d1, b2, c1...how to tell?

So, probably a stupid question, but I see that all of these posts reference specific model suffixes, ie "kx650d1, kx650b2, etc." So...the side panel of the one I just bought says kx650sr. How do I tell which suffix applies? is it a function of an engine option, body option, or...?

thanks for the help.

if you have a sr it would be a d1. the suffix is found either on the factory mufflers like mine or on that white sticker on the steering head on the frame

The SR (which stands for Stateside Replica) is a "D" model.
The 77~79 "B" is a standard model, and the 77~79 "C" and 80 "F" models are the Custom models.

The suffix on the 650's mainly refers to the overall appearance of the bikes being different, as well as a few small frills (Fuel gauge on the SR for example).
There are other differences, but those delve a little deeper into suspension and engine components.

Post edited by: RetroRiceRocketRider, at: 2007/01/15 19:27

It's all here. Mainly the body style, brakes, wheels, bars, seats. Almost everything but the engine it seems.

jarle.eltelevest.no/Kawasaki/Series/Z/650/z650.htm

Are you serious Retro? Stateside Replica? What does that mean? I always thought SR stands for sportster. Where did you find that info on SR's?

Thanks everybody for the great input. That site helped a lot Kent. This is the first bike I've owned, though I've ridden for a while. I guess I just didn't pay a whole lot of attention to the details of the riders I borrowed.

kzwolfsr wrote:

Are you serious Retro? Stateside Replica? What does that mean? I always thought SR stands for sportster. Where did you find that info on SR's?

It's info from the site that Kent posted, as well as being shown on several other KZ650 sites.

But basically:

Z650D1& D2 known as the SR 1978-79 Rumour was that the SR stood for 'STATESIDE REPLICA' and this was what Kawasaki thought a replica should be!. It was basically a C2 with slightly 'chopper' styling. Chrome plating was used on the headlamp shell, clock lowers and chain guard. The rear tailpiece was dropped in place of a painted rear fender. The front exhaust down pipes were crossed over and the mufflers were made a bit shorter. Only one colour was offered for the D1; Candy Persimmon Red. the D2 came in two colours; Midnight Blue and Candy Persimmon Red. The rear wheel was now a small but fat 16-inch item for that all-important custom look. The D1 had "old" brakes from the C2 and the D2 the new from the C3. In America there was also a E model, which were very similar but with less equipment, only one disc at front and a drum at rear. The Z650LTD is similar to the SR.

I know it says "rumor has it", but I haven't heard anyone else with a better take on what it stands for so I'm going with Stateside Replica too! :laugh:

Huh! I think I will just stick to sportster. It makes my bike look and feel more important. It does have a similar resemblance to that new H-D sportster 1200

Hey 4R,
That's the best explanation I ever heard for the SR models.

I'd believe that it was for real Kawasakiese if Japan was a territory of the USA. Of course if you had anything that was real Kawasakiese, I couldn't read it at any way!

SR=Stateside Replica. I be down for that!

Thanks
KZCSI

Nah, it's "Street Racer"

Actually I think Kawasaki just thought it sounded good so they went with it.

Nowhere in the all the Kawasaki literature that I have seen did Kawasaki say what SR or CSR stood for


Hmm, maybe "Speed Racer"?

How about Street Replica.

Don/Bill/Kzcsi/How the hell do I know!

Fuel gauge on the SR for example???
Somebody call a COP! I have been ripped off! Gauge?Never saw one with a gauage. Got me one of them there red idiot lights they call a "low fuel sensor" on the tachometer though..I remember the first or second day I had it. Came out of the store onto the street and it started sputtering and I thought "Son Of A B***H! second day I've had it and its ALREADY broke!"
Looked down and saw this little red lighting glowing just a little in the bright sun and thought, "You idiot, you're out of gas, switch to reserve." Fumbled a bit, turned the petcock and she came out of her stumble right quick and off I went, feeling foolish but better.:blink: