No Reserve – 1984 Kawasaki GPz750 Turbo

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: JKAZXDE12EA003702.

The odometer shows 7,320 miles.

Maintenance:
In preparation for the listing, the seller had us perform a safety inspection, change the oil/filter, flush the fuel tank, flush the hydraulic fluids, clean/lube/adjust the chain, install a new battery, and detail the bike. Our service department notes the following on their condition report:

Gas Tank Internal Condition: Mild rust, usable
Engine Oil Level: Ok
Engine Oil Quality: New
2T Oil Level: N/A
Coolant Level: N/A
Coolant Quality: N/A
Front Hydraulic Fluid Level: Ok
Front Hydraulic Fluid Quality: New (<1.5% of moisture contamination)
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Level: Ok
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Quality: New (<1.5% of moisture contamination)
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Level: N/A
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Quality: N/A
Final Drive Condition: Cleaned, Lubed, Adjusted
Headlight High Beam: Ok
Headlight Low Beam: Ok
Passing Light: N/A
Parking Light: Ok
Turn Signals: Ok
Tail Light: Ok
Brake Light (Front Switch): Ok
Brake Light (Rear Switch): Ok
Plate Light: Ok
Horn: Ok
Kill Switch: Ok
Brake Pad % Remaining Front: 70%
Brake Pad % Remaining Rear: 70%
Forks: Ok
Shock/s: Ok
Tire Date Code Front: 35/14
Tire Date Code Rear: 35/13
Tire % Remaining Front: 75%
Tire % Remaining Rear: 70%
Tire Press. Front: 36 PSI
Tire Press. Rear: 38 PSI
Battery Standing Voltage: New 12.7
Charging Voltage @ 4k RPM: 13.8V
Running Condition: Runs Ok on Bench, Runs ok on Test
Test Ride Completed: Yes
Test Ride Distance: 2 miles

Tires Installed:
Front:110/90-18
Rear: 130/80-18

Notes:
-Fuel tank has mild rust, but is usable
-Bike is boosted(Turbo)

REPAIRS RECOMMENDED
-Tires (Aged out)

Modifications:
This bike appears to be stock.

Inside of the tank:

It is riding on Michelin Pilot Activ tires with date codes of 3513 and 3514.

The sale includes one key.

Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album in the “Photos” tab for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:

Currently located in Panorama City, California, (please make an appointment for an inspection) this Kawasaki is offered on a clean California title with registration current through May 2026.

Per the California DMV website, it would cost $170 to make registration current through May 2027.

Have any GPz750 Turbo stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!