Kawasaki GPX 750R (1988-89)

Posted on by

The Kawasaki GPX 750R is a motorcycle that was manufactured from 1988 to 1989. It has a four-stroke, transverse, four-cylinder engine with DOHC and 4 valves per cylinder. The bike has a capacity of 742cc or 45.6 cubic inches. It has a liquid cooling system and a compression ratio of 11.2:1. The bike features four 34mm Keihin CV carburetors for induction and a TCI (Transistor Controlled Ignition) for ignition.

The Kawasaki GPX 750R produces a maximum power of 106 horsepower or 74.5 kilowatts at 10,500 rpm. The maximum power that the bike’s rear tire can handle is 90.4 hp at 10,200 rpm. The bike generates a maximum torque of 77.8 Nm or 57.3 lb-ft at 8,500 rpm. The bike’s clutch is wet and multiple discs, and it is cable operated. It has a 6-speed transmission and uses a chain for its final drive.

The Kawasaki GPX 750R has a steel double cradle frame that provides stability. Its front suspension consists of 38mm telehydraulic forks with electrically activated anti-dive, and its rear suspension is a unit-track air-assisted system with 4-way rebound damping adjustment. The bike’s front brakes feature 2x 270mm discs with 4-piston calipers, while the rear brakes have a single 230mm disc and a 2-piston caliper. The front tire is 110/90-16, and the rear tire is 140/70-18. Its wheelbase is 1495mm, and its dry weight is 195kg or 430lbs. With a full tank of fuel, the bike weighs 220kg or 485lbs.

The Kawasaki GPX 750R has a fuel capacity of 21 liters or 5.5 US gallons and an average fuel consumption of 16.2km/lit. The bike’s braking distance from 60-0 km/h is 14.0m, and from 100-0 km/h is 40.5m. Its standing 1/4 mile time is 11.1 seconds with a speed of 193.2 km/h, and it has a top speed of 238.7 km/h.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Kawasaki GPX 750R

Year: 1988 – 89


Engine: Four stroke, transverse four cylinders, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder
Capacity: 742 cc / 45.6 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 68 x 51.5 mm
Cooling System: Liquid cooled
Compression Ratio: 11.2:1
Lubrication: Wet sump
Induction: 4x 34mm Keihin CV carburetors
Ignition: TCI (Transistor Controlled Ignition)
Starting: Elctric
Max Power: 106 hp / 74.5 kW @ 10500 rpm
Max Power Rear Tyre: 90.4 hp @ 10200 rpm
Max Torque: 77.8 Nm / 57.3 lb-ft @ 8500 rpm
Clutch: Wet, multiple discs, cable operated
Transmission: 6 Speed
Final Drive: Chain

Frame: Steel, Double cradle frame
Front Suspension: 38mm Telehydraulic forks electrically activated anti-dive
Rear Suspension: Unit-track air assisted 4-way rebound damping adjustment.
Front Brakes: 2x 270mm discs 4 piston calipers
Rear Brakes: Single 230mm disc 2 piston caliper
Front Tyre: 110/90-16
Rear Tyre: 140/70-18
Wheelbase: 1495 mm / 58.6 in
Dry Weight: 195 kg / 430 lbs
Wet Weight: 220 kg / 485 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 21 Litres / 5.5 US gal
Consumption Average: 16.2 km/lit
Braking 60 – 0 / 100 – 0: 14.0 m / 40.5 m
Standing 1/4 Mile: 11.1 sec / 193.2 km/h
Top Speed: 238.7 km/h

Related models: