Kawasaki Z750S reviews

This is my second bike and I love it. It can handle the backroads, tear through the speedo, and tip-toe in traffic. It really is the bike for everyday and weekend. Plan to tour with it. Worth the price, can't believe that Honda, Yamaha, and Suzuki have not produced a challenger. Show less

Love this bike! This is my third bike and I'm really enjoying it. I had to get off my sportbike and try somehting a little more friendly. Budget was a priority, so I took a chance on this one...even though I was unsure based on the reviews I read which left me wondering. Glad I bought it. This bike would be perfect except for the vibration at 6-8 thousand rpm. It's not bad, but it does blur the mirrors. Hopefully there will be a solution form other owners soon. The power is great, very linear and much torquier than I imagined. Great top-end, too. Deffinately enough power to get anyone into trouble fast. It's pretty quick stock, but really comes alive once you open up the exhasut and fuel. Will surprise a lot of people I bet! Overall very happy! I recommend it to beginners through experienced riders. Show less

I used to have an '03 ZR7-S with many upgrades and have since traded up to the new '06 Z750-S. What an amazing improvement over the ZR7! Even with the jet kits, exhaust and intake I had on the ZR7 it could in no way keep up with my new Z750-S.
Going from poorly responding carburetors to the precise feeling and control of fuel injection, (not to mention the 20 some extra horses), from a 160 rear tire to a 180, from a five speed to a badly needed six speed, Kawasaki have really improved on the old ZR7.
Being so used to the feel and performance of my old ZR7, I was very surprised once I broke in the engine and finally got to open it up all the way to red line. The power difference is absolutely amazing. The handling has greatly improved along with the overall ride quality. It is a very powerful, great handling, and comfortable alternative to having a "Super-sport bike." Anyone looking for an excellent Entry to Mid level ability bike would definitely profit from going to check one of these out.
The only flaw I see with the bike is the position of the rear view mirrors; it can be a little difficult to see behind you at times. Show less

I'm 43 years old and rode motocross growing up but this is my first street bike. This bike is great to ride. The seat seems a little hard at first but you get used to it. Riding position feels almost like a dirt bike. You can sit upright or slide back on the seat and lean over more if you want. My brother just bought a new Yamaha YZF600 and the Kaw has a ton more midrange! Definitely glad I bought the 750, and I got it for less money than the Yamaha. Riding two up is great as well. I can barely tell the wife is behind me. On the street, you won't give anything up to the 600 sport bikes. The only downside so far is the mirrors. You have to tuck in your elbows to see behind you. Same thing on my brother's Yamaha, though. Overall excellent bike! Show less

This is my first motorcycle and I love it. The seat height is perfect for females like myself. The ergonomics are great for someone my size. The upright seating position is great in traffic and around town. On the highway, I just slide back in the seat a little and bend the elbows a little more and I'm fully protected from the wind. With the linear power curve and six speed it is very quick and easy to learn to ride. I ride to and from work as much as I can (weather permitting), running errands around town, and on longer weekend trips. It's a great do everything bike. It was a perfect choice for me. Show less

I have been riding since 1969, had lots of bikes from a Triumph Bonneville (original) to SV1000s. I am now very pleasantly surprised by the new Kawasaki Z750S I recently purchased after many months of looking around mainly for a more comfortable riding position. I do track days and like to ride fast, but I want to keep my licence (we are surrounded by speed cameras in the UK latest government money making scheme, they say it is for safety but you should see where they are sited - At optimum sites to catch you out, not accident black spots). For a budget priced bike the quality is pretty good, the power delivery is very linear and the low end torque is brilliant for traffic work. The bikini type fairing is the biggest pleasant surprise "it really works". Do not be put off by comments about the comfort of the seat. In town traffic you are naturally forward on the seat which is great for filtering through traffic. When you get onto the open faster roads you shift your weight back on the seat and the position between pegs & bars is great, this is when the fairing shows how good it is, better wind protection than some of the more extreme sports bikes. Back to the seat, I ride most weekends on runs of 3 hours one way so a minimum of 6 hours for the return and my rear end is ok. I judge a bikes quality by how it looks after riding through an English winter, a single English winter can destroy the looks of a bike. I always coat my bikes with ACF50 as I have with my Z750S. We are half way through and the roads have been heavily salted and it has been very wet, my Z750S is still looking good. I can say much better than my various Suzuki and Yamahas, so I am very pleased up to now. All I can say is go ride one and if you like the ride buy it. Show less

I got mine on Sep 30th. Hit 1000 miles last weekend and found out what the motor had to say, "Hold ON!" I love this bike, going to work, even in traffic, is fun. Handles great, front tire lifting acceleration, especially if the wife is on the back. A word of advise, lean forward, oops! No complaints. You do tend to make noises of relief when dismounting after an hour or so, but I think this is common for about any bike. Wind protection is good if you lean down @ 75-80 mph. The motor makes a load screaming noise @ about 7000 RPMs, and this is when you start really moving. The paint on the '06 is awesome - metallic black. It may be a bit hot come AZ summer, but it sure beats the '05 (no offense owners) ugly blue. Show less

After riding 1k miles here are my thoughts. The bike is perfect for commuting and trips up to 2 hours. The seat starts to get uncomfortable at 1 hr; however, you can move around a little bit to alleviate the discomfort. Two hours is/was definitely managable. Wind protection is nice up to the tops of my shoulders and the riding position is comfortable on the highway. I really like the way the bike handles, it feels real nimble yet big enough to ride on the interstate with traffic. The power for me is great; it will get up and run. I took it on a few twisties and was impressed at how well the bike handled. Overall, I love the bike. The only upgrades I am considering are a Corbin seat (if I start to do some serious touring) and GenMar risers (I haven't decided if this is necessary or not). My mileage with interstate driving 75 MPH to 85 MPH was 48 MPG on two 120 mile trips with a little "hot rodding". The only upgrade that is a must is a mirror upgrade. The only weakness in the bike is the mirrors. They suck. I can not see traffic directly behind me with out tucking in my elbows and leaning my head out. At 80 mph the mirrors vibrate to the point of being useless. There is a slight vibration as others have stated in the foot pegs at 7k RPMs. However, you can adjust your feet and find a spot to where it is not noticable. It can not be felt in the handle bars. My only other complaint is the fact that the speedometer is 5 mph fast. I have read this is common in motorcycles, but I can't understand why. It is a simple formula: MPH = (OD (outside diameter of the tire) X RPM)/(final drive ratio X 336). I have a hard time believing a bunch of engineers at any major motorcycle manufacturer can't get it right. Show less

As a re-entry rider I was looking for a bike that handled like a sport bike with a more up right riding position. I didn't need, or want, a 160 HP liter bike or the insurance expense that goes with them. After looking at the FZ6, SV650, VRF, etc., it was clear the Z750S has the most bang for the buck.
I've got 1500 mile on it, mostly on twisty central Texas roads, and am completely satisfied with all aspects of its performance. This one gets two thumbs up. Show less

I traded my Kawasaki Vulcan 750 cruiser in on my new 05 Z750S. I've had it 3 weeks now and have 550 miles on it. What a great motorcycle!!! I am not looking back on my Vulcan at all. The Z handles very smooth, when you lean into turns it's like it's part of your body. The acceleration is great and the brakes are wonderful (had to test them on a couple of quick stops).
The seat is a bit hard but I'm thinking of getting a gel pad or waiting for an aftermarket seat to come out. It rides two up really well and the wind protection is surprisingly good with the stock shield.
I thought the seating position leaned forward a bit too much for me so I bought a set of Gemnar handle bar risers made for this bike, it raised them up 2" and it's great. I rode 165 miles one day and was not sore or tired from wind blast and my back did not hurt like it did on my Vulcan on long rides.
Overall a great sport standard for the money, works well for cruising, sport riding or touring! Ride Safe! Show less