1982 Kawasaki GPZ550

[@Land-Shark]

A 1982 GPz550 was my first streetbike in 1984. I bought it used at the local independent Kawasaki dealership for $2,500, and it had full Kerker 4-into-1 exhaust system, high-performance Mikuni carbs, performance ignition, and an clip-on full-coverage windscreen (a big sail, so off it stayed). I put a lot of miles on that bike, and seeing them always makes me smile. :)

[@MarkFencke]

Bought my 1981 550 from Dad of fellow soldier. $850 and rode around Wisconsin, many overnight trips. 40k+ miles put on it

[@Onlybhstrpes]

My first street bike, bought new in '82, (my mom passed and left me some money when I was 12) when I turned 18. RODE IT EVERYWHERE!! Thank you mommy.

[@mallen1846]

I owned a CBX550F1 during the early eighties in the UK and the GPZ550 was always the bike to beat. Fun times.

[@billbright1755]

Mine was a an eighty one with dual shocks. There’s never been a better looking fairing on any bike. The power to weight ratio was excellent and very high revving engine. Firecracker red and black out treatment was excellent.

[@Escapetosea]

Loved mine. Rode it from one end of California to the other several times. Stolen from Naval base San Diego while I was deployed to desert storm.

[@davidmakin6762]

Had a 1983 one of a Californian import . Wish I still had it . Great looking bike.

[@davidmakin6762]

Had one , thought mine had different shaped mirrors

[@butchhamm8067]

Had that exact bike, ordered it new in 82. One kickass handling bike. Usually could double recommend speed of corners. Bigger bike might beat in the straights but I mean NOTHING could keep up in the corners. Put 30,000+ miles on it before I traded it. I love that ride.

[@JohnEmerich-y5t]

Had an 83 model back in the day. Had a lot of fun on that bike!

[@jerrymarcum9981]

I had an 83 model of this bike. It was a great bike. Smooth and ran like a top.

[@NormAppleton]

So beautiful.

[@RHP9898]

Superb bike, I had the GPZ550H2 in 1982, scared the hell out of me! I always wanted a GPZ100B2 or Eddie Lawson Replica.

[@kevinberger3501]

Wow that’s my bike I had in my early twenties! Looks great 👍

[@bravethewildgaming8139]

Love this channel & the enthusiasm for motorcycles. I acquired an 82 Honda Ascot FT500 for free (50% on from & 50 in a box). Everything looks in perfect structural condition, besides faded paint and crusty parts that just need a good clean. This channel showed me the value of the bike. And just yesterday, I bought a little Chinese 50cc bike for my kids from this dude who has a 1980s Kawasaki gpz550 and Honda cx500 completes, just need some tinkering, and he’s letting me have them for free! So this channel has helped instill a since of pride, in restoring old, but great, forgotten motorcycles.

[@moisesga1]

I admire your ability to rebuild a motorcycle, I bought many years ago a gpz550 motorcycle destroyed in a police auction, I did not get all the parts and now I need many newer original parts, I hope I can get them since I have the motorcycle as a great paperweights for many years.

[@ocavant]

I have a few things. A Faring, windscreen and a few other items.

[@lorihewitt4991]

I am actually looking at buying one of these I found on facebook marketplace as my first bike. It runs and is ready for inspection. The comments are making me think its a good buy.

[@williamwallace5201]

My first bike was an 83 KZ550. It was fine. Very easy to tie stuff down to, should you need to carry anything

[@mikestowe6136]

love the paint on the older bikes n headlight cowels

[@edesir]

I dropped my 83 so many times in my early days of riding in NYC Luv that bike!

[@thedaywalker5561]

first bike was a 83Gpz 1100 ...wish i had not sold it ...your 82Gpz550 is a good example classic survivor.. Very nice

[@moosecrumbz]

This was my first bike when i was 17 lol Im 22 now and miss it dearly

[@Flavum]

An old acquaintance (David Curtis) rode his stock 550 in the modified class at Loudon and did respectably well. Amazing bike, to be sure.

[@frez777]

I had one. Brought back memories when I heard the start of this video.

[@detomasopantera1966]

I had the 83... possibly the best bike I've ever owned along with my 1982 Sachs GS250 and my ZRX1200. I wish I still had it the only bike I regret selling. Fast light and great haldling bike easy to go fast very comfortable as well👌👌👌

[@Spartansrule118]

Was the GPZ reliable?

[@MarkLePage-xl6zb]

I have one great condition I got it brand new in 82 still fun to ride but went thru a few speedo cables ha I'm 65 love it.

[@milancernelc2146]

I bought Kawasaki Gpz 550 1983 in 1997...proud owner since... 53k on odo when i bought him...another 155k with me...seven years ago my son was born...since that time in didnt made a mile...😢best regards from Slovenia, Milan

[@matt88876]

my first GPZ 550 was in the California super bike school

[@ericlakota6512]

I had a gpz 550 its in believable how fast they are mine was nuts they feel like they have torbos with the cams the rpms went for ever i loved it and kick my ass for just geting rid of it at the time it was just a old bike

[@geraldscott4302]

I bought a brand new 1983 GPz550 back in the day. Only differences for the '83 were red wheels, different graphics on the side covers with more black, and I believe a red swing arm. My previous bike was a 1980 Suzuki GS450L, and the difference in power was amazing. The GPz would suck your eyeballs down your throat. I enjoyed it for a couple of years, but the riding position caused by the low bars, rearset pegs, and rock hard seat started to become painful, even at age 24. It was my first and last sport bike. I went back to cruisers. It was a beautiful bike though, 10 times better looking than todays "crotch rockets"

[@jackblah5842]

Had an '82 GPz 550 w/ a Kerker 4:1 and Corbin seat as my only form of transportation for 4 years.. That thing would turn a 20 y/o into a 16 y/o right quick when it came on the pipe around 6 grand. I seem to remember always being 2 pts. away from losing my license.

[@allandrake4426]

I had an '83, the most sure footed suspension I've ever felt.

[@greenmtnman7714]

I have one just like this, I love riding it.

[@paullavergne2477]

My friend had one he let me use one night and I hit every bar that night and it was cold I didn’t feel anything lol

[@motorlife5239]

Hey guys I have a 82 Kawasaki Gpz550 its missing a gas tank and a key and it needs tires and battery and 2 front brakes cannot wait to ride this soon

[@31keyser43]

It was my first bike. Memories....

[@Grilousmane]

I rode one just like this (same color) from home to university. My only issue with it was that if you got on it you had to be careful not to kick the rear signal lights...I broke both on mine :P

[@leontubrok]

Mine only lasted 12 months, the manifolds just rotted from day one. I did heavily abuse it though but it still felt less build quality than a honda f2 or suzuki gsx that I also had as similar time

[@rolandedrummer9723]

I had one of these bought and before I officially sealed the deal I backed out. It needed work and I felt lazy that day. My loss.

[@northyland1157]

I miss mine.. I felt way more comfortable in corners on the GPZ then on the Ninja 600.

[@liamfisher4191]

I got its younger brother ....a 1991 550 zephyr.Love em ....zoom zoom

[@Spartansrule118]

How reliable is the zephyr? I’m looking at one right now. I’m located in Canada, how hard is it to get parts? Thanks

[@ocavant]

I’m sure it’s long gone, but ‘82’s should have RED mags. I have an ‘82 waiting to be gone through. I can’t wait!

[@gearhead682010]

I’ve got an 84 GPz 550 that has 28,000 miles on it now, when I first bought it it only had 13,000 original miles. The bike needs a new upper fairing but it’s a solid running bike that needs some tlc

[@ocavant]

I have a faring if you need one.

[@MrQuantom]

I had one almost exactly 💯 like 👍🏿 it, but mine had red mag wheels and a red swing arm, never saw one with black wheels!

[@nassopouloskostas8282]

Το είχα αγοράσει το Δεκέμβριο του 1982! Η καλύτερη moto ever

[@matt88876]

I was a turn marshall at Bryer morter sport pack in the 80's

[@Desert9999]

Perfect review Sir

[@LiquidCouncil]

Does you know anything about 20 of these being show bikes that were toured around the country at dealerships?

[@dabuleree]

I really want this 🖖🖖🖖

[@paulscountry456]

Those were better handling and better overall than the GPz 750 or 1100.

[@capricorn5082]

Kawasaki is my love

[@lindalakota38]

Mine hade stars in the blue and i hade more of biger full front faren i cracked it and bought one like yours and it dident fit mine had crazzy power band due to cams or some thing wish i had money and you still have this

[@capricorn5082]

Hi dear . Do you have still this beauty??

[@matt88876]

I am from New Hampshire

[@Maxumized]

Still available?

[@LiveWire_Guy]

Mags were red, though.

[@JamminJere]

In 1981, the lead mechanic at the Kawasaki dealer sold his Z1 and bought the 1st 550 GPz that came in... I asked him why would he do that? He said, “Ride one”. I sold my custom H2 and bought the second one they got in.. the horsepower, weight and handling.. They had it all!.. put 66,000 miles on that bike before I sold it for an 84 1100 GPz... wished I kept the little red monster...

[@Spartansrule118]

Was the GPZ reliable? What issues did you have? Thanks!

[@JamminJere]

@@Spartansrule118 Never let me sit along the road… Oil, tires,brakes, and gas… that’s it!

[@Spartansrule118]

@@JamminJere thanks Jerry. All the best

[@kenkl5204]

I used to ride that when I was 12. Just round the parking lot. Think it was black.

[@dannysnarski2469]

Hello. I have the same bike, 12,000 miles and I am the third owner. Great shape, graphics are good on the tank, side cover graphics are just OK. Tires have 200 miles on them. Pretty clean. Original exhaust, California bike, etc.... I am considering selling, any idea what it is worth?

[@54macdog]

Great, great bike.

[@LTTUSA]

I don’t remember my 82 being a unitrak and mine had Red wheels.

[@wadeyearsago]

The 81 had twin shocks and black wheels. The 82 was the first year for uni-trak and red wheels and the 83 was un-changed except they flipped the stripes.

[@ocavant]

I think the ‘83 body work changed some too. I have an ‘82 and it is Uni with red wheels. I need to get it back on the road.

[@omegaseamaster1550]

Actually the RD350 was a dominant bike in the 550 class,lol

[@markstevenfall]

Ha-ha! That's so funny as I had one of these on order - beautiful bike, but I cancelled the order at the last minute and bought an RD350LC... 😉👍🙏🇬🇧

[@omegaseamaster1550]

@@markstevenfall sacrament !!!!! ;)

[@gpz7525]

💚💚💚💚💚💚💚✨

[@mrobertson188]

How much did you get for it?

[@butchhamm8067]

In 82, paid 2700.00 for it new from dealer.

[@elvis-jj1sc]

put a kerker header on mine bad ass!

[@lancekuhpow8489]

I got an 81 ltd550 haha I should cam it out

[@matt88876]

the Kawasakie GPZ 550 is legondary

[@lindalakota38]

I hade the same exact bike and never knew the specs the man i bought it from did lots of up grade motor work i telll peope how fast it was and people look at me like yea ok .now your telling me i wasent just imaginating it i know it was faster then any 600 newer croch rocket zx or kotona.

[@VahidAtabakhsh]

خییییلی خووووووووبه

[@ericlakota6512]

So fast its scarry u need to run one to know when people hear 550 they think it would b a dog but no like you sead they haul the mail

[@DorseyWohler-f6m]

Greenfelder Coves

[@lindalakota38]

Ill trade my 99 88twin cam its the all black dyna sport super

[@KentIna-l5k]

Powlowski Mews

[@markthoughtswithukrainemas2072]

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