Kawasaki GPZ305 (Belt drive): review, history, specs
Class: sport-touring
Production: 1983-1994
| Model |
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| Kawasaki GPZ305 (Belt drive)
(EX305B) (Europe, North America) 1983-1994 |
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History
| History | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Country | Name / Frame / Engine |
| 1983 | North America | Name: Kawasaki GPZ305 Belt drive
Code: EX305-B1 |
| 1984 | Europe | Name: Kawasaki GPZ305 Belt drive
Code: EX305-B2 |
| 1985 | Europe | Name: Kawasaki GPZ305 Belt drive
Code: EX305-B3 |
| 1986 | Europe | Name: Kawasaki GPZ305 Belt drive
Code: EX305-B4 |
| 1987 | Europe | Name: Kawasaki GPZ305 Belt drive
Code: EX305-B5 |
| 1988 | Europe | Name: Kawasaki GPZ305 Belt drive
Code: EX305-B6 |
| 1991 | Europe | Name: Kawasaki GPZ305 Belt drive
Code: EX305-B8 |
| 1993 | Europe | Name: Kawasaki GPZ305 Belt drive
Code: EX305-B9 |
| 1994 | Europe | Name: Kawasaki GPZ305 Belt drive
Code: EX305-B10 |
Specifications
Kawasaki GPZ305 Belt drive: specs.
| Specifications | ||
|---|---|---|
| DIMENSIONS | Overall length | 2040 mm / 80,3 in
2130 mm / 83,8 in – GPZ305 (UK) |
| Overall width | 745 mm / 29,3 in | |
| Overall height | 1185 mm / 46,6 in | |
| Wheelbase | 1355 mm / 53,3 in | |
| Ground clearance | 160 mm / 6,3 in | |
| Seat height | 770 mm / 30,3 in | |
| Dry weight | 147 kg / 324 lbs | |
| Curb (wet) weight | ||
| FRAME | Type | Tubular, double cradle (steel) |
| Front suspension, travel | Air-adjustable telescopic fork, 160 mm / 5,9 in | |
| Rear suspension, travel | Swingarm Uni-trak with mono-shock (adjustable spring pre-load), 130 mm / 5,1 in | |
| Front tire size | 90/90-18 (51S) | |
| Rear tire size | 110/80-18 (58S) | |
| Front brake | Single disc, 260 mm, 1-piston caliper
Double disc, 260 mm, 1-piston calipers - from 1984 | |
| Rear brake | Drum, 160 mm | |
| Fuel capacity | 17,0 l / 4,49 US gal | |
| Trail | 95 mm / 3,74 in | |
| Fuel economy / consumption | 3,0 l / 100 km (79 US mpg)[1] | |
| ENGINE | Type | Air-cooled 4-stroke |
| Cylinder arrangement | 2 cylinders in-line | |
| Bore & Stroke | 61,0 x 52,4 mm | |
| Displacement | 306 cm³ (18,6 cu in) | |
| Compression ratio | 9.7:1 | |
| Valve train | Chain driven SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder | |
| Max. power | 36,0 hp (26,5 kW) / 10000 rpm | |
| Max. torque | 25,0 Nm (2,6 kg*m) / 8500 rpm | |
| Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph) | 6,0 sec.[2] | |
| Top speed | 158 km/h (98 mph)[3] | |
| CARBURETION SYSTEM | Type | Carburetor, 2x Keihin CV32 |
| DRIVE TRAIN | Clutch | Wet, multi-plate, cable operated |
| Transmission | 6-speed | |
| Final drive | Belt | |
| Primary reduction | 3.736 | |
| Final reduction | ||
| Gear ratio
I II III IV V VI |
1.789 1.409 1.160 1.000 0.892 | |
| ELECTRICAL | Ignition | CDI |
| Alternator | Three-phase AC, 154W | |
| Battery capacity | 12V-9Ah | |
Images
Kawasaki GPZ305 Belt drive: images, gallery.
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Videos
Kawasaki GPZ305 Belt drive: video.