Review 1982 Kawasaki KZ 1100 Classic motorcycle/Rocket
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- Опубліковано 5 вер 2024
- I took my classic Kawasaki Kz1100 out for a ride on a nice January day. I thought it would be a good time to share my experience owning a Kz . I have owned this one for around one year. I would highly recommend buying one of these bikes !They are very affordable fun and beautiful !
Not to mention the torque is unreal !
Stay safe & Have fun.
Please Share your experience with these bikes, I would love to hear about it!
simplicity and style, like rock music in the 70's, these bikes in the 80's are the foundation of unfortunately, our current lost world of motorcycles full of plastic and electronics. Oh, for the early years of motorcycles
I agree 💯
It's funny, I was just reading a Reddit page on an old KZ and a popular sentiment was "When will people accept that new technology and engineering is the best and to stop riding these old dinosaurs" I couldn't have disagreed more with that!
I have a 1982 this bike is absolutely perfect for me, I love cruisers and rockets but only have room for one bike so I went with this! Very comfy, very quick, and very fun. If you want a cruiser that can keep up with some 600cc rockets without breaking the bank this bike is perfect
I had an 83 KZ1100 LTD as one of my first bikes. Despite all the power it was very very manageable. Perfect blend of horsepower and torque in the right quantities.
Definitely great Bikes.
one of the most underrated bikes of all time, a true classic.
I agree.
I am currently waiting for one to be delivered from the States, 82 A2, owned a 81A1 between 82-86 and never forgot the pleasure it gave us 👍
No man. No ones gonna rip you.
That is one beautiful bike. I don’t think anyone looking at this will think otherwise. Retro machines have such a raw look about them. I love em.
I have a very very clean Honda CBR100F, I also have 2 1980’s Suzuki 650 katanas. One is 1981 and the other 1983. I’m looking for more bikes, and you’ve got my attention with this beauty. I also have a Suzuki GSX1400. Thanks for sharing your video, I agree 100% with your comments.
They didn't sell the gsx 1400 in the United States? True? I've never seen one of those
Nice. This, the GPZ 1100, the CB1100F, and the Suzuki Katana 1100 were dream bikes for me in the 80's and I still want them
Before I bought my 83 KZ1100, I had a KZ900, forgot the year.
On the KZ1100 I replaced the exhaust with a Kerker 4 into 1, K&N airfilters, rejetted the carbs and more. driveshaft worked fine while keeping the bike clean. I never dragged from a dead stop, too much stress, wanted the bike to last, with the proper tires and correct air in the shocks, DOT 5 brake fluid and other touches hear and there it made the bike into a beast.
Too many changes to list.
I had one back in the day. It was fast but only marked 85. It was featured in cycle world as running 10 second quarters back then. I loved it. You're spot on bro. Thanks for the video!
Very nice! I have an 83 KZ1100 and an 83 Spectre. They are all stock except exhaust. I almost sold them over this winter, thank God I came to my senses. Both are plated, insured and run great! I have some vids on my youtube of the KZ, but none of the Spectre. The Spectre is definately faster than the KZ, both are so nice to ride.
I have one of these. Mine is a 1983 KZ1100-A3. Only noticeable difference is the instrument cluster. I completely agree with all your comments. The power, torque, smoothness and the cool looks. Great video!
These bikes are so reliable and built to last,still love my 1200 Sportsters power .. great presentation
Agreed.
I like your bike, I have three z650's, and just enjoy restoring and riding them, old kwakas never die, they just get better.
Thank you. I agree 100 percent.
I picked up a "garage find" 81 XS11 with 17,000 miles for $270. Hadn't run in years! After rebuilding or replacing everything that deteriorates, jetting, fixing and massaging the original exhaust it's returned to its original glory! I dropped the front end enough for clipons and retrofitted a matching black quarter fairing for added highway aero. It drives like a 1st gen yamaha 4 cyl., clunky; imprecise, but the overall retro muscle bike character is all there! 💓
Thank you for sharing a fantastic era..!
Thanks for watching.
A pure pleasure 😉
Used to have this exact one got it for 1k and it cruised until the coil cracked. Unfortunately I didn't know how to work on it. That sound brings me back. Loved it.
I had one, 1981. First bike for me. Sold it in 1994 and bought a ZX9R. Just bought me another Z1100A, waiting for it to arrive. But live in Norway so have to wait until May before i can take them out.
Great video, very well done. Your bike looks good! Yes these bikes can be had for cheap sometimes, more and more less often though. I just recently picked up the same bike with 85K miles on it, runs amazing well! Like how you said this is a man’s bike, no electronic safety over rides to be found. But don’t compare it to a Harley, can’t compare apples to oranges. Both are great in different ways. The KZ is the last of the traditional street bike before the GPZ’s and Ninjas. Modern bikes are a dime a dozen. Buy more of these, and make more videos!
Thanks, Yes, Kz's are definitely bad ass bikes!
Still have mine.. love it... All original.. 24000 miles. 82 A3. Shaft. Love to show a pic.
Great bikes
That's mine.. took a pic
I've had a number of the old KZ's including two 1100's. And I've had new bikes too. In my opinion nothing compares to the KZ's. My last 1100 had a 1175 kit and 36mm carbs I adapted off of my 98 bandit. Fast and fun.
I have an 83 KZ1100 all stock except Delkivic stainless 4 into 1, it is fitted with the Vetter Windjammer fairing and hard bags. It runs great and looks good. I also have an 83 Spectre 1110 that is just fast as f__K. Some vids of my KZ on the youtube under tthunderdan. I love your red 82!
I have a 1981 KZ1100A! Everywhere I go, there will always be compliments and many conversations with all kinds of people,...man, women and children! Of course, tons of money offers! Is just a cool, sexy bike! Mine is blue!
OG KZ muscle bike. Dont sell it. Myself i have the KZ1000P Police bike over here in Europe. Everyone looks at it and asks questions. Love it. Rides like a cadillac. And yeah the torque is awesome.
I am Australian . I used to own , basically , that exact bike . That particular colour . Yes , they are VERY Fast . And Stable . Air Suspension was quite good .
Heavy as though . Getting pulled up from speed is a bit of a " Negotiation " . The Brakes WERE good for the day , nonetheless .
I had the same red KZ1100 shaft. The best bike I had. These babies needed to be steered around a corner but when you ride this, you are riding a bike!
I love it . Definitely a fun bike.
I just bought an all original Kz100 shaft with only 21k original miles for $1500. I'm in heaven. I had rebuilt the carbs, repaired the starter clutch, and a few small things for a friend of mine. He decided he didn't really ride it that much as he owned some Harleys
AWESOME!! Definitely a fun bike. Have fun say safe.
I'm in the UK, I have one of these bikes, in the UK it's a Z1100 A1. I've been all over Europe on it. Great bike.
Wow!! That's awesome
Sorry that should say1000F, maybe called the hurricane where you are. It’s 1988 with 23000 mls. Beautiful in blue and white.
Got the 550, real badass bikes!!
Definitely a fast bike!
Bike produce 100 HP unless heavy modified but it is still respectable result for 40 + year old bike and it looks great.
108 stock hp
@@OnoratoRestorations B1 and B2 have 105-109 hp A models have round 100hp
Now I want one! :)
I just came across a kz1100 about to pick it up in a few days my uncle's have a kz1000 and a kz750 my cousin has a zx14r I'll take a older sports bike any day
I love my old kz1100
it is a race motor bike. it handles great. legal.
Diggin that helmet!!
You not lieing bout that price I've had 3 paid 200 500 an 100 funny part bikes where 80 kz1000 79kz 650 83 kz1100 pretty sure the 80 an 83 where both the ltd the 79 I just paid extra for the color lol
They are good bike ,but don't try fix the carburetor if u are not mekanik
I’d kill for a Spectre 1100
Ask me I think Kawasaki was losing their signature styling. Don’t care for the squared off tank. Where’s the duck tail. What, painted fenders, sacrilege. Just my two cents.
Never should have sold mine...At least they're dirt cheap these days.
Yes
Any tips on getting gas tank off my83 1100 shaft drive. It would greatly appreciated
remove the seat...undo two blots at the back of the tank....pull tank backward....lift a bit...undo perol pipe and electrical conector.........lift off...
@@z1100chop No blots to remove it was just sitting on 3 bumpers with a metal t going into one of the bumpers
What's the quarter Mile time?
About 11 sec
Only got to one thing to say; It ain’t no Z1.
A 73-75’ Zed, now that’s a cool classic. From 76’ on they just got worse and uglier year by year.
Thanks for giving your opinion.