12th Jul, 2023 13:00

National Motorcycle Museum | Solihull, West Midlands

 
Lot 192
 

1985 Kawasaki GPZ900R
The first 150mph superbike

Sold for £1,840

(including buyers premium)


Lot details

Registration No: C671 XPO
Frame No:
ZX900A-025495
Engine No: ZX900AE-033904
CC: 900
MOT:
None

  • Early GPZ900 presented in standard and original condition
  • Still fitted with genuine Black chrome 4 into 2 exhaust
  • Supplied with an owner's manual and a current V5C

Kawasaki Heavy Industries is one of the largest corporations in Japan, producing a wide range of products from rolling stock to ships. After taking over the ailing Meguro Motorcycle Company they began manufacturing motorcycles under the Kawasaki name in the early 1960s, first continuing development of the K1 BSA A10 copy, but soon moving on to build a reputation for high-performance 2-stroke twins and triples. In the early ‘70s, the four-stroke four-cylinder Z1 was launched, setting a new benchmark for superbike performance, offering a top speed of over 130mph. Its successor, the water-cooled GPZ900 continued this trend, being the first mass-produced bike to top 150mph.

This GPZ900R has been part of a large and fascinating collection of bikes ranging from the 1980s up until the early 2000s. The vendor has enjoyed searching out examples of more or less all of the bikes he either owned or wanted in the day, but after amassing over 30 assorted models, from a Honda MT50 through to a couple of Bimotas, he's decided to downsize his collection. The bike is presented in good standard and original condition still sporting its black chrome 4 into 2 exhaust system and fitted with a sports rear carrier. Last run in August 2022 it will need some recommissioning before use and comes supplied with an original owners manual and a current V5C.

For more information, please contact:
Ian Cunningham
ian.cunningham@handh.co.uk
07415871189

 

Auction: National Motorcycle Museum | Solihull, West Midlands, 12th Jul, 2023

An auction of classic motorcycles & vintage scooters taking place at the National Motorcycle Museum, Solihull, West Midlands.

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