Kawasaki GPX750R

This Kawasaki is now considered cheap transport, but in its day it was Kawasaki's top sports bike, mixing it in reviews and road tests with lofty models like the Honda VFR750 and Suzuki GSXR750. Sadly at the time it was frankly poor in comparison to either of these bikes. The Honda trounced it in every area, whilst the Suzuki was definitely more sports oriented. Reviews of the time suggested the Kawasaki was outdated as soon as it was introduced, ...
...no market niche for the Kawasaki to occupy. For example, it has a double cradle steel tube frame, cutting edge in 1982, but by 1986 when the bike was introduced this was already old hat. Another example is that the engine was lighter and more powerful than the GPZ900 it was supposed to replace, but just wasn't as trick as those in the opposition despite making similar power output. The rest of the running gear was also already old too. Electronic ...

peteshone 05.06.2005 (25.08.2005) · Read full review
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Review of Kawasaki GPX750R

Had one of these bikes many years ago. Very reliable, very economical (if ridden sensibly). Excellent buy now as they are very cheap - dont worry about cosmetic looks, just make sure engine sounds sweet. Change the oil and filter every 3000 miles and enjoy. ...

z1100a2 22.06.2008
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