1981 Kawasaki GPz550

Mike did a solid review of a 1983 Kawasaki GPZ550 back in 2017 on RSBFS. 

He states, “Back in the early 1980s the middle weight class was considered capped below 600cc, and manufacturers were scrambling to produce something better than the competition. While Honda looked to technology for a solution (liquid cooled, 500cc V-4 interceptor, for example) and Yamaha looked to the past (cubic inches with the FJ600 and two-stroke power with the RXj350), Kawasaki soldiered on with the tried and true: an air called, inline four with bright paint and a bikini fairing. Triple disks all around, the novel Uni-Trak rear suspension which phased out the use of twin-shocks, and painted mag wheels rounded out the “it looks like it should go fast” package. Overall, it worked quite well. The GPz was one of those all-around types of motorcycles; comfortable enough to ride up to the canons, yet sporty enough to hold its own once you got there.”

Seller:
1981 Kawasaki GPz-550. Flawless, low mileage, unrestored original motorcycle with only 9800 miles. Meticulously maintained and ridden by adult owner since 1999. All maintenance up to date including valve adjustment, oil and filter change and compression check. New rubber carb boots, chain adjustment and new battery.

These GPZ’s are getting harder to find is this near perfect condition

RSBFS:
I can’t help but feel like there is someone out there that rode one of these and misses it dearly. This is their shot to scoop up a low-mile meticulously maintained specimen. Based on the always authentic comments we receive here on RSBFS, many of you have a soft spot for this one.

Luis replied to Mikes review on RSBFS, “ Don’t be too harsh on its ordinary specs. Have you seen these on a track? The twin shock variant B model hit the sweet spot in terms of wheelbase and frame geometry. They carve up much larger and powerful bikes because of their agility.”

Starting bid is $5,000. It is low miles and looks to be in mint condition.

I’m noticing an alignment between my grocery bills and the prices for these bikes. Inflation seems to hit everywhere. At least with these bikes, you can enjoy them for as long as you desire and hopefully do well on the resell, assuming you will love and care for it as this owner has.

I’m wondering if the high starting bid price will damper the spirit of the auction? Looking at the condition of this bike and seeing that it is low miles, there is value here. But it would attract more excitement with a lower starting bid and an unknown reserve.

As always, I’m curious to see how this goes. 

-Red