GPZ 750 R

1985 Kawasaki GPZ 750 R Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Built around Kawasaki's sport touring motorcycle platform, the 1985 Kawasaki GPZ 750 R relies on a 748 cc (45.6 cu in) liquid-cooled in-line four, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 92 HP (67.2 kW) at 10,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 123 HP per liter, the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.

On the scales, the GPZ 750 R measures 255 kg (562 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.36 HP/kg (2.77 kg per horsepower). The 22-liter (5.8 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 224 km/h (139 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Kawasaki archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 1985 to 1986, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.