1977 Kawasaki C1 Kz650 Cafe Racer - Barn Find - No Reserve on 2040-motos
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Mileage:9866
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Engine Size (cc):650
For Sale By:Private Seller
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1977 KZ650-C1 Cafe Racer
Description
This model was offered only in North America (and possibly Japan). It was nicknamed the "Custom" and was introduced as a mid-year model in early 1977. There were few of these models assembled/sold before the model year change to the 1978 models so these are fairly rare machines. The C1 model differed from the B model in the following areas: cast wheels instead of spoked; disc brakes both front and rear with dual discs at the front having the calipers mounted behind the fork legs instead of in front like the B models; different fork sliders to cater for the rear mounted calipers. The C1 also sported a "first" for its time, four-way hazard flashers, which were not fitted to the B1. ( Information via wikipedia / 1977 kz650 owners manual)
Condition
This bike has been in storage for many years, it was a barn find in the mountains of western Maryland. It is pretty dirty but the motor will clean up (as seen in some of the pictures). There are a few deep scratches in the paint on the fuel tank and a few chips in the paint. The seat has some small tears in it, and there is light surface rust on the frame and various other places (as pictured). Most everything is either dirt or light cosmetic rust, so it should really clean up nicely. This bike doesn't run, the motor is turning over but I don't have a key so I cant start it. This sale does not include a title, bill of sale only (eBay made me pick title condition clear). This is a really cool historic piece and would be a great winter project, I need more room in my garage and have way to many projects so this is a no reserve auction going to the highest bidder. Good Luck!
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