The Kawasaki GT750 was a high-performance motorcycle produced between 1982 and 1987. It featured a four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder, DOHC engine with a capacity of 738 cc and 2 valves per cylinder. The bike was air-cooled, had a compression ratio of 9.5:1, and was fitted with 4 x 34mm Mikuni BS34 carburetors and CDI ignition for quick starting. The GT750 had a maximum power output of 78 hp/57 kW at 9500 rpm and produced 58.8 Nm/43.4 lb-ft of torque at 7000 rpm. The bike had a 5-speed transmission and a shaft final drive with a gear ratio of 1st 2,333 (35/15), 2nd 1,631 (31/19), 3rd 1,272 (28/22), 4th 1,040 (26/25), and 5th 0.875 (21/24).
The GT750’s frame was built using a double closed steel cradle design, and it had telescopic forks for the front suspension that were capable of providing 160 mm/6.2 in of travel. The rear suspension featured twin shock preload adjustability and provided 98 mm/3.8 in of travel. The brake system comprised two 226 mm discs and one-piston calipers for the front wheels and a single 226 mm disc and one-piston caliper for the rear wheel.
The GT750 had a wheelbase of 1480 mm/58.2 in and a dry weight of 227 kg/500.4 lbs. It had a maximum speed of 187 km/h/116 mph and could do the standing 1/4 mile in 12.5 sec at 171 km/h. The fuel tank capacity was 24.3 litres/6.4 US gallons, and it had a fuel consumption average of 42.5 mph. The bike was reviewed positively by Superbike Magazine in 1989.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Kawasaki GT 750
| Year | 1982 – 87 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity | 738 cc / 45.0 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke | 66 x 54 mm |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 |
| Induction | 4 x 34mm Mikuni BS34 carburetors |
| Ignition | CDI |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 78 hp / 57 kW @ 9500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 58.8 Nm / 43.4 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm |
| Transmission | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive | Shaft |
| Gear Ratio | 1st 2,333 (35/15) 2nd 1,631 (31/19) 3rd 1,272 (28/22) 4th 1,040 (26/25) 5th 0,875 (21/24) |
| Frame | Double closed steel cradle frame |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic forks |
| Front Wheel Travel | 160 mm / 6.2 in |
| Rear Suspension | Twin shock preload adjustable |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 98 mm / 3.8 in |
| Front Brakes | 2 x 226mm discs 1 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes | Single 226mm disc 1 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre | 100/90 -19 |
| Rear Tyre | 120/90 – 8 |
| Rake | 27.5 degrees |
| Trail | 104 mm / 4.0 in |
| Dimensions | Length 2185 mm / 86.0 in Width 775 mm / 30.5 in Height 1215 mm / 47.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 1480 mm / 58.2 in |
| Seat Height | 800 mm / 31.4 in |
| Ground Clearance | 150 mm / 5.9 in |
| Dry Weight | 227 kg / 500.4 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 24.3 Litres / 6.4 US gal |
| Consumption Average | 42.5 mph |
| Standing 1/4 Mile | 12.5 sec / 171 km/h |
| Top Speed | 187 km/h / 116 mph |
| Road Test | Superbike Magazine 1989 |
