1987 Kawasaki 750 Turbo
No Reserve

Registration No: D885 DSX
Frame No: ZX750E005330
MOT: None

• From a large private collection of motorcycles
• Possibly the greatest of the first-generation turbocharged sports bikes
• A great candidate for light renovation

In the mid-1980s, there was a short-lived demand for turbocharged bikes, with Kawasaki presenting a GPz750-based offering. Although carrying GPz badges on the engine covers, it was only referred to by Kawasaki as the 750 Turbo. Development of a turbocharged 650 started in January, 1981, progressing to a 750 from November, 1981. When released, the bike made a claimed 112bhp, had sporty handling and looked great, especially next to rival turbos such as the Suzuki XN85, Honda CX500 and CX650, and Yamaha Seca. Performance was on a par with the GPz1100, hitting 125mph on the quarter-mile and 148mph flat out. One magazine branded it the fastest bike they had ever tested, and Kawasaki advertised it as 'The Fastest Production Motorcycle in the World'. Jay Gleason recorded a 10.71s. quarter-mile to show that the Turbo could outperform its rivals. It is widely considered to be the best factory turbo produced by the Japanese manufacturers.

This 1987 750 Turbo was purchased for the late owner’s large private motorcycle collection and appears very well-preserved and correct, albeit with a few slight signs of age. Having not been run for some time, recommissioning will be in order, but such a rare and revered machine is this is sure to make a worthwhile project. The bike is missing its V5C, so a V62 will have to be applied for, but the registration is on the DVLA database.

For more information, please contact:
Mike Davis
mike.davis@handh.co.uk
07718 584217