Kawasaki GPZ900R

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The Kawasaki GPZ900R was a sportbike manufactured from 1984 to 2003.

The GPZ900R was a revolutionary design, in that its 908 cc liquid cooled 16 valve engine was a first for Kawasaki, and delivered 115 brake horsepower (86 kW) (depending on market). Although its steel frame, 16 inch front and 18 inch rear wheels, air suspension, and anti-dive forks were fairly standard at that time, it took Japanese superbike performance to a new level. It had a top speed of about 155 mph (248 km/h) (holding the record for the fastest production bike at the time), and a standing quarter mile time of just 10.55s was recorded by specialist rider Jay "Pee Wee" Gleason.

The 1984 GPZ900R was the first Kawasaki bike to be officially marketed under the Ninja brand name. [1]

Many changes were introduced in following years, including a change in wheel size. Though it sold in large numbers, Kawasaki ended production for Asian markets in 2003.

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  1. ^ Kawasaki Museum: GPZ900R History - Development of the GPZ900R

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