KAWASAKI GPz 750 TURBO · ZX750-E1

Kawasaki 750 Turbo technical specifications

The fuel-injected, turbocharged four-cylinder engine, chassis and detailed specifications.

Reference: ZX750-E1, model year 1984. Reference specifications and country-specific variants are listed separately below.

738 cm³4 cylinders

112 PSat 9 000 rpm

99,1 N·mat 6 500 rpm

5 gearsChain drive

Engine and fuel injection

Layout: Inline four-cylinder, four-stroke
Valve gear: Double overhead camshafts (DOHC), two valves per cylinder
Displacement: 738 cm³
Bore × stroke: 66 × 54 mm
Cooling: Air-cooled
Fuel system: Kawasaki DFI electronic fuel injection and turbocharger
Compression ratio: 7,8:1
Maximum power — reference version: 82,4 kW (112 PS) at 9 000 rpm
Maximum torque — reference version: 99,1 N·m (10,1 kgf·m) at 6 500 rpm
Starting: Electric
Ignition: Transistorised, battery and coils; electronic advance
Spark plugs specified in the manual: NGK BR9EV
Firing order: 1–2–4–3
Cylinder numbering: From left to right: 1–2–3–4
Ignition advance — reference version: 10° before TDC at 1 050 rpm; 30° before TDC at 3 300 rpm
Intake opening / closing: 22° before TDC / 52° after BDC; duration 254°
Exhaust opening / closing: 60° before BDC / 20° after TDC; duration 260°

Chassis and dimensions

Frame: Tubular double-cradle frame
Seating: Two-person seat
Fuel tank: 17 litres
Seat height: 780 mm
Length — reference version: 2 220 mm
Width — reference version: 740 mm
Height: 1 260 mm
Wheelbase: 1 490 mm
Ground clearance: 155 mm
Rake angle: 28°
Trail: 117 mm
Minimum turning radius: 2,7 m
Specified climbing ability: 30°
Specified braking distance: 12,5 m from 50 km/h
Dry weight — reference version: 233 kg
Kerb weight — reference version: 253 kg: 123 kg front and 130 kg rear
Dry weight / power ratio: 2,08 kg/PS, calculated using 233 kg and 112 PS
Dry weight / torque ratio: 23,07 kg/(kgf·m), calculated using 233 kg and 10,1 kgf·m

Front end

Suspension: Air-assisted telescopic fork
Wheel travel: 130 mm
Brakes: Two discs
Original tyre: 110/90 V 18, tubeless
Wheel rim diameter: 18 inches

Rear end

Suspension: Swingarm with Uni-Trak monoshock
Wheel travel: 105 mm
Brakes: One disc
Original tyre: 130/80 V 18, tubeless
Wheel rim diameter: 18 inches

Transmission

Gearbox: Five-speed manual, constant mesh
Clutch: Wet multi-plate clutch
Primary drive: Gear drive; ratio 1.935 (60/31)
First gear: 2,285 (32/14)
Second gear: 1,647 (28/17)
Third gear: 1,272 (28/22)
Fourth gear: 1,045 (23/22)
Fifth gear: 0,833 (20/24)
Final drive: Chain drive; ratio 3.066 (46/15)
Overall ratio in fifth gear: 4,946

Electrical system and equipment

Battery: 12 V, 14 Ah
Alternator: Three-phase; 20 A at 8,000 rpm, 14 V
Regulator: Shunt type
Headlight: Semi-sealed halogen unit, 12 V — 60/55 W
Tail / brake light — reference version: 2 bulbs, 12 V — 5/21 W

Maintenance reference data

Lubrication: Pressure-fed, wet sump with oil cooler
Specified oil capacity: 3.5 litres; check the level using the procedure in the manual
Oil viscosities specified in the manual: SAE 10W-40, 10W-50, 20W-40 or 20W-50
Original oil classification: API SF; historical specification in the manual
Valve clearance — intake: 0,13 to 0,23 mm
Valve clearance — exhaust: 0,08 to 0,18 mm
Idle speed — reference version: 1 050 ± 50 rpm
Throttle grip free play: 2 to 3 mm
Clutch lever free play: 2 to 3 mm
Chain slack — standard value: 35 to 40 mm
Spark plug electrode gap: 0,5 to 0,6 mm
Specified brake fluid: DOT 3
Specified fork oil: SAE 10W; 271 ± 4 ml; level 176 ± 2 mm, fork compressed

Market-specific variants

West Germany / Sweden — power: 73,6 kW (100 PS) at 9 000 rpm
West Germany / Sweden — torque: 94,1 N·m (9,6 kgf·m) at 6 500 rpm
Switzerland — power: 61,0 kW (83 PS) at 6 600 rpm
Switzerland — torque: 92,2 N·m (9,4 kgf·m) at 6 000 rpm
Canada / USA / South Africa — length: 2 190 mm
France / USA — width: 720 mm
California — dry weight: 233,5 kg
California — kerb weight: 253,5 kg
USA — idle speed: 1 200 ± 50 rpm
USA — initial ignition advance: 10° before TDC at 1 200 rpm
Canada / California / South Africa / USA — tail light: 2 bulbs, 12 V — 8/27 W

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