The Kawasaki KZ750 didn’t get much attention from the world – it was basically a bigger KZ650 that didn’t have many other revisions. Check out this link for a retrospective on the KZ from Clement Salvadori at Rider. Here’s an example of the breed that is somehow still new – it’s never been registered or titled.
Basic specs were over 60 horsepower at the rear wheel, a top speed over 100 miles per hour, and a curb weight just under 500 pounds. 1981 offered a choice of two colors: Luminous Gun Blue or the Galaxy Silver of this bike for sale. Kawi claimed that this bike was “24 pounds lighter than the closest rival” and “over 50 pounds lighter than the next two.” As part of a 750cc sport bike comparison, Cycle Guide Magazine said “Somehow the bike felt alive, like it was enjoying the ride too, its responsive engine screaming with delight. Only the Kawasaki made me feel like I was riding with a friend. And that’s character.”
This example (VIN: JKAZDE12BA024699) was acquired by the seller in 1995 when he used to work at Kawasaki. The bike had just been sitting for 14 years, sitting on the original wooden pallet:
Unfortunately, during those 14 years of storage someone (the seller guesses a forklift operator) hit the back of the bike and tweaked the rear subframe and muffler. He has a quote from a good shop to fix the subframe for $400, and the exhaust was swapped out from another bike (but the original is included). Other minor flaws include the need for a repaint of the front master cylinder and a fender graphic is peeling. Still, how often do you get a chance to get a 34 year old motorcycle that’s never been registered or titled? Find this KZ for sale in Apple Valley, California with an unmet opening bid of $4,750