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A bit about the Club...
The club was formed in the Spring of 1998, its main aim being 'to promote GPx's and GPz's and to enable fellow owners/riders to get the most from their bikes'.
It was set up by a group of enthusiasts who, fed up with their bikes either being ignored or unfairly slated by the bike press, decided enough was enough GPx's and GPz's are bikes worth owning and shouting about! And despite the fact that although never quite as popular as their competitors of the day and quite a rare sight on the roads, Kawasaki must have still sold quite a few - so there must be lots of other people around who felt the same.
…And there were and not just GPx and GPz riders either. Owners of similar engined machinery (eg. ER5, ZZ-R250, ZX10, ZR7 etc) also wanted to join in the fun. So in 2000 the club name was 'tweaked' to GPX-GPZ The Kwaks Owners Club to take in to account the variety of machine we cover. However despite the fact we have grown immensely over the years we still strive to be 'the friendly club for Kawasaki enthusiasts'.
More recently, we have received enquiries from ZZ-R, ZXR, ZRX and ZX-Ninja riding Kawasaki enthusiasts - all interested in either finding out more about the club or simply about becoming a member. So we really are becoming The Kwaks Owners Club.
However it is fair to say that all the bikes we cover have common links - apart from being Kawasaki's of course (!) - they are comparatively cheap to buy and not too expensive to run. Plus, they not only offer excellent value for money, but are also top fun to ride. Throw in a decent riding position, the usual Kawasaki aggressive styling lines, rugged-ness in the mechanical department and comparative rarity (when was the last time you saw one?) and you really have got a great, but much forgotten and very underrated series of motorcycles.
Proof that you don't need to spend a fortune on state-of-the-art machinery to have top fun on two wheels!
Membership Benefits
We offer a comprehensive package of exclusive benefits to our members, which include:
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Being part of a club dedicated to your bike
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Access to the wealth of combined club knowledge - including over 1,000,000 combined road miles experience!
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Receiving copies of both the GPXFiles - our quarterly newsletter as well as our comprehensive monthly meeting minutes
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Use of our Technical helpline
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Access to the 'members only' area of the website
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Affiliate membership to the BMF
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Associate membership to MAG
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Discount on Spares, Services and Accessories - through a Nation wide network of club friendly dealers
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Preferential Insurance rates
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Plus, on the social side members receive:
Invitations to numerous and varied club social events, which range from monthly club meetings and ride-outs to weekends touring Scotland, Wales and Europe, as well as rides in to the majority of UK based motorcycling events (BMF show, GP, WSB, BSB etc).
Frequently Asked Questions
What bikes are eligible for membership?
The club is open primarily to owners of Kawasaki GPX, liquid cooled GPZ and air cooled GPz motorcycles, as well as other Kawasaki 'Ninja' 4 stroke sports and sports-touring bikes - such as the ZZ-R, ZXR, ZX-Ninja and ZRX (see list below). However we believe there is no place in motorcycling for elitism! So if your bike is not listed but you would like to join the club, we will be more than happy to welcome you. Click here to view a list of members bikes.Kawasaki GPX's and GPZ's…
Liquid cooled models
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Kawasaki GPX-R 250, 400, 500, 600 & 750 (aka EX250/250 Ninja, ZX600 Ninja and ZX 750 Ninja)
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Kawasaki GPZ-R 250, 400, 500, 600, 750, 900
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Kawasaki GPZ400S (aka EX400)
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Kawasaki GPZ500S (aka EX500/500 Ninja)
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Kawasaki GPZ1000RX
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Kawasaki GPZ1100S
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Kawasaki ER-5
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Kawasaki FX400 (naked grey import GPZ400R)
- Kawasaki ZX 4 and 10
- Kawasaki ZXR 250, 400 & 750
- Kawasaki ZX-Ninja 600, 900 & 1200
- Kawasaki ZX-7R
- Kawasaki ZZ-R 250 (aka Ninja 250R or EX250-H), 400, 500, 600, 1100 & 1200
- Kawasaki ZRX400, 1100 & 1200
Air cooled models Kawasaki
- GPz 250 (aka Z250 Scorpion)
- Kawasaki GPz305
- Kawasaki GPz400 (aka Z400FII/C2)
- Kawasaki GPz550, GPz750 & GPz1100
- Kawasaki GPz750 turbo
- Kawasaki ZR-7 and ZR-7S
There are separate clubs set up to cater for GPz900R owners and Classic Kawasaki's (of 15+ years old).
What do members receive?
All members initially receive a comprehensive 'Welcome Pack', which includes, membership card, stickers, BMF and MAG affiliation cards, copy of the latest GPXFiles - our quarterly club magazine, plus details of the various discounts you can receive - such as on spares, accessories, insurance and accommodation - and how you can obtain them.Then as a member you will continue to receive copies of the GPXFiles and monthly meeting minutes, plus be given access to the members area on the website, for the duration of your membership.
Who runs the club?
The club is run entirely on a voluntary basis, by enthusiasts who like yourself own and ride GPx's and GPz's, etc just like you! It is most definitely a non-profit making organisation, so rest assured that all money received is used for the equal benefit of all club members.
What if I want to get more involved?
If you feel that you would like to get more 'hands on' involvement and help us with the running of the club, or if you would just like to have your say on club matters, please contact a member of the club committee (their details are printed on the front of the GPXFiles or see the Members page) or simply turn up to the next monthly meeting. Your help, views and comments are encouraged and will be much appreciated!
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