The Kawasaki GPz 750 Turbo, also known as the ZX750-E1, was a motorcycle produced from 1983 to 1985. It featured a four-stroke, turbocharged, transverse four-cylinder engine with Mikuni fuel injection and a digital ignition system. The bike had a capacity of 738 cc and a compression ratio of 7.8:1. It could produce a maximum power of 112 hp at 9000rpm and a torque of 99.1Nm at 6500rpm. The motorcycle had a 5-speed transmission with chain final drive. Its front suspension had 37mm air-adjustable forks, adjustable anti-dive and 130mm wheel travel, while the rear suspension had Kawasaki Uni-Trak air-adjustable single shock, adjustable for rebound damping and 104mm wheel travel. The bike had dual front brake discs (280mm) and a single rear brake disc (270mm). Its front tyre was 110/90 V18, and the rear tyre was 130/80 V18. The motorcycle had a length of 2,220mm, width of 740mm and a wheelbase of 1490mm. It had a dry weight of 223kg and wet weight of 241kg. Its fuel capacity was 18 litres or 4.8 US gallons. Its standing 1/4 mile time was 11.5 seconds, and its top speed was 218.8km/h or 136mph.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Kawasaki GPz 750 Turbo / ZX750-E1
| Year | 1983 – 85 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, turbocharged, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity | 738 cc / 45.09 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke | 66 x 54 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 |
| Cooling System | Air-cooled |
| Induction | Mikuni fuel injection |
| Ignition | Digital |
| Staring | Electric |
| Max Power | 112 hp / 82.4 kW @ 9000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 99.1Nm / 73.1ft-lb @ 6500 rpm |
| Transmission / Drive | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Front Suspension | 37mm air-adjustable forks, adjustable anti dive. |
| Front Wheel Travel | 130 mm / 5.1 in |
| Rear Suspension | Kawasaki Uni-Trak air-adjustable single shock, adjustable for rebound damping. |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 104 mm / 4.0 in |
| Front Brakes | 2x 280mm discs |
| Rear Brakes | Single 270mm disc |
| Front Tyre | 110/90 V18 |
| Rear Tyre | 130/80 V18 |
| Dimensions | Length 2,220 mm / 87 inWidth 740 mm / 29 in |
| Wheel base | 1490 mm / 59 in |
| Seat Height | 780 mm / 31 in |
| Dry Weight | 223 kg / 492 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 241 kg / 531 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 18 Litres / 4.8 US gal |
| Standing 1/4 Mile | 11.5 sec |
| Top Speed | 218.8 km/h / 136 mph |
