Kawasaki ZX750E / GPz 750 Turbo: history, specs, pictures
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| Kawasaki ZX750E | |
| Manufacturer | |
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| 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
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
Overview
| Make Model | Kawasaki GPz 750 Turbo / ZX750-E1 |
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| 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
1984
1984 Kawasaki ZX750 Turbo ZX750-E1
1984 Kawasaki GPz 750 Turbo (ZX750-E1) in Maroon
1984 Kawasaki GPz 750 Turbo (ZX750-E1) in Maroon
1984 Kawasaki GPz 750 Turbo (ZX750-E1) in Maroon
1984 Kawasaki GPz 750 Turbo (ZX750-E1) in Maroon
1984 Kawasaki GPz 750 Turbo (ZX750-E1) in Maroon
1984 Kawasaki GPz 750 Turbo (ZX750-E1) in Maroon
1984 Kawasaki GPz 750 Turbo (ZX750-E1) in Maroon
1984 Kawasaki GPz 750 Turbo (ZX750-E1) in Red
1984 Kawasaki GPz 750 Turbo (ZX750-E1) in Red
1984 Kawasaki GPz 750 Turbo (ZX750-E1) in Red
1984 Kawasaki GPz 750 Turbo (ZX750-E1) in Red
1984 Kawasaki GPz 750 Turbo (ZX750-E1) in Red
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),
- (Europe) 99917-1018-02 (Microfiche),
- (Other) 99917-1069-02 (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
1985 Kawasaki ZX750 Turbo ZX750-E2
1985 Kawasaki GPz 750 Turbo in Red
1985 Kawasaki GPz 750 Turbo in Red
1985 Kawasaki GPz 750 Turbo in Red
1985 Kawasaki GPz 750 Turbo in Red
1985 Kawasaki GPz 750 Turbo in Red
1985 Kawasaki GPz 750 Turbo in Red
1985 Kawasaki GPz 750 Turbo in Red
1985 Kawasaki GPz 750 Turbo in Red
1985 Kawasaki GPz 750 Turbo in Red
1985 Kawasaki GPz750 Turbo (ZX750-E2) in Red
1985 Kawasaki GPz750 Turbo (ZX750-E2) in Red
1985 Kawasaki GPz750 Turbo (ZX750-E2) in Red
1985 Kawasaki GPz750 Turbo (ZX750-E2) in Red
1985 Kawasaki GPz750 Turbo (ZX750-E2) in Red
- 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
References
- ↑ 2019 K&L Supply Co Catalog. K&L Supply Co. 2019.
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