Description
Please note: We had intended to prove the bike runs, however, the spark plug holes in cylinders two and three are stripped.
Additional photos are available here for your perusal.
As the last air-cooled large-displacement twin-shock offering from Kawi, the GPz1100 represented the pinnacle of Z bike development. Inspired by the big K’s AMA superbike racers, it featured a 1,089cc engine that made 109hp at 8,500rpm — the most powerful model in its class at the time.
It also featured a number of incremental — but impactful — upgrades. Along with Bosch fuel injection, it also boasted higher compression pistons, a lightened crankshaft, and cams that were both higher in lift and also shorter in duration.
Kawasaki sold the GPz1100 without a fairing for one year (the B1 model) before fitting it with a cockpit fairing for 1982 (the B2 model.) For more on the big GPz, check out this story on MCN. They call it “the last king of a vanished clan – aircooled superbikes.”
Manufactured in February of 1981, this example is VIN: JKAKZBB13BA002980. The seller acquired it seven years ago as a project to send to Darren Begg of dB Customs to turn it into a restomod but has decided to go in a different direction.
The odometer shows 5,890 miles.
Maintenance:
In preparation for the listing, the seller had us replace the battery and perform a safety inspection. Please note: We had intended to prove the bike runs, however, the spark plug holes cylinders two and three are stripped.
Luce did the work, he notes the following in his condition report:
Fuel Tank Internal: Ok
Tire Years – Front: 2015; Rear:2013
Tire Life – Front/ Rear: 100%
Tire Pressure – Front: 34PSI; Rear: 36PSI
Brake Life – Front: 90%; Rear: 95%
Hydraulic Fluid – Front/Rear: Fail,
Excess moisture
Engine Oil – Level: Ok; Quality: Dark, Due
Low Beam: Ok
High Beam: Ok
Turn Signals – Signals not working, relay non functional
Tail Light: Ok
Brake Light: Ok
Plate Light: Ok
Horn: Ok
Battery: 12.6V, New
BIKE CONDITION
***SPARK PLUG HOLES FOR CYLINDER 2 AND 3 STRIPPED***
***BIKE CRANKS BUT DOES NOT RUN***
– RR turn signal broken from fairing stay, hanging on bike
– Rear brakes Drag
– Front brake has no pressure
– Fuel pump not priming
– Bike cranks, no start
– Mass airflow sensor body fits loose, stretched/aged boot.
– Fork seals leaking oil
REPAIRS RECOMMENDED
***Repair stripped spark plug threads***
**Diagnose/Repair crank no start**
– Forks rebuild
– Hydroflush + Rebuild rear master and caliper
– Tire Change, aged
Modifications:
This GPz1100 appears to be stock.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Dunlop D404 tires with date codes of 2313 and 2315.
The sale includes two keys.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located at our facility in Santa Monica, California (please make an appointment for an inspection), this Kawasaki is offered on a Bill of Sale only. Have any GPz1100 stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
