MINT ONE OWNER Kawasaki GPZ550 ORIGINAL

[@rockbay79]

Back in 1983, I bought a used 1981 Kawasaki GPz550, as a main source of transportation. I was Active Duty in the U.S. Air Force stationed a Dyess Air Force Base. Man, those were good times!

[@biophillie]

Always wanted one.. GPZ was an awesome series for kawi.. Its almost surreal to see one in this cond.. Loved the vid and sound of the gpz.. Thanks!

[@rcguyusvi9206]

I had this exact model when I was 17, my first wreck was on it too. A guy pulled a u turn from a parked spot 20' in front of me while going about 50mph, the GPZ and me flipped completely over the car, got lucky with just a little roadrash in my 80's era shorts and a tank top,lol

[@mantle386]

Rode one off the lot new in 82 while in the Army at Ft Riley Kansas. Swapped the stock pipes for a chrome 4 into 1 Kerker header and added a single person cafe seat. Had crazy great times on that bike..

[@garywinterbottom6073]

Nice bike I remember them well as a teenager in early 80s.

[@maximoskaranikolaou5503]

My first big (for me) bike back 1989, was only 18y, worked really hard to get it

[@bluesfanman1]

I had a brochure hanging on my wall as a kid of that bike. Always loved that look. Nice to see you open carry as well.

[@ThatGuy-fh2zn]

Had a KZ 550. 1980 model. Bought it used with no miles. Was all set up for racing. Aftermarket clip ons, aftermarket quarter cafe, 4 into 1s, Canadian model. Drove half way across Canada on it. Great bike.

[@rtimetoride7645]

I had th opportunity to ride one in the 80's when I owned a GS1100. I did not want to get back on the GS, this thing sliced and diced!

[@TreadTalk247]

My brother had a GPZ 550 exactly like that one, he unfortunately had his wife on the back when a 80 year old woman sitting at a red light decided to pull out in front of him and totalled the bike and nearly killed both my brother and his wife, broke he neck however THANK GOD she was not paralyzed and they both recovered. The bike, not so lucky. But I always loved that bike, probably influenced my love of bikes along w my Dad’s Gold Wings!

[@Nigelk388]

Just spotted the gun it’s amazing to me as in Ireland you just don’t see guns ever and would never be aloud carry only locked away in a steel gun case for farming or competition use like shooting clays.I’m liking the freedom ye guys still have

[@bruceedginton3139]

LOVE MY 82 GPZ550 .

[@ocavant]

I own an 82 like this one, but not near as pristine. I lusted after one when they first came out. Cruising Craig’s list one day about 10 years ago I found a non running but complete one with a bunch of extra parts. $600 bucks and I hauled it home and hid it from the wife😜. While mine is an ‘82 with the more “aerodynamic”looking body work just like this one, I like the ‘81’s style that evokes an earlier style. My bike is a small project for my retirement and I look forward to riding it and reliving my High School days. 😀

[@Popsaircraftdetail]

Absolutely beautiful bike

[@dennisthemenace5150]

Bought it new w 0 miles in 1987 for $2600 from a dealership going out of business. Loved my 84

[@soundslikebstome]

Bought an 83 brand new. A little over 2k I believe. They are just as beautiful now as they were then.

[@jaysongraft3627]

Beautiful bike. Kaplan cycles bikes are the best

[@mikeb4708]

My first street bike!

[@mikestowe6136]

better then a learning bike that you can keep up with traffic with

[@wadejoseph784]

I had an 84 great bike.

[@prakashkelly6497]

Those GPZ are crazy fast 👍

[@Chris-gi9ch]

I knew a guy who had one. He rode the shit out of it, went down multiple times and then still ran when two separate crack heads were riding it around town. True Japanese quality. Sounded great with the Bassani 4 into 1

[@DStabs720]

Great looking bike!

[@mikepohl2264]

Sweet little bike Kap must be a hoot to ride.😍

[@greenmtnman7714]

I think this is a 1982??, which is what I have. Mine doesn't have the little black paint detail on the rear of the gas tank. My one complaint is that the fairing sends a blast of air right into your face, it makes so much noise you can't hear the engine.

[@jonty4664]

👍🏻👊🏻✊🏻 this is a tidy old dog

[@wescooley34]

I had one of them a brilliant 550 much better than hondas cbx550 ❤

[@PaulLorenzini-ny2yw]

was it sold yet?

[@Junk65]

Looks great riding a motorcycle with a handgun showing. 2nd amendment. No problem. I’m going to try to do that in Los Angeles. 😅

[@cadwarrior]

Verry Nice !!

[@rockbay79]

I'm sure this bike has sold. Does anyone know how much it sold for?

[@DStabs720]

Pristine Castine!!! That should be The Manics nickname

[@Whitejesselink]

Never heard of this bike. I wonder how similar the engine is to the 500 version.

[@Whitejesselink]

Oh it's NOT liquid cooled. Different engine.

[@Whitejesselink]

Oh and it's a 4 banger.

[@Whitejesselink]

The volt thing was interesting!

[@dennisthemenace5150]

I had 1 new

[@larryprimm5204]

I wished it was auto adjustable, miles go by too fast.3000 miles is not good enough to even go on a bike trip!.

[@patrickmurray8304]

why you carrying a gun

[@KaplanCycles]

Its my 2nd ammendment right.. To defend my life from armed bike thieves who continue stealing motorcycles in Ct , MA. & across the 🇺🇸 USA

[@patrickmurray8304]

@@KaplanCycles I didn't know hijacking was a big issue over there. I'm in Ireland like nigel kane who commented below

[@KaplanCycles]

@@patrickmurray8304 YES IT IS, I HAVE DOZENS OF FRIENDS WH0 HAVE BEEN AMBUSHED, SOME IN THERE OWN HOMES, SOME BEATEN AND BIKES STOLEN, THEY WERE EASY TARGETS AND UNARMED, I MY FRIEND AM NOT AN EASY TARGET. ALL MY PROPERTIES ARE HEAVILY GUARDED, ARMED, AND ALARMED.

[@rockbay79]

I strongly support the right to carry legally!!!! Love your channel Sir!!!

[@Onlybhstrpes]

@@KaplanCycles PREACH!!

[@reneclaasen6706]

Nice bike but not original.. Almost 40 years old.. Refurbished yes. Original no.

[@KaplanCycles]

It's original

[@ajdoel]

@@KaplanCycles Not quite original. The reason you thought it had a new screen is because the front fairing is a replacement, it is red inside where the original Kawasaki one would have been black on the inside. Beautiful bike. I fell in love with one at 17, and still have one now 41 years later.

[@Onlybhstrpes]

@@ajdoel you are correct... bought my first street bike back in 1982... I know every inch of that bike... fairing is aftermarket... not just the windshield. -Original fits more snug.