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18 Apr 2021 13:14 #846994
by letthegoodtimesroll
1977 KZ650C1, Kerker Header, Dyna ignition and coils, GPZ 750 oil pan and cooler
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I got an old 82/83 750Spectre awhile back and I’m looking to rebuild my KZ650 motor. I’m wondering if these are the same as the GPZ cams. I had read that the two bikes shared cams one year. Thanks
1977 KZ650C1, Kerker Header, Dyna ignition and coils, GPZ 750 oil pan and cooler
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19 Apr 2021 14:13 - 19 Apr 2021 14:15 #847044
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No they are not the same as the same year GPZ750 cams, they have less lift and less duration.
Since the Spectre is more of a cruising bike they chose to run milder cams than those found in the sport bike. They are not far off the GPZ cams, I am not 100% sure but I think 0.50mm less lift, the nose profile is more of a peak than the broad GPZ profile (I have both Spectre/GPZ cams but have not done a complete analysis)
Those cams would still be a good upgrade to a KZ650 motor especially if you slotted the cams sprockets and spent some time dialing them in. Just be aware that the exhaust cam does not have a tach drive gear.
Since the Spectre is more of a cruising bike they chose to run milder cams than those found in the sport bike. They are not far off the GPZ cams, I am not 100% sure but I think 0.50mm less lift, the nose profile is more of a peak than the broad GPZ profile (I have both Spectre/GPZ cams but have not done a complete analysis)
Those cams would still be a good upgrade to a KZ650 motor especially if you slotted the cams sprockets and spent some time dialing them in. Just be aware that the exhaust cam does not have a tach drive gear.
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