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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 | ||
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|predecessor = [[Kawasaki KZ750E]] | |predecessor = [[Kawasaki KZ750E]] | ||
|successor = | |successor = | ||
|class = Sport bike | |class = [[Sport bike]] | ||
|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 | ||
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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 = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
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== | ||
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The GPz750 underwent some significant changes in 1983. The original was based | The GPz750 underwent some significant changes in 1983. The original was based | ||
on the | 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, | 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 | and an all-new frame was used with Uni-Trak suspension. There were also | ||
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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. | |||