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Kawasaki Gpz 750 Turbo - [1983]
This edition of the Kawasaki Gpz 750 Turbo is the 5 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 1983. 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 738cc Air cooled, Two stroke, Transverse Petrol powerplant with 4 cylinders and Electronic Fuel Injection.
An alternative Transverse engine, Sport style motorbike includes the Norton Superlight SS - [2020]
The 1983 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 241 kgs (531 lbs) this makes the Kawasaki Gpz 750 Turbo in the same weight category as the 2025 Suzuki SV 650 ABS or the 2025 Yamaha YZF-R9 Triple, give or take 50kg.
The 1983 Kawasaki Gpz 750 shares the same bhp with the Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC - [2025]
In terms of power the 738cc 8 valve Transverse 4 cylinder engine produces 112 bhp (83 kW) @ 9000 rpm similar to the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC [123 bhp (91 kW) @ 9500 rpm] or the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC SE [123 bhp (91 kW) @ 9500 rpm].
The DOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 73.0 lb-ft (99.1 Nm) @ 6500 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Yamaha Tenere 700 [50.2 lb-ft (68.0 Nm) @ 6500 rpm] and the 2025 Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally [50.2 lb-ft (68.0 Nm) @ 6500 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 1994 Suzuki GSX-R 750 WR SP has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 1983 Kawasaki Gpz 750 Turbo.
The 1983 Kawasaki Gpz 750 Turbo has a Power to weight ratio of 464.7 bhp per ton and 303.3 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1983 Gpz 750 competing with the 1994 Suzuki GSX-R 750 WR SP [488.0 bhp\ton] and the 1995 Suzuki GSX-R 750 DOHC [488.0 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 303.3 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 2005 Honda XR 650 R [327.7 lb-ft per ton] and the 2004 Honda XR 650 R [327.7 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 8.0 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 8.1 secs, this makes the Kawasaki Gpz 750 Turbo similar in acceleration to the 2024 Honda CB 650 R (8.0 secs) and the 2021 Honda CB 650 R (8.0 secs). This Kawasaki Gpz 750 Turbo 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 1983 Kawasaki Gpz 750 Turbo and the 1982 Kawasaki Gpz 1100 B2
When talking about the performance of the 1983 Kawasaki Gpz 750 Turbo on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 11.5 secs @ 0 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 1982 Kawasaki Gpz 1100 B2 (11.5 secs) and the 2015 Suzuki GSX 1250 FA-Z Special Edition (11.5 secs).
The 1983 version of the Kawasaki Gpz 750 Turbo has a maximum speed of 136mph.
Top Speed of the 1983 Gpz 750 equals the 2024 Kawasaki ZX-10 RR Ninja Limited Edition
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 1983 Kawasaki Gpz 750 Turbo then how about a 2024 Kawasaki ZX-10 RR Ninja Limited Edition (147 mph) and the 2024 Kawasaki ZX-10 RR Ninja (147 mph).
