KZ650 Daytona 1977 Video

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KZ650 Daytona 1977 Video

26 Jul 2013 09:13

This video documents the KZ650 breaking the AMA and FIM U.S. and World 750cc endurance records back in 1977 at Daytona. The KZ650 retained those records for 8 years after which the GSX-R set new 750cc records. (but of course the KZ650 did it with the smaller 652cc engine

) Ed

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Re: KZ650 Daytona 1977 Video

26 Jul 2013 13:11

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That's why I bought my 650 in 77.
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77 KZ650 C1 with ZX7 forks, GPZ mono rear, wider 18 police wheels and Yoshimura motor.

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Re: KZ650 Daytona 1977 Video

26 Jul 2013 22:14

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Here's what first made me consider selling my BSA and buying a KZ650.... :evil:

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1977 KZ650-C1 Original Owner - Stock (with additional invisible FIAMM horn)

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Re: KZ650 Daytona 1977 Video

31 Mar 2014 18:56

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Wow that is an awesome video! love the 70's porn music.

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Re: KZ650 Daytona 1977 Video

04 Apr 2014 13:14

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(humming) "bow..chicka bow, bow..chicka chicka bow bow!" Way cool! GOLLY, those bikes sounded GOOD! thanx AGAIN Ed!

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