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Kawasaki Gpz 750 DOHC - [1982]
This edition of the Kawasaki Gpz 750 DOHC is the 5 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 1982. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1982 Honda CB 750 SC Nighthawk and the 1982 Yamaha XS 400 L Maxim.This particular Kawasaki Gpz 750 has a 738cc Air cooled, Two stroke, Wankel Petrol powerplant with 4 cylinders and Electronic Fuel Injection.
An alternative Wankel engine, Standard style motorbike includes the Yamaha XSR 700 Twin - [2020]
The 1982 Gpz 750 shares its Wankel engine and Standard style configuration with the likes of the 2020 Yamaha XSR 700 Twin and the 2018 Yamaha XSR 700 Twin. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the Gpz 750's Standard style with a similar size of engine then how about the 2020 Yamaha XSR 700 Twin | 2020cc.2018 Yamaha XSR 700 Twin | 2018cc.
Weighing in at 230 kgs (507 lbs) this makes the Kawasaki Gpz 750 DOHC in the same weight category as the 2025 Honda X-ADV 745 or the 2025 Yamaha T�n�r� 700, give or take 50kg.
The 1982 Kawasaki Gpz 750 shares the same bhp with the Honda X-ADV 745 - [2025]
In terms of power the 738cc 8 valve Wankel 4 cylinder engine produces 78 bhp (58 kW) @ 9500 rpm similar to the 2025 Honda X-ADV 745 [57.8 bhp (43 kW) @ 6750 rpm] or the 2025 Yamaha MT-07 Twin Cylinder [73.4 bhp (54 kW) @ 8750 rpm].
The DOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 43.2 lb-ft (58.7 Nm) @ 7000 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Yamaha T�n�r� 700 Rally [50.2 lb-ft (68.0 Nm) @ 6500 rpm] and the 2025 Honda X-ADV 745 [50.9 lb-ft (69.0 Nm) @ 4750 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Kawasaki Gpz 750 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 1982 Honda CB 550 SC Nighthawk has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 1982 Kawasaki Gpz 750 DOHC.
The 1982 Kawasaki Gpz 750 DOHC has a Power to weight ratio of 339.1 bhp per ton and 188.2 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1982 Gpz 750 competing with the 1982 Honda CB 550 SC Nighthawk [362.6 bhp\ton] and the 1999 Yamaha V-Max 1200 [361.7 bhp\ton].
If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby, then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance is Torque. Factor weight into the equation and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Kawasaki Gpz 750 generating around 188.2 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other motorbikes have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 1983 Yamaha XJ 750 E-II [212.8 lb-ft per ton] and the 1996 Yamaha XTZ 750 Super Tenere [212.7 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 10.9 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 11.1 secs, this makes the Kawasaki Gpz 750 DOHC similar in acceleration to the 2024 Honda GL 1800 Gold Wing Tour Auto (10.9 secs) and the 2022 Honda GL 1800 Gold Wing Auto (10.9 secs). This Kawasaki Gpz 750 DOHC also competes in terms of 0-60 mph and 0-100km/h with the 2018 Honda CB 250 R Neo Sports Cafe (0.0 secs) and the 2020 Norton Superlight SS (0.4 secs).
Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 1982 Kawasaki Gpz 750 DOHC and the 1994 Yamaha XJ 900 S Diversion
When talking about the performance of the 1982 Kawasaki Gpz 750 DOHC on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 12.6 secs @ 107 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 1994 Yamaha XJ 900 S Diversion (12.6 secs) and the 1976 Kawasaki KZ 1000 A1 (12.6 secs).
The 1982 version of the Kawasaki Gpz 750 DOHC has a maximum speed of 135mph.
Top Speed of the 1982 Gpz 750 equals the 2005 Honda CB 900 F Hornet
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 1982 Kawasaki Gpz 750 DOHC then how about a 2005 Honda CB 900 F Hornet (146 mph) and the 2002 Honda CB 900 F Hornet (146 mph).
Suzuki GSX 1300 R Hayabusa
Engine Capacity: 1298 cc
Top Speed: 190 mph
Quarter Mile: 10.1 secs @ 145 mph
