Kawasaki GT750

Make Model	Kawasaki GT 750
Year	1982 - 87
Engine	Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder
Capacity	738 cc / 45.0 cu-in
Bore x Stroke	66 x 54 mm
Cooling System	Air cooled
Compression Ratio	9.5:1
Induction	4 x 34mm Mikuni BS34 carburetors
Ignition	CDI
Starting	Electric
Max Power	78 hp / 57 kW @ 9500 rpm
Max Torque	58.8 Nm / 43.4 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm
Transmission	5 Speed
Final Drive	Shaft
Gear Ratio	1st 2,333 (35/15) 2nd 1,631 (31/19) 3rd 1,272 (28/22) 4th 1,040 (26/25) 5th 0,875 (21/24)
Frame	Double closed steel cradle frame
Front Suspension	Telescopic forks
Front Wheel Travel	160 mm / 6.2 in
Rear Suspension	Twin shock preload adjustable
Rear Wheel Travel	98 mm / 3.8 in
Front Brakes	2 x 226mm discs 1 piston calipers
Rear Brakes	Single 226mm disc 1 piston caliper
Front Tyre	100/90 -19
Rear Tyre	120/90 - 8
Rake	27.5°
Trail	104 mm / 4.0 in
Dimensions	Length 2185 mm / 86.0 in Width 775 mm / 30.5 in Height 1215 mm / 47.8 in
Wheelbase	1480 mm / 58.2 in
Seat Height	800 mm / 31.4 in
Ground Clearance	150 mm / 5.9 in
Dry Weight	227 kg / 500.4 lbs
Fuel Capacity	24.3 Litres / 6.4 US gal
Consumption Average	42.5 mph
Standing ¼ Mile	12.5 sec / 171 km/h
Top Speed	187 km/h / 116 mph
Road Test	Superbike Magazine 1989

One of the most underrated Kawasakis was the European-specification KZ750P, or GT750, that was built between 1982 and 1987. Using a slightly detuned version of the 1982 GPz750 engine, producing 78bhp at 9,500rpm, the GT750 offered maintenance-free shaft-drive in a similar chassis to the GPz. Because of the shaft-drive the engine could be rubber mounted at all four points. The 19" and 18" wheels were similar to the GPz, as were the triple 226mm disc brakes. The rear shock absorbers were air assisted. There was also a small rear rack included in the specification.

While there were some problems with broken rear sub-frames on early models, the GT750 was extraordinarily reliable and a very competent all-round motorcycle. For the US for 1982 the shaft-drive 750 was an LTD, the KZ750N or Spectre. At 74bhp at 9,000rpm, power was slightly lower than the GT750.

Kawasaki GT 750