Engine | Kawasaki Z750 | Honda CB500 |
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Engine code | 5VX8 | |
Displacement | 748 cc | 499 cc |
Max power | 106 hp (@10 500 RPM) | 57 hp (@9 500 RPM) |
Max torque | 57 lb ft (@8 300 RPM) | 34 lb ft (@8 000 RPM) |
Redline | 12 100 RPM | 10 500 RPM |
Idling speed | 1 100 RPM | 1 500 RPM |
Management | Fuel Injection | Carburetor |
Layout | DOHC Inline-4 | DOHC Inline-2 |
Compression | 11.30:1 | 10.50:1 |
Oil capacity | 3.22 quart | 2.93 quart |
Oil type | 10W40, motul 300v 10w40, shell rotella 10w40 | 10W40, Motul 5100, Shell Rotella 10W40 |
Spark plug type | NGK CR9EK, NGK CR9EIX | NGK CR8EH9 |
Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
Valves | 16 | 8 |
Bore | 68.4 mm | 73.0 mm |
Stroke | 50.9 mm | 59.0 mm |
Throttle bore | 32.0 mm | |
Weight to power | 4.70 lbs/hp | 7.46 lbs/hp |
Power to weight | 531 hp/2500lbs | 334 hp/2500lbs |
Battery type | 12V 8Ah |
Gearbox | Kawasaki Z750 | Honda CB500 |
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Type | Sequential | Sequential |
Clutch | Wet | Wet |
Drive | Chain | Chain |
Chain type | 525 | |
Gears count | 6 | 6 |
Primary ratio | 1.714 | 1.947 |
Final drive | 2.867 | 2.666 |
1. gear | 2.571 (71 mph) | 3.461 (43 mph) |
2. gear | 1.941 (94 mph) | 2.235 (68 mph) |
3. gear | 1.556 (117 mph) | 1.75 (86 mph) |
4. gear | 1.333 (136 mph) | 1.478 (102 mph) |
5. gear | 1.2 (152 mph) | 1.28 (119 mph) |
6. gear | 1.095 (166 mph) | 1.13 (134 mph) |
Chasis | Kawasaki Z750 | Honda CB500 |
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Frame type | Tubular steel, diamond | Double cradle of tubular and box-section steel construction |
Front susp. | Telescopic fork, 4.72 in travel | 37mm Telescopic forks (4.53 in travel) |
Rear susp. | Swinagarm, uni-trak, 4.92 in travel | Twin shock adjustable, (4.61 in travel) |