1983 Kawasaki 1000R
Miles: 40,000
Clean Title
$18,000
Buffalo, NY
We have seen a few of these on RSBFS, and this description by Aaron in 2019 says it well, “The boxy, purposeful 1983 Kawasaki KZ1000R [Superbike Replica] is one of those machines that elicits reverent guttural grunts from the most jaded superbike fans, connected as it is to American roadracing history. Before Lawson flew the flag on the 500cc World Championship stage, he won back-to-back AMA Superbike titles in ’81 and ’82 aboard a wild Kermit green and royal blue KZ1000.
To celebrate, Kawasaki stuck some special parts and that iconic livery on around 750 street bikes, putting a crown on the KZ range and setting a benchmark for other superbikes to be measured by. At least for a couple model years until the mid-80s gave birth to the first “modern” sport bikes. The ELRs had a GPz1100 head on the 1,000cc mill, a 4-to-1 Kerker pipe and reservoir shocks to elevate them above their stablemates.”
Seller:
Elr for sale
Very good condition
The paint scheme on these bikes really is gorgeous and considering the mileage on this one, it could be a great rider for bike night. Talk about an ice-breaker?!?!
Good luck to the buyer and seller!
Hah. Eddie ended Kawasaki’s E.L.R. marketing plans in ’83 when he skipped off to Europe to ride Yamaha’s. Hence the “No Name” ’83 model.
However, I think Kawasaki offered a serious limited build, race track only, green KZ 1000 w/ all the real racing stuff in ’83. Probably worth way more than a “poser” ELR now. If you can find one . . .