Sport Tourers

1984Kawasaki GPZ 750

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The 1984 Kawasaki GPZ 750 is a capable sport-touring middleweight powered by an air-cooled 739cc inline-four engine producing 87 horsepower and achieving 216 km/h. Its balanced blend of performance and practicality appeals to riders seeking a versatile machine for both spirited road riding and comfortable distance touring.

Capacity: 739.0 ccm
Engine: In-line four, four-stroke
Gearbox: 5-speed
Wet weight: 241.0 kg
Seat height: Not on record
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Power: 87.0 HP (64.0 kW) @ 9500 RPM

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Other years 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988

How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail10%

Cornering62%

City riding60%

Daily riding65%

Touring62%

Two-up58%

Track45%

Best for: It was designed as a versatile allround sport-tourer capable of confident weekend rides and reasonably spirited backroad runs.
Built for: It has the classic late-80s UJM character: strong midrange pull, stable high-speed manners, and a no-nonsense mechanical feel.
Not ideal for: It is not a good fit for offroad enthusiasts or riders seeking a lightweight, flickable machine for tight technical trails.

Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.

Full specifications

Engine

Capacity: 739.0 ccm
Power: 87.0 HP (64.0 kW) @ 9500 RPM
Engine type: In-line four, four-stroke
Power/weight ratio: 0.3610 HP/kg
Bore x stroke: 66.0 x 54.0 mm
Compression: 9.5:1
Cooling system: Air
Fuel system: Carburettor
Starting: Electric
Valves per cylinder: 2
Torque: Not on record - add it

Transmission

Gearbox: 5-speed
Transmission type: Manual
Final drive: Chain

Performance

Top speed: 216.0 km/h (134.2 mph)

Dimensions & weight

Wet weight: 241.0 kg
Fuel capacity: 18.00 litres
Seat height: Not on record - add it
Dry weight: Not on record - add it

Brakes & wheels

Front brakes: Dual disc
Rear brakes: Single disc
Front tyre: 110/90-18
Rear tyre: 130/90-18

Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.

What changed, year to year

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Specification	1983	1984	1986	1987	1988
Capacity	739.00 ccm (45.09 cubic inches)	739.00 ccm (45.09 cubic inches)	739.00 ccm (45.09 cubic inches)	739.00 ccm (45.09 cubic inches)	739.00 ccm (45.09 cubic inches)
Fuel capacity	18.00 litres (4.76 gallons)	18.00 litres (4.76 gallons)	18.00 litres (4.76 gallons)	18.00 litres (4.76 gallons)	18.00 litres (4.76 gallons)