1986 Kawasaki Ninja GPZ600R

A classic 1980s Kawasaki sport bike.

The 1986 Kawasaki Ninja GPZ600R is pure mid-80s sport-bike nostalgia — full fairing, sharp lines, and a punchy liquid-cooled four that loves to rev. This example was reconditioned by Merriam Cycle and left the shop as a turn-key classic Kawasaki ready for the road.

Specifications

ModelKawasaki Ninja GPZ600R
Year1986
Engine592cc liquid-cooled inline-four
ValvesDOHC, 16 valves
Transmission6-speed manual
CoolingLiquid-cooled
ConditionReconditioned by Merriam Cycle

Reconditioning work

We went through this GPZ600R methodically before it was sold by Merriam Cycle — the goal being a classic sport bike you can trust on the highway and enjoy on the weekends. It received new fluids and tires, a clean fuel system, and brakes that stop straight and confident.

  • Carburetors cleaned, rebuilt, and synced
  • Brakes reconditioned with fresh pads and fluid
  • Fuel tank flushed and lined
  • New tires mounted and balanced
  • Cooling system serviced
  • Bodywork and fasteners detailed

Sold by Merriam Cycle

This 1986 GPZ600R has been sold. If you grew up on 1980s Ninjas, let us know — classic sport bikes like this pass through Merriam Cycle on a regular basis.