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{{DISPLAYTITLE:{{PAGENAME}} / GPz 750 Turbo: history, specs, pictures}}
==1984==
{{Motorcycle
[[Image:1984-kawasaki-zx750-e1.jpg|left|thumb|1984 Kawasaki ZX750 Turbo ZX750-E1]]
|name            = Kawasaki ZX750E
<br style="clear: left"/>
|photo            = Kawasaki-GPZ750-Turbo--3.jpg
|aka              = GPz 750 Turbo
|manufacturer    = Kawasaki
|parent_company  =
|production      = 1983 - 1985
|model_year      =
|predecessor      =
|successor        =
|class            =Sportbike
|engine          = Four stroke, turbocharged, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder
|bore_stroke      =
|compression      = 7.8:1
|top_speed        = 218.8 km/h / 136 mph
|power            =
|torque          =
|fuel_system      =
|ignition        = Digital
|spark_plug      = {{sparkplug|NGK BR9EV}} '84-85
|battery          = {{battery|YUASA SYB14L-A2}} '84-85
|transmission    = Final Drive: Chain <br>
 
|final_drive={{chain|630x98}}
|front_sprocket=15T
|rear_sprocket=46T
|frame            =
|suspension      =Front: 37mm air-adjustable forks, adjustable anti dive. <br>
Rear: Kawasaki Uni-Trak air-adjustable single shock, adjustable for rebound damping.
|brakes          =Front: 2x 280mm discs <br>Rear: Single 270mm disc
|front_tire      = {{tire|100/90-18}} '84-85
|rear_tire    = {{tire|130/80-18}} '84-85
|rake_trail      =
|wheelbase        =
|length          =
|width            =
|height          =
|seat_height      = 780 mm / 31 in
|dry_weight      = 223 kg / 492 lbs
|wet_weight      = 241 kg / 531 lbs
|fuel_capacity    = 18 Liters / 4.8 US gal
|oil_capacity    =
|oil_filter      = {{oilfilter|K&N KN-401}}<ref name="kl_2019">{{cite book|title=2019 K&L Supply Co Catalog|publisher=[https://www.klsupply.com/ K&L Supply Co]|date=2019}}</ref>
|recommended_oil=K-tech 10W-40
|fuel_consumption =
|turning_radius  =
|related          =
|competition      =
}}
The '''Kawasaki ZX750E (GPz 750 Turbo)''' is a [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Kawasaki]] from 1984 to 1985. It was the only [[turbocharged]] [[motorcycle]] made by [[Kawasaki]]. It could reach a top speed of 218.8 km/h / 136 mph. 
 
==Engine==
The engine was a Air-cooled cooled Four stroke, turbocharged, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder. The engine featured a 7.8:1 [[compression ratio]]. 
 
==Chassis==
It came with a 110/90 V18 front [[tire]] and a 130/80 V18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 2x 280mm discs in the front and a Single 270mm disc in the rear. The front suspension was a  37mm air-adjustable forks, adjustable anti dive. while the rear was equipped with a Kawasaki Uni-Trak air-adjustable single shock, adjustable for rebound damping.. The GPz750 Turbo was fitted with a 18 Liters / 4.8 US gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 223 kg / 492 lbs. 
== Photos ==
[[File:Kawasaki-GPZ750-Turbo--3.jpg|600px|Kawasaki GPz750 Turbo]]
[[File:Kawasaki-GPZ750-Turbo--6.jpg|600px|Kawasaki GPz750 Turbo]]
[[File:kawasaki-GPZ-750-Turbo-1983.jpg|600px|Kawasaki GPz750 Turbo]]
[[File:Kawasaki-GPZ750-Turbo--5.jpg|600px|Kawasaki GPz750 Turbo]]
[[File:Kawasaki-GPZ750-Turbo--2.jpg|600px|Kawasaki GPz750 Turbo]]
[[File:Kawasaki-GPZ750-Turbo--4.jpg|600px|Kawasaki GPz750 Turbo]]
 
== Overview ==
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
{|  class="wikitable"
|-
!Make Model
|Kawasaki GPz 750 Turbo / ZX750-E1
|-
!Year
|1983 - 85
|-
!Engine Type
|Four stroke, turbocharged, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder
|-
!Displacement
|738 cc / 45.09 cu-in
|-
!Bore X Stroke
|66 x 54 mm
|-
!Compression
|7.8:1
|-
!Cooling System
|Air-cooled
|-
!Induction
|Mikuni fuel injection
|-
!Ignition
|Digital
|-
!Staring
|Electric
|-
!Max Power
|112 hp / 82.4 kW @ 9000 rpm
|-
!Max Torque
|99.1Nm / 73.1ft-lb @ 6500 rpm
|-
!Transmission / Drive
|5 Speed
|-
!Final Drive
|Chain
|-
!Front Suspension
|37mm air-adjustable forks, adjustable anti dive.
|-
!Front Wheel Travel
|130 mm / 5.1 in
|-
!Rear Suspension
|Kawasaki Uni-Trak air-adjustable single shock, adjustable for rebound damping.
|-
!Rear Wheel Travel
|104 mm / 4.0 in
|-
!Front Brakes
|2x 280mm discs
|-
!Rear Brakes
|Single 270mm disc
|-
!Front Tire
|110/90 V18
|-
!Rear Tire
|130/80 V18
|-
!Dimensions
|Length 2,220 mm / 87 in Width 740 mm / 29 in
|-
!Wheel Base
|1490 mm / 59 in
|-
!Seat Height
|780 mm / 31 in
|-
!Dry Weight
|223 kg / 492 lbs
|-
!Wet Weight
|241 kg / 531 lbs
|-
!Fuel Capacity
|18 Liters / 4.8 US gal
|-
!Standing ¼ Mile
|11.5 sec
|-
!Top Speed
|218.8 km/h / 136 mph
 
|}
== Videos ==
{{#ev:youtube|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lq6kK7lfUJc|600|center}}
{{#ev:youtube|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Adxw042dgBA|600|center}}
 
 
 


==1984==
<gallery mode="packed-hover">
Image:1984-kawasaki-zx750-e1.jpg|left|thumb|1984 Kawasaki ZX750 Turbo ZX750-E1
Image:1984-Kawasaki-ZX750-E1-Maroon-0.jpg|left|thumb|1984 Kawasaki GPz 750 Turbo (ZX750-E1) in Maroon
Image:1984-Kawasaki-ZX750-E1-Maroon-1.jpg|left|thumb|1984 Kawasaki GPz 750 Turbo (ZX750-E1) in Maroon
Image:1984-Kawasaki-ZX750-E1-Maroon-2.jpg|left|thumb|1984 Kawasaki GPz 750 Turbo (ZX750-E1) in Maroon
Image:1984-Kawasaki-ZX750-E1-Maroon-3.jpg|left|thumb|1984 Kawasaki GPz 750 Turbo (ZX750-E1) in Maroon
Image:1984-Kawasaki-ZX750-E1-Maroon-4.jpg|left|thumb|1984 Kawasaki GPz 750 Turbo (ZX750-E1) in Maroon
Image:1984-Kawasaki-ZX750-E1-Maroon-5.jpg|left|thumb|1984 Kawasaki GPz 750 Turbo (ZX750-E1) in Maroon
Image:1984-Kawasaki-ZX750-E1-Maroon-6.jpg|left|thumb|1984 Kawasaki GPz 750 Turbo (ZX750-E1) in Maroon
Image:1984-Kawasaki-ZX750-E1-Red-12464-0.jpg|left|thumb|1984 Kawasaki GPz 750 Turbo (ZX750-E1) in Red
Image:1984-Kawasaki-ZX750-E1-Red-12464-1.jpg|left|thumb|1984 Kawasaki GPz 750 Turbo (ZX750-E1) in Red
Image:1984-Kawasaki-ZX750-E1-Red-12464-2.jpg|left|thumb|1984 Kawasaki GPz 750 Turbo (ZX750-E1) in Red
Image:1984-Kawasaki-ZX750-E1-Red-12464-3.jpg|left|thumb|1984 Kawasaki GPz 750 Turbo (ZX750-E1) in Red
Image:1984-Kawasaki-ZX750-E1-Red-12464-4.jpg|left|thumb|1984 Kawasaki GPz 750 Turbo (ZX750-E1) in Red
</gallery>


Basically same as ZX750-A except digital fuel injection system, turbocharger, and full fairing.
Basically same as ZX750-A except digital fuel injection system, turbocharger, and full fairing.
*738 mL
*738 mL
*[[Four-stroke]], 4-Cylinder, Dual Over Head Camshaft
*4-Stroke, 4-Cylinder, Dual Over Head Camshaft
*5-Speed, Return Shift
*5-Speed, Return Shift
*Color
*Color
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**Front Fender: Firecracker Red
**Front Fender: Firecracker Red
*Engine No: ZXT50EE000007 -
*Engine No: ZXT50EE000007 -
**(West Germany)(Sweden) ZX750EG000001 -
**(West Germany)(SW) ZX750EG000001 -
*Frame No: ZXJ50E-000001 -
*Frame No: ZXJ50E-000001 -
**(Canada)(US) JKAZXDEI EA000001- ((Japan) Mfr.),
**(Canada)(U) JKAZXDEI EA000001- ((J) Mfr.),
*JKAZXQE1()EB500001 - ((US) Mfr.)
*JKAZXQE1()EB500001 - ((U) Mfr.)
*Parts Catalog No: 99961-0190 ([[Microfiche]]),
*Parts Catalog No: 99961-0190 ([[Microfiche]]),
**(Europe) 99917-1018-02 ([[Microfiche]]),
**(E) 99917-1018-02 ([[Microfiche]]),
**(Other) 99917-1069-02 ([[Microfiche]])
**(O) 99917-1069-02 ([[Microfiche]])
*Service Manual No: 99924-1021-46 plus 99924-7049-51
*Service Manual No: 99924-1 021 46 plus 99924-7049-51
*Owner's Manual No: 99922-1281-02
*Owner's Manual No: 99922-1281-02
**(Canada)(US) 99920-1231 -03 (West Germany) 99923-1100-01
**(Canada)(U) 99920-1231 -03 (West Germany) 99923-1100-01


==1985==
==1985==
<gallery mode="slideshow">
[[Image:1985-kawasaki-zx750-e2.jpg|left|thumb|1985 Kawasaki ZX750 Turbo ZX750-E2]][[Image:1985-Kawasaki-ZX750-E2-Red-0.jpg|left|thumb|1985 Kawasaki GPz 750 Turbo in Red]][[Image:1985-Kawasaki-ZX750-E2-Red-1.jpg|left|thumb|1985 Kawasaki GPz 750 Turbo in Red]][[Image:1985-Kawasaki-ZX750-E2-Red-2.jpg|left|thumb|1985 Kawasaki GPz 750 Turbo in Red]][[Image:1985-Kawasaki-ZX750-E2-Red-3.jpg|left|thumb|1985 Kawasaki GPz 750 Turbo in Red]]
Image:1985-kawasaki-zx750-e2.jpg|1985 Kawasaki ZX750 Turbo ZX750-E2
Image:1985-Kawasaki-ZX750-E2-Red-0.jpg|1985 Kawasaki GPz 750 Turbo in Red
Image:1985-Kawasaki-ZX750-E2-Red-1.jpg|1985 Kawasaki GPz 750 Turbo in Red
Image:1985-Kawasaki-ZX750-E2-Red-2.jpg|1985 Kawasaki GPz 750 Turbo in Red
Image:1985-Kawasaki-ZX750-E2-Red-3.jpg|1985 Kawasaki GPz 750 Turbo in Red
Image:1985-Kawasaki-ZX750-E2-Red-4.jpg|1985 Kawasaki GPz 750 Turbo in Red
Image:1985-Kawasaki-ZX750-E2-Red-5.jpg|1985 Kawasaki GPz 750 Turbo in Red
Image:1985-Kawasaki-ZX750-E2-Red-6.jpg|1985 Kawasaki GPz 750 Turbo in Red
Image:1985-Kawasaki-ZX750-E2-Red-7.jpg|1985 Kawasaki GPz 750 Turbo in Red
Image:1985-Kawasaki-ZX750-E2-Red-8.jpg|1985 Kawasaki GPz 750 Turbo in Red
Image:1985-Kawasaki-ZX750-E2-Red163-0.jpg|1985 Kawasaki GPz750 Turbo (ZX750-E2) in Red
Image:1985-Kawasaki-ZX750-E2-Red163-1.jpg|1985 Kawasaki GPz750 Turbo (ZX750-E2) in Red
Image:1985-Kawasaki-ZX750-E2-Red163-2.jpg|1985 Kawasaki GPz750 Turbo (ZX750-E2) in Red
Image:1985-Kawasaki-ZX750-E2-Red163-3.jpg|1985 Kawasaki GPz750 Turbo (ZX750-E2) in Red
Image:1985-Kawasaki-ZX750-E2-Red163-4.jpg|1985 Kawasaki GPz750 Turbo (ZX750-E2) in Red
</gallery>
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**Front Fender: Firecracker Red/Black
**Front Fender: Firecracker Red/Black
*Engine No: ZX750EE006501 -
*Engine No: ZX750EE006501 -
**(West Germany)(Sweden) ZX750EG003301 -
**(West Germany)(SW) ZX750EG003301 -
*Frame No: ZX750E-005501 -
*Frame No: ZX750E-005501 -
**(Canada)(US) JKAZXDE1()FA005501 - ((Japan) Mfr.),
**(Canada)(U) JKAZXDEI FA005501 - ((J) Mfr.),
*JKAZXDE1()FB502101 - ((US) Mfr.)
*JKAZXDE1()FB502101 - ((U) Mfr.)
*Parts Catalog No: Same as ZX750-E1
*Parts Catalog No: Same as ZX750-El
*Service Manual No: Same as ZX750-E1
*Service Manual No: Same as ZX750-El
*Owner's Manual No: 99922-1314-01
*Owner's Manual No: 99922-1314-01
**(Canada)(US) 99920-1266-02 (West Germany) 99923-1121-07
**(Canada)(U) 99920-1266-02 (West Germany) 99923-1121-07
*Changes: Two throttle cables.
*Changes: Two throttle cables.


== External Links ==
[[Category:Kawasaki motorcycles|ZX750E]]
* http://www.motorcycleclassics.com
 
 
 
 
==References==
{{reflist}}
 
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[[Category:Kawasaki motorcycles|ZX750E]]
[[Category:Turbo motorcycles|ZX750E]]
[[Category:1980s motorcycles]]
[[Category:Kawasaki ZX series]]

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