Z 750 GT (reduced effect)

1988 Kawasaki Z 750 GT (reduced effect) Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Kawasaki's motorcycle lineup, the 1988 Kawasaki Z 750 GT (reduced effect) pairs a 739 cc (45.1 cu in) air-cooled in-line four, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 49 HP (35.8 kW) at 7,750 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 66.3 HP per liter, the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.

On the scales, the Z 750 GT (reduced effect) measures 243 kg (536 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.2 HP/kg (4.96 kg per horsepower). The 24.5-liter (6.5 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 160 km/h (99 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Kawasaki archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 1988 to 1989, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.