Kawasaki Zephyr 1100 vs Kawasaki Z750
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kawasaki Zephyr 1100 vs Kawasaki Z750. Kawasaki Zephyr 1100: 89 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 228 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 210 km/h (estimated; note: factory limited/varies by market), Motoryk rating 7.5/10. 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 Zephyr 1100
Kawasaki Z750
Horsepower (hp)
89 hp
106 hp
Torque (Nm)
93 Nm
79 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
210 km/h
220 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
228 kg
204 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
89 hp @ 8,000 rpm
106 hp @ 10,500 rpm
Torque
93 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
79 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
210 km/h (estimated; note: factory limited/varies by market)
220 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer did not officially publish top speed)
Weight
228 kg (wet/curb weight)
204 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approx. 15–18 km/L typical real-world average)
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approximately 15–18 km/L, real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Kawasaki Zephyr 1100
7.5/10
"A no-nonsense torque machine that rewards patient, informed buyers."
Pros
+Massive low-end torque
+Simple, reliable mechanicals
+Comfortable all-day ergonomics
Cons
−Carbs need regular attention
−Heavy for the class
−Dated suspension components
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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