Kawasaki GPZ900 R Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Kawasaki GPZ900 R (reduced effect) motorcycle specifications include a 908 cc (55.41 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 257 kg (566.6 lb).

Key specifications

1984-1992Model years
908 ccDisplacement
257 kgWet weight
22 LFuel tank
Model years covered
198419851986198719881989199019911992
Year-specific specification changes

The 1984 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Front tire
1990120/70-17
Rear brakes
1987Expanding brake
Rear tire
1990150/70-18

How the Kawasaki GPZ900 R (reduced effect) 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.

Displacement908 cc
Low 84 ccAverage 687 ccHigh 1,700 cc

About 32% higher than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 72nd percentile across Kawasaki models.

Wet weight257 kg
Low 70.3 kgAverage 208 kgHigh 383.1 kg

About 24% heavier than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 78th 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.

Displacement72nd

908 cc — larger displacement than about 72% of Kawasaki models.

Wet weight78th

257 kg — heavier than about 78% of Kawasaki models, or lighter than about 22%.

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 • 908 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 1.32:1 (Oversquare)

Engine specifications

Engine type In-line four, four-stroke
Displacement 908 cc (55.41 cu in)
Bore × stroke 72.5 x 55 mm (2.9 x 2.2 inches)
Compression ratio 11.0:1
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 257 kg (566.6 lb)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 22.00 L (5.81 US gal)

Performance

Top speed 240.0 km/h (149.1 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.