The Kawasaki GPz 1000RX is a motorcycle produced in 1986, with a four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder engine, and 997cc capacity. With 4 valves per cylinder, its bore x stroke measure 74 x 58 mm, and it has a liquid cooling system with a compression ratio of 10.2:1. The bike uses 4x Keihin CVK36 carburetors and TCI (Transistor Controlled Ignition) for its ignition, as well as an electric starter. It has a maximum power of 125 hp at 9500 rpm and a maximum torque of 10.1 kgf-m at 8500 rpm.
The GPz 1000RX features a wet sump lubrication system, a wet, multiple discs, cable-operated clutch, and a 6-speed transmission, with a final chain drive. The bike’s chassis is made of steel and has twin spar construction. It also has a 40mm telescopic front fork with air assistance and AVDS, and a Uni-Trak rising-rate rear suspension with adjustable rebound damping. The front and rear brakes use 280mm and 260mm discs, respectively, with 1 piston calipers.
The motorcycle’s front and rear tires have a size of 120/80-16 and 150/80-16, respectively. It has a seat height of 790 mm and a dry weight of 238 kg, with a fuel capacity of 21 litres. It has an average fuel consumption of 14.5 km/lit and can reach a top speed of 255.5 km/h, with a standing 1/4 mile time of 10.7 sec at 206.8 km/h. The bike was tested in a group test by Motosprint in 1987.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Kawasaki GPz 1000RX
| Year | 1986 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, transverse four cylinders, 4 valve per cylinder |
| Capacity | 997 cc / 60.8 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke | 74 x 58 mm |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
| Induction | 4x Keihin CVK 36 carburetors |
| Ignition | TCI (Transistor Controlled Ignition) |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 125 hp / 91.1 kW @ 9500 rpm ( 116.2 hp @ 9750 rpm ) |
| Max Power Rear Tyre | 116.2 hp @ 9750 rpm |
| Max Torque | 10.1 kgf-m / 99 Nm @ 8500 rpm |
| Clutch | Wet, multiple discs, cable operated |
| Transmission | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Frame | Steel, twin spar |
| Front Suspension | 40mm Telescopic forks, air assistance and AVDS |
| Front Wheel Travel | 140 mm / 5.9 in |
| Rear Suspension | Uni-Trak rising-rate with adjustable rebound damping. |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 115 mm / 4.5 in |
| Front Brakes | 2x 280mm discs 1 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes | Single 260mm disc 1 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre | 120/80-16 |
| Rear Tyre | 150/80-16 |
| Seat Height | 790 mm / 31.1 in |
| Dry Weight | 238 kg / 524 lbs |
| Wet-weight | 267.0 kg / 588.6 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 21 Litres / 5.5 US gal |
| Consumption Average | 14.5 km/lit |
| Braking 60 – 0 / 100 – 0 | 13.4 m / 39.1 m |
| Standing 1/4 Mile | 10.7 sec / 206.8 km/h |
| Top Speed | 255.5 km/h / 158.7 mph |
| Road Test | Motosprint 1987 Group Test |
