History
The Kawasaki GPz750 Turbo was a sportbike manufactured from late 1983 to 1985.Although carrying GPz badges on the engine covers, it was only referred to by Kawasaki as the "750 Turbo"
When released the stock bike made a claimed 112 hp (84 kW), had sports bike handling (for the day) and looked good. Performance was on a par with the GPz1100, at around 11.2 seconds at 125 mph (201 km/h) for the quarter mile and 148 mph (238 km/h) flat out.
One magazine even branded it the fastest bike they had ever tested, and Kawasaki ran some ads claiming it to be "The Fastest Production Motorcycle in the World". It is widely considered to be the "best" factory turbo produced by the Japanese manufacturers.
This bike was bought by Horsham local motorcycle identity Tony Matthews as a wreck but the engine and frame were in good condition.
It was built as a ”dream project” bike which took countless hours over 3 years to complete and is largely handmade and crafted.
The base engine, swingarm and geometry of this 750 Turbo motorcycle are identical to the original and it still handles as it did in 1984
Modifications
Modifications include but not limited to:
Handcrafted 3 piece aluminium fuel cell and sub frame. (1 bolt for removal)
Handmade exhaust fitted to new Turbo charger
810cc kit fitted to engine improving torque
Intercooler relocated under tank
Front fork assembly from a Suzuki GSXR 750
Handmade billet triple clamps to suit
Rear suspension Honda CBR 1100 fitted to original swing arm
KTM Duke 990 Wheels fitted front and back
Brembo Brakes fitted for greater stopping power
Gas Gas headlight assembly
