Kawasaki GPZ Motorcycles

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Kawasaki GPZ Motorcycles Are Classic Bikes

The GPZ motorbikes have been a recognizable line of motorcycles from Kawasaki since 1981. The GPZ 900R was featured in the movie "Top Gun", and they have enjoyed a reputation as a fast sports bike of the time. You can find inexpensive used Kawasaki GPZ motorcycles for sale readily on eBay.

Available models of the Kawasaki GPZ series

The GPZ series of bikes was a flagship line of motorcycles from Kawasaki that was at the forefront of motorcycle design and innovation. These are some of the Kawasaki GPZs for sale on eBay:

  • Kawasaki GPZ 900R (1984-1992) - The GPZ 900R has a liquid-cooled, four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder, DOHC, and four valves per cylinder.
  • Kawasaki GPZ 1100 (1981–1998) - The GPZ 1100 has an air-cooled, four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder, DOHC, and two valves per cylinder.
  • Kawasaki GPZ 1000RX (1986–1988) - The GPZ 1000RX has an air-cooled, four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder, DOHC, and two valves per cylinder.
  • Kawasaki GPZ 750R (1985–1987) - The GPZ 750R is an air-cooled, four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder, and two valves per cylinder.
  • Kawasaki GPZ 550 (1981–1985) - The GPZ 550 has an air-cooled, four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder, DOHC, and two valves per cylinder.
  • Kawasaki GPZ 500S (1987–2009) - The GPZ 500S features a liquid-cooled, four-stroke, parallel twin-cylinder, DOHC, and four valves per cylinder.
  • Kawasaki GPZ 250R (1983–1987) - The GPZ 250R is a liquid-cooled, four-stroke, parallel twin-cylinder, DOHC, and four valves per cylinder.
  • Kawasaki GPZ 400R (1987-1989) - The GPZ 400R has an air-cooled, four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder, DOHC, and four valves per cylinder.
Is the Kawasaki Ninja part of the GPZ series of bikes?

The Kawasaki Ninja GPZ 900R was developed in secret at Kawasaki over a period of six years. When it was released in 1984, it was a 908cc four-cylinder bike that could reach 240 km/h. The Ninja was Kawasaki's first liquid-cooled four-cylinder engine with a dual overhead camshaft and 16 valves. It was a full-faired bike with diamond framing, which gave it a stylish and distinctive appearance. In 1985, The Ninja GPZ 600R was released as a middleweight bike, and again the Ninja was a high performer. Since 1984, the Ninja was produced as GPZ, ZX, and H2 models at varying times.

Are the GPZ bikes still in production?

The Kawasaki GPZ bikes were last produced in 2009. You can find many of these classic bikes from different release years on sale at eBay.