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{{Motorcycle
|name            = Kawasaki GPZ750
|photo            = GPz750.jpg
|aka              = GPZ750R, GPZ 750 R, GPZ 750
|manufacturer    = Kawasaki
|parent_company  =
|production      = 1983 - 1988
|model_year      =
|predecessor      = [[Kawasaki KZ750E]]
|successor        =
|class            = Sport bike
|engine          = in-line four, four-stroke
|bore_stroke      = 66.0mm x 54.0mm
|compression      = 9.5:1
|top_speed        = 134 mph (216 km/h)<ref name="cycleworld">{{cite news
  | title = Cycle World
  | date = 1982
}}</ref>
|quarter_mile    = 11.93 seconds at 109.62 mph
(176.42 km/h)<ref name="cycleworld" />
|power            = 85.15 HP (63.5 KW) @ 9500RPM
|torque          = 42.78 ft/lbs (58.0 Nm) @ 7000RPM
|fuel_system      = 4 X Mikuni Carbs
|ignition        =
|spark_plug      = {{sparkplug|NGK B9ES}} '83-85
|battery          = {{battery|YUASA SYB14L-A2}} '83-85
|transmission    = Gear box: 5-speed <br>
Final Drive: [[chain]] <br>
Clutch: Wet multi-discs <br>
|final_drive= {{chain|630x94}}
|front_sprocket= 15T
|rear_sprocket= 38T
|frame            =
|suspension      =Front: Air Assisted Forks <br>
Rear: Dual Shocks
|brakes          =Front: dual disc <br>Rear: single disc
|front_tire      = {{tire|110/90-18}}
|rear_tire    = {{tire|130/90-18}}
|rake_trail      =
|wheelbase        = 59.09 inches (1501 mm)
|length          =
|width            =
|height          =
|seat_height      = 30.71 inches (780 mm)
|dry_weight      =
|wet_weight      = 241.0 kg
|fuel_capacity    = 4.76 Gallon (18.00 Liters)
|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          = [[Kawasaki KZ750R]]
|competition      =
}}
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==
The [[Kawasaki|Kawasaki]] GPZ750 was introduced in 1982, and then underwent some significant changes in 1983. The original was based on the [[Kawasaki KZ750E|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.
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 [[Kawasaki KZ750E|1981 KZ750-E]]. Kawasaki retired the KZ750 after 1983. The [[Kawasaki KZ750L|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.
*1982 - First Year of Manufacture. Bikini Style Headlight Only
*1983 and 1984 - Second and third years of manufacture. Full sized upper fairing (half-faired version)
==Engine==
The engine was a [[air cooled]] in-line four, four-stroke. A 66.0mm [[bore]] x 54.0mm [[stroke]] result in a [[displacement]] of just 739.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a double overhead cams/twin [[cam]] (dohc). 
==Drive==
The bike has a 5-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the Wet multi-discs. 
==Chassis==
It came with a 110/90-18 front [[tire]] and a 130/90-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via dual disc in the front and a single disc in the rear. The front suspension was a  Air Assisted Forks while the rear was equipped with a Dual Shocks. The GPZ750 was fitted with a 4.76 Gallon (18.00 Liters) fuel tank. The wheelbase was 59.09 inches (1501 mm) long. 
==1983==
==1983==
 
1983-kawasaki-zx750-a1.jpg
<gallery mode='packed-hover'>
File:1983-kawasaki-zx750-a1.jpg|left|thumb|1983 Kawasaki ZX750 GPZ ZX750-A1
File:1983-Kawasaki-ZX750-A1-Red-0.jpg|left|thumb|1983 Kawasaki GPz 750 in Red
File:1983-Kawasaki-ZX750-A1-Red-1.jpg|left|thumb|1983 Kawasaki GPz 750 in Red
File:1983-Kawasaki-ZX750-A1-Red-2.jpg|left|thumb|1983 Kawasaki GPz 750 in Red
File:1983-Kawasaki-ZX750-A1-Red-3.jpg|left|thumb|1983 Kawasaki GPz 750 in Red
File:1983-Kawasaki-ZX750-A1-Red-4.jpg|left|thumb|1983 Kawasaki GPz 750 in Red
File:1983-Kawasaki-ZX750-A1-Red-5.jpg|left|thumb|1983 Kawasaki GPz 750 in Red
File:1983-Kawasaki-ZX750-A1-Red-6.jpg|left|thumb|1983 Kawasaki GPz 750 in Red
File:1983-Kawasaki-ZX750-A1-Red-7.jpg|left|thumb|1983 Kawasaki GPz 750 in Red
File:1983-Kawasaki-ZX750-A1-Red-8.jpg|left|thumb|1983 Kawasaki GPz 750 in Red
File:1983-Kawasaki-ZX750-A1-Red-9.jpg|left|thumb|1983 Kawasaki GPz 750 in Red
</gallery>
 




High grade sports multi. Fairing, front and rear disc brakes, cast wheels, air adjustable and anti-dive equipment front fork, uni-trak with air and damping force adjustable rear shock abosrber, eccentric-cam chain adjuster, LCD fuel gauge and Warner unit, black chrome plated mufflers. Electric starter, transistorized ignition system with electronically advanced.
High grade sports multi. Fairing, front and rear disc brakes, cast wheels, air adjustable and anti-dive equipment front fork, uni-trak with air and damping force adjustable rear shock abosrber, eccentric-cam chain adjuster, LCD fuel gauge and Warner unit, black chrome plated mufflers. Electric starter, transistorized ignition system with electronically advanced.
*738 mL
*738 mL
*[[Four-stroke]], 4 Cylinder, Dual Over Heed Camshaft
*4-Stroke, 4 Cylinder, Dual Over Heed Camshaft
*5-Speed, Return Shift
*5-Speed, Return Shift
*Color
*Color
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*Engine No: KZ750EE110001 -
*Engine No: KZ750EE110001 -
*Frame No: IX750A-000001 -
*Frame No: IX750A-000001 -
**(Canada)(US) JKAZXDAl()DA00000l -
**(C)(U) JKAZXDAl()DA00000l -
*Parts Catalog No: 99917-1017-02 ([[Microfiche]]),
*Parts Catalogue No: 99917-1017-02 (Micro),
**(Europe) 99917-1002-02 ([[Microfiche]]), (Other) 99937-1070-01 ([[Microfiche]])
**(E) 99917-1002-02 (Micro), (O) 99937-1070-01 (Micro)
*Service Manual No: Same as KZ700-A1
*Service Manual No: Same as KZ700-A1
*Owner's Manual No: 99922-1215-02
*Owner's Manual No: 99922-1215-02
**(Canada)(US) 99920-1188-01 (West Germany) 99923-1 058-01
**(C)(U) 99920-1188-01 (G) 99923-1 058-01
 


==1984==
==1984==
[[Image:1984-kawasaki-zx750-a2.jpg|left|thumb|1984 Kawasaki ZX750 GPZ ZX750-A2]]
1984-kawasaki-zx750-a2.jpg
<br style="clear: left"/>
 


*Color
*Color
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*Engine No: KZ750EE128101 -
*Engine No: KZ750EE128101 -
*Frame No: ZXJ50A-018001 -
*Frame No: ZXJ50A-018001 -
**(Canada)(US) JKAZXDA1()EA018001 - ((Japan)Mfr.)
**(C)(U) JKAZXDA1()EA018001 - ((J)Mfr.)
*JKAZXDA1()EB500001 - ((US) Mfr.)
*JKAZXDA1()EB500001 - ((U) Mfr.)
*Parts Catalog No: Same as ZX750-A1
*Parts Catalogue No: Same as ZX750-A1
*Service Manual No: Same as KZJ00-A1
*Service Manual No: Same as KZJ00-A1
*Owner's Manual Na: 99922-1282-03
*Owner's Manual Na: 99922-1282-03
**(Canada)(US) 99920-1233-02 (West Germany) 99923-1101-01
**(C)(U) 99920-1233-02 (G) 99923-1101-01
*Changes: Color and graphic
*Changes: Color and graphic


==1985==
==1985==
[[Image:1985-kawasaki-zx750-a3.jpg|left|thumb|1985 Kawasaki ZX750 GPZ ZX750-A3]]
1985-kawasaki-zx750-a3.jpg
<br style="clear: left"/>
 


*Color
*Color
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*Engine No: KZ750EE145001 -
*Engine No: KZ750EE145001 -
*Frame No: ZX750A-025501 -
*Frame No: ZX750A-025501 -
**(Canada)(US) JKAZXDA1()FA025501 - ((Japan)Mfr.)
**(C)(U) JKAZXDA1()FA025501 - ((J)Mfr.)
*JKAZXDA1()FB504101 - ((US)Mfr.)
*JKAZXDA1()FB504101 - ((U)Mfr.)
*Parts Catalog No: 99961-0186 ([[Microfiche]]),
*Parts Catalogue No: 99961-0186 (Micro),
**(Europe) 99917-1135-01 ([[Microfiche]]),
**(E) 99917-1135-01 (Micro),
**(Other) 99917-1134-01 {Micro)
**(O) 99917-1134-01 {Micro)
*Service Manual No: Same as KZ700-A1
*Service Manual No: Same as KZ700-A1
*Owner's Manual No: 99922-1318-01
*Owner's Manual No: 99922-1318-01
**(Canada)(US) 99920-1274-01 (West Germany) 99923-1125-01
**(C)(U) 99920-1274-01 (G) 99923-1125-01
*Changes: Color and graphic, full fairing.
*Changes: Color and graphic, full fairing.
== Photos ==
[[File:Kawasaki_GPZ7500006.jpg|600px|Kawasaki GPz750]]
{|  class="wikitable"
|-
!Make Model
|Kawasaki GPz 750 / Z 750GP
|-
!Year
|1981
|-
!Engine Type
|Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 2 valve per cylinder
|-
!Displacement
|738 cc / 45.0 cu-in
|-
!Bore X Stroke
|66 х 54 mm
|-
!Cooling System
|Air cooled
|-
!Compression
|9.5:1
|-
!Induction
|4x 36mm Mikuni carburetors
|-
!Ignition
|Digital
|-
!Starting
|Electric
|-
!Max Power
|78.hp / 57 kW @ 9500 rpm
|-
!Max Torque
|6.0 kgf-m / 43.3 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm
|-
!Transmission
|5 Speed
|-
!Final Drive
|Chain
|-
!Front Suspension
|36mm Air assisted forks
|-
!Front Wheel Travel
|150 mm / 5.9 in
|-
!Rear Suspension
|Dual shocks spring preload and rebound damping adjustable
|-
!Rear Wheel Travel
|112 mm / 4.4 in
|-
!Front Brakes
|2x 260mm discs
|-
!Rear Brakes
|Single 260mm disc
|-
!Front Tire
|100/90 -19
|-
!Rear Tire
|130/90 -16
|-
!Rake
|28°
|-
!Trail
|100 mm/ 3.9 in
|-
!Wheelbase
|1500 mm / 59 in
|-
!Seat Height
|780 mm / 31 in
|-
!Dry Weight
|217 kg / 478.5 lbs
|-
!Wet Weight
|230 kg / 506 lbs
|-
!Fuel Capacity
|24.5 Liters / 5.8 US gal
|-
!Consumption Average
|45.7 mpg
|-
!Standing ¼ Mile
|12.2 sec / 107 mph
|-
!Top Speed
|217 km/h / 135 mph
|-
!Road Test
|Cycle 1982
|}
==In Media==
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/the-saint-fear-in-the-fun-park#kawasaki-gpz750 The Saint: Fear in the Fun Park]
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/naso-di-cane#kawasaki-gpz750 Naso di cane]
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/larbalete#kawasaki-gpz750 L'arbalète]
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/the-sopranos#kawasaki-gpz750 The Sopranos]
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/hunter#kawasaki-gpz750 Hunter]
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/fraternity-vacation#kawasaki-gpz750 Fraternity Vacation]
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/derrick#kawasaki-gpz750 Derrick]
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/kare-no-ootobai-kanojo-no-shima#kawasaki-gpz750 Kare no ootobai, kanojo no shima]
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/megazone-23#kawasaki-gpz750 Megazone 23]
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/satisfaction-2#kawasaki-gpz750 Satisfaction]
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/friends#kawasaki-gpz750 Friends]
==References==
{{reflist}}
{{motorcycle-stub}}
{{Kawasaki}}
[[Category:Kawasaki motorcycles|ZX750A]]
[[Category:1980s motorcycles]]
[[Category:Kawasaki ZX series]]

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