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Kawasaki Z 750 GP - [1983]
This edition of the Kawasaki Z 750 GP 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 Z 750 has a 738cc Air 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 1983 Z 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 Z 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 Z 750 GP in the same weight category as the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ or the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT, give or take 50kg.
The 1983 Kawasaki Z 750 shares the same bhp with the Yamaha T�n�r� 700 - [2025]
In terms of power the 738cc 8 valve Transverse 4 cylinder engine produces 87 bhp (64 kW) @ 9500 rpm similar to the 2025 Yamaha T�n�r� 700 [72.4 bhp (53 kW) @ 9000 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 46.2 lb-ft (62.6 Nm) @ 7500 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ [68.5 lb-ft (93.0 Nm) @ 7000 rpm] and the 2025 Suzuki SV 650 ABS [47.2 lb-ft (63.9 Nm) @ 8100 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Kawasaki Z 750 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 2012 Suzuki DL 1000 V-Strom has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 1983 Kawasaki Z 750 GP.
The 1983 Kawasaki Z 750 GP has a Power to weight ratio of 364.0 bhp per ton and 193.3 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1983 Z 750 competing with the 2012 Suzuki DL 1000 V-Strom [388.8 bhp\ton] and the 2011 Suzuki SV 650 S [388.3 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 Z 750 generating around 193.3 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 1975 Suzuki RE 5 Rotary [218.2 lb-ft per ton] and the 1985 Suzuki GSX 750 EF [218.2 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 10.2 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 10.4 secs, this makes the Kawasaki Z 750 GP similar in acceleration to the 2023 Suzuki V-Strom 800 DE Adventure (10.2 secs) and the 2021 Honda CB 1100 EX Final Edition (10.2 secs). This Kawasaki Z 750 GP 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 Z 750 GP and the 1983 Kawasaki Gpz 750 DOHC
When talking about the performance of the 1983 Kawasaki Z 750 GP 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 1983 Kawasaki Gpz 750 DOHC (12.4 secs) and the 2011 Suzuki GSX 650 F DOHC (12.4 secs).
The 1983 version of the Kawasaki Z 750 GP has a maximum speed of 136mph.
Top Speed of the 1983 Z 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 Z 750 GP then how about a 2024 Kawasaki ZX-10 RR Ninja Limited Edition (147 mph) and the 2024 Kawasaki ZX-10 RR Ninja (147 mph).
