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handling 82 gpz750 vs 81 gpz 1100
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GpZ 750
www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/model/kawasaki...saki_z750gp%2082.htm
GpZ 1100
www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/model/kawasaki...aki_z1100gp%2081.htm
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...On the other hand, the Harley would be easier to throttle up and torque right through the damn doors. :woohoo:
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321,000 miles on KZ's that I can remember. Not going to see any more.
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The GPz750 R1 is lighter and a lower seat height, They look very similar to the 1100 but the only body panels the same are the front fairing and the tail. Seat width and length is identical. Personally I think the 750 R1 handle beautifully, very confidence inspiring.
The 750R1 is a rare one year model, but very cheap compared to the 1100.
Find a nice one and I think it will more than hold on to it's value.
Maybe look at the 550 too, six speed close ratio gearbox and very strong and reliable motors. Feels about as quick as the 750.
Basically, anything that says GPz on the tin with twin shocks and they are all fantastic bikes.
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Yes, the nicest handling kz four I've ridden, and they look so pretty too.
I know what you are saying about that GPz1100 power, every time I rode it I had an Adrenalin rush, like a crack whore chasing a rock- i just needed it so bad. Maybe I got lucky on that, and call me old fashioned here, but it was brutal and shockingly powerful, even guys on modern sportbikes respected it.
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Jrider wrote: Baldy, just what all was involved in that swap? Sounds interesting.
A lot of work. I wanted the engine to sit as low as possible so I could do regular maintenance so I cut the bottom tubes of the frame and got the engine in really low. I welded the frame tubes back together with tubing slugs inside the tubes for strength. I can remove the top end without any problems. I had to make motor mount tabs and re-design the Kerker pipe to get it to work with the ZRX swingarm. There are a bunch of other small things I had to take care of. I installed a 1175 Wiseco piston kit in it along with WEB cams, ported head and the Mikuni RS36 carbs. I wanted it lighter than the GPZ750 so I really put it on a diet. It weighs in now with full fuel at 420 pounds.
It is a beast, it will rip you arms off when you get on it hard. If I am going to die on a bike this is probably the one that will kill me. It is so fast and smooth that before you know it your at 120 mph and only at 1/4 throttle. It requires a lot of discipline to operate. It handles better than the GPZ750 probably due to the shocks, stiffer swingarm and the lighter weight. Very addicting bike to ride. I give modern sport bikes fits.
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what did you strip from the bike to lose weight?
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