Let's See Your Old Kaw

[Versys-V1K]

My 1981 GPz1100. Had one back in the day, but sadly sold it for college funds that were needed more. Reliving my youth, I found another that was owned by the original owner, and had sat neglected for years. Brought it back to life, and enjoyed it for a number years, but sold it in the spring of 2020. Gone, but not forgotten!

[Ace50]

Never had an 'old' kawi but my brother had a late 70's kawi 1100 that was turbo'd.
I road it once, watching that big boost gauge kick-in I'd have to say was a little scary! 

[TYKE]

I've  had a 'few' 1970s Kawasaki  2 T Triples (plus others)

I could  post  some pictures  but don't want to bore other members who have seen them before     

[Claude]

Originally Posted by Ace50

Never had an 'old' kawi but my brother had a late 70's kawi 1100 that was turbo'd.
I road it once, watching that big boost gauge kick-in I'd have to say was a little scary! 

FWIW, there were no Kawi 1100 in the 70’s, at least, from the factory.
First 1100 have been 1981 KZ1100A (shaft) and 1981 KZ1100B (Gpz).

[Ace50]

Originally Posted by Claude

FWIW, there were no Kawi 1100 in the 70’s, at least, from the factory.
First 1100 have been 1981 KZ1100A (shaft) and 1981 KZ1100B (Gpz).

You could purchase these at a Kawasaki dealer:
https://ridermagazine.com/2014/09/04/retrospective-kawasaki-kz1000-z1-r-tc-turbocharged-1978-1979/

[Claude]

Originally Posted by Ace50

You could purchase these at a Kawasaki dealer:
https://ridermagazine.com/2014/09/04/retrospective-kawasaki-kz1000-z1-r-tc-turbocharged-1978-1979/

Of course. But it was a 1000, not a 1100.

[Claude]

Originally Posted by TYKE

I've  had a 'few' 1970s Kawasaki  2 T Triples (plus others)

I could  post  some pictures  but don't want to bore other members who have seen them before   

Looking at your bikes never bored me...

[TYKE]

Originally Posted by Claude

Looking at your bikes never bored me...

I run the risk of boring others, but I loved them all and always enjoyed others looking at them and recalling their youth   

So apologies to those who have seen some of them and are bored looking at them, but here's some for you to (hopefully) enjoy

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ZRX 1200 R alongside my then 2019 Versys 1000


 

 


My 1980 TZ 250 with Phil Read onboard, closely watched by me, he was quick at disappearing into the distance    


 

Part of the collection in my Rev Shed

 


Kawasaki F6A 

 

Kawasaki F 7

 

Kawasaki S3A (400cc)

 


Kawasaki Monoshock special build with 400 frame and 500 ported engine plus Ohlins (Suzuki) suspension and running gear   H1b 500 in background


 


Kawasaki KZ 400 (4 stroke) and a brand new N.O.S bike with 1 mile recorded

 

Bridgestone 350 GTO at Stafford Classic show ..... look closely and you can just see my mates N.O.S Kawasaki H2B in the background   

 

Suzuki GT 750 (Kettle/Water Buffalo) 

   

A Kawasaki KDX 500 (well modified and well used...great fun)

 

Kawasaki H1b 500cc

 

Kawasaki H2C .....a truly beautiful bike, but not the most enjoyable to ride...(which was the S3A) 

   


There are others including some british bikes

Enjoy




 

[Ace50]

Originally Posted by Claude

Of course. But it was a 1000, not a 1100.

Guess your right about that, he must have had it bored out as I remember him saying 1100.
He started modifying it when the later year bikes started to be as fast or faster than it was, without a turbo!   

[Claude]

Tyke, sorry but you still failed at boring me...
Great collection you have; particularly the triples.