HI from South Yorkshire UK

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HI from South Yorkshire UK

01 Oct 2026 14:09
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Just bought a US import KZ650 brought into the uk it’s a 1978 model. Thanks.  

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Re: HI from South Yorkshire UK

02 Oct 2026 00:21
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Welcome from Leicestershire, nice looking 650 you have there

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Re: HI from South Yorkshire UK

02 Oct 2026 03:47 - 02 Oct 2026 03:49
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Welcome also from the north of germany,
yep, nice bike, clean and obviously well maintained, looks like nearly new!
Z1000 A1 1976
Z1000 A2 1977

Greetings, Joe
Last edit: 02 Oct 2026 03:49 by MFP-Joe.

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Re: HI from South Yorkshire UK

02 Oct 2026 08:48 - 02 Oct 2026 08:58
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Welcome.

It looks to be a 1978 C2 because of the stator cover and the front master cylinder, even tho it has been painted in the1977 C1 color (much easier than the actual C2 color) Both of those model years were offered in silver but the 1978 silver is much harder to replicate accurately. The decals are correct for a 1978, the 77 and 78 decals are different.

The 1978 silver has a blue or green hue to it whereas the 1977 silver has no tint. 

It looks like it has the UK side covers, fender, and lower bars. USA and Canadian bikes have KZ side cover badges, short fenders, and higher bars.

If you need any info you can find it here :

www.jarlef.no/Kawasaki/Series/Z/650/Z650C.htm
1978 KZ650B2 w 1197cc Z1 engine
1977 KZ650B1 w 750cc Spectre engine
1979 KZ650C3 w 831cc Hot Rod engine
1978 KZ650C2 w 762cc DFI project
1977 KZ650C1 stock restoration project
1978 KZ650B2 modified project


Last edit: 02 Oct 2026 08:58 by Injected. Reason: more info

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Re: HI from South Yorkshire UK

02 Oct 2026 13:16
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Hi, and welcome from New Zealand, 
Rich.
KZ650B1 frame number 225
New Zealand

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Re: HI from South Yorkshire UK

04 Oct 2026 17:38
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Hi and welcome from Australia. 

Clean motorcycle indeed. Do you get to ride it much?

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Re: HI from South Yorkshire UK

04 Oct 2026 19:46
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Welcome aboard! Nice looking ride.
1982 KZ1000 LTD parts donor
1981 KZ1000 LTD slowly moving toward resurrection
2000 ZRX1100 not ridden enough

www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/620336...amateur-build-thread

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