Description
Click here for an VINData Motorcycle History Report on this 1983 Kawasaki KZ1000R Eddie Lawson Replica.
After Eddie Lawson won the 1981 AMA Superbike Championship, Kawasaki created a limited edition model for 1982 based on the KZ1000. It was called the KZ1000R ELR (Eddie Lawson Replica), and it was an instant legend. The 1982 model had Eddie’s signature on the tank, but after Kawasaki/Kerker won the AMA Superbike Championship again that year, they updated the decal on the top of the tank to remove Lawson’s penmanship and add a second year of success.
The 1983 model (also known as the KZ1000R2) also differed in terms of the stripe layout on the tank, the style of the gauge cluster, the style of the sidecover emblem, a 10mm longer swingarm, cams from the GPz1100, and slight changes to the cylinder heads – we recommend you check out KZ1000R.com for all the information you could want about these fantastic motorcycles. They note that just 1,200 units of the ’83 model were built.
All North American-market ELRs came with a Kerker exhaust.
This example is VIN: KZT00R005634. The seller purchased the bike April 2023 through an Iconic auction.
True mileage unknown. The dash has been swapped (please see the Maintenance section from previous auction). When the old dash was swapped, it showed 54,215 kilometers (33,688 miles). During his ownership the seller has covered approximately 300 miles. The odometer currently shows 10,311 kilometers (6,406 miles).
Maintenance:
In preparation for the listing, our service department conducted a safety inspection. They note the following on the condition report:
Gas Tank Internal Condition: LINED
Engine Oil Level: OK
Engine Oil Quality: DARK
2T Oil Level: N/A
Coolant Level: N/A
Coolant Quality: N/A
Front Hydraulic Fluid Level: OK
Front Hydraulic Fluid Quality: OK
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Level: OK
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Quality: OK
Final Drive Condition: OK
Headlight High Beam: OK
Headlight Low Beam: OK
Passing Light: N/A
Parking Light: OK
Turn Signals: OK
Tail Light: OK
Brake Light (Front Switch): OK
Brake Light (Rear Switch): OK
Plate Light: OK
Horn: OK
Kill Switch: OK
Brake Pad % Remaining Front: 80
Brake Pad % Remaining Rear: 80
Forks: OK
Shock/s: OK
Tire Date Code Front: 2122
Tire Date Code Rear: 2622
Tire % Remaining Front: 99
Tire % Remaining Rear: 99
Tire Press. Front: 33
Tire Press. Rear: 33
Battery Standing Voltage: 12.58
Charging Voltage @ 4k RPM: 13.68
Running Condition: RUNS GOOD
Test Ride Completed: NO
Test Ride Distance: 0
Notes:
• BRAIDED BRAKE LINES
• KERKER EXHAUST
Recommended Work:
• OIL & FILTER CHANGE
Modifications:
Aftermarket replica handlebars.
The color of the wheels is darker than the OEM gold, and OEM wheels also have a silver line on the spokes as well as a more pronounced silver lip.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Metzeler Lasertec tires with date codes 2122 and 2622.
The sale includes three keys.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located at our facility in Santa Monica, California (please make an appointment for an inspection), this Kawasaki is offered on a clean Arizona title. Have any KZ1000R Eddie Lawson Replica stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
