Kawasaki GPZ750 / GPZ750F (ZX750A): review, history, specs
Class: sport-touring
Production: 1983-1985
Predecessor: Kawasaki KZ750
Successor: Kawasaki GPZ750R (ZX750G)
Also called: Kawasaki GPZ750F
| Model |
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| Kawasaki GPZ750 (ZX750A)
(North America, Europe, Australia, South Africa, Japan) 1983-1985 |
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History
| History | ||
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| Year | Country | Name / Frame / Engine |
| 1983 | North America, Europe, Australia, South Africa, Japan | Name: Kawasaki GPZ750
Code: ZX750-A1 |
| 1984 | North America, Europe, Australia, South Africa, Japan | Name: Kawasaki GPZ750F
Code: ZX750-A2 |
| 1985 | North America, Europe, Australia, South Africa, Japan | Name: Kawasaki GPZ750F
Code: ZX750-A3 |
Specifications
Kawasaki GPZ750 (ZX750A): specs.
| Specifications | ||
|---|---|---|
| DIMENSIONS | Overall length | 2220 mm / 87,4 in
2190 mm / 86,2 in – GPZ750 (North America, South Africa, Japan) |
| Overall width | 760 mm / 29,9 in | |
| Overall height | 1260 mm / 49,6 in | |
| Wheelbase | 1490 mm / 58,6 in | |
| Ground clearance | 150 mm / 5,9 in | |
| Seat height | 800 mm / 31,5 in | |
| Dry weight | 220 kg / 485 lbs
219 kg / 483 lbs – GPZ750 (North America) 221 kg / 487 lbs – GPZ750 (South Africa) | |
| Curb (wet) weight | 238 kg / 525 lbs
237 kg / 522 lbs – GPZ750 (North America) 239 kg / 527 lbs – GPZ750 (South Africa) | |
| FRAME | Type | Tubular, double cradle (steel) |
| Front suspension, travel | Air-adjustable telescopic fork 37 mm with anti-dive system, 150 mm / 5,9 in | |
| Rear suspension, travel | Swingarm Uni-trak with air-adjustable mono-shock, 130 mm / 5,1 in | |
| Front tire size | 110/90-18 (61H) | |
| Rear tire size | 130/80-18 (66H) | |
| Front brake | Double disc, 1-piston calipers | |
| Rear brake | Single disc, 1-piston caliper | |
| Fuel capacity | 19,0 l / 5,0 US gal | |
| Trail | 103 mm (4,0 in) | |
| Fuel economy / consumption | 6,53 l / 100 km (36 US mpg) | |
| ENGINE | Type | Air-cooled 4-stroke |
| Cylinder arrangement | 4 cylinders in-line | |
| Bore & Stroke | 66,0 x 54,0 mm | |
| Displacement | 738 cm³ (45,0 cu in) | |
| Compression ratio | 9.5:1 | |
| Valve train | Chain driven DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder | |
| Max. power | 86,0 hp (63,3 kW) / 9500 rpm
87,0 hp (64,0 kW) / 9500 rpm – GPZ750 (West Germany, Sweden) 72,0 hp (52,9 kW) / 9500 rpm – GPZ750 (Japan) | |
| Max. torque | 67,7 Nm (6,9 kg*m) / 7500 rpm
68,6 Nm (7,0 kg*m) / 7500 rpm – GPZ750 (West Germany, Sweden) 63,0 Nm (6,4 kg*m) / 7500 rpm – GPZ750 (Japan) | |
| Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph) | 4,5 sec. | |
| Top speed | 216 km/h (134 mph) | |
| CARBURETION SYSTEM | Type | Carburetor, 4x Mikuni BS34 |
| DRIVE TRAIN | Clutch | Wet, multi-plate, cable operated |
| Transmission | 5-speed | |
| Final drive | Chain | |
| Primary reduction | 2.550 | |
| Final reduction | 2.533 | |
| Gear ratio
I II III IV V |
1.631 1.272 1.040 0.875 | |
| ELECTRICAL | Ignition | Transistorized |
| Alternator | Three-phase AC, 238W at 8000 rpm | |
| Battery capacity | 12V-14 Ah | |
Images
Kawasaki GPZ750 (ZX750A): images, gallery.
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Videos
Kawasaki GPZ750 (ZX750A): video.
Manuals
Kawasaki GPZ750 (ZX750A): manuals, parts, microfiches.