PRISTINE 6 CYLINDER 1982 KAWASAKI KZ1300 WITH 1600 MILES ONE OWNER SINCE NEW!

[@BennyTygohome]

Almost every bike they show makes me want to buy it.

[@sonnyseabury4051]

Your not alone. Maybe they have a self help group for that. Lmfao. They're the absolute best out there, to buy from. They truly care about their customers, and go out of their way to keep them happy, and wanting to come back, Understandably. I'm waiting with baited breath, for the GasGas MC 250 2 stroke dirtbike to be delivered by James, one of their delivery guys. Nice and friendly as can be. Packs the bikes perfectly in trailer, covering them with a thick blanket, so they don't get scratched. Ya couldn't ask for a better delivery person. Former Marine and Former Connecticut State Trooper. Truly good dude.

[@seanb70]

Amen brother

[@greenmtnman7714]

No kidding, I wish I didn't live so close! Where's the 401K?!! 😄

[@danieldemayo6209]

That’s why I’ve been buying more lotto tickets lol

[@stisti8431]

Everyone would want to buy bikes there because he is just a cool guy and honest guy with awesome bikes coolest bike shop by far.

[@Stevo736]

That bike is stunning and I wouldn't be surprised if it's the best one around especially with that mileage. Ken you've done it again.👍

[@aodhokelly8811]

That's the smoothest sounding motor I think I've ever heard! to say smooth as silk is an understatement That's a rare bike in any condition, but to find one like this is something else! Gotta be one of a kind I can't imagine there being another out there not only the tiny miles but so original and in such condition!

[@mikescaffo4850]

You guys are just killing it wow are you selling some of the nicest machines out there this one is just one example of how many people you guys are making happy customers well done

[@monmorgans9844]

Unbelievable. It feels like Back to the Future. I was 18 and loved those early 70s to 80s Kwakas - especially the 1972 Z1 900. I still dream about them. Here in the Land of Oz we had a cult movie called Stone with Kenny Shorter (RIP) riding a four into one bikini faring Z1. So cool. Well done Boyz. Keep up the good work.

[@trblemkr1d106]

Working at a Kawasaki shop at that time I can tell you THIS was the owners favorite bike . We had shop rides and we were allowed to take a demo bike or our own on the rides . The owner would SMOKE US with this bike everytime . This bike can do everything and kick some newer bikes ass . PK

[@metalgeniusjoe5602]

Incredible, Ken. You always have the best of the best motorcycles.

[@StevanSmith-f1l]

I remember when the KZ1300 came out in 1979, very fast bike, & I was into speed then. But what really impressed me was the smoothness & sound of that engine! The 70's, never a decade like that again in motorcycling!

[@deerski4426]

LOVE IT🏍🏍🏍 I Had a 1982 Kawasaki LTD 1000 with the same paint scheme. It was lowered and had a Kerker exhaust. Sounded great and looked even better. Sold it 30 years ago and I still have dreams about it. Usually 4 or 5 times a month. Man I miss that bike after seeing this video. THANK YOU for the trip down memory lane. What I would give to be young again.

[@j.rothchild173]

I have a KZ1300, a 1979 MKII and a 1978 Z1-R. All three bikes are awesome to ride. No complains...

[@delmonti]

...an absolute gem of a bike, incredible condition. LOVE IT!

[@ccrider00]

I had one of these beauties" 79 " Was the best open road bike I've ever owned [62 motor sickles, including about 1/4 of them being dirt bikes] I must tell you this years styling is by far better than the green boxier bigger gas tank I had. The 82's gas tank and color[ dark metallic blue ] was 《 RIGHT ON》 👍

[@zone47]

That thing sounds great! I love the straight cut gear whine. Kawasaki always out powered the other big 3 since the Avenger days, the H1, H2, Z1, GPz series, Ninja, ZX, H2R and yeah, you know.

[@fastdadd1958]

Your bikes are some of the best I have ever seen I have seen lots being 65 and seen some bikes half as good as yours which they purport to as good as this but nothing I've seen has made this Ole boy smile as much as your post thanks man you are a gem and sell gems bike after bike after bike, what a legacy to have being exposed to these rockets over your lifetime keep up the great videos and keep grabbing handfuls of throttle peace from Northern Ontarie Canada yall!

[@mitchculb780]

Bought one brand new back in 1980, mine came with a aftermarket fairing and Vetter side bags, what a beast!

[@tangledline]

Kaplan...All that KZ1300 stuff made me luckily find a 79 KZ1300 complete. Im sooo happy. Thanks for keeping my hopes up!

[@peteralexander1155]

Sir, you are a living legend from the eighties riding on that bike!

[@KaplanCycles]

Yes I am!

[@grantkokich6906]

Nice powerful machine. Reminds me of the 1992 Suzuki GSX1100GM shaft drive i used to own. That shot off like a rocket too and could hit 240 km's an hour top end.

[@donaldswanson5170]

Love the old school bikes!!!! I was born in 1986 but my uncle had one of these and took me for a ride when I was 8 and I was hooked!!

[@flunger5698]

Had three KZ1300, worked at a Kawasaki dealer back then. Its Rolls Royce of motor cycles of the time. Put over thousand miles a day no problems on cursing even in the rain and wind, its weight causes it to handle well, but respect it.

[@tauseef.razzaquepasha8731]

What a beauty so clean so rare wow this bike is something to cherish for life. Awesome

[@Trelor]

Good thing I'm already broke else these bikes on the channel would empty my wallet. Keep up the great work guys

[@BibtheBoulder]

I know the feeling. I have a wife and 5 kids too so looks like I'll always be broke...

[@BibtheBoulder]

@@duimpjeneer Trust me, you wouldn't want my maintenance bill.....

[@BibtheBoulder]

@@duimpjeneer lol...I feel sorry for myself...but not as sorry as I feel for the guy she now lives with...he is stuck with her and he's welcome to her...

[@-gr4phon545]

Woww! This rare beauty is one of the most beautiful sounding bikes. It has something of the sound of the Ferrari V12 engines of the 60"s. Incredibly beautiful condition, a dream.

[@mauriceclemens3286]

I had a part time job at a Kawasaki shop and one of my tasks was assembling new bikes. I was working with one of our mechanics uncrating a KZ1300 and threw out my back taking it out of the crate. This was one of the heaviest bikes you could buy without the initials HD on it. Nice bike but they weren’t hot sellers.

[@PaulCulkin-u5i]

Have a 88 Voyager. In almost perfect condition with. 60k. That engine is incredible can't let it go. !!

[@williamruhe1654]

Gotta love it 👍👍 when I get some cash 💰 I’m coming over to see these guys , they have awesome bikes you just don’t see anymore. I love the old Honda 750 four , similar old classic bike . These guys are killing it 👍👍

[@lawrencefoster2120]

I was 15 and the guy on the next block bought one of those and I used to look closely at it on the way to the bus stop. My dad was a mechanic and I knew a little about motors. Everything was busting then. Van Halen $9.00 ticket's and the dirt bikes that jumped like never and the Trans-Am 6.6 with 130-ish horse power.

[@davebarnes6672]

These Japanese bikes seem to hang around forever. My Yamaha VStar 1100 is 22 yrs old and is still runs and looks beautifully. Rejetted , and a K an N Kuryakin Hypercharger and Vance and Hines pipes, it will get your attention thru either sight or sound. That’s garage kept with Royal Purple flowing through its internals which has made it run noticeably cooler and smoother. Amsoil is another great synthetic oil. Not one to jump around on oil selection. I discovered the RP oil years ago and made the switch after the warranty ended. I do run Amsoil in my HD Fatboy Lo. Now that its warranty has expired. I don’t think you can go wrong with either oil. I am leaning towards the Amsoil when I switch my Honda 4 wheeler from the conventional Honda oil at its next service

[@wilsonsminds1467]

Another great old monster. Love the view this wide engine.

[@timovanbeek3723]

what a machine! started right up. great content guys!

[@PineHollowAutoDiagnostics]

King of the road, even today 👑💪

[@my2cents395]

I think that is the best year to get. Just give it the respect it deserves. There are very few 6 cylinder motorcycles. It is heavy so don't expect great handling. But it still handles good. Imagine a 900 Kawasaki with 50% more power. If you treat it right it will treat you right.

[@Visionery1]

0:42, "original battery", that's incredible! I thought getting 7 years out of a battery was good, but 40 years is fantastic.

[@KaplanCycles]

Battery is new, so is the oil abd fluids

[@aceofspades5786]

We were spoiled in the 70s and 80s, what a beautiful machine.

[@scatpack440]

OMG, what a 6cyl masterpiece! Would love to have this in my collection!

[@yamatha1474]

Every video you guys put out makes me want another bike. Lol they are all so nice!

[@mikepierce4739]

Yesterday's muscle bikes are very much sought after. The build quality is timeless. I just found a 1985 vmax. All original and complete. #000593. It's getting a complete frame up restoration.

[@mikepierce4739]

Also just bought a 1983 v65 magna. It needs alot of TLC. But can be saved.

[@jimbilton1956]

@@mikepierce4739 The V65 has an awesome engine! Well worth saving.

[@FlowJunkie65]

That thing is AMAZING!!! Wow!!!!

[@billbright1755]

Ken I almost bought one new ( KZ 1300 ) but opted for a 82 KZ 750 new . Mostly because I love air cooled engines on motorcycles 🏍️. I have a new yellow ball 24 Z900rs se on order to customize to my personal preference. It’s water cooled the first for me in a storied line up of beautiful motorcycles I have owned. All Kawasaki and Suzuki. I’ll name it Whisper Hornet 🐝 in its black and yellow livery. Kawasaki lineage of performance machines including the super charged H 2 R Ninja. Equipped with speed rated tires. Capable of well over 200 mph.

[@erichb4021]

They don't come any nicer! that bike is Gorgeous. bike is better than new! I would love to have that bike.

[@MarcS4R]

Ken loves his job. what a bike !

[@barrien4]

I bought one of these beautiful bikes new,when they first came out had it stolen a year and a half later😢my goodness did it fly, very fond memories .Barrie, Hertfordshire,England .

[@garywinkworth3380]

what a machine i remeber these bikes back in the 80s. i had a 77 z1000 wish i had it now

[@angrytater2456]

Love those tach/speedo blocks of the 80's Japanese bikes.

[@toddjacobs5660]

Very nice bike , runs & sounds great 👍

[@enriquefernandez3236]

En uruguay había una con los escapes libres ! Impresionante parecía un bmw! Excelente máquina amigo!

[@raytoal]

Amazing…a piece of preserved history

[@RandyChan-o5q]

Kawasaki kz1300 was a response to Honda's supersport cbx1050. As great as the Honda was, the Kawasaki was even better which is saying a lot. Things such as +200 more CC's, shaft drive instead of chain drive, fuel injection instead of carburetors, and greater power to weight. And lastly, the Kawasaki had the newer and superior technology vs what the Honda had. Fierce competition made all this happen.

[@KainsazEdits]

Power speed and this design it beats modern bikes 🏍️perfection indeed

[@BackroadExploits]

OMG what a cherry ride! I'll never forget seeing Doug Domokos wheelie this beast of a motorcycle like it was a dirt bike. Forever, I'll associate the two. Thanks for sharing this, I thoroughly enjoyed hearing that baby purr.

[@132west2]

If Kawasaki made it again today as a retro bike I'd buy it tomorrow.

[@michealfearn6408]

This beauty is a bike you sit in not on ,love it 😊

[@rodneycastle]

WOW that's awesome brother GOD BLESS AMERICA!!!!!

[@morriscallihan3751]

Just beautiful art. I’m a weak man around such masterpieces. I wish I was 24 again and have better finances like now. My stable would be full of this one and others.. I can dream anyway.

[@thomaslouis5626]

Sounds awesome!

[@pemj7360]

I owned one of these during the early 90s loved it . Bugger to pick when it goes over lol

[@garyk8285]

Wow. That will fetch a huge price. Velvet Hammer indeed.

[@semeiaslv3233]

Increíble máquina! Saludos desde Guadalajara

[@robertraft]

Madd maxx. What a bike!

[@pinabruno-grieve763]

Awesome! Yet again another cracking Kawasaki!

[@andrewmillard5326]

Now that's one gorgeous motorcycle mate. Look after her ❤

[@Drummerjeffkazee]

Wow!!!! That's as sharp as the 1978 z1r tc1000 you bought!!

[@bdogjr7779]

Awesome K《☆》Wow The Velvet Hammer👍🔥That's low mileage for an 82. My 02 Busa's only at 14k currently🖖😎☮

[@pauloaugustoguto8511]

Wonderful machine , very , very beauty ❤❤❤❤😍😍😍😍👍👍👍👍👍👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@pleun315]

Excellent video as always, huge fan of this chanel sir , this bike is just a time capsule what a beauty and sounds even better than a woman climaxing 5 times ☝️ ! Greetings from the Netherlands everyone ❤️

[@blancaaguilera1264]

Muy buena moto , buen video , q makina loko la Z 1300 , falta la Honda 1047 y completamos el árbol geniologico jajaja saludos desde Argentina

[@rivrat59]

My brother had 1 of these , great tire smoker , with saddle bags !

[@CarlSennett]

When I was in SanDiego Ca in 1982 I own a kz1300 it was a full dress bike I loved it

[@raould860]

That thing is Beautiful!!!!! Outta Time Super Dime!!!

[@faizakram1063]

This is a piece of art

[@anonimous2451]

Yea this bike was the absolute bomb digitty in the day, after the correct sizing is complete of the pilot and main jets. The BEST feature is the F1 Exhaust note that pops outta the 6 into 1 Stainless Steel Delkevics. But honestly, this bike belongs in a museum somewhere. Today's liter bikes will shred that thing into lil tiny bits of shiny metal. Even My 2000 ZX11 stock will shred it. No way these bikes hit over 150 cause the designs were a lil short of fork strength. And this one is only 1 of 4 I really want. I want the 80's VF1100, (fastest bike of its day 83-86 I think) a CBX, only due to the exhaust note again and a collector piece and of course the H2R, today's baddest bike ever made PERIOD. But its a track only bike. The H2 while potent is no where near 330 HP limited to 200 hp.

[@AridersLifeYT]

Bring back the 6 cylinder bikes like this

[@EmrystheCelt]

yeh love all the bikes , that is a thing of pure beauty!!

[@bigdaddy3955]

What a engine!

[@paul44235]

I love the content and enthusiasm. It's comical though the character Ken is trying to portray. The knife hanging off the belt is a little much. Love Kaplan Cycles...don't try so hard. Your dedication sells itself.

[@KaplanCycles]

Ive had a knife on my belt and that leather wristband i got when i was 16. If you see me with a tie, rolex and florsheims thats portraying. This is me

[@timothylash8678]

1000's of people wear a knife on their belt every day douchebag. It's not portraying anything. It's called being a blue collar worker.

[@DV8nation111]

Wow I want that classic masterpiece!!!

[@sonnyseabury4051]

That is a stunner, sick, and bad to the bone. With out sportbikes like this, Ninjas would have never been made.

[@wdhewson]

I was surprised the my KZ1300 had a bad case of valve recession due to poor valve seats!!

[@joesutherland225]

Rare rare rare even back in the day .

[@rogerkay8603]

It is stunning, absolutely beautiful - what a peach (change the tyres though!)

[@KaplanCycles]

I totally agree!

[@paulman9989]

Very nice = totally historic bike

[@kz750412]

One of my buddies bought one new in 82. In less than a week he was wheelieing over 100 mph.

[@SIXTOONE1]

Beautiful Kawi 82 . I also have a beautiful 79 KZ1300 up here in Canada

[@fonziebulldog5786]

Me, waiting for spring to ride again. Thats life, thats my life. 😄

[@greenbow7888]

There's nothing like a powerful bike with good silencers on, to make my insides float. This one has it almost perfect, but it edges slightly on loud. It's the vmmfff sort of noise with that quiet metallic noise that I like. Makes me nearly pass out.

[@jimbilton1956]

I know just what you mean, and I like the same! I love that 'rustling' sound that Hondas in particular used to make. when idling. I think this bike will sound quieter in person - the camera microphone tends to accentuate some sounds. I have this exact model of 1300, but it is awaiting full restoration.

[@kristabalogh4697]

My dad had one of these bikes 1300 KZ with nitrous Kerger pipes they're bad ass bike

[@bobg1219]

Killer bike!

[@williammuir638]

Remember when Z13 first appeared. Bike world was stunned in shock and awe. Looks a lot better than today's bikes as well. 😊

[@jaysongraft3627]

I would be awesome if Jeff had a book on rejetting carbs ect.

[@1PITIFULDUDE]

That is a stunning bike.

[@LabRat6619]

You guys deal some beautiful bikes!

[@MrMutt1960]

I owned one imported from Rhode island ,imaculate condition like that,then sold it to a guy in Lincoln, hope he still has it,so sad to see it go,not as lardy as standard one sold in uk which i also owned,that one had a gorgeous 6 into1,very narce indeed it were

[@jimclarke1108]

Got to ride it, it will be around when we are all gone

[@cowboy4299]

Would love to see a couple of Dyno pulls to see how it stacks up to modern motorcycles

[@ripmeawelfarecheckandcallm1505]

Bet she holds her own just fine 😎

[@georgejameson9317]

It will come up light. But it and the CBX were light sellers. They weren’t appreciated in their day. But there aren’t many survivors particularly like this. It is a museum grade original or show bike.

[@ekspatriat]

kz1300 120hp...Any modern 1000cc sport 200hp.......HP figures have rocketed up.

[@anusblaster8671]

I doubt I will ever have enough money to buy one of these, but I hope I get to ride one sometime.

[@raymundogt2634]

I remember those CBX and KZ ..Even if I am Honda lover But Suzuki GS 1000 4cylinder kick both of them ,in american model. Not the European..this bikes showed 85mph me in those years. In other countries 240/260 kph. This particular in the video very elegant, prestine and style...

[@eastsidelegend385]

Now that's bad ass 👍

[@JacobGnarly]

Man that thing is nice

[@eddclawson]

11 👍 Wow..that is on nice bike!

[@stanleybaker8707]

Gorgeous awesome machine 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊