Please note: VINData incorrectly refers to this as a 2014 Kawasaki. This is because the 10th digit of the VIN that denotes the model year gets reused every 30 years.
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Kawasaki first introduced the GPz750 in 1982 as a direct replacement for the KZ750. Despite their similarities, the GPz brought with it a number of changes – it proved to be much more than a rehashed Z bike. For instance, Kawasaki treated the steering head to some tapered bearings and swapped out the bike’s traditional handlebars in favor of a set of solid aluminum clip-ons. What’s more, the Big K modified the engine extensively, boosting the compression, redesigning the camshafts, and fitting it with a set of Mikuni 34mm carburetors. As if all of that wasn’t enough, Kawasaki gave the cylinder heads a new and improved combustion chamber and offered them with porting and polishing from the factory.
When combined with an all-new frame, Uni-Trak suspension, and a set of fresh brakes and wheels, such changes made the GPz750 the quickest stock 750 of its day. Cycle World recorded a 1/4 mile time of 11.93 seconds at 109.62mph, calling the GPz an “improved KZ750” that gave riders “that distinctive sense of raw strength, muscular and unbreakable.” In short: “the best in its class.”
This example is VIN: JKAZXDA15EB502218. The seller acquired it from a private party in January 2022 through a Mecum auction.
During his ownership, the seller has covered 400 miles. The odometer shows 15,154 miles.
“Planned to add GPZ genre to the collection and like the rare silver finish. Hoped to add a 550 and 1100 of the same. Great bike. This one’s hard to let go. Got plenty of attention on it’s first longer outing. Having put about 400mi on it it was nearly flawless. *see fuel level comment.”
Maintenance:
Summer 2023
Extensive Rehab:
Fork rebuilt
New head bearings
New wind screen
Calipers rebuilt
MC rebuilt
Rear suspension overhaleed- bearings and seals
Rear caliper rebuilt
Rear master rebuilt
Carbs rebuild and painted
CC vent system bypassed
Valve cover powder coated
New gasket
New fluids
Full bleed
DOT5
New grips
Stands and more powder coated
New chain
Petcock rebuilt
New gasket on fuel level sender
New hoses
New tires
Systems check- appear all good
Tried new fuel level sensor- still not reading ideally
RODE on the NYD ride to Tortilla Flat- flawless
4/2/24
Decom. 15154
Pulled battery
Drained tank
Ran dry
Drained bowls
Overall, a very thorough going through netting a very nice riding bike. Ride quality is fantastic. Power is strong. Likes long warm-ups for best response. Low fuel light is still an oddity – tried new float but only ever get three bars. Warning comes on at about half a tank.
Should really be sold Now in its running condition.
Mechanical Issues:
Started up after 3yrs the carbs dripped…fitting new cross pipes and seals now.
Modifications:
Per the seller, this bike is stock.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Duro tires with date codes of 4622 and 1223.
The sale includes 1 ignition key.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album in the “Photos” tab for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
“Minor chips in the paint, scuffing on the end of the right muffler.”
Currently located in Tempe, Arizona, this Kawasaki is offered on a clean Arizona title.
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