Comparison of Kawasaki KZ750 and Yamaha XV 920 MK [S]ave
| Attribute |  Kawasaki KZ750 × |  Yamaha XV 920 MK × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 1977 | 1983 |
| Make | Kawasaki | Yamaha |
| Model | Kawasaki KZ750 | Yamaha XV 920 MK |
| Category | Sport touring | Custom / cruiser |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke | V2, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Mikuni BS 38 x 2 | Carburettor. 2 Hitachi Carbs |
| Displacement (cm³) | 745 | 920 |
| Power (kw) | 40.1 | 35.4 |
| Max RPM (rpm) | 7,500 | 7,000 |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km) | - | 5.22 |
| Cooling system | Air | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Shaft drive (cardan) |
| Torque (Nm) | 60 | - |
| Bore (mm) | 78 | 92 |
| Stroke (mm) | 78 | 69.2 |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | 5-speed |
| Greenhouse gases | - | 121.1 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) | Overhead Valves (OHV) |
| Ignition | Battery and coil | electronic |
| Clutch | Wet, multi-disc | - |
| Lubrication system | Forced lubrication wet sump | - |
| Compression | 8.5:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Exhaust system | Double stainless steel pipes | - |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Telescopic fork | - |
| Rear suspension | Swing arm | monoshock |
| Front brakes | Single disc. Single piston floating | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Single piston floating | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Diameter (mm) | 230 | - |
| Frame type | Tubular steel, double cradle | - |
| Front tyre | 3.25H-19 4PR | 100/90-19 |
| Rear tyre | 4.00H-18 4PR | 130/90-16 |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 140 | - |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 80 | - |
| Trail (mm) | 105 | - |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 63.5 | - |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric & kick | Electric |
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| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,450 | 1,520 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | - | 237.2 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 218 | 225 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.1839 | 0.1573 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,115 | 1,205 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,180 | 2,200 |
| Overall width (mm) | 815 | 840 |
| Seat height (mm) | 845 | 750 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 155 | 145 |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed (km/h) | - | 169 |
| Reserve fuel capacity (l) | - | 0.18 |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 14.5 | 14.38 |
| Oil capacity (l) | 4 | - |
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