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.
This example is VIN: KZT00R000751, Engine #: KZT000E037154.
The odometer shows 49,851 kilometers (30,975 miles).
This bike comes to us from a collection in South Africa. Previous maintenance history is not known, though it looks to have been cosmetically restored with new paint on the frame, engine, and bodywork. The decals are aftermarket and the tail has the optional white Kerker decal that was provided to original owners already integrated into it.
In preparation for the listing, we had Steve the Professor clean and sync the carbs, install a new battery, change the oil/filter, install new spark plugs, install a new chain, and install a brake light switch.
Modifications:
Kerker exhaust.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Bridgestone Battlax BT45 tires with date codes of 4417 and 4917.
The sale includes one key.
Currently located at our facility in Santa Monica, California (please make an appointment for an inspection), this Kawasaki is offered on a clean Oregon title. Have any ELR stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
Additional Information
Location
Santa Monica, California
Year
1982
Make
Kawasaki
Model
KZ1000R Eddie Lawson Replica
Mileage
30,975
VIN
KZT00R000751
Title
Clean
Title State/Country
Oregon
Private Party/Dealership
Private Party
Additional Charges
No
Total Bids Placed: 53
Auction has ended.
Auction expired without reaching reserve price.
Highest bidder was: s*******h
After the auction ended, the seller accepted an offer of $21,400 including buyer fees.
Continental US: Haul Bikes will ship anything sold through Iconic for a starting rate of $750 in the Continental US (prices may increase in rural markets), and Iconic will handle the paperwork on your behalf. You do not need to crate your bike or drain the gas/disconnect the battery if you go with Haul Bikes. We are glad to work with the shipper of your choice as well, but you will have to arrange it.
Please note:
spares/extras will have to be shipped separately via FedEx or similar.
the fee includes $15,000 of insurance with a $500 deductible. Additional insurance can be purchased at a cost of $50 per additional $5,000 of value.
$5,000 for US to Europe/Asia is a VERY ROUGH ballpark which includes transport as well as customs fees and duties. Please contact Shippio for an exact quote.
