FZ8: 226 kg (ABS 230 kg) |
| Commercial information | |
| Availability and prices | Immediate, € 7,499 (ABS € 7,999), |
| Colors | White "Pearl Stardust" and Black "Metallic Spark", Black "Metallic Spark" or Orange "Candy Sparkling" |
| Guarantee | 2 years, unlimited mileage |
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