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'78 KZ650B need new handlebar advice please!

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01 Sep 2020 01:49 #834132 by Ninja1195
My stock bars on my '78 KZ650B are bent and tarnished and I wish to replace them.

I tried a set of Emgo Superbike but they ended up being a huge complication. Cables were too long and the MC hit the cluster.

Anything that is lower than stock but still not as aggressive as the Superbike stance?

Something that is pretty much "bolt on" without the need for new cables or new MC as well?

Many thanks!

1978 KZ650 B2

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01 Sep 2020 04:51 - 01 Sep 2020 04:54 #834137 by Warren3200gt
Replied by Warren3200gt on topic '78 KZ650B need new handlebar advice please!
Guessing you have higher stock US bars. Stock UK bars are halfway between US and superbike. Your cables will be longer than ideal but your MC will be fine.
The green 650 below is stock UK, the black 650 has Renthall superbike to compare.


Z1000J2 somewhat modified!

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01 Sep 2020 07:23 - 01 Sep 2020 12:50 #834149 by 650ed
For reference, here's a couple pictures stock 1977 KZ650 handlebars. I'm 6 feet tall and find them very comfortable. Ed




1977 KZ650-C1 Original Owner - Stock (with additional invisible FIAMM horn)
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01 Sep 2020 08:31 - 01 Sep 2020 10:07 #834155 by martin_csr
Replied by martin_csr on topic '78 KZ650B need new handlebar advice please!
You could check EB to see if there are any stock handlebars. part numbers at Kawasaki.com. Partzilla. or Cmsnl.com.
Here's a pic of a set of European bars. check the dimensions at Z1Enterprises.com.
If these are too low, compare the measurements of the Daytona bars.
From low to high. drag bars. superbike. euro. daytona. not sure what else is available, but Z1Ent has Z1 repro bars that might be close to stock.

1981 KZ650-CSR w Emgo Euro bars.
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01 Sep 2020 08:31 #834156 by ghostdive
Replied by ghostdive on topic '78 KZ650B need new handlebar advice please!
You might like "daytona" handlebars if the superbike style is too low for you. You may still need to get creative with the cable routing, though, if you had something higher before.

1982 KZ750 Spectre - 6 speed swap, BS34s, 18" rear wheel

2001 ZX-6R
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03 Sep 2020 12:13 #834308 by Ninja1195
Replied by Ninja1195 on topic '78 KZ650B need new handlebar advice please!
Thanks folks!

I ordered the Emgo chrome Daytona bars after measuring. They should arrive within a few days and then we shall see :)

1978 KZ650 B2

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