Kawasaki GPz 750 Turbo (1983-85)

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The Kawasaki GPz 750 Turbo, also known as the ZX750-E1, was a motorcycle produced from 1983 to 1985. It featured a four-stroke, turbocharged, transverse four-cylinder engine with Mikuni fuel injection and a digital ignition system. The bike had a capacity of 738 cc and a compression ratio of 7.8:1. It could produce a maximum power of 112 hp at 9000rpm and a torque of 99.1Nm at 6500rpm. The motorcycle had a 5-speed transmission with chain final drive. Its front suspension had 37mm air-adjustable forks, adjustable anti-dive and 130mm wheel travel, while the rear suspension had Kawasaki Uni-Trak air-adjustable single shock, adjustable for rebound damping and 104mm wheel travel. The bike had dual front brake discs (280mm) and a single rear brake disc (270mm). Its front tyre was 110/90 V18, and the rear tyre was 130/80 V18. The motorcycle had a length of 2,220mm, width of 740mm and a wheelbase of 1490mm. It had a dry weight of 223kg and wet weight of 241kg. Its fuel capacity was 18 litres or 4.8 US gallons. Its standing 1/4 mile time was 11.5 seconds, and its top speed was 218.8km/h or 136mph.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Kawasaki GPz 750 Turbo / ZX750-E1

Year: 1983 – 85


Engine: Four stroke, turbocharged, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder
Capacity: 738 cc / 45.09 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 66 x 54 mm
Compression Ratio: 7.8:1
Cooling System: Air-cooled
Induction: Mikuni fuel injection
Ignition: Digital
Staring: Electric
Max Power: 112 hp / 82.4 kW @ 9000 rpm
Max Torque: 99.1Nm / 73.1ft-lb @ 6500 rpm
Transmission / Drive: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Front Suspension: 37mm air-adjustable forks, adjustable anti dive.
Front Wheel Travel: 130 mm / 5.1 in
Rear Suspension: Kawasaki Uni-Trak air-adjustable single shock, adjustable for rebound damping.

Rear Wheel Travel: 104 mm / 4.0 in
Front Brakes: 2x 280mm discs
Rear Brakes: Single 270mm disc
Front Tyre: 110/90 V18
Rear Tyre: 130/80 V18
Dimensions: Length 2,220 mm / 87 inWidth 740 mm / 29 in
Wheel base: 1490 mm / 59 in
Seat Height: 780 mm / 31 in
Dry Weight: 223 kg / 492 lbs
Wet Weight: 241 kg / 531 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 18 Litres / 4.8 US gal
Standing 1/4 Mile: 11.5 sec
Top Speed: 218.8 km/h / 136 mph

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