Kawasaki GPX750R (Ninja 750R): review, history, specs

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Class: sport

Production: 1986-1990

Predecessor: Kawasaki GPZ750R

Successor: Kawasaki ZXR750

Also called: Kawasaki Ninja 750R (USA); ZX750F

Model
Kawasaki GPX750R (Ninja 750R)

(Europe, North America, Japan)

1986-1990

Kawasaki GPX750R (ZX750F)

History

History
Year Country Name / Frame / Engine
1986 Europe, North America, Japan Name: Kawasaki GPX750R / Ninja 750R (USA)

Code: ZX750-F1

1987 Europe, North America, Japan Name: Kawasaki GPX750R / Ninja 750R (USA)

Code: ZX750-F2

1989 Europe, North America, Japan Name: Kawasaki GPX750R / Ninja 750R (USA)

Code: ZX750-F3

1990 Europe, North America, Japan Name: Kawasaki GPX750R / Ninja 750R (USA)

Code: ZX750-F4

Specifications

Kawasaki GPX750R (Ninja 750R): specs.

Specifications
DIMENSIONS Overall length 2115 mm / 83,3 in – GPX750R / Ninja 750R (Japan, USA)

2170 mm / 85,4 in – GPX750R (Europe)

Overall width 715 mm / 28,2 in
Overall height 1185 mm / 46,6 in
Wheelbase 1460 mm / 57,5 in
Ground clearance 150 mm / 5,9 in
Seat height 775 mm / 30,5 in
Dry weight 195 kg / 430 lbs
Curb (wet) weight 223 kg / 491 lbs
FRAME Type Double cradle (steel) with aluminum rear sub-frame
Front suspension, travel 38 mm telescopic fork with 3-way anti-dive (ESCS), 140 mm / 5,5 in
Rear suspension, travel Swingarm Uni-trak with air-adjustable mono-shock (adjustable 4-way rebound damping), 120 mm / 4,7 in
Front tire size 110/90-V16 (59H)
Rear tire size 140/70-V18 (66H)
Front brake Double disc, 270 mm, 2-piston calipers
Rear brake Single disc, 230 mm, 2-piston caliper
Fuel capacity 21,0 l / 5,5 US gal
Trail 97 mm / 3,8 in
Fuel economy / consumption 6,17 l / 100 km (38 mpg)
ENGINE Type Liquid-cooled 4-stroke
Cylinder arrangement 4 cylinders in-line
Bore & Stroke 68,0 x 51,5 mm
Displacement 748 cm³ (45,6 cu in)
Compression ratio 11.2:1
Valve train Chain driven DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Max. power 106,0 hp (78,0 kW) / 10500 rpm – full-power version (USA, UK and other)

100,0 hp (73,6 kW) / 10500 rpm – GPX750R (Germany, France and other)

77,0 hp (56,6 kW) / 9000 rpm – GPX750R (Japan)

Max. torque 78,0 Nm (7,9 kg*m) / 8500 rpm – full-power version (USA, UK and other)

76,0 Nm (7,8 kg*m) / 8500 rpm – GPX750R (Germany, France and other)

69,0 Nm (7,0 kg*m) / 6500 rpm – GPX750R (Japan)

Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph) 3,5 sec.[1]
Top speed 238 km/h (148 mph)
CARBURETION SYSTEM Type Carburetor, 4x Keihin CVK34
DRIVE TRAIN Clutch Wet, multi-plate, hydraulic operated
Transmission 6-speed
Final drive Chain
Primary reduction 1.732
Final reduction 2.937
Gear ratio

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II

III

IV

V

VI


2.923

2.125

1.666

1.380

1.217

1.083

ELECTRICAL Ignition Transistorized
Alternator Three-phase AC, 378W at 6000 rpm
Battery capacity 12V-14Ah

Images

Kawasaki GPX750R (Ninja 750R): images, gallery.

Kawasaki GPX750R (Europe, Japan)
Kawasaki Ninja 750R (USA)
Kawasaki GPX750R

Videos

Kawasaki GPX750R (Ninja 750R): video.

Kawasaki GPX750R - 1989

Manuals

Kawasaki GPX750R (Ninja 750R): manuals, parts, microfiches.

  1. youtube.com/watch?v=3224plEBrq4 | Kawasaki GPX 750 R acceleration 0-200 km/h