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KZ 750 twin vs 4cyl
- jamie
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Anybody out there have any experiance with the 1100 spectra ? I enjoy my mide size bikes but would't mind something bigger for two up riding.
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Not a good bike for two up, unless combined weight of both people is under 300 lbs.
750 twin has almost the same acceleration and top speed as the 650 four, but doesn't stand a chance against a 750 four.
For a daily rider, commuting to and from work, running errands, casual riding, I prefer the 750 twin. For go fast conditions, I much prefer a 750 four (especially a modified one).
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1980 KZ750-H1 (slightly altered)
1987 KZ1000-P6 "Ponch"
1979 GS1000 "Dadzuki"
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Here's some specs:
750-twin:
www.motorcycleclassics.com/motorcycle-details.aspx?id=7398
750-four:
www.motorcycleclassics.com/motorcycle-details.aspx?id=7394
1977 KZ650-C1 Original Owner - Stock (with additional invisible FIAMM horn)
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If anyone is interested, Kawasaki 750 four cylinder stock hp ranges from 74 to 115 or so for the air cooled fours.
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1973 z1 2-1974z1-a,2-1975z1-b dragbikes1015cc+1393cc, 1977kz1000,1978kz1000,1981kz1000j, 1997 zx-11, 2000 z12r,1428turbo nitrous pro-mod and a shit load of parts thats all for now leader sask.,CANADA
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turbo's don't count that's the only way you will be able to buy a stock 750 with a 115 horse engine, and i haven't seen to many hairdryers on this site.
GPz750 Turbo's don't count?
Factory stock, air cooled 750 four cylinder motor, manufactured in 84 and 85 by Kawasaki.
I think there are at least a half dozen members with one, including Lorcan with his 211 mph GPz750 Turbo.
Hmm, lot's of GPz's here, 550, 750, and 1100, so it must not be the GPz part that disqualifies it. So is it disqualified for being a turbo? Does that mean the Z1R-TC is disqualified also? And all the bored out, turbocharged, 1000's that are constantly being discussed?
Perhaps you could explain to me what does count, I really hate to break the rules due to ignorance
Here's a pic for you, it's the one behind the 750 twin
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The joke is that you could dump the clutch from a stop in 4th gear with a fat girl on the back and the bike would happily chug away.
1980 KZ750-H1 (slightly altered)
1987 KZ1000-P6 "Ponch"
1979 GS1000 "Dadzuki"
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...The joke is that you could dump the clutch from a stop in 4th gear with a fat girl on the back and the bike would happily chug away.
Is that a joke? I thought it was part of the advertising campaign, verified by the engineers;) :lol:
Love my twin
'82 KZ750 CSR, M1 twin. Mac 2-1 exhaust, K&N pods, 17tooth drive sprocket, Mikuni BS-34 carbs w/#47.5 pilot jet and #125 main jet, Canadian XS650 needlejetjet needle, Wired George's coil mod.
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Is the handling and suspension similar for the bikes ? ie do both engines share the same frame ?
Anyone had any luck with after market shocks for the kz 650 and 750s ? I am kind of a fat A , about 225 , occasionally ride 2 up. I bottom the shocks on most bumps. A while back I read where a guy modified some auto shocks pretty cheaply for replacements. Anyone have any experiance doing this ?
Great forum ,thanks for the insight.
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www.progressivesuspension.com/index.html
Ikon (the 'descendant' of Koni) also has good info:
www.progressivesuspension.com/index.html
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