1978 art bose Kawasaki KZ1000 turbo

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1978 art bose Kawasaki KZ1000 turbo

23 Jun 2009 14:28
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i just saw this on craigslist and i knew you guys would love it

This is a rare Art Bose KZ Turbo Bike, yup a turbo. He built about 20 of these, each one a bit different, in the 1980's. She fires up easily, and given the degree of modification is a surprisingly easy bike to ride and enjoy. That being said, this is as custom as they come. When the boost kicks in you'll know that you are alive...

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Re: 1978 art bose Kawasaki KZ1000 turbo

23 Jun 2009 15:47
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Wow, that's beautiful. Really nice job done on the piping. Must be a blast to ride.

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Re: 1978 art bose Kawasaki KZ1000 turbo

23 Jun 2009 17:35
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The Z1R is a beautiful bike from the factory, but this is eye candy for sure. B) B) B) B)
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Re: 1978 art bose Kawasaki KZ1000 turbo

23 Jun 2009 17:40
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sorry guy's i know a bit about kawi's but who or what is an art bose sounds like an old stereo i had in the 80's. never heard of the guy myself.
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Re: 1978 art bose Kawasaki KZ1000 turbo

23 Jun 2009 19:15
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ditto B)
Still recovering,some days are better than others.

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Re: 1978 art bose Kawasaki KZ1000 turbo

23 Jun 2009 21:17 - 23 Jun 2009 21:18
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Looks like a stock late 1978 or earler 1979 Z1R to me.....but I don't know much...
*1977 1000, 1975 KZ998 LSR bike.
Last edit: 23 Jun 2009 21:18 by KruZer.

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Re: 1978 art bose Kawasaki KZ1000 turbo

24 Jun 2009 17:55
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i was never a big fan of the cheesey looking factory turbo bikes
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Re: 1978 art bose Kawasaki KZ1000 turbo

25 Jun 2009 14:21
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The only cheesy thing about that bike is the seat. I think that bike looks as cool as I have ever seen.

I wonder how much boost the turbo pumps out.
Rockin\' a KZ650B2 since 2007 and a KZ 1000E since 2008

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Re: 1978 art bose Kawasaki KZ1000 turbo

01 Oct 2015 07:47
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:cheer: he was the best!! I bought my first bike from Art in 1990. Still have it today!! My friend still has a 1982 kz1300 turbo bike that is a blast

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Re: 1978 art bose Kawasaki KZ1000 turbo

01 Oct 2015 07:50
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That was not a factory bike. All custom built. The would run 8-20psi of boost. Depending on the set up.

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