Well, having passed my full motorcycle test (Restricted A2, 33bhp for 2 years) back in December, I wanted to quickly get rid of my 2k7 (and getting very expensive to run (+ uneconomical, noisy and useless at long distance faster riding) RS125.
I kind of bought the Z750 on impulse. It was ... Read review
Advantages: Handles well for a 'budget' bike, friendly for newbies and fun for the experienced. Engine good Disadvantages: Suspension could do with improvement, brakes are only so-so.
Well, having passed my full motorcycle test (Restricted A2, 33bhp for 2 years) back in December, I wanted to quickly get rid of my 2k7 (and getting very expensive to run (+ uneconomical, noisy and useless at long distance faster riding) RS125.
I kind of bought the Z750 on impulse. It was a good price for me (some £400 below parkers list) and for a 5 year old bike, incredibily clean.
I would commute and enjoy occasional ... ...to comply with the (IMO!!) stupid EU regulations, so obviously performance now is merely adequate, but beforehad the 750's powerplant would give you all the performance you'd need (and want) on a public highway!
Handling wise, well, let's say that in the corners it has no trouble dealing with being thrown about, so long as the road isn't really bumpy, then it starts to get a bit unsettled. It had no problem scratching around the twisties ... more
Well, having passed my full motorcycle test (Restricted A2, 33bhp for 2 years) back in December, I wanted to quickly get rid of my 2k7 (and getting very expensive to run (+ uneconomical, noisy and useless at long distance faster riding) RS125.
I kind of bought the Z750 on impulse. It was a good price for me (some £400 below parkers list) and for a 5 year old bike, incredibily clean.
I would commute and enjoy occasional fun runs for about 800 miles before getting it restricted to comply with the (IMO!!) stupid EU regulations, so obviously performance now is merely adequate, but beforehad the 750's powerplant would give you all the performance you'd need (and want) on a public highway!
Handling wise, well, let's say that in the corners it has no trouble dealing with being thrown about, so long as the road isn't really bumpy, then it starts to get a bit unsettled. It had no problem scratching around the twisties and it's confidence inspiring enough to leave me with no chicken strips on both sides of the (and close to legal limit) rather unispiring BT-014 tyres. Brakes are nothing to write home about but pull you up well enough (maybe Braided Hoses will help..!)
As for practicality, well I can fit a couple of sandwiches and a bottle of my favirote fizzy (or still!) beverage, a Kit-kat AND a packet of McCoys under the seat (Mine has no pillion seat, not sure if a normal seat takes up more space underneath).
The fuel tank is perfectly adequate for most people with a range after a days scratching and spending most of the time above 7000rpm of 165 miles before I bottled it. Then again, restricted to 33bhp there's only so much fuel you can burn! That said, even when it had full power I was still able to get 150 miles and more. Take it easy and you can see 170-180 miles without a problem! Fuel tank is about 18 litres.
It's fairly comfortable for normal use, start to ride harder and you get stiff legs (thanks to the streetfightery riding style and pegs that are in my opinion too far forward for fast use) and a numb bum (to be predicted, I guess), but even so the tank range happily co-incides with the onset of pain, so you can help yourself to a pie at the same time!
If you were a serious rider you'd probably want another bike, since the suspension does hold this bike back. For the price of some decent front and rear suspension from a donor bike (or from Ohlins or something), you could just buy a 'better' bike. The engine is tractable enough to be left in 6th and pull smoothly from 25mph and the fuel injection is smooth enough to work without complaint and it sounds pretty nice considering it has a standard can.
There are plenty of accessories you can get, which turn the bike from "good" to "great" and beyond, depending on how deep your bank account goes! The best accessory you can get, though, is the fly-screen which sorts out the windblast!
If you spent £1000 or so getting some decent forks from a ZX-6 or something and replacing the mediocore rear shock, and upgrading the brakes you'd have an awesome machine!
Advantages: Excellent value, awesome looks, easy to live with. Disadvantages: Relatively expensive insurance.
...buy the new 2007 model Kawasaki Z750.
I have always liked the look and shape of the Z750, which I think is even more improved in the 2007 model. When I found out that there had been a price drop and 0% interest offer on the new model, I went straight to my local Kawasaki dealer.
I bought a brand new black Z750 and although I can't really compare it to any other bike (as this is my first) I absolutely love it. I have just completed the 600 mile ... ...the bike and improve my general skills. For a novice, the bike is very forgiving considering how powerful it is and I can sense that it will keep me interested for many years to come - something that maybe other 650 type bikes may not be able to.
I personally think the bike looks awesome, and have actually had at least 3 people shout out nice bike as I have been commuting through town! I have read many professional reviews in magazines and can understand ...
Honest.John 11.09.2007
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Advantages: Price, build quality, weight, reliability, fun factor. Disadvantages: Other road users.
I bought a Kawasaki Z750 back in 2004 new when they were first in th UK. I'm used to having big 1200cc bikes, and was a bit sceptical about buying, but the shop gave me such a good part ex on my older Honda 1200, I could not resist. The first thing you notice about the Z750 is how well it's made and the attention to detail, it's every bit as good as Honda's and BMW's. Many parts are made of an alloy, the exhaust system is all stainles steel, and ... ...I've been riding bikes for the last 26 yrs. For all you techno's out there, the engine is a four cylinder fuel injected 16 valve motor which pumps out 115 bhp, which feels more like 130 bhp. As with all middle weight bikes you need to keep the revs up to get the best from this machine. You can ride it like an old git doing 30 mph, or if you want it will accelerate from 0-60 in around 3.2 secs and go on to a top speed of 150 mph. I find the brakes ...
bigkev007 08.06.2007
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i have purchased a 2007 z750 and its a fantastic bike with comfort and stability and massive power acceleration and great fun ,great looks ...
trickyricky44 19.09.2008
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