Comparison of Kawasaki KZ 750 K1 LTD and Yamaha XJ 750 Maxim X [S]ave
| Attribute |  Yamaha XJ 750 Maxim X × |  Kawasaki KZ 750 K1 LTD × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 1986 | 1983 |
| Make | Yamaha | Kawasaki |
| Model | Yamaha XJ 750 Maxim X | Kawasaki KZ 750 K1 LTD |
| Category | Sport touring | Custom / cruiser |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Four cylinder boxer, four-stroke | Twin, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 5 | 2 |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. (4) Standard BS33mm Mikuni cv | Carburettor. 2 Mikuni BS34 |
| Displacement (cm³) | 749 | 750 |
| Power (kw) | 65.7 | 40.1 |
| Max RPM (rpm) | 8,000 | 7,800 |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km) | 5.7 | 4.7 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) | Belt |
| Torque (Nm) | 7.4 | 60.9 |
| Bore (mm) | 68 | 78 |
| Stroke (mm) | 51.6 | 78 |
| Gearbox | - | 5-speed |
| Greenhouse gases | 132.2 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) | 109.0 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | TCI | battery and coil |
| Clutch | Wet / multidisc | wet plate |
| Lubrication system | Wet sump | wet sump with cooler |
| Compression | 11.2:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Exhaust system | - | double- chromed pipes |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Telescopic | telescopic forks-pneumatic |
| Rear suspension | Swing arm | swing arm with conventional coil-over shocks |
| Front brakes | Double disc. 4 piston caliper | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake). Drum Brake | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Frame type | Double Cradle | steel |
| Front tyre | 1/-19-57H | 100/90-19 |
| Rear tyre | 1/-16-67H | 130/90-16 |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 150 | 160 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 99 | 96 |
| Trail (mm) | 120 | 113 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 31.5 | 28 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric & kick |
| Color options | - |
|
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,520 | 1,475 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 232 | 210.5 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 215 | 206 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.3056 | 0.1947 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,160 | 1,215 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,235 | 2,190 |
| Overall width (mm) | 775 | 845 |
| Seat height (mm) | 760 | 775 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 145 | 155 |
| Front percentage of weight | - | 47 |
| Rear percentage of weight | - | 53 |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed (km/h) | 186 | - |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s) | 3.2 | - |
| Reserve fuel capacity (l) | 3 | - |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 13 | 10.6 |
| Oil capacity (l) | 3.5 | - |
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