GPZ 750

1987 Kawasaki GPZ 750 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Kawasaki's sport touring motorcycle lineup, the 1987 Kawasaki GPZ 750 relies on a 739 cc (45.1 cu in) air-cooled in-line four, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 87 HP (63.5 kW) at 9,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 117.7 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 measures 241 kg (531 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.36 HP/kg (2.77 kg per horsepower). The 18-liter (4.8 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 216 km/h (134 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Kawasaki archive, this model family spans 6 indexed model years from 1983 to 1988, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.