Very nice looking classic motorcycle. I bought mine new in 1979. I still have it. This is the way they need to make them today. I bet a lot of people would buy one. Good luck with yours.
I had a KZ 650, had Kerker headers and rejeted carbs, not how you spell it I know, was very loud and FAST ! Raced a Vet, top speed was 132 mph. Wish I still had it.
tell me if i am mistaken but from my research the K in kz means it was assembly in Nebraska I own a Z650 that was with some of the first with double 00 in the serial number, explain if you have better knowledge of the whereabouts not disagreeing with you or being critical just seeking knowledge!
@@Generalleeawesome KZ was meant for the North American market. The K was European. This bike has a Made in Japan on the frame. They started to make then in the states around 78-79 I think. This bike landed in Long Beach the fall of 1976
@ Again where are you obtaining this information? My restoration manual published by Chris Rooke states that the K in KZ “differentiate between the motorcycles made in japan with the K added they were generally made in the new plant in Nebraska,USA” . page 9
@ The K was bikes designated for North America, drop the K and they were for the European Market probably emissions stuff. My info came from the family of the original owner who picked up the bike in the port of Los Angeles Long Beach and the fact the frame plate states “built in Japan” There are forums and FB groups that could give you all the info you need. Maybe I am wrong if so, I apologize
Thanks for showing your bike to the world, a beautiful example of an original KZ 650 , it must be one of your prized possessions.
Thank you for the nice comment. Glad you liked it!
Very nice looking classic motorcycle. I bought mine new in 1979. I still have it. This is the way they need to make them today. I bet a lot of people would buy one. Good luck with yours.
Thank you. I agree perfect power to weight
Wow, classic. Nice.
Thank you, glad you liked it.
I had a KZ 650, had Kerker headers and rejeted carbs, not how you spell it I know, was very loud and FAST ! Raced a Vet, top speed was 132 mph. Wish I still had it.
Glad it brought back good memories for you. I had a 1979 KZ650 back in 1994, then the babies came and off it went. This is a good replacement for me.
tell me if i am mistaken but from my research the K in kz means it was assembly in Nebraska
I own a Z650 that was with some of the first with double 00 in the serial number, explain if you have better knowledge of the whereabouts not disagreeing with you or being critical just seeking knowledge!
@@Generalleeawesome KZ was meant for the North American market. The K was European. This bike has a Made in Japan on the frame. They started to make then in the states around 78-79 I think. This bike landed in Long Beach the fall of 1976
@ Again where are you obtaining this information?
My restoration manual published by Chris Rooke states that the K
in KZ “differentiate between the motorcycles made in japan with the K added they were generally made in the new plant in Nebraska,USA” . page 9
@ The K was bikes designated for North America, drop the K and they were for the European Market probably emissions stuff.
My info came from the family of the original owner who picked up the bike in the port of Los Angeles Long Beach and the fact the frame plate states “built in Japan”
There are forums and FB groups that could give you all the info you need. Maybe I am wrong if so, I apologize
Impressive. To me this is the perfect engine size. Don't see a reason to go over 750, but seems to be a fad nowadays.
You are correct weight and bulk can take away from the experience.