When did the Kawasaki KZ550 GPZ come out?

When did the Kawasaki KZ550 GPZ come out?

Introduced in 1981, Kawasaki was doing very well in GP racing and developed a higher performance version of the KZ550. The GPz used the same size 553cc engine, but featured higher compression, and camshafts with higher lift and more duration, and a bikini fairing.

How many miles does a KZ 555 motorcycle have?

KZ 555 LTD18,000 Miles.New tires, new battery, needs a charge.Been in storage.Bike isn’t currently running. Was told by a mechanic that the petcock was damaged so the engine wasn’t getting enough fuel. Definitely a project bike. Title is clean and under my name. For pickup in the Bronx, NY.

What kind of bike is a 1980 Kawasaki KZ 650?

1980 KAWASAKI KZ650, 1980 KAWASAKI KZ 650, Classic Kawasaki collector bike, bike is in excellent condition, great runner ! , all chrome on bike is lik… 1980 KZ1000LTD. The only part of the LTD left on this is the badge on the side covers.

Where can I buy a 1979 Kawasaki Kz1000?

1980 Kawasaki KZ800 LTD, CYCLE SMART NJ – Financing Available – Serviced and Safety Inspected – Call NOW! 609-349-7220Price includes 6 month Mecha… 1979 KAWASAKI KZ1000E, 1979 KAWASAKI KZ1000E, This is a collector bike and has been completely restored from the frame up by a certified Kawasaki rest…

What’s the difference between a Kawasaki Z400 and Z550?

Later models (1982-1983) had improved brakes (twin discs in the front, with drum brake in the rear). The original Z500 (1979-1980) differed from the early Z400/Z550 models in having twin front and single rear discs. Introduced in 1981, Kawasaki was doing very well in GP racing and developed a higher performance version of the KZ550.

What kind of engine does a Kawasaki KZ750 have?

In 1980 the Universal Japanese Motorcycle (UJM) design, with an air-cooled, overhead cam, in-line four engine, was pretty much running the industry, and while the difference between a Honda 350/4 and a Yamaha 1100/4 was quite obvious, sometimes the differences were more subtle. Kawasaki had never been one to follow the crowd.

How big is the wheelbase of a Kawasaki 550?

Single-shock rear suspension units, other then Yamaha’s monoshocks, position the shocks between the swing-arm pivot and the rear wheel. This unavoidably stretches out the wheelbase; in the case of the Kawasaki 550, 2.1 inches have been added, bringing it to 57.0 inches.