I have a 1977 Kawasaki KZ 1000 A1…LOVE IT LOVE IT…timeless Piece. $14,000 restoration 3 Years ago and it looks like new. I’ll sell it one day when I get too Old to ride and hopefully it’ll be worth some $$$$$
My first 4 cyl bike was a blue 78 KZ650......bought on my 21 b-day.....My first motorcyle was a yellow 72 Kawasaki 100 g5........then a Kawasaki KE 175.....then a 75 500 triple....out of 23 bike i have owned 14 were Kawasaki. My 83 550 GPZ was my all time fav.
Great movie! Back in time, when I got my first four cylinder bike, a 1978 kz650 c2 which had the same color as the '78 Z1R, who knew this bike was so special, I appreciate it so much more after learning about it's history. I never knew this bike was designed so well. I miss it, but them memories remain. Recently I was lucky enough to find an '81 kz650csr for a low cost, that will need TLC, but it will be worth it in the end.
That was a cool model, i got to ride one it was fun. That color was really nice too. I've heard the "SR" stood for stateside replica. Back then I thought it was sport racer, either way a neat bike.
That was a good video!! They had those little 650's wound up and I always wonder what times were like when my 77 KZ1000 came out. This video is like a cool find in grandpas closet
Great film. Just started a full rebuild/restoration on one. Looking for tips and look concepts for what they were. Found this gem and damn, it's going to help me ALOT! Thanks. Oh yeah, the music at 9:30 is freaking EPIC!!!
Well I'll tell you this: it looks like the tail section was off a KR750. Funny thing though, Kawasaki did a similar record/video for the Z1 when it came out in '73 and it's here on youTube somewhere. I thing they said the same thing, minor modifications, but they actually did head, cam, carb and exhaust work and increased the hp by 20+. So minor mods is a real generalised verbage for the press. To get any real allowable mod. info you would have to look at the rule book. I'm sure they took advantage of every -+/,.().
These bikes shoulda had better exhaust systems, like a KERKER or Bassini, I don't like the sound of these bikes, they sound like a 4 stroke twin, the KZ 650 I know sounds better than that, b'cause I own a '77 KZ 650 that has a KERKER on it!!! Sounds like a Z-1 except that the motor isn't gear driven like a Z-1, that motor has a whistle to it!!!
I've owned HD's since 1989, but I still have my 1978 KZ650 proudly parked in my garage right next to them.
I have a 1977 Kawasaki KZ 1000 A1…LOVE IT LOVE IT…timeless
Piece. $14,000 restoration 3
Years ago and it looks like new. I’ll sell it one day when I get too
Old to ride and hopefully it’ll be worth some $$$$$
My first 4 cyl bike was a blue 78 KZ650......bought on my 21 b-day.....My first motorcyle was a yellow 72 Kawasaki 100 g5........then a Kawasaki KE 175.....then a 75 500 triple....out of 23 bike i have owned 14 were Kawasaki. My 83 550 GPZ was my all time fav.
Great movie! Back in time, when I got my first four cylinder bike, a 1978 kz650 c2 which had the same color as the '78 Z1R, who knew this bike was so special, I appreciate it so much more after learning about it's history. I never knew this bike was designed so well. I miss it, but them memories remain. Recently I was lucky enough to find an '81 kz650csr for a low cost, that will need TLC, but it will be worth it in the end.
I remember that bike and color. My dad had the 650 SR that was candy apple red and did not have the Kawasaki ‘stinger’.
That was a cool model, i got to ride one it was fun. That color was really nice too. I've heard the "SR" stood for stateside replica. Back then I thought it was sport racer, either way a neat bike.
Had a KZ 650 ------ Good bike
"Let the good times roll"!
Tough bikes, had a ‘78 KZ650 C3. Ran a K&N Superbike bar, 4 into 1 header, jetted w/individual filters.
Great film ! My first street bike was a 77 KZ650,Today I own 3 KZ1000 street bikes really love a Kawasaki!
yamrz500 nice, me too. 4 kz650's...and 2 zrx1200's...and a gpz900 top gun bike I'm restoring 🔧
One of the 650's is a bone stock '78 SR....super quiet and smooth and still plenty of power...love those twisted pipes!
Is it because of the sound that attracted you?
@@carlthomas3074 I have 2 LTD's 79,80 1000's a 83 KZ1000R and a 81 GPZ1100! :)
@@defactunit363 Yes Sir the Kawasaki Growl! :)
That was a good video!! They had those little 650's wound up and I always wonder what times were like when my 77 KZ1000 came out. This video is like a cool find in grandpas closet
I still have my 79 KZ 650C3 I bought new in 79. Will never part with it!
Seriously impressive feats of speed and human endurance.
I daily drive a 79 KZ650. Would trade it for anything.
I trade you 1 bazooka joe rock hard bubble gum form 1964.
Great film. Just started a full rebuild/restoration on one. Looking for tips and look concepts for what they were. Found this gem and damn, it's going to help me ALOT! Thanks. Oh yeah, the music at 9:30 is freaking EPIC!!!
Agreed I want that sound track playing while I’m riding
Yeah baby! ...the Mod Squad!
I am buying a KZ 650 to turn into a cafe racer over the winter. and ive done some research and the more and more i learn the happier i am.
I had some good times on a KZ650...../*
Kawasaki Z650b1 will only rise in value. Still relatively inexpensive so if you’re thinking of getting one (has to be in green) be quick.
Anyone have any info on the specs of the "Rabbit" bike?
Well I'll tell you this: it looks like the tail section was off a KR750. Funny thing though, Kawasaki did a similar record/video for the Z1 when it came out in '73 and it's here on youTube somewhere. I thing they said the same thing, minor modifications, but they actually did head, cam, carb and exhaust work and increased the hp by 20+. So minor mods is a real generalised verbage for the press. To get any real allowable mod. info you would have to look at the rule book. I'm sure they took advantage of every -+/,.().
The music @9:30 is cool but The music @10:13 is better
These bikes shoulda had better exhaust systems, like a KERKER or Bassini, I don't like the sound of these bikes, they sound like a 4 stroke twin, the KZ 650 I know sounds better than that, b'cause I own a '77 KZ 650 that has a KERKER on it!!! Sounds like a Z-1 except that the motor isn't gear driven like a Z-1, that motor has a whistle to it!!!