The Kawasaki ZX750A is a motorcycle produced by Kawasaki from 1983 to 1985.
Kawasaki ZX750A | |
Manufacturer | [[Kawasaki]] |
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Also called | GPZ 750 |
Production | 83-85 |
Engine | 750cc |
Spark Plug | NGK B9ES '83-85 |
Battery | YUASA SYB14L-A2 '83-85 |
Front Tire | 100/90-18 '83-85 |
Rear Tire | 130/80-18 '83-85 |
Weight | |
Oil Filter | K&N KN-401 |
Manuals | Service Manual |
The 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.
Basic Shapes (1982-1985)
- 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)
1983
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
- Four-stroke, 4 Cylinder, Dual Over Heed Camshaft
- 5-Speed, Return Shift
- Color
- Fuel Tank: Firecracker Red, Polar White
- Front Fender: Same as Fuel Tank
- Engine No: KZ750EE110001 -
- Frame No: IX750A-000001 -
- (Canada)(US) JKAZXDAl()DA00000l -
- Parts Catalog No: 99917-1017-02 (Microfiche),
- (Europe) 99917-1002-02 (Microfiche), (Other) 99937-1070-01 (Microfiche)
- Service Manual No: Same as KZ700-A1
- Owner's Manual No: 99922-1215-02
- (Canada)(US) 99920-1188-01 (West Germany) 99923-1 058-01
1984
- Color
- Fuel Tank: Firecracker Red, Galaxy Silver
- Front Fender: Same as FueL Tank
- Engine No: KZ750EE128101 -
- Frame No: ZXJ50A-018001 -
- (Canada)(US) JKAZXDA1()EA018001 - ((Japan)Mfr.)
- JKAZXDA1()EB500001 - ((US) Mfr.)
- Parts Catalog No: Same as ZX750-A1
- Service Manual No: Same as KZJ00-A1
- Owner's Manual Na: 99922-1282-03
- (Canada)(US) 99920-1233-02 (West Germany) 99923-1101-01
- Changes: Color and graphic
1985
- Color
- Fuel Tank: Firecracker Red, Galaxy Silver, Ebony
- Front Fender: Same as Fuel Tank
- Engine No: KZ750EE145001 -
- Frame No: ZX750A-025501 -
- (Canada)(US) JKAZXDA1()FA025501 - ((Japan)Mfr.)
- JKAZXDA1()FB504101 - ((US)Mfr.)
- Parts Catalog No: 99961-0186 (Microfiche),
- (Europe) 99917-1135-01 (Microfiche),
- (Other) 99917-1134-01 {Micro)
- Service Manual No: Same as KZ700-A1
- Owner's Manual No: 99922-1318-01
- (Canada)(US) 99920-1274-01 (West Germany) 99923-1125-01
- Changes: Color and graphic, full fairing.