Kawasaki Z750 (2003-2006)

Bought a 2005 s model last summer as a replacement for my er-5 which I had racked up 15000 miles in a year. less of a commute these days and even with the odd weekend blast, I've only done 4500miles. Great engine with a decent amount of grunt and decent handling. suspension os okay, far better than the ER, but I'm not too sure how it compares with anything else out there, cos I haven't tried anything else apart from a 650 Bandit. The only down sides are that the seat can be a bit hard after a couple of hours and the mirrors are fucking useless unless you want to see your shoulders. Overall, docile enough to potter around town and fast enough to scare you shitless oun the open road.

bought the bike new in 2005.mainly for loks and price.Done 12000 miles now and it still makes me grin every time i ride it.Exhaust note is lovely but i fitted a stubby cambell cuestom and it now sounds fantastic.also fitted fly screen which helps,but agree with rest mirrors are rubbish.Power delivery is good can keep up with most gr8 round town and on A roads but not so good on motoways.Can't think of a better allrounder

Absolute blast - totally bonkers. My first new bike ever (after years of s/h ones). As long as you dont want high speed wind protection then this is the baby - good looking, handles ok, is quick, sounds great on standard pipe (yes it is standard officer!) Current s/h prices are a steal now th enew one's out (which I dont like much!!!) Zed went when I had an unmissable chance to fulfill a lifelong dream and own a Harley. Halrey Bob is great and everything I expected..... but I'll always have a soft spot for the Zed

good value and a lot of fun to ride,mine has maxton overhall well recomended and beowulf short titanium can also worth doing. fast enough to be fun and with mods handles well very good value for money and well worth buying not just born agains or newbies tho not comfortable doing straight bars and different seat soon. mirrors are rubbish tho.

I have just my Z750 and am totaly smitten. I got a fantastic deal as the previous owner had kitted it out with everything that I would ahve wanted. This bike really doesnt need a great deal to enhance its looks. I have had a few bikes and have never gelled with any of them the way that I have with the Zed. Easy to ride, turns on a nine pence, bucket loads of torque and enough horses to keep your licience quivering in the corner of your wallet. An afertmaket screen made all the difference on long rides. Insurance is quite reasonable and consumables seem to be fairly priced. The lack of a fairing makes you stay at reasonable speeds (unless you are Geoff Capes). The only quible I'd have is there doesn't seem to be many bungee hocks to allow for long distance exploring. It really is a thing of beauty.

750 S is perfect for a ride inside the town. Very good handling and power. If you take a trip ourside, the mirrors and the engine will shake like crazy if you go over 130 km/h. The seat is little bit hard after longer ride. Otherwise I am very happy with it, because at the moment I am mostly riding inside the town. I definitely wouldn't recommend this for longer journeys. For commuting to work - excellent. I love the bike anyway!

After 5 years owning a zx6r j1 it was looking a bit tatty and as I use it mainly for commutes I bought an 06 z750 just because it looked ok and the price was right,Big mistake do not trade your sportsbike for a naked.It has a small screen which copes with the windblast but the brakes and suspension are pants and the engine is absolutely gutless whatever people say ,with on/off fueling and the handling is something else bearing in mind it has only done 2000 miles I am sickened should have kept the ninja.

i own a motorcycle training school and use the s version for work, i have to say in over 40,000 miles from new in 2005 there has been zero faults with the bike its never garaged and ridden in all weathers with no problems, on the plus side the engine is great but a bit vibey when ridden hard ,down side the mirrors are rubbish and the clocks are a bit small i think the digital clocks on the naked version are much better the handling is ok for the first 10k then it goes a bit soft but a the end of the day its built to a price as any bike in this catagory thats why its a 5k bike and not 6k plus.

I bought my zed in July '06, and absolutely love it, having had a GPZ 600 previously, I decided it was time to trade up, found my bike through the MCN bike trader part of the web site priced at £3200 with the following accessories, high level scorpion can, L.E.D indicators all round, R+G crash mushrooms all round, braided hoses front and rear and single seat. The previous owner had only had the bike 3 months and added these parts in that 3 months. I've since added a Scottoiler and alarm and can't complain for what I've paid. If you're looking at changing the can I would definately invest in a power commander and dyno time as it really does make a difference to the fuelling and running of the bike. Finish is certainly iffy, my heel plates have worn the finish through to the metal, as such I am certainly considering a set of rear sets and will be looking around at the bike show for a decent set, (maybe black to go with the rest of the bike?). Strengths: Engine, looks, engine note. Weaknesses: Finish, rear brake, vibrating mirrors.

Wow! Wasnt sure I was doing the right thing - trading in zx7r for this bike. But now glad I have - Power delivery good, but now its run in its a hoot. Handling seems fine to me, but not got pegs down as yet. Brakes not as sharp as I was used too, but do a very good job. Looks fantastic - in black. Strengths: Looks , engine (once running in complete), comfort. Weaknesses: Vibey mirrors - any cures out there.