Just picked up this gem of an '81 GPZ 1100!

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Just picked up this gem of an '81 GPZ 1100!

27 Jul 2025 18:40 - 28 Jul 2025 05:39
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Still blown away that this one was still available yesterday after being listed on Cycletrader for nearly a month!  all new bodywork and fresh paint, Wiseco 1135 kit, New Mikuni 38s, new V&H pipe, New Dyna 2000, undercut trans, Katana wheels with a 180 rear,  Came with job sheets and dyno report along with receipts for nearly 5k in motor and trans work.  She is a beast!
1978 Kawasaki KZ1000
1981 Kawasaki GPZ1100
Last edit: 28 Jul 2025 05:39 by Street Fighter LTD.
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Re: Just picked up this gem of an '81 GPZ 1100!

27 Jul 2025 18:49
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Sweet. What did the dyno report?
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1981 KZ1000 LTD awaiting resurrection
2000 ZRX1100 not ridden enough

www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/620336...amateur-build-thread

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Re: Just picked up this gem of an '81 GPZ 1100!

27 Jul 2025 20:20
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Great looking purchase 👍👍👍
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Re: Just picked up this gem of an '81 GPZ 1100!

27 Jul 2025 20:23
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That’s a beauty! 
A breeze from the west.
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Re: Just picked up this gem of an '81 GPZ 1100!

28 Jul 2025 12:29
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Very very nice! Lucky man.
Michael
Victoria, Texas

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Re: Just picked up this gem of an '81 GPZ 1100!

28 Jul 2025 14:13
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116hp @ 7500rpm
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Re: Just picked up this gem of an '81 GPZ 1100!

28 Jul 2025 15:34
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clagrow68 wrote:
116hp @ 7500rpm
 
nice
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1981 KZ1000 LTD awaiting resurrection
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www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/620336...amateur-build-thread

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Re: Just picked up this gem of an '81 GPZ 1100!

29 Jul 2025 10:10 - 29 Jul 2025 11:26
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Beautiful bike!

Likely has this Wiseco kit:
 

Any idea what camshafts are installed?

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1982 KZ1100-A2/1170cc sleeper 😀
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Re: Just picked up this gem of an '81 GPZ 1100!

30 Jul 2025 14:48
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Looks like a blast to ride, especially when leaning in tight-right turns...

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Re: Just picked up this gem of an '81 GPZ 1100!

30 Jul 2025 19:40
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Nice find.
Beautiful ride!
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Re: Just picked up this gem of an '81 GPZ 1100!

04 Aug 2025 18:28
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I don't.
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Re: Just picked up this gem of an '81 GPZ 1100!

07 Aug 2025 11:38
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Might have a set of ZX1100A camshafts!?



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