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1978 Kawasaki KZ1000 Z1-R

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Listed byBarfalo
Grandview, Missouri 640306,000 milesManual
SoldJun 15, 2025
Sold for$22,500

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Summary
This single-family-owned 1978 Kawasaki KZ1000 Z1-R, acquired by the seller in 1996, features a modified 1,015cc DOHC inline-four with Dyna electronic ignition, Mikuni smoothbore carburetors, Andrews 2X cams, and a Bassani Superbike exhaust. The bike rides on EPM 18″ alloy wheels with S&W Street Stroker shocks, a modified fork, and triple disc brakes, all fitted to a refinished and strengthened double-cradle frame. Showing 6k miles, with 2k ridden by the seller, this Z1-R is offered with a clean Missouri title.
Trait
Quantity
Most Recent Sale
Year
15 (19%)
10/21/2026
Color
Metallic Light Blue
6 (8%)
6/15/2025
Transmission
68 (87%)
11/4/2026
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  • 6/15/2025
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    $23k
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Barfalo @ezxh2 thanks for the great comments. In hindsight, I probably should have mounted the turn signals, but here in MO we ... View more
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