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{{Infobox Motorcycle
{{DISPLAYTITLE:{{PAGENAME}} / GPz 750 Turbo: history, specs, pictures}}
{{Motorcycle
|name            = Kawasaki ZX750E  
|name            = Kawasaki ZX750E  
|image           =  
|photo           = Kawasaki-GPZ750-Turbo--3.jpg
|aka              = Turbo
|aka              = GPz 750 Turbo
|manufacturer    = [[Kawasaki]]
|manufacturer    = Kawasaki
|parent_company  =  
|parent_company  =
|production      = 84-85
|production      = 1983 - 1985
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|class            =Sportbike
|engine          = 750cc
|engine          = Four stroke, turbocharged, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder
|bore_stroke      =  
|bore_stroke      =
|compression      =  
|compression      = 7.8:1
|top_speed        =  
|top_speed        = 218.8 km/h / 136 mph
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|spark_plug      = {{sparkplug|BR9EV}} '84-85
|ignition        = Digital
|battery          = {{battery|SYB14L-A2}} '84-85
|spark_plug      = {{sparkplug|NGK BR9EV}} '84-85
|transmission    =  
|battery          = {{battery|YUASA SYB14L-A2}} '84-85
|frame            =  
|transmission    = Final Drive: Chain <br>
|suspension      =  
 
|brakes          =  
|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
|front_tire      = {{tire|100/90-18}} '84-85
|rear_tire    = {{tire|130/80-18}} '84-85
|rear_tire    = {{tire|130/80-18}} '84-85
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|height          =  
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|seat_height      =  
|seat_height      = 780 mm / 31 in
|dry_weight      =  
|dry_weight      = 223 kg / 492 lbs
|wet_weight      =  
|wet_weight      = 241 kg / 531 lbs
|fuel_capacity    =  
|fuel_capacity    = 18 Liters / 4.8 US gal
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|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>
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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}}


The '''Kawasaki ZX750E ''' is a [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Kawasaki]] from 1984 to 1985.


The '''Kawasaki ZX750E''' was the only [[turbocharged]] [[motorcycle]] made by [[Kawasaki]].


==1984==
==1984==
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**(Canada)(US) 99920-1266-02 (West Germany) 99923-1121-07
**(Canada)(US) 99920-1266-02 (West Germany) 99923-1121-07
*Changes: Two throttle cables.
*Changes: Two throttle cables.
== External Links ==
* http://www.motorcycleclassics.com
==References==
{{reflist}}


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Latest revision as of 20:04, 23 November 2019

Kawasaki-GPZ750-Turbo--3.jpg
Kawasaki ZX750E
Manufacturer
Also called GPz 750 Turbo
Production 1983 - 1985
Class Sportbike
Engine
Four stroke, turbocharged, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder
Compression ratio 7.8:1
Top Speed 218.8 km/h / 136 mph
Ignition Digital
Spark Plug NGK BR9EV '84-85
Battery YUASA SYB14L-A2 '84-85
Transmission Final Drive: Chain
Final Drive Chain: 630x98
Front Sprocket 15T
Rear Sprocket 46T
Suspension Front: 37mm air-adjustable forks, adjustable anti dive.
Rear: Kawasaki Uni-Trak air-adjustable single shock, adjustable for rebound damping.
Brakes Front: 2x 280mm discs
Rear: Single 270mm disc
Front Tire 100/90-18 '84-85
Rear Tire 130/80-18 '84-85
Seat Height 780 mm / 31 in
Weight 223 kg / 492 lbs (dry), 241 kg / 531 lbs (wet)
Oil Filter K&N KN-401[1]
Recommended Oil K-tech 10W-40
Fuel Capacity 18 Liters / 4.8 US gal
Manuals Service Manual

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[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

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Overview[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]



1984[edit | edit source]

Basically same as ZX750-A except digital fuel injection system, turbocharger, and full fairing.

  • 738 mL
  • Four-stroke, 4-Cylinder, Dual Over Head Camshaft
  • 5-Speed, Return Shift
  • Color
    • Fuel Tank: Ebony/Firecracker Red
    • Front Fender: Firecracker Red
  • Engine No: ZXT50EE000007 -
    • (West Germany)(Sweden) ZX750EG000001 -
  • Frame No: ZXJ50E-000001 -
    • (Canada)(US) JKAZXDEI EA000001- ((Japan) Mfr.),
  • JKAZXQE1()EB500001 - ((US) Mfr.)
  • Parts Catalog No: 99961-0190 (Microfiche),
  • Service Manual No: 99924-1021-46 plus 99924-7049-51
  • Owner's Manual No: 99922-1281-02
    • (Canada)(US) 99920-1231 -03 (West Germany) 99923-1100-01

1985[edit | edit source]



  • Color
    • Fuel Tank: Ebony/Firecracker Red
    • Front Fender: Firecracker Red/Black
  • Engine No: ZX750EE006501 -
    • (West Germany)(Sweden) ZX750EG003301 -
  • Frame No: ZX750E-005501 -
    • (Canada)(US) JKAZXDE1()FA005501 - ((Japan) Mfr.),
  • JKAZXDE1()FB502101 - ((US) Mfr.)
  • Parts Catalog No: Same as ZX750-E1
  • Service Manual No: Same as ZX750-E1
  • Owner's Manual No: 99922-1314-01
    • (Canada)(US) 99920-1266-02 (West Germany) 99923-1121-07
  • Changes: Two throttle cables.

External Links[edit | edit source]



References[edit | edit source]

  1. 2019 K&L Supply Co Catalog. K&L Supply Co. 2019.