Post Sale Update: This Kawi sold for $3,900 after 54 bids on eBay in Tulsa, Oklahoma. 11-23-20 Update: Six years later, this bike is back up for sale. Looks like after it didn’t sell the first time, it went on loan to the Route 66 Vintage Iron motorcycle museum in Oklahoma. This bike pairs a F81M (Green Streak) 250cc two-stroke …
What Do You Want To Know? 2020 Kawasaki KLX230/KLX230R/KLX300R
This week I’m off to southern Oregon to test a trio of Kawasaki’s new 230-300cc dirtbikes – the KLX230, KLX230R, and the KLX300R. These are more for fun than for racing – Kawi’s slogan for the triumvirate is “get out and play”, which I’m all for at the moment. What do you want to know about them? Let me know …
Impressively Preserved – 2000 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-12R
3-25-16 Update: Initially, this listing did not get any action at the opening bid of $7,500. 4 months later, this Ninja is back up for sale with a realistic opening bid, which is why bidding is now up to $4,550 and the reserve not yet met here on eBay. If you’ve been looking for a Ninja ZX-12R, I’m not sure …
BSA Style From Japan – 1966 Kawasaki W1
In 1960 Kawasaki Aircraft acquired part of the largest motorcycle manufacturer in Japan, Meguro. Meguro had a license to produce the BSA A7 and Kawasaki’s money allowed them to introduce it to the world. In 1963 Kawasaki completed the takeover of Meguro and by 1966 had brought out the W1.
Sport Touring On The Cheap – 1995 Kawasaki Concours
If any mile-eater ever deserved the title of “Everyman’s GT,” it’s the first-generation Concours. This was Japan’s first viable volley into the sport-touring wars and the impact was felt as far as BMW corporate. Lacking the budget of the largest motorcycle manufacturers, Kawasaki based their bread and butter models on relatively simple but effective designs and stuck with them, spreading …
1977 Kawasaki KH400
By 1977, all that was left of Kawasaki’s legendary line of triples were the KH250 and the KH400, the latter an evolution of the S3 Mach 2 – Kawi wanted to keep the names consistent with the KZ line. Unfortunately, the evolution was due to tightening emissions requirements, so the newer bike had less power – a disappointing end to …
Full Mod Pitbike – Kawasaki KLX110
From its stroker crank to the custom graphics, this little pit bull will boost anyone’s paddock cred. Built from a Kawasaki KLX110, this baby beast boasts a full compliment of cosmetic and go-fast(er) bits for the sound, spunk and attitude you want. When you get serious about your race days, $3,000 will put this one on the back of your …
1992 Kawasaki Voyager II
Kawasaki model ZG1200. This example is the first year of the 4 cylinder inline engine. A full dress touring bike, the Kaw was highly regarded for it’s speed and value. MSRP was significantly lower than any other tourer available at the time.
Turbo Power – 1999 Kawasaki ZRX1100
The Kawasaki ZRX1100 was a great example of a power cruiser – Cycle World called it the best Standard bike of ’99. 11 years later they called it one of their best used bikes thanks to 96 horsepower (good for a 0-60mph sprint in 2.9 seconds), comfortable ergonomics, and 80s Superbike looks. This one keeps the ergos and good looks, …
Bought on Bike-urious – 1977 Kawasaki KZ1000
It’s time for another of my favorite types of posts – Bought on Bike-urious!
Clockwork Orange – 1991 Kawasaki ZX600 Enduro
Post Sale Update: This oddball enduro sold for $3,000 after 15 bids on eBay. Here’s something you might not expect out of a Kawasaki ZX600 – a ‘monster dirt bike’ called Clockwork Orange. The seller built it for himself at the beginning of the year and it can apparently take down fire roads at high rates of speed thanks to …
Needs Work – 1974 Kawasaki KZ650 built by Moriwaki
Post-Sale Update: This Moriwaki sold for an unknown best offer less than $9,700. A Japanese firm that builds all kinds of goodies for motorcycles, Moriwaki was established in 1973 and has plenty of racing success over the years, especially in endurance competitions. This Kawi is claimed to have been built by Moriwaki to be raced in the US. The story …
1989 Kawasaki KD80X
A rare minibike, the Kawi KD80X that is normally hard to find in good shape nowadays because most were beat up as play bikes. The seller of this example has had two bikes – one went to the Moto Armory museum, and the other can now be yours.
Good for a Laugh – A $1.3 Million Kawasaki KLR
This is what happens when your significant other insists you put the bike up for sale. Now he can say yes without lying…
ELR Replica – 1982 Kawasaki KZ1000
Starting with a KZ1000, a previous owner of this Kawi has turned into a clone of the ELR – Eddie Lawson Replica.