When you write a blog post like this, you get a surprising amount of feedback.
A little interested? Quite interested? I hear these kinds of opinions (*´ω｀*)
That’s just how it is.
I’m also finding it a bit interesting, so I’m strategizing about the market price and which model year/specification would be best to buy.
I don’t think there’s anything fundamentally impossible to deal with,
but since it’s a classic bike, I’d like to avoid as much trouble as possible.
Air-cooled after all! No worries about radiators, water pumps, or hose lines.
When I’m old, a 550! It might be worth considering.
*References and displays data from Yahoo Auctions.
GPZ550 Engine in excellent condition TMR Watanabe
GPZ550 Engine in excellent condition TMR Watanabe
Rare GPZ 550 with some custom touches.
The TMR and Moriwaki Foresight are pretty cool.
Super pristine GPZ550 Engine in excellent condition!! Best condition!!
Super pristine GPZ550 Engine in excellent condition!! Best condition!!
This color scheme is really the coolest, isn’t it?
Looking at it closely, I really think this is the color scheme to ride. I recommend it.
If I were to buy one, I’d prefer to ride it completely stock. That’s how I feel.
Super pristine GPZ550 Engine in excellent condition!! Best condition!!
Super pristine GPZ550 Engine in excellent condition!! Best condition!!
Another GPZ 550 from the same seller.
Looking into it carefully, this color scheme seems to be surprisingly common.
I think it’s a simple yet sharp design.
Super pristine GPZ550 Engine in excellent condition!! Good condition!!
Super pristine GPZ550 Engine in excellent condition!! Good condition!!
This color scheme is gradually growing on me too.
I have a feeling someone might end up buying a GPZ 550 because of this blog…
GPZ550 Engine in excellent condition!! Good condition!!
Also red.
Looking closely, it seems most of them are from the same seller.
Somehow, while the number of units isn’t abundant, it doesn’t seem like an endangered species either.
GPZ550 52,881 km Engine startup video available!
GPZ550 52,881 km Engine startup video available!
This one still seems to be for sale.
Fully stock with undercowl included, and the fuel tank interior is clean too—it’s a bit exciting.
Private GPZ550 with Watanabe Lots of bonus parts
Private GPZ550 with Watanabe Lots of bonus parts
Private sale—this word is kind of magical, isn’t it?
Somehow the appeal just shoots up; it’s a word that really draws you in.
This GPZ550 has a ton of spare parts, and honestly, I got a bit tempted.
I hadn’t done any research or preparation at all, so I ended it quickly.
Don’t buy a bike on impulse—do your homework and prepare so you don’t get burned.
If possible, buying something close to original is the safest bet.
And it’s surprisingly important that the carburetor, engine, and fuel tank interior are clean.
The GPZ 550 comes in different specs with some having 51 horsepower, so you’ll want to check carefully.
By the way, don’t think you can ride it right after buying it.
The initial cost is low, but you’ll end up spending money gradually.
It’s kind of like asking
whether you want to listen to music on vinyl, MP3, or CD.
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