LOT 467

1983 Kawasaki GPz1100 Registration no. JWR 101Y Frame no. KZT10B-008328 Engine no. KZT10BE008247

Sold for £5,175 inc. premium

Lot 467

1983 Kawasaki GPz1100
Registration no. JWR 101Y Frame no. KZT10B-008328 Engine no. KZT10BE008247

The Autumn Stafford Sale – The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show|16 October 2022, 10:00 BST|Stafford, Staffordshire County Showground

1983 Kawasaki GPz1100
Registration no. JWR 101Y
Frame no. KZT10B-008328
Engine no. KZT10BE008247

Topping Kawasaki's range for 1981 were two new 1,089cc models: the Z1100A tourer and GPz1100 sports roadster. While the former boasted shaft drive and carburettor induction, the latter was chain driven and fitted with fuel injection, an innovation Kawasaki had first tried on the Z1000H a year or so previously. Tested by Bike magazine (August 1981 edition) the newest 'Big Z' scorched through the standing quarter-mile in 11.53 seconds on its way to a top speed within a whisker of 140mph.

The suspension calibration was all-new for 1982, to make the big GPz an even better handler both on the track and on the street. The fork had slightly stiffer springs, and compression and rebound damping were increased approximately 10%. In the rear, the Kayaba shocks used the same springs, but with greater pre-load, and the compression damping was effectively doubled.

This GPz1100 was acquired by the current owner in 2006 from a Steve Paxman, for £1,450.00 (bill of sale on file). Owned for 16 years, it has been regularly serviced by the vendor, most recently 2021. The vendor advises us that this GPz1100 was last run in August 2022 and is only selling due to his advancing years and a back operation which has made it difficult for him to push and turn the machine. Offered with V5C registration certificate; expired MoTs (most recent May 2021); various bills/invoices; Pembrokeshire Classics and VMCC correspondence; etc.
Offered with key

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