Need to figure out model year

Need to figure out model year 24 Apr 2014 07:19 #630190

JB1178 Topic Author Offline User Posts: 1 Thank you received: 0	I'm working on restoring a KZ 400 and can't figure out what year it is. I think it's either a '75 or '76. Anyone know any sites where I can check the frame number? Thanks
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Need to figure out model year 24 Apr 2014 07:40 #630193

650ed Offline User Posts: 15344 Thank you received: 2829	Try here: www.kz400.com/ModelidentificationFrameset.html Ed 1977 KZ650-C1 Original Owner - Stock (with additional invisible FIAMM horn)
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Need to figure out model year 24 Apr 2014 12:14 #630222

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JB1178 wrote: I'm working on restoring a KZ 400 and can't figure out what year it is. I think it's either a '75 or '76. Anyone know any sites where I can check the frame number? Thanks

...Do you have the title for this project?

...If you have a title, the year will be on the title.

...Otherwise, check out Ed's link.

Mean Green Speed Machine!
1979 KZ 650-C3 (Cafe Project)
1982 GPz 750-R1
1981 GPz 1100-B1
2005 H-D XL1200C
2006 H-D XL1200C

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Need to figure out model year 24 Apr 2014 12:59 #630229

martin_csr Offline User Posts: 7987 Thank you received: 1624	Title are known to be wrong. One kinda common error is in using the date of manufacture as the model year which isn't necessarily correct. CycleChaos.com is another place to check. It has the engine number & frame number info for many Kawasakis. 1981 KZ650 Competition Sports and Road
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Need to figure out model year 24 Apr 2014 18:52 #630278

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martin_csr wrote: Title are known to be wrong. One kinda common error is in using the date of manufacture as the model year which isn't necessarily correct.

...Really? Never seen it happen on any of the dozens of titles I've had my name on over the years. Never had any manufacturer dates on them, either. Only a clearly listed and correct model year.