1979 KZ1000 ST differences

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Re: 1979 KZ1000 ST differences

06 Nov 2017 05:11
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motorcyclespecs.co.za --- Z 1000ST ... 496 lb dry weight
1981 KZ650 Competition Sports and Road
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Re: 1979 KZ1000 ST differences

06 Nov 2017 20:08
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Cycle World test August 1979 602lb with 1/2 tank of fuel. Trust me, anyone that claims less than 600lb is dreaming unless a gallon of oil and 2 gallons of fuel is 100+ pounds. I only believe tests, as claimed weights are always hogwash. Later test with bags and fairing 669lb. 602lb was the stock motorcycle as delivered.
321,000 miles on KZ's that I can remember. Not going to see any more.
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Re: 1979 KZ1000 ST differences

06 Nov 2017 20:39
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As I'm working on my shafty, I swear as I'm pushing it around, it has extra gravity acting on it.
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TZ 250, TZR 250, RD 400, RZ 350, RZ 500, WR 200, KDX 200, Vespa ET2
And one 4 stroke: 1979 KZ1000ST

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Re: 1979 KZ1000 ST differences

07 Nov 2017 04:40
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That motorcycle spec page could be wrong. RonKZ650 is probably right. he usually is & almost always about paint. hee.
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Re: 1979 KZ1000 ST differences

12 Nov 2017 20:18
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Sorry Guys, guess I was off by a bit. She was a beast, compared to my SR... but once rolling, was soooo smooth on the long runs. I do know that the Kerker took some weight off, but also had a full steel bolt-on rack that probably negated that...
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79' KZ650-D2 [fsm] (Max)
83' KZ750-F1 LTD [clymers] (Kay)
82' KZ1100-D1 Specter (another project)
78' KZ650-B2a (J&H, A Project)
91' KZ1000-P (P = parts)

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