Description
Please note: This bike was titled as a 1984 model in South Africa and that was matched in the import documents when it was brought to the US. With that said, the VIN comes up as a ’83 per this site.
Additional photos are available here for your perusal.
After Eddie Lawson won the 1981 AMA Superbike Championship, Kawasaki created a limited edition model for 1982 based on the KZ1000. Overseas, it was known as the Z1000R; here in the states it was called the KZ1000R ELR (Eddie Lawson Replica), and it was an instant legend.
The 1983 model (also known as the KZ1000R2) 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.
This example is VIN: KZT00R006304, engine #: KZ1000E001743. It came to Iconic as an import from South Africa; prior history is not known.
The odometer shows 49,798 kilometers (30,943 miles), however true mileage is unknown.
Per the seller, this is a “1984 Kawasaki Z1000R II Eddie Lawson replica built to R1 JD specification including R1 gauges, Moriwaki cams, 1105 Moriwaki big bore kit, smooth bore carbs and Kerker exhaust. Freshly reconditioned engine with less than 500km since the rebuild. Exhilarating performance and sound.“ The seller also notes that the engine is still being broken in.
Maintenance:
In preparation for the listing, the seller had us install a new battery, clean and sync the carbs, and replace the fuel lines as well as the fuel pipe between the carbs.
Luce did the work, he notes the following in his condition report:
Tire Years – Front: 2000; Rear: 2002
Tire Life – Front 30% Tread; Rear: 50%
Tire Pressure – Front: 25PSI; Rear: 20PSI
Brake Life – Front/ Rear: 30PSI
Hydraulic Fluid – Front/Rear: MASTERS NOT WORKING, not building pressure
Engine Oil – Level: Ok; Quality: Fair
Low Beam: Ok
High Beam: Ok
Turn Signals: Ok
Tail Light: Ok
Brake Light: Ok
Plate Light: Ok
Killswitch: Ok
Horn: Ok
Battery: 12.67V
State of Health: 100%
State of Charge: 100%
Cranking Volts: 11.05V Normal
Charging Test: Load off: 14.70V;
Load On: 13.74V
Diode Ripple: 0.11V Normal
REPAIRS RECOMMENDED:
– New throttle cables
– Replacement tires, aged
– Rebuild front master cylinder, not holding pressure
– Replacement switch housing (right) fixed, wiring harness needs repair
– Replacement Grips
BIKE CONDITION:
– Paint missing on end of muffler
– Right panel grommet prong broken
– Paint rubbing off levers
– Some fairing damage
Modifications:
Moriwaki 1105cc big bore kit, Moriwaki cams.
Mikuni smooth bore carbs, aftermarket pod filters.
Kerker exhaust.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Michelin Macadam 50 tires that have aged out.
The sale includes three keys.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
As part of the conversion to a R1, it appears that the decal on the top of the tank was cut out from under the clear coat and an aftermarket R1 decal was applied in its place:
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. Please note that as an import, this bike lacks certain compliance and emissions stickers that the state of California would require to transfer a title. Have any Z1000R Eddie Lawson Replica stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
Please note: This bike was titled as a 1984 model in South Africa and that was matched in the import documents when it was brought to the US. With that said, the VIN comes up as a ’83 per this site.
