In the Olympus of iconicity, within the world of two wheels, it is almost safely, the Kawasaki GPZ900R Ninja. A motorcycle that is part of the history of cinema thanks to its star appearance in the famous “Top Gun” films of 1986 and 2022. In addition, it is an indivisible part of the personal history of all those who, in the late 80s, we were not More than simple kids dreaming of being Lieutenant Pete Mitchell (Maverick).
It was already giving the Japanese mount to the line of the Naval Air Base of Miramar, in San Diego, California, or touring our favorite road to the back of this GPZ900R Ninja, with a good good (or brunette) grabbed our waist.
This Kawasaki GPZ900R Ninja “Top Gun Tribute” can be yours
Dreams of childhood apart, the GPZ900R Ninja was a declaration of intentions by the Japanese firm when, a little over 40 years ago, it was officially presented at the emblematic Californian circuit of Laguna Seca. A good part of its charm resided in its portentous tetrachindric dohc engine of 908 cc, four times, water cooled and subject to a final compression of 11.0: 1.
This was associated with a 6 -relationship gearbox. The food was in charge of a 34 mm carburetors signed by Keihin. The final result of that technical party was a final power of 115 hp at 9,500 rpm, with a maximum torque of 85.3 nm at 8,000 lapsgetting catapult the 228 dry kilograms declared by the brand until beyond 240 km/h. Likewise, it accelerated from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.6 seconds, specifying to travel the ¼ mile from stop (400 meters) just 11 seconds.
If the launch of the GPZ900R Ninja caused a stir, being the one chosen as part of the main cast of Top Gun in 1986, was the cake of its recognition throughout the planet. After being named “La Moto del Year” in the season of its launch, it would now be the object of desire of millions of fans of sports, cinema and of course the F14 Tomcat that came out in the famous American film.
Today, many years after all that, we have the possibility to get the Kawasaki GPZ900R Ninja in 1986, painted with the colors of Top Gun, which the friends of Iconic Motorbikes auction. This specimen is associated with VIN JKAZX2A18GB515231with motor number ZX900AE011122. The owner bought the motorcycle two years ago from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
As explained: “I bought it two years ago and I traveled around 600 miles in the two years in rotation with my other motorcycles ”. Your Odometer Totalizes today 50,421 kilometersand the sale includes a key, owner manual, service records, rear registration plate support and several new parts.
If you want to know the story of how it was painted with this decoration “Top Gun Tribute”, you can click on the sales link and delight with all the details.
