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{{Motorcycle | {{Motorcycle | ||
|name = Kawasaki GPZ750 | |name = '''Kawasaki GPZ750''' | ||
|photo = GPz750.jpg | |photo = GPz750.jpg | ||
|aka = GPZ750R, GPZ 750 R, GPZ 750 | |aka = GPZ750R, GPZ 750 R, GPZ 750 | ||
|manufacturer = Kawasaki | |manufacturer = [[Kawasaki]] | ||
|parent_company = | |parent_company = | ||
|production = 1983 - 1988 | |production = 1983 - 1988 | ||
|model_year = | |model_year = | ||
|predecessor = | |predecessor = | ||
|successor = | |successor = | ||
|class = Sport | |class = [[Sport/Touring]] | ||
|engine = in-line four, four-stroke | |engine = in-line four, four-stroke | ||
|bore_stroke = 66.0mm x 54.0mm | |bore_stroke = 66.0mm x 54.0mm | ||
|compression = 9.5:1 | |compression = 9.5:1 | ||
|top_speed = 134 mph (216 km/h) | |top_speed = 134 mph (216 km/h) | ||
|power = 85.15 HP (63.5 KW) @ 9500RPM | |power = 85.15 HP (63.5 KW) @ 9500RPM | ||
|torque = 42.78 ft/lbs (58.0 Nm) @ 7000RPM | |torque = 42.78 ft/lbs (58.0 Nm) @ 7000RPM | ||
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Clutch: Wet multi-discs <br> | Clutch: Wet multi-discs <br> | ||
|frame = | |frame = | ||
|suspension =Front: Air Assisted Forks <br> | |suspension =Front: Air Assisted Forks <br> | ||
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|fuel_capacity = 4.76 Gallon (18.00 Liters) | |fuel_capacity = 4.76 Gallon (18.00 Liters) | ||
|oil_capacity = | |oil_capacity = | ||
|oil_filter = | |oil_filter = K&N KN-401 | ||
|fuel_consumption = | |fuel_consumption = | ||
|turning_radius = | |turning_radius = | ||
|related = | |related = | ||
|competition = | |competition = | ||
}} | }} | ||
The '''[[Kawasaki]] GPZ750''' was a in-line four, [[four-stroke]] Sport | The '''[[Kawasaki]] GPZ750''' was a in-line four, [[four-stroke]] Sport/Touring [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Kawasaki]] between 1983 and 1985. It could reach a top speed of 134 mph (216 km/h). Max [[torque]] was 42.78 ft/lbs (58.0 Nm) @ 7000 RPM. Claimed [[horsepower]] was 85.15 HP (63.5 KW) @ 9500 RPM. | ||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
The [[Kawasaki|Kawasaki]] GPZ750 was introduced in 1982, and then underwent some significant changes in 1983. The original was based on the | The [[Kawasaki|Kawasaki]] GPZ750 was introduced in 1982, and then underwent some significant changes in 1983. The original was based on the 1981 KZ750, which was the quickest machine of that year. For 1982 changes included new carbs, cams and mufflers. In 1983, the engine was modified further, mostly in the combustion chamber, and an all new frame was utilized with uni-track suspension. There were also modifications to the suspension, brakes and wheels, as well as the bodywork. The bike become more sport oriented, but lost some of the versatility of the '82. Power in '83 was 85 bhp @9500 rpm, wet weight was 515 lb (234 kg)'s. | ||
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**(Canada)(US) 99920-1274-01 (West Germany) 99923-1125-01 | **(Canada)(US) 99920-1274-01 (West Germany) 99923-1125-01 | ||
*Changes: Color and graphic, full fairing. | *Changes: Color and graphic, full fairing. | ||
==1983 - 1985 Kawasaki GPZ 750== | |||
[[File:kawasaki-gpz750-1983-1985-2.jpg|600px|1983 - 1985 Kawasaki GPZ 750]] | |||
[[File:kawasaki-gpz750-1983-1985-1.jpg|600px|1983 - 1985 Kawasaki GPZ 750]] | |||
[[File:kawasaki-gpz750-1983-1985-0.jpg|600px|1983 - 1985 Kawasaki GPZ 750]] | |||
This new motorcycle joins very rare category. Because GPZ 750 is so much lighter than most motorcycles of this size, it has an exceptional power-to weight ratio. This 750 has a new carburetors and inproved air flow enable a further power boost. | |||
== Photos == | == Photos == | ||
[[File:Kawasaki-GPZ750--1.jpg|600px|Kawasaki GPz750]] | |||
[[File:Kawasaki-Z750GP-81.jpg|600px|Kawasaki GPz750]] | |||
[[File:Kawasaki_GPZ7500006.jpg|600px|Kawasaki GPz750]] | |||
== Overview == | |||
Kawasaki GPz 750 / Z | |||
750GP | |||
The Kawasaki GPz750 was a sport bike introduced by Kawasaki in 1981/1982. It | |||
was more than a warmed-over KZ750, as it was improved in many areas, focusing on | |||
high-performance. Changes started at the front, with tapered bearings in the | |||
steering head instead of the KZ750's ball bearings, and the upper triple clamp | |||
was changed also, giving the GPz solid aluminum clip-on handle grips instead of | |||
the traditional handlebar. A bikini fairing almost identical to the one on the | |||
GPz550 was added too. | |||
The GPz750 boasted increased power, with slightly higher compression, and | |||
camshafts designed to get the valves to full lift quicker, and fitting Mikuni | |||
34mm carburetors to it for smoother airflow. The cylinder heads were also given | |||
a new combustion chamber with a 'squish zone' and porting & polishing from the | |||
factory. To maintain reliability oil passages were installed under the pistons | |||
for increased cooling, and an oil-cooler was added. The GPz750 was the quickest | |||
factory 750, as Cycle World recorded a time of 11.93 seconds at 109.62 mph | |||
(176.42 km/h) in the 1/4 mile. | |||
The GPz750 underwent some significant changes in 1983. The original was based | |||
on the 1981 KZ750-E. Kawasaki retired the KZ750 after 1983. The 1983 KZ750L3 was | |||
nearly identical to the '82 GPz750, but with different colors, no bikini | |||
fairing, and without the porting & polishing in the cylinder head. | |||
In 1983, the engine was modified further, mostly in the combustion chamber, | |||
and an all-new frame was used with Uni-Trak suspension. There were also | |||
modifications to the suspension, brakes and wheels, as well as the bodywork. The | |||
bike became more sport-oriented, but lost some of the versatility of the '82. | |||
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