1976-1979 Kawasaki KZ750 Service Manual
Complete service documentation for the Kawasaki KZ750 models covering 1976 through 1979. Includes detailed diagrams and procedures. Part Number: kawkz7507679.zip
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Kawasaki Models Covered & Key Technical Specifications
Models: Kawasaki KZ750
Sub-models / Variants: 1976-1979 models, US model, European model, German model
Build Years: 1976–1979
Technical Data:
- Engine type: DOHC 2-cylinder, 4-stroke, air-cooled
- Displacement: 745 cc
- Bore and stroke: 78.0 x 78.0 mm
- Compression ratio: 8.5:1
- Maximum horsepower: 55 HP @ 7,000 rpm (51 HP for German model)
- Maximum torque: 6.0 kg-m @ 3,000 rpm (6.1 kg-m @ 3,000 rpm for German model)
- Transmission: 5-speed, constant mesh, return shift
- Ignition timing: 5° BTDC @ 1,000 rpm to 30° BTDC @ 3,750 rpm
- Engine oil capacity: 4.0 liters
- Spark plugs: NGK B6ES or ND W20ES-U
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Inside the 1976–1979 Kawasaki KZ750 Service Manual
- Covers the 1976–1979 Kawasaki KZ750 motorcycle, documenting engine, drivetrain, chassis, and electrical systems for US and European variants
- Original OEM publication © Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. 1975, 1977, 1978, 1980, revised August 30, 1989
- Contains 47 detailed exploded-view diagrams and 9 unique system assembly charts for engine and chassis components
- File delivered as a direct download the moment payment clears
- Indexed PDF search covers every chapter and appendix
- Stored against your account so you can retrieve it after a hard-drive loss
- This 1976–1979 Kawasaki KZ750 publication provides the official factory baseline for the DOHC 745 cc twin-cylinder air-cooled engine platform
Component and Systems Coverage
This Kawasaki KZ750 1976–1979 service manual provides technical data on disassembly and installation sequences for the engine, transmission, and chassis. Core sections document the DOHC air-cooled engine, detailing cylinder head, valve train, balancer mechanism, and piston assembly specifications. The documentation covers fuel system components including the Mikuni BS38 dual-carburetor setups, lubrication systems, and electrical hardware including the ignition system, charging system, and starter motor circuits. Brake system documentation details both front and rear disc configurations, highlighting pad, caliper, and master cylinder assembly.
Engine and Chassis Specifications
Performance data includes power curves and torque figures for major engine fasteners. Cylinder head bolt torque values are documented at 12.2 kgm. The ignition timing is set to 10 degrees before top dead center at specified revolutions per minute. Crankcase balancer mechanism and oil pump settings are provided alongside tolerance charts for valve clearances. The manual includes a comprehensive list of technical data such as engine oil capacity of 4.0 liters and precise what an OEM service publication covers for these classic machines. Compression ratio is documented at 8.5:1. Brake lever pivot bolt torque is listed at 0.5–0.7 kg-m. This official 236-page Kawasaki OEM manual serves as the definitive reference for the 1976–1979 Kawasaki KZ750, documenting engine, chassis, and electrical specifications for the multi-year production run.
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