Kawasaki GPZ550

Condition:	Used
Year:	1989
Mileage:	21196
Model:	GPZ
Independent Vehicle Inspection:	Yes
Colour:	Black
Manufacturer:	Kawasaki
MOT Expiration Date:	2020
Engine Size:	550
Start Type:	Electric start
Fuel:	Petrol
Previous owners (excl. current):	8
Date of 1st Registration:	19890801
V5 Registration Document:	Present
Price:	£800.00
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Here is very clean and tidy example of the GPZ550. It has clearly been looked after by previous owners and we have thoroughly checked it over and made sure it is good as it should be. This one is ready to ride and enjoy.
This bike will come with MOT history and an HPI certificate showning it is not subject to finance, been stolen or crashed etc.
About Somerset Classic Motorcycles
We choose our bikes carefully and then we prepare them thoroughly. All our bikes are fully serviced, not just an oil and plug change but complete check including brake linings, tyre condition and battery health. Anything which doesn't come up to scratch is replaced and our bikes are supplied with an MOT and all the documentation we have collected.
Whilst in our care they are kept in secure, heated and humidity-controlled storage facility until their new owner takes possession, Viewings are by appointment and delivery can be arranged to any part of the UK.
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Looking Back
The early 80s saw number of developments in the bike world and Kawasaki were taking things forward with the GPZ 550. The bike represented leap forward in technology and performance and the 550 was able to give some bigger bikes of the day run for their money.
Power had been increased to claimed 65 bhp yet the bike was still nimble enough to be agile and offered range of attributes which made it good all-rounder. In terms of development, the bike sat neatly between the earlier 500 and the 600 which would replace it, the 550 bowing out in 1984.
The engine still retained air cooling to keep classic feel about it but the suspension had been radically changed into the Uni-Track monoshock system instead of the twin shock systems usually used. Coupled with alloy wheels the bike represented natural development and, in its day, was widely accepted as the best middleweight on the market.
Later models incorporated additional warning lights and fuel gauge in the tank which make the bike distinctive if somewhat unusual. The use of nose-fairing and swooping panels gave the bike distinctly sporting look and it must be said that the seating wasn’t really made for all-day riding.
Bright colours and swooping lines completed the period look and make the bikes stand out today as reminder that back in the early 80s this bike really did turn heads. 
They are certainly distinctive and grab attention for their rarity now. If you are looking for one check the Uni-Track system carefully as badly maintained ones can cause problems. well looked-after motor is also essential as they run at quite high temperature and frequent oil changes together with keeping the oil topped up will pay dividends.


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