Considered by many to be the best of the Japanese turbo’d bikes from the 80s, the GPz750 was sold for just two years. As a reminder of why turbochargers are so impressive: this motor produced 112 horsepower, which was good enough for a 10.7 second quarter mile. It would take Kawasaki another 6 years to beat that with the naturally-aspirated ZX-11, which knocked off the quarter in 10.26!
From a Sport Rider Retrospective:
“All right, what’s Kawasaki’s Turbo like to ride? Exciting, that’s what. No, you won’t flick through the chicanes like your buddies on their CBR900RRs and VFR750s (or old Norton Commandos, either); canyon carving isn’t the Turbo’s métier. Instead, it makes deliberate progress, as befits machines with nearly 60-inch wheelbases. Sweepers and straights are a different story. In this environment the ZX750 will hold its own, thank you. It is, after all, making 73 foot-pounds of torque at 6500 rpm. These are serious numbers.”
“Turbo-heads don’t give a lick that preboost performance (under 3500) is, well, civilized (Okay, a little doggy). Two blinks of an eye later and those two little wheels are doing their stuff. By four grand you’re hearing their high-pitched whine, like a demented dentist’s drill, only probably faster. By 5000, even guys with skidpads on their knees had better be paying attention.”
Manufactured in November of 1983, this example is VIN: JKAZXDE10EB501259. The seller acquired it approximately seven years ago from “a friend of a friend.”
During his ownership, the seller has covered roughly 70 miles. The odometer shows 12,874 miles.
Maintenance:
“Installed new turbo, oil change.”
The seller states that there are no known mechanical issues and has provided this Condition Report:
Modifications:
The seller states that this bike is stock.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Avon Super Venom (front) and Metzeler ME1 (rear) tires that have aged out.
The sale includes one key.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album in the “Photos” tab for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
“Small chip in paint left side upper, crack around headlight upper right corner, small rub mark front fender, scratches on passenger grab rails.”
Currently located in Bloomington, Indiana, this Kawasaki is offered on a clean Ohio title. Have any GPz750 Turbo stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
