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.”
This example is VIN: JKAZXDE17EA002545.
During their ownership, the seller has covered under 50 miles. The odometer shows 30,047 kilometers, (18,670 miles.)
Maintenance:
“cleaned fuel sending unit, replaced battery, cleaned injectors, fuel pressure regulator, new spark plugs, changed engine oil, oil filter, and air filter, replaced air filter cover gasket. flushed front and rear brakes.”
Mechanical Issues:
“needs tires, brake pads, right side fork seals, smoke coming from exhaust, smells like condensation/fuel, NOT OIL. may need injectors, leaking oil around oil lines and pump cover on bottom of engine,”
Modifications:
Emgo branded left side mirror.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Metzeler tires which have aged out with date codes of 355 and 264.
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:
Currently located in Bloomington, Indiana, this Kawasaki is offered on a clean Illinois title.
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