1978 Kawasaki KZ1000 Z1R

King of the StreetOriginal paintMinor blemishesSome modifications12,500 miles$16,150 SellerExcellent condition, slightly customized, numbers matching performance oriented Z1R. Watch video link below. (See ebay listing for video.) The bike is super clean turn key and ride. I’m on the fence about selling but i could use the room , the upgrades to this bike as seen…

Café Society – 1982 Kawasaki-Rickman CR1000

Often sold as kits to accompany the builder’s donor engine, Rickman cafe racers could be ordered with premium British components.  This one looks to have been more than a hobbyist’s build and has weathered the years beautifully. 1982 Kawasaki-Rickman CR1000 ( Australia ) for sale on eBay Starting with dirtbikes in the 1960’s the Rickman…

Featured Listing – 1980 Kawasaki KZ1000 “Goose” Tribute

Update 8.24.2018: The Goose has been SOLD! Congratulations to buyer and seller! -dc Rather than the bloated KZ1000P CHiPs workhorse, Mad Max’s not-so-distant future police bike was more of a café racer with lights.  And a siren.  This owner gave a down-on-its-luck Z1000 LTD a makeover right up Goose’s alley. 1980 Kawasaki KZ1000 “Goose” Tribute…

Featured Listing: 1978 Kawasaki KZ1000 Z1R for Sale

There are no points for second place. Unbeknownst to Kawasaki and Honda, both manufacturers were developing the Next Big Thing in the 1970s, an affordable, reliable, inline four-cylinder motorcycle displacing 750cc’s. Unfortunately, Honda’s CB750 was first to market by several months, leaving Kawasaki with the unenviable choice: be the also-ran, or delay their machine to…

1984 Bimota KB3 in Italy!

In the 1970s and 1980s, the Big Four Japanese motorcycle manufacturers appeared to know little about frame design and its effect on handling. Enter the small shop known as Bimota, formed as a hobby by Valerio Bianchi, Giuseppe Morri and Massimo Tamburini. Using existing motorcycles as a jumping off point, the Rimini firm created stout…