KZ650 aluminum swingarm?
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KZ650 aluminum swingarm?
21 Feb 2026 13:59
Hello, I'm interested in replacing the stock steel swingarm on my KZ650 with an aluminum one, but I have no idea which one would fit. I looked around in the forum and didn't really find good information on this. Which aluminum swingarm from another bike would fit up to the KZ650 frame without much hassle? I'd prefer the same length as the original one, with the twin shocks. I was thinking an old dirt bike from the 70's might have something, but don't know for sure.. Maybe Kawasaki used a common style for most of their bikes back then? There's so much about this that I don't know. Thanks.
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Re: KZ650 aluminum swingarm?
21 Feb 2026 16:32 - 21 Feb 2026 16:33
Fitting an aluminum swingarm from another model can be done.
The 650 can usually take whatever the 900/1000 might squeeze in.
Most commin were GS1100, Zephyer 550/750. ZRX1100/1200.
All custom fitting involved.
Some aftermarket manufacturers made some as well; CalFab, Metamatch (SP?), JMC etc.
The 650 can usually take whatever the 900/1000 might squeeze in.
Most commin were GS1100, Zephyer 550/750. ZRX1100/1200.
All custom fitting involved.
Some aftermarket manufacturers made some as well; CalFab, Metamatch (SP?), JMC etc.
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Need a key for your Kawasaki? PM me
1978 KZ650 C2, 130K kms, Delkevic ex, EI, CVK32, PMC easy clutch, ATK fork brace, steering damper, braced swingarm, ZRX shocks, 18" Z1R front wheel.
2000 ZRX1100
2011 Ninja 250R - Wife's
2005 z750s
1978 KZ1000 project
1983 KZ1000R2 Project
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Re: KZ650 aluminum swingarm?
22 Feb 2026 06:20 - 22 Feb 2026 06:36
Check ebay, there were several companies that made aftermarket alloy braced 650 swing arms.
jmc, metmachex and davida were the most common.
ebay.us/m/HcrUkq
ebay.us/m/6BTO5o
jmc, metmachex and davida were the most common.
ebay.us/m/HcrUkq
ebay.us/m/6BTO5o
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Re: KZ650 aluminum swingarm?
22 Feb 2026 13:16 - 22 Feb 2026 13:17
If you search the forum, you will find info about people installing a Suzuki GS1100E aluminum swingarm on their KZ bike. Some customization is required. Again, detailed in the archives.
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www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/604901...z750e-project-thread
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www.kzrider.com/forum/faq-wiki/618026-new-owner-things-to-know
1981 KZ750E2
www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/604901...z750e-project-thread
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