LOT 409

1985 Kawasaki GPz750 Turbo Registration no. B272 FPU Frame no. JKAZXDE17FB502877 Engine no. ZX750EE-007290

Sold for £9,200 inc. premium

Lot 409

1985 Kawasaki GPz750 Turbo

The Spring Stafford Sale - The International Classic MotorCycle Show|22 April 2023, 11:00 BST|Stafford, Staffordshire County Showground

1985 Kawasaki GPz750 Turbo
Registration no. B272 FPU
Frame no. JKAZXDE17FB502877
Engine no. ZX750EE-007290

Spurred on by publicity surrounding Honda's CX500 Turbo, the rest of Japan's 'Big Four' lost no time in jumping on the forced induction bandwagon. By far the most successful offering came from Kawasaki who, by bolting a turbocharger to their existing GPz750, created one of the 1980s' most exciting sports motorcycles. By placing the turbo close to the exhaust ports Kawasaki ensured that throttle lag was minimised, while substituting electronic fuel injection for the original carburettors enabled combustion to be finely controlled. The result was 100-plus horsepower at the rear wheel and a top speed of around 140mph. A subtly strengthened frame and swinging arm helped enthusiastic owners keep the Turbo shiny side up.

Currently displaying a total of 19,817 miles on the odometer, this original example of arguably the most successful of the turbocharged motorcycles that came out of Japan in the 1980s was imported into the UK in 2015, since when it has formed part of a private collection. The vendor advises us that the Kawasaki is in excellent condition having been restored in 2015, including refurbishment of the fuel injection system. Offered with a V5C document. Keys present. A rare opportunity to obtain a desirable Japanese classic that can only become increasingly collectible.

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