1981 Kawasaki KZ550 GPZ
A reconditioned, dependable 1981 KZ550 GPZ.
The 1981 KZ550 GPZ is one of Kawasaki’s best-loved middleweight fours — smooth, revvy, and built to be ridden hard and put away wet. This example was reconditioned by Merriam Cycle and went out the door as a dependable vintage sport bike ready for back roads and daily miles alike.
Specifications
| Model | Kawasaki KZ550 GPZ |
|---|---|
| Year | 1981 |
| Engine | 553cc air-cooled inline-four |
| Valves | DOHC, eight valves |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual |
| Starter | Electric |
| Condition | Reconditioned by Merriam Cycle |
Reconditioning work
We treated this KZ550 to the same careful reconditioning every bike receives in our shop. It was sold by Merriam Cycle after a complete going-over, so the new owner got a genuine vintage four that fires right up and pulls smoothly through every gear.
- Carburetors rebuilt, cleaned, and tuned
- Brakes serviced with fresh pads front and rear
- Fuel tank flushed and lined
- New tires fitted to correctly trued wheels
- Electrical system checked and charging as it should
- Bodywork and chrome cleaned, polished, and preserved
Sold by Merriam Cycle
This 1981 KZ550 GPZ has been sold. A dependable vintage four like this is exactly the kind of bike we keep an eye out for, so check in on what’s currently in the shop.