Kawasaki Z750
106 hp, 748 cc, 498 lbs2007 - 2012
Honda CB500
57 hp, 499 cc, 425 lbs1996 - 2003
EngineKawasaki Z750Honda CB500
Engine code5VX8
Displacement748 cc499 cc
Max power106 hp (@10 500 RPM)57 hp (@9 500 RPM)
Max torque57 lb ft (@8 300 RPM)34 lb ft (@8 000 RPM)
Redline12 100 RPM10 500 RPM
Idling speed1 100 RPM1 500 RPM
ManagementFuel InjectionCarburetor
LayoutDOHC Inline-4DOHC Inline-2
Compression11.30:110.50:1
Oil capacity3.22 quart2.93 quart
Oil type10W40, motul 300v 10w40, shell rotella 10w4010W40, Motul 5100, Shell Rotella 10W40
Spark plug typeNGK CR9EK, NGK CR9EIXNGK CR8EH9
CoolingLiquidLiquid
Valves168
Bore68.4 mm73.0 mm
Stroke50.9 mm59.0 mm
Throttle bore32.0 mm
Weight to power4.70 lbs/hp7.46 lbs/hp
Power to weight531 hp/2500lbs334 hp/2500lbs
Battery type12V 8Ah
GearboxKawasaki Z750Honda CB500
TypeSequentialSequential
ClutchWetWet
DriveChainChain
Chain type525
Gears count66
Primary ratio1.7141.947
Final drive2.8672.666
1. gear2.571 (71 mph)3.461 (43 mph)
2. gear1.941 (94 mph)2.235 (68 mph)
3. gear1.556 (117 mph)1.75 (86 mph)
4. gear1.333 (136 mph)1.478 (102 mph)
5. gear1.2 (152 mph)1.28 (119 mph)
6. gear1.095 (166 mph)1.13 (134 mph)
ChasisKawasaki Z750Honda CB500
Frame typeTubular steel, diamondDouble cradle of tubular and box-section steel construction
Front susp.Telescopic fork, 4.72 in travel37mm Telescopic forks (4.53 in travel)
Rear susp.Swinagarm, uni-trak, 4.92 in travelTwin shock adjustable, (4.61 in travel)
Dyno chart of 1998 Honda CB500