I had that same bike, same year, same color, same everything! I bought it new for the list price of $2609.00. Man, I loved that bike, it was like straddling a bolt of greased lightning! ☮✌
This brings back memories of my uncle that drag raced the old kz when I was young rember first time he let me rip the 750 that was built down the road I was 15 let's say mom was not happy but thanks to him IAM a hell of a builder and Rider .rip.
I bought one of these as my first motorcycle. That was serious learning curve. That thing was so fast I got in more trouble with the local PD . I put 24,000 miles on it in 15 months and traded it for a 1978 Z1R that had already been modified by the dealer . Now that was really fast . Man does that bring back memories ! I would love to have this one just for a few more rides . Beautiful motorcycle then and now .
bought mine right out of the box for $2000 Canadian, same colour, put 44,000 miles on by September 77, was stored for the winter of course, loved it. Much better looking with original 4 pipes.
In my twenties I would do about ten wheelies a day on my KZ900. Used to hide my reefer in the cool secret drawer under the seat. Would take my girl with a blanket to the woods an' make out all the way while I keep watch on the 900.........now I'm old and all full of disease.....don't have the girl no more......BUT STILL GOT THE KZ900!!! .......and it looks even BETTER than Kaplans'....HA!!! (....my son does the wheelies now)
I had several KZ over the years but this one is gorgeous. I currently have a 2021 Z900 RS café. I bought it new with 0 miles and the only thing I’ve done to it was put a good set of tires on it. Michelin Road 6 which completely transformed the bike over the stock GP 300 tires. I wish I could find non-ethanol fuel in my area. I don’t really need it obviously for my new bike but just for the older carbureted bikes!
Makes me wonder what my 1976 KZ900 in dark green is worth.. Owned it since 1980 and it only has 6,617 miles. All original paperwork, still have the Kawasaki sales receipt from the dealer!
Bought the same bike from my roommate in the army, probably in 84 or 85, for $400.00 Rode it from Kansas to Pennsylvania, then had it shipped to me in Florida. Sold it in 95. When I tell folks about it, I tell them that the throttle behaved more like an on/off switch. lol It didn't look anywhere near as nice as this bike.
Kaplan America,only you could make that massive dream bike look small with all your red white and blue gear on! Sh@t, I’m older than you and it hasn’t occurred to me (yet) that I’m over “middle age” ! To top it all off, That’s the bike that started my collection,right there in Root Beer brown. I’ll trade you my mint ZX 1400R with 4,000 miles and make up the difference. I’m serious, and could ride out there anytime 🤷🏻♂️🏍. I have a few other nice bikes to put in the pot. I NEED THAT BIKE 😩😩😩!!!
Take a classicly and elegantly styled bike, the ZI and hit it with the ugly stick. I own 2, one is modified into a hotrod, the opther nis stock. Both of mine have a disc rear brake and alloy Morris style wheels. I paid $4k for both bikes.
Hahaha I had dat bike with wind jammer and sissy bar radio and cig liter. I paid $900 cash to guy named Red in Ralston Nebraska in 1992 or 1991. I drove it for quite awhile back to toledo... ...
When I bought bike $900 it had 900 mile on odometer in 91 or 92. From Red Red Passed, Tom his son is in his 70's and also Gary Boham from Lavista story to he is my friend. One leg
I had that same bike, same year, same color, same everything! I bought it new for the list price of $2609.00. Man, I loved that bike, it was like straddling a bolt of greased lightning! ☮✌
This brings back memories of my uncle that drag raced the old kz when I was young rember first time he let me rip the 750 that was built down the road I was 15 let's say mom was not happy but thanks to him IAM a hell of a builder and Rider .rip.
God bless him
What have you built brother?
I bought one of these as my first motorcycle. That was serious learning curve. That thing was so fast I got in more trouble with the local PD . I put 24,000 miles on it in 15 months and traded it for a 1978 Z1R that had already been modified by the dealer . Now that was really fast . Man does that bring back memories ! I would love to have this one just for a few more rides . Beautiful motorcycle then and now .
My buddy's father has a garage or 3 full of pristine kz 900 and kz1000s!.from drag bikes to stock from showroom!.love em!!
Allen Millyard is on his way over with a hacksaw! Lol!
Sweet ride guys. I'd love to own one. 🇺🇸👍
bought mine right out of the box for $2000 Canadian, same colour, put 44,000 miles on by September 77, was stored for the winter of course, loved it. Much better looking with original 4 pipes.
was it reliable?
@@RajerThatYT I put 44,000 miles on it in 2 summers, no problems at all, sadly I sold it in 1979
@@williambalyx1053 thanks for the reply all the best
I have 3 of them.. love the old dinosaurs
KZ is The ICON. Air Coooled!!
I have one just like this and have owned it since 1977. I mostly ride a zx10R now. The KZ900 is a garage queen as I am spoiled by the zx10R power.
In my twenties I would do about ten wheelies a day on my KZ900. Used to hide my reefer in the cool secret drawer under the seat. Would take my girl with a blanket to the woods an' make out all the way while I keep watch on the 900.........now I'm old and all full of disease.....don't have the girl no more......BUT STILL GOT THE KZ900!!! .......and it looks even BETTER than Kaplans'....HA!!! (....my son does the wheelies now)
Take 2 blue pills and find you a woman take her for a ride. Hold on, find the woman first
That is sweet! I bought the same bike in 77, just loved it. put bars with a 2" rise ltd pipes great bike
lovely bikes and used on the mad max movies by the toe cutter gang
The Z1-B is the 76 LTD I believe. Not a Z1 though?
These bikes are wicked fast. I want this one😅. Brother had a new one in the 70s. Had 4 into header, the sound was so deep
Very clean
Wow, had the same bike, in the same color back in the 80's.even had the Kerker 4 into 1 on it!
Me too,,took the baffle outta my kerker..lol..loud as fuk
@@scottkinney7878 : Me Too!... Same bike - same color - same Kerker - sick fast!!...I want another one!!!
We remember the Nightrider and we know who you are ....Mad Max 1, full of them 👍
Beautiful bike brother!
Gorgeous machine, on my way to buy it,😆 🤣
Love KZ's!
I had several KZ over the years but this one is gorgeous. I currently have a 2021 Z900 RS café. I bought it new with 0 miles and the only thing I’ve done to it was put a good set of tires on it. Michelin Road 6 which completely transformed the bike over the stock GP 300 tires. I wish I could find non-ethanol fuel in my area. I don’t really need it obviously for my new bike but just for the older carbureted bikes!
Gorgeous....they would scream. Would love to have that one...Christmas is coming...hint 😁
Makes me wonder what my 1976 KZ900 in dark green is worth.. Owned it since 1980 and it only has 6,617 miles. All original paperwork, still have the Kawasaki sales receipt from the dealer!
Call 860 454 7024
With the kick stand nice.....
Bought the same bike from my roommate in the army, probably in 84 or 85, for $400.00
Rode it from Kansas to Pennsylvania, then had it shipped to me in Florida. Sold it in 95.
When I tell folks about it, I tell them that the throttle behaved more like an on/off switch. lol
It didn't look anywhere near as nice as this bike.
Are there KZ900 with twin rotors?
Good old tank slapper restoring one now It's all over my garage floor My main prob how is it going to run on unleaded
What size handlebars are on it?
Fully restored in uk up to £25000
Funny how a 1200cc is considered small these days yet when this was made anything over 750cc was huge
How much
I had its bigger bro the 1980 1000 LTD.my all time favorite.
Just some extra bore lol cool bike brother one of my dream bikes lol
Kaplan America,only you could make that massive dream bike look small with all your red white and blue gear on! Sh@t, I’m older than you and it hasn’t occurred to me (yet) that I’m over “middle age” ! To top it all off, That’s the bike that started my collection,right there in Root Beer brown. I’ll trade you my mint ZX 1400R with 4,000 miles and make up the difference. I’m serious, and could ride out there anytime 🤷🏻♂️🏍. I have a few other nice bikes to put in the pot. I NEED THAT BIKE 😩😩😩!!!
I think we sold it
😢👎🏻
Im 5’3 would i be able to sit on this comfortably?
Yes, what a set of shorter shocks
[ MAD MAX 1979 ] Interceptor - Bikers arriving in a small country...
I'm a fuel injected suicide machine, laying down a rubber road to freedom 🤣
thats a color that has to grow on ya
Take a classicly and elegantly styled bike, the ZI and hit it with the ugly stick. I own 2, one is modified into a hotrod, the opther nis stock. Both of mine have a disc rear brake and alloy Morris style wheels. I paid $4k for both bikes.
Hahaha I had dat bike with wind jammer and sissy bar radio and cig liter. I paid $900 cash to guy named Red in Ralston Nebraska in 1992 or 1991. I drove it for quite awhile back to toledo... ...
When I bought bike $900 it had 900 mile on odometer in 91 or 92. From Red Red Passed, Tom his son is in his 70's and also Gary Boham from Lavista story to he is my friend. One leg
I have 1979 kz 1000 in good shape ride it more than my hog.
I had the last 1975 Z1B aka Last True Z1 900. Not a KZ.
bought a brand new one just like that was $2,600 out the door
76 kz900 pretty sure has an air box don’t see one on the bike
This needs its baffles taken out let that kerker sing my dad had same exact year and exhaust minus the baffles😂😂🫶
Most people can not stand HDs.
I want to win POWERBALL
Header baffle has to go
Take that horrendous seat off that classic.