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: JKAZXDA17DA001173. The seller acquired it from a private party in July of 2016.
During his ownership, the seller has covered approximately 500 miles. The odometer shows 10,121 miles.
Maintenance:
In preparation for the listing, the seller had us install a new battery, install new spark plugs, rinse out the fuel tank, and clean/sync the carbs. Daniel and Steve did the work, they note that the brakes are at 80%/70% front/rear and that the oil, lights, killswitch, and horn are all OK.
Modifications:
Zero Gravity windshield.
Battery tender lead.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Continental ContiGO! tires from 2014.
The sale includes one key.
Currently located at our facility in Santa Monica, California (please make an appointment for an inspection), this Kawasaki is offered on a clean California state title. Have any GPz750 stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
Additional Information
Location
Santa Monica, California
Year
1983
Make
Kawasaki
Model
GPz750
Mileage
10,120
VIN
JKAZXDA17DA001173
Title
Clean
Title State/Country
California
Private Party/Dealership
Private Party
Additional Charges
No
CycleVIN
https://cyclevin.com/JKAZXDA17DA001173.pdf
Total Bids Placed: 21
Auction has ended.
Auction expired without reaching reserve price.
Highest bidder was: TannMann
After the auction ended, the seller accepted an offer of $6,420 including buyer fees.
Continental US: Haul Bikes will ship anything sold through Iconic for a starting rate of $750 in the Continental US (prices may increase in rural markets), and Iconic will handle the paperwork on your behalf. You do not need to crate your bike or drain the gas/disconnect the battery if you go with Haul Bikes. We are glad to work with the shipper of your choice as well, but you will have to arrange it.
Please note:
spares/extras will have to be shipped separately via FedEx or similar.
the fee includes $15,000 of insurance with a $500 deductible. Additional insurance can be purchased at a cost of $50 per additional $5,000 of value.
$5,000 for US to Europe/Asia is a VERY ROUGH ballpark which includes transport as well as customs fees and duties. Please contact Shippio for an exact quote.
