Kawasaki GPZ1000
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Kawasaki GPZ1000 | |
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Also called | GPZ1000RX (reduced effect), GPZ 1000 RX (reduced effect), GPZ1000RX, GPZ 1000 RX |
Production | 1984 - 1988 |
Class | Sport touring |
Engine | in-line four, four-stroke |
Bore / Stroke | 74.0mm x 58.0mm |
Compression ratio | 10.2:1 |
Top Speed | 151 mph (243 km/h) |
Horsepower | 122.3 HP (91.2 KW) @ 9500RPM |
Torque | 70.81 ft/lbs (96.0 Nm) @ 7000RPM |
Fuel System | Carburetors |
Transmission | Gear box: 6-speed Final Drive: chain |
Suspension | Front: Oil/air spring forks Rear: Swingarm |
Brakes | Front: dual disc Rear: single disc |
Front Tire | 120/80-16 |
Rear Tire | 150/80-16 |
Seat Height | 31.1 inches (790 mm) |
Weight | 267.0 kg (wet) |
Recommended Oil | K-tech 10W-40 |
Fuel Capacity | 5.55 Gallon (21.00 Liters) |
Manuals | Service Manual |
The Kawasaki GPZ1000RX was a in-line four, four-stroke Sport touring motorcycle produced by Kawasaki between 1984 and 1988. It could reach a top speed of 151 mph (243 km/h). Max torque was 70.81 ft/lbs (96.0 Nm) @ 7000 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 122.3 HP (91.2 KW) @ 9500 RPM.
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a liquid cooled in-line four, four-stroke. A 74.0mm bore x 58.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 997.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a double overhead cams/twin cam (dohc).
Drive[edit | edit source]
The bike has a 6-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the Wet multi-plate.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 120/80-16 front tire and a 150/80-16 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via dual disc in the front and a single disc in the rear. The front suspension was a Oil/air spring forks while the rear was equipped with a Swingarm. The GPZ1000RX was fitted with a 5.55 Gallon (21.00 Liters) fuel tank.
1984 - 1988 Kawasaki GPZ 1000 RX[edit | edit source]
The Kawasaki GPZ 1000 RX is a brand new motorcycle. The engine is based on the 900R and the chassis is the same with GPZ 600R. Teh engine is the old 1100 bored out with a few details changes to the transmission and a ligther, stainless exhaust system.