Z 750 GT

1982 Kawasaki Z 750 GT Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Engineered by Kawasaki for the naked motorcycle segment, the 1982 Kawasaki Z 750 GT features a 739 cc (45.1 cu in) air-cooled in-line four, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 78 HP (56.9 kW) at 9,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 57 Nm (42 lb-ft) at 7,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 105.5 HP per liter and a 2,500 rpm working window between peak torque (7,000 rpm) and peak power (9,500 rpm), 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 Z 750 GT measures 243 kg (536 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.32 HP/kg (3.12 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 800 mm (31.5 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,480 mm (58.3 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. 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 198 km/h (123 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Kawasaki archive, this model family spans 8 indexed model years from 1982 to 1989, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.