1976-1979 Kawasaki KZ750 Service Manual (OEM, , revised August 1989)
Kawasaki Models Covered & Key Technical Specifications
Models: Kawasaki KZ750
Sub-models / Variants: 1976-1979 models, US model, European model, German model
Model 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
Kawasaki Manual Features & Content Preview
- Official factory baseline publication for the 1976–1979 Kawasaki KZ750 DOHC 745cc air-cooled twin-cylinder platform
- Covers engine, drivetrain, chassis, and electrical systems for both US and European variants
- Original OEM documentation © Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. (1975–1980, revised August 1989)
- Contains 47 exploded-view diagrams and 9 unique system assembly charts
Component and Systems Coverage
This 236-page OEM service manual delivers the technical data required for professional bench work and serious DIY overhauls. It outlines the precise disassembly and installation sequences for the engine, transmission, and chassis. Core sections document the cylinder head, valve train, balancer mechanism, and piston assemblies. Fuel system documentation breaks down the Mikuni BS38 dual-carburetor setups alongside the lubrication circuits. Electrical schematics map out the ignition system, charging hardware, and starter motor circuits. Brake system tear-downs detail front and rear disc configurations, highlighting pad, caliper, and master cylinder assemblies. Always refer to the factory handling precautions and safety warnings outlined in these sections before attempting any mechanical work to ensure safe operation.
Engine and Chassis Specifications
Access factory performance data, power curves, and exact torque figures for major fasteners. The documentation specifies an 8.5:1 compression ratio and a 4.0-liter engine oil capacity. Cylinder head bolt torque values are strictly set at 12.2 kg-m. You will find ignition timing set at 10 degrees BTDC at the designated RPM. Crankcase balancer and oil pump settings sit alongside precise tolerance charts for valve clearances. Chassis specifications include brake lever pivot bolt torque set at 0.5–0.7 kg-m. This manual provides the definitive reference numbers needed to bring the multi-year KZ750 production run back to exact factory tolerances.
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