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 $$$$$
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.
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.
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 $$$$$
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.
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.
Had a KZ 650 ------ Good bike
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! :)
Tough bikes, had a ‘78 KZ650 C3. Ran a K&N Superbike bar, 4 into 1 header, jetted w/individual filters.
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!
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 daily drive a 79 KZ650. Would trade it for anything.
I trade you 1 bazooka joe rock hard bubble gum form 1964.
Seriously impressive feats of speed and human endurance.
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.
The music @9:30 is cool but The music @10:13 is better
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 -+/,.().
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!!!