is This The Worlds Finest 1982 KAWASAKI KZ1100A

[@greenmtnman7714]

When Sr. mentions 'Diamond Girl' I think of the Seals & Crofts tune from 1973. It was the first song I taped off the radio with my new Lloyds tape recorder. 😄

[@rocker4life989]

I absolutely love your passion for all things 2 wheels. Your knowledge and expertise in these classics and up are your forte. You’d be hard pressed to find another collector as passionate as you Ken. Your crew is about the best you can get. What a win.

[@user-cr3fz8lz2i]

Awesome! I had a KZ1100 bagger with the Vetter faring, CB, cassette radio, and lights everywhere…even in each antenna. Fun bike to ride down A1A when I got off my shift at Patrick AFB, FL.

[@johncunningham4820]

That Old Girl really is Immaculate . Wow . They do indeed have a TORQUEY Engine . A consummate Mile Muncher from another era . I owned one , over here in Australia , in the mid 80's . Interesting Security feature on those . That Keyhole LHS near the Foot-peg locks the Centre-stand in the DOWN Position . A GREAT IDEA on a Heavy Bike . I love your work there . Proper respect for the Beautiful Bikes of yesteryear , that led us to where things are now . P.S. That Z-fighter is one Very Sick Restomod .

[@johncunningham4820]

P . S : The Z-1100 A-2 ( local nomenclature ) that I owned was ALMOST the same Colour Scheme . Slightly Darker , and Metallic .

[@scatpack440]

I think EVERY motorcycle guy that grew up in the 70s 80s or 90s knew someone or rode with someone who rode one of these! Damn Ken, SUPER NICE. Dream job for sure. Gotta my ass down to the NEMM mext season!

[@kennethhacker3014]

I remember seeing one if rotting in a apartment complex and i tried to buy it .the old tenant abandoned it... great sounding bike!

[@rbwrenchdav1792]

You are the Man Ken thanks for Gid blessing America,,, i know u have your treasures stored in Heaven..Love seeing your son follow and also make his own mark on the cycle world...he knows our era and hus own as well....rare as it gets. God bless your family...huge respect for you!!!! Thanks

[@y4s563]

Another great classic . Top shelf restoration . A bike that will appreciate not depreciate $$$$

[@winksplayle]

I've got a 1981 kawasaki z1100 A1 shaft drive in my garage in the UK. It's a great bike. 55,000 miles on the clock still pulls like a train.

[@douglasbailey5047]

Awesome! My first street bike was a 1983 kz1100 ltd. It was such a great bike. Very cool to hear this run.

[@KaplanCycles]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@robertmyrick4233]

I bought one brand new in 1982. I loved it.

[@rbwrenchdav1792]

Wow bet that was a blast then ...only us old guys know 😊

[@ianmangham4570]

Awesome 😮

[@CharlesPartridge]

Bought one new in '82. Drove it up and down the east coast from Miami to Central New York. Drove the Blue Ridge Parkway. Loved that bike. Drove it until '89 and my wife made me sell it before we moved. Miss it every day.

[@MattBlevins-l3j]

Sweet KZ ,and thanks SR. Where I'm hurt now, and can't really do anything your energy, and positive attitude gives me a pickup thanks my Brother. God bless, Matt,ky

[@KaplanCycles]

Sorry to hear that, you will recover brother, have faith!!

[@BensonsBeats]

Ooh OH! Diamond Giiiiiiiiiiiirl. Beautiful sound, looks even better!

[@BADHIGEEN]

I bought that bike apart in milk crates back in the early 80's. I used a book to put it back together. lol. Custom purple n black. What a wheely machine it was. I didn't have it long. Dumb n young somebody else won. I have always wanted another 1. Days gone by I guess.

[@baca6445]

Witam wszystkich serdecznie życzę miłego dnia Tobie oraz wszystkim którzy kochają motocykle Wspaniały klimat powodzenia w dalszym działaniu Dzięki Stary Baca który szanuje to co robisz na Chwałę Pana Boga Amen Pięknych chwil życzę wszystkim wiernym słuchaczom z Panem Bogiem Amen ❤❤❤😊

[@125southernnh2]

You made that up.

[@shiloh8307]

U have rode more differnt Motorcycles than absolutely anyone in this World!!! U should be in the Guiness World Records.

[@spookydog6959]

one of the best motorcycles ever built. had an 84 ltd 11 👍

[@richardmorris6365]

Sure do shine,glad I've found you,glad you're mine!

[@clarencew.brooks1.1.1.4]

Beautiful motorcycle, nice to own and ride something all original. Understanding and caring owners Make Way for nice rides. I thought I heard a little bit of slap from the starter when you started it, still can't complain about a nice piece of work like that, even if it needed a little bit of elbow grease to shine it up!!

[@sonnyseabury4051]

Gorgeous Candy Apple Red Beast of a KZ. I loved when you cracked down on the throttle, and the bike started going sideways. 😂😂....Takes alot of skill to do that, with that much power. Diamond Girl was by Stevie B. He also sang an amazing song, Springtime Love. His music ruled the dance clubs back then. Those were the days, Brother. I wish Jr would have been able to experience those years. He would have loved them. ML&R

[@sissygoog9456]

Yes sir, it is very rare. I've seen it on the History channel masterpiece 40 years old, 100% original mind-nobbing absolutely wonderful video sir. Thank you Ronnie New England motorcycle museum 😮😮 Great job Kaplan team. Beautiful work❤

[@gunnasyoutubechannel6066]

Holy shit that things a dime piece

[@markcdeyoung3118]

That rear tire may have to be replaced before too long It looks like it's starting to smokes a bit when you get on it 😅

[@billbright1755]

One sweet Kaw. 😊

[@angrytater2456]

That big tank is like a rhino head, but it works so wonderfully. Edit-Those 80's Japanese bikes had a very distinct sound.

[@jimbilton1956]

Yes, I love the whistling / whining sound that the big Kawasakis, in particular, made.

[@angrytater2456]

@@jimbilton1956 And a rear disc in '82 is very nice.

[@jimbilton1956]

@@angrytater2456 A rear disc is indeed nice. I bought a new Yamaha XS1100 in 1978. It was the bike of my dreams - four cylinders, shaft drive, three disc brakes, superb switch gear, levers, bars, big indicators and headlamp, power packed styling. I would love to compare the KZ1100 to the XS1100.

[@angrytater2456]

@@jimbilton1956 The Japanese companies were really pushing themselves during that period. It was an arms race. What happened to that Yama?

[@jimbilton1956]

@@angrytater2456 Well, believe it or not, eight months after I collected it from the dealer, I had the engine out of the frame, and the bike stripped to the bare bones. The reason? The thin paint finish on the frame was already allowing rust to form on the welds. So I powder coated it, and rebuilt using high grade stainless and chromed bolts and nuts. The bike was fabulous. What an engine! I rode to Switzerland in 1982. Then, in the late 1990's, I was dating a girl, needed money to take her to nice places, sold the bike - for too low a price! A few years later, I saw it advertised at a specialist classic bike dealer - for £10,000 ! I regret selling it. The girl has gone too. I bought a KZ1300A4 ( always wanted one) to restore a few years ago. Haven't begun yet - don't have a garage to work in!

[@shiloh8307]

U are The Man!!!

[@clarkpitts5393]

Sweet Kaw. A++

[@adamgriffith6750]

classic bike in excellent condition

[@bobg1219]

Fine example!

[@jeffhennings6579]

Sweet bike damn

[@Fastbackdave]

Mint 👌

[@Eric--zs6um]

Those KZ engines only had one drawback. Crankshaft would need welded up if run hard. Had CSR 1000 that had to have welded up by Falicon racing back in early 90's. Real runners though.

[@ragnarironspear1791]

Whats the ZX in the background?

[@Seadog22-]

Wow that is a sweet ride nice yo beach

[@rancantrell]

My best friend bought one of these when they first came out it was one bad Mother

[@rbwrenchdav1792]

Sweet ....WHAT A MONSTER, I'd like to be doing my 90/90 on that Ken, it's a toss up w street fighter, I'm into mods..... but the factory did it w the kz. The H2...when we were young they separated Men from boys..and u stay careful...and by the way been doin my 20 min rides daily had the boy 10yr old 2 up...I ride a v 65 if I didt mention and keep a duck 900 for days I Wana feel young....not to say the 65 is a slouch cause it's a rippa...but the duc torque is just a treat I love wheel stands as well I do em for kklods of all ages I they wave it's toward the ski if I'm doing 25 or 80 on interstate...been doing em since 12 yrs old I dialed em in.. love the content, feel like Fam...ty Pittsburgh Pa

[@jamesfrancismchalejr7944]

Has the classic Kawasaki hummm❤

[@wayno23]

What do you call a man with a pistol...sir.

[@yiannishayabusaofficial]

GREAT FANTASTIC

[@gpz7525]

💚💚💚💚💚

[@ar2043]

If someone were to purchase this bike, would you be able to locate and install a DG 4 into 1 exhaust and rejet it for the pipe before pick up? Thank you very much.

[@Trailerseriesymas]

❤

[@PenikeseKidd]

👍

[@charlesdeherrera9498]

I had one. It was fast! The speedo only marked 85. It was before GPS devices. I seldomly knew how fast I was going. It burnt in a fire.

[@venturiduese]

😃It look`s like a Z 550 if Kaplan sit on the Kawasaki

[@ragnarironspear1791]

Mad Max it 😂😂😂

[@125southernnh2]

Cop bike without the cop stuff.

[@ianmangham4570]

PROPER JOB ,real piece of steel 💪 ,imagine going to work on this beast 🤠🤟,next level comfort especially with a beautiful blonde/brunette broad on-board 😍 😅🤠🤟👱‍♀️👩‍🦱

[@mikeruark1727]

Is it gone or for sale

[@johnnysmall4206]

How Much $$$$$

[@KaplanCycles]

On ebay now!

[@KaplanCycles]

Auction on ebay