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The GPZ900R was
the machine with which Kawasaki recaptured its
reputation for unbeatable four-cylinder performance.
When the firm's first liquid-cooled four stormed
onto the streets in 1984. the manner in which
it delivered 150mph (241km/h) top speed with
smoothness and unprecedented refinement confirmed
that a thrilling new era had begun.
And there was much more than sheer speed to
the bike that in most markets was known as the
Ninja. This was a 908cc machine that felt as
compact as a 750 - and which outran its 1100cc
rivals when you opened the throttle. Street
riders took to it in droves, production racers
adopted it as their own.
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Kawasaki GPZ900R |
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Engine - 908cc, liquid-cooled dohc inline
four
Top Speed - 150mph
Maximum Power - 115bhp
Production - 1983-1994. Read
more.. |
| 1984 Kawasaki GPz 900R Ninja |
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| 1985 Kawasaki GPZ900 R |
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| 1986 Kawasaki GPz 900R Ninja |
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| 1986 Kawasaki GPZ900R |
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The first, true 150mph sportsbike? Some
might say yes, and those who disagree are
wrong. In those days, Kawasaki built the
fastest bikes in a straight line. Full stop.
And the GPz (not to be confused with the
later and truly awful GPZ was certainly
that. In a world of CBX1000s and GSX1100s,
it was in a class of its own. It was made
famous by appearing in Top Gun ridden by
Lt Pete Maverick Mitchell who seemed to
have modified the gearbox to run with 48
ratios. Listen to the gearchanges in the
film. In its day, it was outstanding and
now they're just good bikes with lots to
offer.
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| 1986 Kawasaki GPZ900R |
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| 1986 Kawasaki GPZ900R |
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| 1986 Kawasaki GPZ900R |
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| 1988 Kawasaki GPZ900-A5 |
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| 1989 Kawasaki GPZ 900 R A5 |
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| 1989 Kawasaki GPz 900R Ninja |
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| 1990 Kawasaki GPZ 900R |
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Ninja, A7. |
| 1991 Kawasaki GPz 900R Ninja |
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The 1991 GPZ900R uses a totally unmodified
version: the very same eight-year-old 908cc
motor, with its screw-and-locknut tappets,
piggyback alternator and cam-drive on the
end of the block. Sure, there have been
a few minor updates along the way: revised
camshaft oil feed, modified camchain tensioner
and guide, recalibrated temperature gauge,
some fiddling with the airbox and a much-publicised
aniti-icing cure for the 34mm Keihin carbs.
But the engine essentials, and the claimed
output of 113bhp at 9500rpm, are just as
they've always been and are still impressive. |
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