Kawasaki GPZ750 R Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Kawasaki GPZ750 R motorcycle specifications include a 748 cc (45.64 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 255 kg (562.2 lb).

Key specifications

1985-1986Model years
748 ccDisplacement
255 kgWet weight
22 LFuel tank
Model years covered
19851986

Year-specific specification changes

No material specification changes from the 1985 baseline were found in the available data.

How the Kawasaki GPZ750 R compares

This compares the motorcycle with all Kawasaki models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Kawasaki database average.

Displacement748 cc
Low 84 ccAverage 687 ccHigh 1,700 cc

About 9% higher than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 62nd percentile across Kawasaki models.

Wet weight255 kg
Low 70.3 kgAverage 208 kgHigh 383.1 kg

About 23% heavier than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 76th percentile across Kawasaki models.

Fuel capacity22 L
Low 3.8 LAverage 15.3 LHigh 24 L

About 44% larger than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 96th percentile across Kawasaki models.

This model Kawasaki database average

Kawasaki database percentile rankings

Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Kawasaki specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.

Displacement62nd

748 cc — larger displacement than about 62% of Kawasaki models.

Wet weight76th

255 kg — heavier than about 76% of Kawasaki models, or lighter than about 24%.

Fuel capacity96th

22 L — larger than about 96% of Kawasaki fuel tanks in this database.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

In-line four, four-stroke • 748 cc • Liquid cooled
Chassis snapshot

6-speed • Chain (final drive) • 120/80-16 front / 130/80-18 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 120/80-16
Rear tire size 130/80-18
Front tire width 120 mm
Front tire aspect ratio 80%
Front rim diameter 16 in
Rear tire width 130 mm
Rear tire aspect ratio 80%
Rear rim diameter 18 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.44:1 (Oversquare)

Engine specifications

Engine type In-line four, four-stroke
Displacement 748 cc (45.64 cu in)
Bore × stroke 70.0 x 48.6 mm (2.8 x 1.9 inches)
Compression ratio 10.5:1
Valves per cylinder 4
Cooling system Liquid
Fuel control Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 6-speed
Final drive Chain (final drive)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Dual disc
Rear brakes Single disc
Front tire 120/80-16
Rear tire 130/80-18

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 255 kg (562.2 lb)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 22.00 L (5.81 US gal)

Performance

Top speed 224.0 km/h (139.2 mph)

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