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Kawasaki Gpz 600 R Ninja - [1987]
This edition of the Kawasaki Gpz 600 R Ninja is the 6 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 1987. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1988 Suzuki TV 250 Wolf and the 1988 Suzuki RH 250 X.This particular Kawasaki Gpz 600 has a 592cc Liquid cooled, Two stroke, Transverse Petrol powerplant with 4 cylinders and Carburettor.
An alternative Transverse engine, Sport style motorbike includes the Norton Superlight SS - [2020]
The 1987 Gpz 600 shares its Transverse engine and Sport style configuration with the likes of the 2020 Norton Superlight SS and the 2019 Norton Superlight Twin. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the Gpz 600's Sport style with a similar size of engine then how about the 1995 Suzuki RGV 250 V-Twin | 1995cc.1994 Suzuki RGV 250 V-Twin | 1994cc.
Weighing in at 0 kgs (0 lbs) this makes the Kawasaki Gpz 600 R Ninja in the same weight category as the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ or the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT, give or take 50kg.
The 1987 Kawasaki Gpz 600 shares the same bhp with the Suzuki SV 650 ABS - [2025]
In terms of power the 592cc 16 valve Transverse 4 cylinder engine produces 75 bhp (55 kW) @ 10500 rpm similar to the 2025 Suzuki SV 650 ABS [73 bhp (54 kW) @ 8500 rpm] or the 2025 Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally [72.4 bhp (53 kW) @ 9000 rpm].
The DOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 36.7 lb-ft (49.8 Nm) @ 9000 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Honda X-ADV 745 [50.9 lb-ft (69.0 Nm) @ 4750 rpm] and the 2025 Yamaha Tenere 700 [50.2 lb-ft (68.0 Nm) @ 6500 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Kawasaki Gpz 600 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 2024 Suzuki V-Strom 800 RE has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 1987 Kawasaki Gpz 600 R Ninja.
The 1987 Kawasaki Gpz 600 R Ninja has a Power to weight ratio of 348.8 bhp per ton and 171.1 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1987 Gpz 600 competing with the 2024 Suzuki V-Strom 800 RE [372.6 bhp\ton] and the 1985 Yamaha XJ 700 X Maxim [370.6 bhp\ton].
If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby, then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance is Torque. Factor weight into the equation and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Kawasaki Gpz 600 generating around 171.1 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other motorbikes have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 1970 Honda CB 750 Four K1 [195.8 lb-ft per ton] and the 1972 Honda CB 750 Four K2 [195.8 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 10.6 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 10.8 secs, this makes the Kawasaki Gpz 600 R Ninja similar in acceleration to the 2025 Yamaha Tenere 700 (10.6 secs) and the 2023 Honda CMX 1100 T Rebel DCT (10.6 secs). This Kawasaki Gpz 600 R Ninja also competes in terms of 0-60 mph and 0-100km/h with the 2018 Honda CB 250 R Neo Sports Cafe (0.0 secs) and the 2020 Norton Superlight SS (0.4 secs).
Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 1987 Kawasaki Gpz 600 R Ninja and the 2002 Yamaha XV 1700 PC Road Star Warrior
When talking about the performance of the 1987 Kawasaki Gpz 600 R Ninja on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 12.7 secs @ 107 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 2002 Yamaha XV 1700 PC Road Star Warrior (12.7 secs) and the 2006 Kawasaki ER-6 f (12.7 secs).
The 1987 version of the Kawasaki Gpz 600 R Ninja has a maximum speed of 127mph.
Top Speed of the 1987 Gpz 600 equals the 2020 Yamaha V-Max 1.7
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 1987 Kawasaki Gpz 600 R Ninja then how about a 2020 Yamaha V-Max 1.7 (138 mph) and the 2018 Yamaha V-Max 1.7 (138 mph).
