Kawasaki GPZ750
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| Kawasaki GPz750 (ZX750A1-3) | |
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| Manufacturer | Kawasaki |
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| Also called | ZX750A1-3, GPz750 |
| Parent company | Kawasaki Heavy Industries |
| Production | 1982–1985 |
| Predecessor | Kawasaki KZ750-R1 |
| Successor | GPZ750R (Liquid-cooled version) |
| Class | Sport bike |
| Engine | 738cc, 4-stroke, transverse 4-cylinder, air-cooled, DOHC, 2 valve per cylinder |
| Power | 92 hp 67.2 KW / 9000 rpm |
| Torque | 6.5 kg-m @ 7000 rpm |
| Transmission | 5-speed |
| Suspension | Front - Telescoping fork Rear - 1982 Dual Shock 1983 onwards Uni-Trac rear suspension with aluminum swingarm |
| Brakes | Dual Disc (front) Single Disc (rear) |
| Tires | Tubeless 110/80-16 (front) 130/80-18 (rear) |
| Wheelbase | 1500 mm |
| Dimensions | L 2185 mm W 775 mm |
| Seat height | 780 mm |
| Weight | (dry), 241 kg (wet) |
| Fuel capacity | 22 Litres |
| Related | Kawasaki GPz750 Turbo |
| Similar | Yamaha XJ series, Honda CBX series, Suzuki GSX and GSXR series |
The Turbo version of this bike is found here: Kawasaki GPz750 Turbo
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[edit] Kawasaki GPz 750
The GPZ750 was introduced in 1982, and then underwent some significant changes in 1983. The original was based on the 1981 KZ750, which was the quickest machine of that year. For 1982 changes included new carbs, cams and mufflers. In 1983, the engine was modified further, mostly in the combustion chamber, and an all new frame was utilized with uni-track suspension. There were also modifications to the suspension, brakes and wheels, as well as the bodywork. The bike become more sport oriented, but lost some of the versatility of the '82. Power in '83 was 85 bhp (63 kW)@9500 rpm, with torque of 49.7ft·lbf's@7400 rpm. wet weight was 515 lb (234 kg)'s.
[edit] Basic Shapes (1982-1985)
1982 - First Year of Manufacture. Bikini Style Headlight Only
1983 and 1984 - Second and third years of manufacture. Full sized upper fairing (half-faired version)
[edit] 1983 KAWASAKI GPZ 750
[edit] SPECIFICATIONS
- ENGINE
- Type Air-cooled, 4-stroke, DOHC, 4-valve, in-line four
- Displacement - (cc) 738 cc
- Bore Stroke - (mm) 70 × 48.6 mm
- Compression 10.5:1
- power - 92 hp 67.2 KW / 9000 rpm
- Torque - 6.5 kg-m / 7000rpm
- Starter Electric
- Induction - 4x 34mm Mikuni
- Ignition / Starting - CDI / electric
- Fueltank - (L) 22
- Transmission 5-speed
- Gear ratios
1st 2.800
2nd 2.000
3nd 1.590
4nd 1.333
5nd 1.153
6nd 1.035 - Reduction ratio
1. 1.732
2. 3.062
- Final Transmission Chain drive
- CHASSIS
- Length - (mm) 2185
- Width - (mm) 775
- Height - (mm) 1215
- Seat Height - (mm) 790
- Wheelbase - (mm) 1500
- Clearance - (mm) 125
- Dry Weight - (kg) 228 kg
- FRONT END
- Suspension Front Telescopic fork
- Tyres Front 110/90 -18
- Brakes Front Dual disc
- REAR END
- Tyres Rear 130/80-18
- Brakes Rear Single disc
1985 - Fourth year of manufacture. Full fairing (upper, mid., and lowers version, similar to Turbo's, and GPz1100's)
