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|production = 1983 - 1988 | |production = 1983 - 1988 | ||
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|predecessor = | |predecessor = [[Kawasaki KZ750E]] | ||
|successor = | |successor = | ||
|class = [[Sport bike]] | |class = [[Sport bike]] | ||
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|fuel_consumption = | |fuel_consumption = | ||
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|related = | |related = [[Kawasaki KZ750R]] | ||
|competition = | |competition = | ||
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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. | 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. | ||
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the traditional handlebar. A bikini fairing almost identical to the one on the | the traditional handlebar. A bikini fairing almost identical to the one on the | ||
GPz550 was added too. | GPz550 was added too. | ||
The GPz750 boasted increased power, with slightly higher compression, and | The GPz750 boasted increased power, with slightly higher compression, and | ||
camshafts designed to get the valves to full lift quicker, and fitting Mikuni | camshafts designed to get the valves to full lift quicker, and fitting Mikuni | ||
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factory 750, as Cycle World recorded a time of 11.93 seconds at 109.62 mph | 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. | (176.42 km/h) in the 1/4 mile. | ||
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 1981 KZ750-E. Kawasaki retired the KZ750 after 1983. The 1983 KZ750L3 was | on the 1981 KZ750-E. Kawasaki retired the KZ750 after 1983. The 1983 KZ750L3 was | ||