Comparison of Kawasaki KZ750 and Yamaha XJ 750 Maxim X [S]ave
| Attribute |  Yamaha XJ 750 Maxim X × |  Kawasaki KZ750 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 1986 | 1977 |
| Make | Yamaha | Kawasaki |
| Model | Yamaha XJ 750 Maxim X | Kawasaki KZ750 |
| Category | Sport touring | Sport touring |
| 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. Mikuni BS 38 x 2 |
| Displacement (cm³) | 749 | 745 |
| Power (kw) | 65.7 | 40.1 |
| Max RPM (rpm) | 8,000 | 7,500 |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km) | 5.7 | - |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) | Chain |
| Torque (Nm) | 7.4 | 60 |
| Bore (mm) | 68 | 78 |
| Stroke (mm) | 51.6 | 78 |
| Gearbox | - | 5-speed |
| Greenhouse gases | 132.2 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, multi-disc |
| Lubrication system | Wet sump | Forced lubrication wet sump |
| Compression | 11.2:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Exhaust system | - | Double stainless steel pipes |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Telescopic | Telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension | Swing arm | Swing arm |
| Front brakes | Double disc. 4 piston caliper | Single disc. Single piston floating |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake). Drum Brake | Single disc. Single piston floating |
| Diameter (mm) | - | 230 |
| Frame type | Double Cradle | Tubular steel, double cradle |
| Front tyre | 1/-19-57H | 3.25H-19 4PR |
| Rear tyre | 1/-16-67H | 4.00H-18 4PR |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 150 | 140 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 99 | 80 |
| Trail (mm) | 120 | 105 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 31.5 | 63.5 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric & kick |
| Color options | - |
|
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,520 | 1,450 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 232 | - |
| Dry weight (kg) | 215 | 218 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.3056 | 0.1839 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,160 | 1,115 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,235 | 2,180 |
| Overall width (mm) | 775 | 815 |
| Seat height (mm) | 760 | 845 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 145 | 155 |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed (km/h) | 186 | - |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s) | 3.2 | - |
| Reserve fuel capacity (l) | 3 | - |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 13 | 14.5 |
| Oil capacity (l) | 3.5 | 4 |
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