Kawasaki Z750 Review

Used Buyer Review

The Z750 is one of those bikes that punches well above its price bracket on the used market. That 748cc inline-four pulls cleanly from about 4,000rpm and absolutely screams past 8,000 — it's genuinely quick without being terrifying. The naked ergonomics keep you upright and comfortable, and the chassis handles confidently without demanding expert inputs. It's honest, predictable, and genuinely fun. Buy smart though. These bikes attract younger riders who thrash them hard, so inspect the engine cases for scrapes, check fairings for repair work, and look at the sprockets — neglected chains are common. The 2004-2006 early models had some cam chain tensioner issues, so get service history if you can. 2007-onwards is the safer bet. Forks can weary on higher-mileage examples, so push down hard on the bars and check for oil weeping. For the money you'll spend on a clean example, nothing else in this segment offers this combination of performance, reliability and everyday usability. It's a seriously underrated machine.