Kawasaki GPz750
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.
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)
1983 Kawasaki GPZ 750
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)
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