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Kawasaki Gpz 750 R Ninja - [1984]
This edition of the Kawasaki Gpz 750 R Ninja is the 6 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 1984. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1984 Suzuki GV 700 GL Madura and the 1984 Honda CB 750 SC Nighthawk S.This particular Kawasaki Gpz 750 has a 746cc Liquid cooled, Two stroke, Transverse Petrol powerplant with 4 cylinders and Carburettor.
An alternative Transverse engine, Sport style motorbike includes the Norton Superlight SS - [2020]
The 1984 Gpz 750 shares its Transverse engine and Sport style configuration with the likes of the 2020 Norton Superlight SS and the 2019 Norton Superlight Twin. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the Gpz 750's Sport style with a similar size of engine then how about the 2020 Norton Superlight SS | 2020cc.2019 Norton Superlight Twin | 2019cc.
Weighing in at 0 kgs (0 lbs) this makes the Kawasaki Gpz 750 R Ninja in the same weight category as the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ or the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT, give or take 50kg.
The 1984 Kawasaki Gpz 750 shares the same bhp with the Yamaha Tenere 700 - [2025]
In terms of power the 746cc 16 valve Transverse 4 cylinder engine produces 92 bhp (68 kW) @ 10000 rpm similar to the 2025 Yamaha Tenere 700 [72.4 bhp (53 kW) @ 9000 rpm] or the 2025 Suzuki SV 650 ABS [73 bhp (54 kW) @ 8500 rpm].
The DOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 52.0 lb-ft (70.5 Nm) @ 8500 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally [50.2 lb-ft (68.0 Nm) @ 6500 rpm] and the 2025 Yamaha YZF-R9 Triple [68.5 lb-ft (93.0 Nm) @ 7000 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 1983 Yamaha RD 350 LC YPVS has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 1984 Kawasaki Gpz 750 R Ninja.
The 1984 Kawasaki Gpz 750 R Ninja has a Power to weight ratio of 370.9 bhp per ton and 209.6 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1984 Gpz 750 competing with the 1983 Yamaha RD 350 LC YPVS [395.9 bhp\ton] and the 1983 Yamaha RD 350 LC Naked [395.9 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 209.6 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 1982 Honda CB 900 F2-C Bol dOr [234.6 lb-ft per ton] and the 1982 Honda CB 900 FC Bol dOr [234.6 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 10.0 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 10.2 secs, this makes the Kawasaki Gpz 750 R Ninja similar in acceleration to the 2021 Yamaha Tracer 7 GT (10.0 secs) and the 2016 Honda ST 1300 Pan European (10.0 secs). This Kawasaki Gpz 750 R Ninja 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 1984 Kawasaki Gpz 750 R Ninja and the 1986 Yamaha RD 350 F
When talking about the performance of the 1984 Kawasaki Gpz 750 R Ninja on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 12.4 secs @ 106 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 1986 Yamaha RD 350 F (12.4 secs) and the 2012 Suzuki GSX 650 F DOHC (12.4 secs).
The 1984 version of the Kawasaki Gpz 750 R Ninja has a maximum speed of 136mph.
Top Speed of the 1984 Gpz 750 equals the 2024 Kawasaki ZX-10 RR Ninja
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 1984 Kawasaki Gpz 750 R Ninja then how about a 2024 Kawasaki ZX-10 RR Ninja (147 mph) and the 2024 Kawasaki ZX-10 RR Ninja Limited Edition (147 mph).
Yamaha XMAX 125 Four Stroke
Engine Capacity: 124 cc
Top Speed: 68 mph
Quarter Mile: 21.4 secs @ 0 mph
