Kawasaki Z800 vs Kawasaki Z750
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kawasaki Z800 vs Kawasaki Z750. Kawasaki Z800: 113 hp @ 10,200 rpm hp, 231 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 225 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10. Kawasaki Z750: 106 hp @ 10,500 rpm hp, 204 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 220 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer did not officially publish top speed), Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Kawasaki Z800
Kawasaki Z750
Horsepower (hp)
113 hp
106 hp
Torque (Nm)
83 Nm
79 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
225 km/h
220 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
231 kg
204 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
113 hp @ 10,200 rpm
106 hp @ 10,500 rpm
Torque
83 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
79 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
225 km/h
220 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer did not officially publish top speed)
Weight
231 kg (wet/curb weight)
204 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.0–7.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approximately 15–18 km/L, real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Kawasaki Z800
8.0/10
"A brilliantly balanced naked that rewards experienced riders without punishing beginners."
Pros
+Addictive inline-four character
+Flickable, confidence-inspiring chassis
+Parts widely available cheap
Cons
−Vibes above 9k rpm
−Fuel economy underwhelming
−No traction control fitted
Kawasaki Z750
8.0/10
"A genuinely brilliant used buy if you shop carefully."
Pros
+Thrilling top-end power delivery
+Solid, predictable chassis
+Parts cheap and available
Cons
−Early cam chain tensioner issues
−Attracts hard-riding young owners
−Suspension tired on high mileage
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