No Reserve – 1981 Kawasaki GPz1100 Project

SOLD FOR: $3,252

Reserve price has been met.

This auction ended on August 3, 2023

Winner: APS27

Winning Bid: $3,002
Buyer Fee: $250
Total: $3,252

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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!

Additional Information

Location

Santa Monica, California

Year

1981

Make

Kawasaki

Model

GPz1100

Mileage

5,890

VIN

JKAKZBB13BA002980

Title

Bill of Sale Only

Title State/Country

N/A

Private Party/Dealership

Private Party

Additional Charges

No

Total Bids Placed: 27

Auction has ended.

Highest bidder was: APS27

Bidder Name Bidding Time Bid Auto
APS27 August 3, 2023 10:02 am PDT $3,002 Auto
Snoopy6363 August 3, 2023 10:02 am PDT $3,000
APS27 August 3, 2023 10:00 am PDT $2,855
DQ32 August 3, 2023 10:00 am PDT $2,755 Auto
DQ32 August 3, 2023 9:59 am PDT $2,751
whisk August 3, 2023 9:58 am PDT $2,651
DQ32 August 3, 2023 9:58 am PDT $2,600 Auto
DQ32 August 3, 2023 9:58 am PDT $2,500 Auto
Bird427 August 3, 2023 9:58 am PDT $2,400
DQ32 August 3, 2023 9:57 am PDT $2,300
Tincanmitch August 3, 2023 9:57 am PDT $2,200 Auto
whisk August 3, 2023 9:57 am PDT $2,100
Tincanmitch August 3, 2023 9:11 am PDT $2,000
Bird427 August 2, 2023 1:01 pm PDT $1,900
wyobrit August 2, 2023 1:01 pm PDT $1,800 Auto
Bird427 August 2, 2023 1:01 pm PDT $1,700
wyobrit August 2, 2023 12:08 pm PDT $1,600 Auto
renehadad August 2, 2023 12:08 pm PDT $1,500
wyobrit August 1, 2023 3:44 pm PDT $1,300 Auto
DQ32 August 1, 2023 3:44 pm PDT $1,200
wyobrit July 28, 2023 3:30 pm PDT $1,100 Auto
Dopaytoplay July 28, 2023 3:30 pm PDT $1,000
wyobrit July 28, 2023 12:24 pm PDT $897 Auto
MMinoliti July 28, 2023 12:24 pm PDT $797
wyobrit July 27, 2023 2:54 pm PDT $696 Auto
Kitchen_rapide July 27, 2023 2:54 pm PDT $596
wyobrit July 27, 2023 12:05 pm PDT $1 Reserve
Auction started July 27, 2023 7:20 am PDT
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