Eddie in Texas: 1983 KAWASAKI KZ1000R ELR

1983 KAWASAKI KZ1000R ELR for sale on eBay

These original ELR machines are not exactly the Hope diamond in terms of rarity, but they are limited in numbers and the general consensus around the breakroom in the RSBFS headquarters indicates that most wouldn’t mind one in their garage. We have seen these bikes offered across the US and Canada, and even found one for you in Budapest. This one is located in Texas, and looks to be a solid find.

From the seller:
UP FOR AUCTION IS A US MODEL 1983 KAWASAKI KZ1000R ELR EDDIE LAWSON REPLICA WITH 17K.MILES ON THE ODOMETER AND ONLY FEW HUNDRED MILES ON THE ENGINE WITH NEW 0.50 OVERSIZE KAWASAKI PISTONS,RINGS AND VALVE SEALS,NO OTHER MODIFICATIONS.

IT IS THE ORIGINAL ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER KZT00JE041466. FRAME IS STRAIGHT NEVER BEEN DAMAGED, CUT OR MODIFIED IN ANY WAY. SERIAL NUMBER JKAKZCR1CA0002004. THIS IS AN ADULT RIDDEN,VERY WELL TAKEN CARE OF BIKE THAT IN GREAT SHAPE. IT HAS GOOD
BRAKES,TIRES,NEW BATTERY,CHAIN AND SPROCKETS.ALL GAUGES AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT FUNCTION PROPERLY. DOESN’T SMOKE OR LEAK ANY FLUIDS. I HAVE ALL THE ORIGINAL STUFF THAT CAN’T BE SEEN IN THE PICTURES.(ORIGINAL AIR FILTER HOUSING WITH RUBBERS,GRAB BAR,OWNERS MANUAL IN THE PLASTIC COMPARTMENT,NEVER BEEN USED TOOLS IN THE TOOL TRAY.)

Finding a clean ELR in nice condition is not an every day occurrence. We do run across a few ratty examples, and a few rebuilt and restored bikes that look better than factory new. This one is a well cared for example that has some miles but is otherwise a looker and a rider. Check out the photos.

Prices on these ELRs tend to support the “everybody wants one” theory. This auction is at $13,000 at time of writing, with moderate bidding. There are still a few days to play out, so you have not missed your chance. To check out this bike and all of the pics, click the link and jump over to the auction.

MI