Kawasaki GT750 (1982-87)

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