What kind of bike is a 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650?
1977 Kawasaki KZ650 B In really nice condition. The classic KZ650 B model, 4 cylinder, 5 speed. This one was assembled in USA 2/1977. Currently 14,500 on the odometer, the bike is in very nice, clean condition and it runs well.
What was the starting frame number on a 1978 KZ650?
The front footrests were now rubber mounted to combat vibration and the front forks were slightly modified. 1978 Z650-C2 STARTING FRAME NUMBER: KZ650C-010001 This was better known as the Z650 CUSTOM. The motor was a standard B2 unit but the custom was much modified elsewhere.
What kind of wheels did the Kawasaki Z650 have?
Kawasaki fitted seven spoke alloy wheels with twin disks up front and a disk at the rear. The bold new graphics made this model stand out from the crowd and the C was a very good seller. There was a C1 model in the USA in 1977. 1979 Z650-B3 STARTING FRAME NUMBER: KZ650B-046201
What kind of drive chain does a KZ650 use?
A primary Hi-Vo drive chain from the crankshaft to the clutch imput shaft is used on the Z650 without adjusters, causing noises from the bottom end after use. To replace the chain requires a complete engine strip. Another known problem was the outside mechanism of the kick-start assembly.
Who was the designer of the Kawasaki KZ650?
KZ650 / Z650 History. The Kawasaki KZ650 as it was known in the USA, or Z650 as it was know every where else, was truly the ‘Son of Z1’ as both the Z1/900 and the Z650 were designed by Gyoichi “Ben” Inamura in the mid seventy’s. The Z650 came from the idea for a bike that was not too heavy and not too big, but with the character of a sport bike.
How many miles does a 1978 Kawasaki KZ 650 have?
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The front footrests were now rubber mounted to combat vibration and the front forks were slightly modified. 1978 Z650-C2 STARTING FRAME NUMBER: KZ650C-010001 This was better known as the Z650 CUSTOM. The motor was a standard B2 unit but the custom was much modified elsewhere.
When did the Kawasaki Z650 engine come out?
During its lifetime the Z650 gained a reputation as a good and reliable around bike. It was build until 1983, and was followed by the liquid cooled GPZ600 of Kawasaki. The Z650 engine block itself looks like a smaller version of the block of a Z900, but it was a complete new design.