Encountering an abandoned Kawasaki GPZ1100 is not an everyday occurrence. It’s even more unusual when a motorcycle like that is given to you for free. This is exactly what happened to Anthony from Motorcycle Rewind when he was offered the 1983 Kawasaki GPZ1100 for no charge.

Restoring an old bike and taking it on an epic 3,000-mile road trip is not something you see every day either. However, that’s exactly what Anthony did with this old Kawasaki GPZ1100.

The motorcycle was abandoned and neglected for a long time. It was left outside to decay, missing various parts that needed to be replaced. The engine was seized and required a complete rebuild. The bike was falling apart and seemed unlikely to even complete a single mile of its planned 3,000-mile journey.

It took a considerable amount of time and effort to gather all the necessary parts and resurrect this 80s machine. Anthony described the project as more than just a restoration—it was a resurrection.

After getting the bike in shape, the ultimate test began—a trip from Slidell, LA, to Erie, Colorado.

So, did the bike make it? Well, yes and no. While the Kawasaki was able to cover the majority of the trip, it stopped working completely when it was about 100 miles away from home. Despite this setback, Motorcycle Rewind considers the journey a success, and many would agree.

After the main vlog, there is a question-and-answer video addressing some of the queries that viewers might have. Anthony deserves credit for making this project happen, and with a little more work, perhaps this very motorcycle will continue to ride for many more miles.