Kawasaki GPZ750 Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Kawasaki GPZ750 motorcycle specifications include a 739 cc (45.09 cu in) engine, power of 87 hp (63.5 kW) @ 9,500 rpm, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 241 kg (531.3 lb).

Key specifications

1983-1988Model years
739 ccDisplacement
87 hpPower
241 kgWet weight
18 LFuel tank
Model years covered
198319841985198619871988
Year-specific specification changes

The 1983 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Rear tire
19841988130/90-18

How the Kawasaki GPZ750 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.

Engine power87 hp
Low 10 hpAverage 73.9 hpHigh 203.3 hp

About 18% higher than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 67th percentile across Kawasaki models.

Displacement739 cc
Low 84 ccAverage 687 ccHigh 1,700 cc

About 8% higher than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 60th percentile across Kawasaki models.

Wet weight241 kg
Low 70.3 kgAverage 208 kgHigh 383.1 kg

About 16% heavier than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 72nd percentile across Kawasaki models.

Fuel capacity18 L
Low 3.8 LAverage 15.3 LHigh 24 L

About 18% larger than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 67th 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.

Engine power67th

87 hp — more powerful than about 67% of Kawasaki models with power data.

Displacement60th

739 cc — larger displacement than about 60% of Kawasaki models.

Wet weight72nd

241 kg — heavier than about 72% of Kawasaki models, or lighter than about 28%.

Fuel capacity67th

18 L — larger than about 67% of Kawasaki fuel tanks in this database.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

In-line four, four-stroke • 739 cc • Air cooled • 87 hp
Chassis snapshot

5-speed • Chain (final drive) • 110/90-18 front / 130/80-18 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 110/90-18
Rear tire size 130/80-18
Front tire width 110 mm
Front tire aspect ratio 90%
Front rim diameter 18 in
Rear tire width 130 mm
Rear tire aspect ratio 80%
Rear rim diameter 18 in
Power-to-weight ratio 0.361 hp/kg
Power-to-weight 361.0 hp/tonne
Specific power 117.7 hp/L
Bore/stroke ratio 1.22:1 (Oversquare)

Model information

Category Sport

Engine specifications

Engine type In-line four, four-stroke
Displacement 739 cc (45.09 cu in)
Power 87 hp (63.5 kW) @ 9,500 rpm
Bore × stroke 66.0 x 54 mm (2.6 x 2.1 inches)
Compression ratio 9.5:1
Valves per cylinder 2
Cooling system Air
Fuel control Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 5-speed
Final drive Chain (final drive)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Dual disc
Rear brakes Single disc
Front tire 110/90-18
Rear tire 130/80-18

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 241 kg (531.3 lb)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 18.00 L (4.76 US gal)

Performance

Top speed 216.0 km/h (134.2 mph)

Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Kawasaki models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Kawasaki information before relying on them. Visit the official Kawasaki website.