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, and the decal was updated for next year’s model after Kawasaki/Kerker won the AMA Superbike Championship again a second year in a row.
It was based on the KZ1000, but was heavily upgraded a Kerker 4-1 exhaust, remote reservoir shocks, an oil cooler, wider rear wheel, upgraded cylinder heads, upgraded brakes, and 34mm Mikuni CV carbs.
Of course, it also featured a distinctive livery designed to emulate Eddie’s race bike.
Manufactured in March 1982, this example is VIN: JKAKZCR12CA000666.
The odometer shows 2,975 miles.
Maintenance:
In preparation for the listing, the seller had us perform a safety inspection and the following repairs:
-Carb clean, sync and tune
-Chain service
-Fuel tank cleaned in house
-Regulator/rectifier replaced
-Voltage sensing wire repaired at back of ignition switch
-Bike fueled with 3 litres of 93 Octane Ethanol-Free Race Fuel
Our service department notes the following on their condition report:
Gas Tank Internal Condition: Ok
Engine Oil Level: Ok
Engine Oil Quality: Ok
2T Oil Level: N/A
Coolant Level: N/A
Coolant Quality: N/A
Front Hydraulic Fluid Level: Ok
Front Hydraulic Fluid Quality: Ok (<1.5% of moisture contamination)
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Level: Ok
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Quality: New, <1.5% Moisture
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Level: N/A
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Quality: N/A
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: 95%
Brake Pad % Remaining Rear: 95%
Forks: Ok
Shock/s: Ok
Tire Date Code Front: 50/22
Tire Date Code Rear: 06/23
Tire % Remaining Front: 90%
Tire % Remaining Rear: 90%
Tire Press. Front: 36 PSI
Tire Press. Rear: 38 PSI
Battery Standing Voltage: 12.97
Charging Voltage @ 4k RPM: 14.94V
Running Condition: Ok, runs on bench
Test Ride Completed: Yes
Test Ride Distance: 2 Miles, unit operates as designed
Notes:
-Braided Front Brake Lines
Modifications:
Braided front brake lines.
Kerker decal.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Dunlop D404 tires with date codes of 0623 and 5823.
The sale includes one key.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album in the “Photos” tab for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located in Panorama City, California, (please make an appointment for an inspection) this Kawasaki is offered on a clean Montana title. Have any Eddie Lawson Replica stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
