Kawasaki GPZ900: history, specs, pictures

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Kawasaki GPZ900
Manufacturer
Also called GPZ900R (reduced effect), GPZ 900 R (reduced effect), GPZ 900 R, GPZ 900, GPZ900R
Production 1984 - 1992
Class Road
Engine
in-line four, four-stroke
Bore / Stroke 72.5mm x 55.0mm
Top Speed 149 mph (240 km/h)
Horsepower 112.51 HP (83.9 KW) @ 9500RPM
Transmission Gear box: 6-speed
Final Drive: chain
Brakes Front: dual disc
Rear: single disc
Front Tire 120/80-16
Rear Tire 130/80-18
Weight 257.0 kg (wet)
Recommended Oil K-tech 10W-40
Fuel Capacity 5.81 Gallon (22.00 Liters)
Manuals Service Manual


The Kawasaki GPZ900R was a in-line four, four-stroke Road motorcycle produced by Kawasaki between 1984 and 1992. It could reach a top speed of 149 mph (240 km/h). Claimed horsepower was 112.51 HP (83.9 KW) @ 9500 RPM.

Engine[edit | edit source]

The engine was a liquid cooled in-line four, four-stroke. A 72.5mm bore x 55.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 908.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a double overhead cams/twin cam (dohc).

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a 6-speed transmission.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 120/80-16 front tire and a 130/80-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via dual disc in the front and a single disc in the rear. The GPZ900R was fitted with a 5.81 Gallon (22.00 Liters) fuel tank.

In Media[edit | edit source]