Kawasaki Z750 - any opinions? - SV650.org

30-03-11, 05:40 PM

I have seen a nice black 2008 (new shape) Z750 for sale and wondered if anyone had any experience or owned one of these?

I would be using it on the daily commute down A roads, the odd ride out and the occassional two up riding

Wideboy · 30-03-11, 05:45 PM

test rode a 09 model, had very spongy suspension which i didn't like, sure it would be ok with some tinkering. Also didn't seem much more powerful over other naked 600's in its group

30-03-11, 05:48 PM

I test rode one too, then bought a street triple.

30-03-11, 06:00 PM

Thanks for the quick replies, the MCN review says it has spongy suspension when pushed. Did you find that? Do you think it would be alright two up?

I like the speed triple as well but this 08 Z750 is only up for £3600

Wideboy · 30-03-11, 06:07 PM

didn't push it as hard as i could of as the dealer had a large amount of my money as a guaranty. but yeah it felt lazy, didn't like it.... get a test ride and see what you think everyone is different

im with amplimator tho, the street is better and i nearly bought that instead

Bri w · 31-03-11, 07:54 AM

Soulkiss has one, and he's very happy with it.

SoulKiss · 31-03-11, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Bri w

Soulkiss has one, and he's very happy with it.

Indeed I am and would totally recommend it.

Many of the Soho Massive have had a shot, maybe they will pipe up soon

Suspension wise, its not that bad, but then I am not really qualified to comment having ridden only a few bikes.

It uses the same frame (but different swing arm) as the Z1000, so now that they have been around a few years, getting a Z1000 shock and swapping it for the Z750 stock one may be an option.

Personally I am considering swapping the swing-arm if the parts becomeavailable when I have the money - mainly for cosmetic reasons tho.

If you test one, then the sweet spot for the power is about 7-7.5k, if you can keep it there or above its quite fun

Mine has ABS, does this one?

31-03-11, 11:07 AM

Thanks for your replies, I do really like the look of them but the only issue I have is I dont think it would be very comrtable two up. With me and the wife it would be about 25 stone.

31-03-11, 11:15 AM

Do yourself a favour and get a thou, much better for 2 up riding and the z1000 is a much much better bike all round, better yet a speed triple.

SoulKiss · 31-03-11, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Baggy

Thanks for your replies, I do really like the look of them but the only issue I have is I dont think it would be very comrtable two up. With me and the wife it would be about 25 stone.

Would have been closer to 30st when I was 2-up with T.

No real problems either in town or out of town.

I DID howerver get the Bagster one-piece seat to make things a bit better.

30-03-11, 05:40 PM	#1
Baggy Guest Posts: n/a	Kawasaki Z750 - any opinions? I have seen a nice black 2008 (new shape) Z750 for sale and wondered if anyone had any experience or owned one of these? I would be using it on the daily commute down A roads, the odd ride out and the occassional two up riding Last edited by Baggy; 30-03-11 at 05:42 PM.

30-03-11, 05:45 PM	#2
Wideboy Evel Knievel Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Eastleigh Posts: 4,641	Re: Kawasaki Z750 - any opinions? test rode a 09 model, had very spongy suspension which i didn't like, sure it would be ok with some tinkering. Also didn't seem much more powerful over other naked 600's in its group __________________ 05 DRZ400E RIP hovis

30-03-11, 05:48 PM	#3
Amplimator Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Kawasaki Z750 - any opinions? I test rode one too, then bought a street triple.

30-03-11, 06:00 PM	#4
Baggy Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Kawasaki Z750 - any opinions? Thanks for the quick replies, the MCN review says it has spongy suspension when pushed. Did you find that? Do you think it would be alright two up? I like the speed triple as well but this 08 Z750 is only up for £3600

30-03-11, 06:07 PM	#5
Wideboy Evel Knievel Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Eastleigh Posts: 4,641	Re: Kawasaki Z750 - any opinions? didn't push it as hard as i could of as the dealer had a large amount of my money as a guaranty. but yeah it felt lazy, didn't like it.... get a test ride and see what you think everyone is different im with amplimator tho, the street is better and i nearly bought that instead __________________ 05 DRZ400E RIP hovis

31-03-11, 07:54 AM	#6
Bri w Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Turre, Almeria Posts: 668	Re: Kawasaki Z750 - any opinions? Soulkiss has one, and he's very happy with it. __________________ *"It's not the years in your life, it's the life in your years."* Currently - Fighting the urge... seen a nice Triumph America Previously - Honda CB125, Honda CB400-4 & BSA B40, Moto Guzzi 850, Yamaha RD250, Suzuki GT380, Kawasaki Z1B, Kawasaki Z650, Honda VFR, Triumph Street Triple R.

31-03-11, 11:07 AM	#8
Baggy Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Kawasaki Z750 - any opinions? Thanks for your replies, I do really like the look of them but the only issue I have is I dont think it would be very comrtable two up. With me and the wife it would be about 25 stone.

31-03-11, 11:15 AM	#9
SUPERSTARDJ01 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Kawasaki Z750 - any opinions? Do yourself a favour and get a thou, much better for 2 up riding and the z1000 is a much much better bike all round, better yet a speed triple.

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