1979 KZ 750  
Identification    
 Letter designation    B4
 Color     Luminous brown, Midnight blue
 Frame #    KZ750B-033101 - 046100
 Engine #    KZ750BE033101 - 046086
     
Dimensions    

 Overall length

   2,150 mm, EU: 2,170 mm

 Overall width

   855 mm, EU: 815 mm

 Overall height

   1,195 mm, EU: 1,115
 Wheelbase    1,450 mm
 Road clearance    145 mm, EU: 155 mm
 Dry weight    218 kg
 Fuel tank capacity    14.5 l
     
Performance     
 Climbing ability    26°
 Braking distance    12 m from 50 kph
 Minimum turning radius    2.5 m
     
Engine     
 Type    4 stroke, DOHC, 2 cylinder, air cooled 
 Bore and stroke    78 mm x 78 mm
 Displacement    745 cc
 Compression ratio    8.5
 Maximum horsepower    55 hp @ 7,000 rpm
 Maximum torque    6.0 kg-m @ 3,000 rpm
 Valve timing    

 Inlet


Open

Closed

Duration 

30° BTDC

50° ABDC

260°

 Exhaust


Open

Closed

Duration 

70° BBDC

30° ATDC

280°

 Carburetors    (2) Mikuni BS38
 Lubrication system    Wet sump
 Engine oil Type   SAE 10W40, 10W50, 20W40, 20W50
  Capacity  4.0 l
 Starting system    Electric starter and kick
 Ignition system    Battery and coil (transistorized)
 Cylinder numbering method    
 Firing order    
 Ignition timing    From 5° BTDC @ 1,500 rpm to 30° BTDC @ 3,750 rpm
 Spark plugs    NGK B8ES or ND W24ES-U
     
Transmission     
 Type    5 speed, constant mesh, return shift
 Clutch    Multi-disc, wet
 Gear ratio 1st   2.33
  2nd  1.63
  3rd  1.27
  4th   1.04
  5th   0.89
  6th   -
 Primary reduction ratio    2.48
 Final reduction ratio    2.38
 Overall drive ratio    5.23 @ top gear
   
Electrical equipment     
 Alternator    Nippon Denso ACQI04
 Regulator/rectifier    Nippon Denso ANSB02
 Ignition coils    Nippon Denso  AJPG36
 Battery    Nippon Denchi GM14Z-3A, 12V 14AH
 Starter motor    Mitsuba SM-224
 Headlight Type   Sealed beam, EU: Semi-sealed
  Bulb   12V 50/35W, EU: 12V 45/40W
 Tail/brake light    12V 8/27W, EU: 12V 5/21W
 City light    12V, 4W
 Turn signal lights    12V, 23W, EU: 12V, 21W
 Meter lights    12V, 3.4W
 Indicator lights    12V, 3.4W
 Horn    12V, 2.5A
     
Frame     
 Type    Tubular, double cradle
 Steering angle    39° to either side
 Castor    63.5°
 Trail    105 mm
 Tire size Front   3.25 - 19
  Rear   4.00 - 18
 Suspension Front   Telescopic fork
  Rear   Swing arm
 Suspension stroke Front   140 mm
  Rear   80 mm
 Front fork oil Type   SAE 10W20
  Capacity   171~180 cc
  Oil level   
     
Brakes     
 Type Front   Single disc
  Rear   Single disc
 Effective disc diameter Front   245 mm
  Rear   230 mm