Kawasaki GPZ750 (1982)

The Kawasaki GPz 750 / Z 750GP is a four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder motorcycle that was first released in 1982. It has a capacity of 738cc and a compression ratio of 9.5:1. The bike is equipped with 4x 36mm Mikuni carburetors and a digital ignition system. It has an electric starting system and can produce a maximum power of 78hp at 9500 rpm and a maximum torque of 6.0 kgf-m at 7000 rpm. The transmission is a 5-speed manual and the final drive is a chain. The front suspension consists of 36mm air-assisted forks with 150 mm wheel travel, while the rear suspension boasts dual shocks, with spring preload and rebound damping adjustable, with 112 mm wheel travel. The bike has dual 260mm front brakes and a single 260mm rear brake, and its wheelbase measures 1500 mm. The Kawasaki GPz 750 / Z 750GP has a dry weight of 217kg, a seat height of 780mm, and a fuel capacity of 24.5 liters. It has a top speed of 217 km/h and can do the standing quarter-mile in 12.2 seconds, reaching speeds of up to 107 mph. It can also achieve an average fuel consumption of 45.7 mpg. The bike was reviewed by Cycle in 1982.


Technical specifications:

Make Model: Kawasaki GPz 750 / Z 750GP

Year: 1982


Engine: Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 2 valve per cylinder
Capacity: 738 cc / 45.0 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 66 54 mm
Cooling System: Air cooled
Compression Ratio: 9.5:1
Induction: 4x 36mm Mikuni carburetors
Ignition: Digital
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 78.hp / 57 kW @ 9500 rpm
Max Torque: 6.0 kgf-m / 43.3 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Front Suspension: 36mm Air assisted forks
Front Wheel Travel: 150 mm / 5.9 in
Rear Suspension: Dual shocks spring preload and rebound damping adjustable

Rear Wheel Travel: 112 mm / 4.4 in
Front Brakes: 2x 260mm discs
Rear Brakes: Single 260mm disc
Front Tyre: 100/90 -19
Rear Tyre: 130/90 -16
Rake: 28 degrees
Trail: 100 mm/ 3.9 in
Wheelbase: 1500 mm / 59 in
Seat Height: 780 mm / 31 in
Dry Weight: 217 kg / 478.5 lbs
Wet Weight: 230 kg / 506 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 24.5 Litres / 5.8 US gal
Consumption Average: 45.7 mpg
Standing 1/4 Mile: 12.2 sec / 107 mph
Top Speed: 217 km/h / 135 mph
Road Test: Cycle 1982

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