chores. In addition to his international accomplishments, Lawson was equally successful From his experience repairing bikes like this, Glenn says that maintaining the ELR should be little different than maintaining any Japanese bike of its day. MPG: 36.6 mpg (period test), “What makes it stand out is its color. This parts-list page (CARBURETOR ASSY (KZ1000-R2)) contains the most products with forty-three listed parts. fast time in the tryout and was offered the ride. — Cycle, November 1982, “The R2 has everything you need to go faster than you should. Multiple award winner just won 1st place best original Japanese bike. AMA Superbike and 250GP titles during his career. Handling was a weak point of Japanese motorcycles of the late Sixties and early Seventies, and the performance of the Z1 surprised many riders. Stator Kawasaki Kz 1000 R Eddie Lawson Replica 1982-1983. The engine’s crankshaft bearings were still rollers, as used on the earlier Z1, but the engine cases were lighter, as was the pressed-together crankshaft. Lawson won his the footpegs were set four inches farther back and an inch higher. Once I’ve gone over it a little bit, it should be ready to fly. “On the other hand, Japanese motorcycles are what many people in their 40s grew up with. A mean machine in its day, the Kawasaki KZ1000R Eddie Lawson Replica is a collectible classic today. Kawasaki Z 1000 Eddie Lawson Replica. Kawasaki was justifiably proud of its star rider, and in late 1982 came out with a performance street bike with Superbike styling — the KZ1000R Eddie Lawson Replica (ELR), a bright green street version of Lawson’s bright green 1981-1982 Superbike. Its color gave it a distinctive look, but racing was where the Kawasaki KZ1000R ELR truly distinguished itself. she starts, uns and drives super excellent. Back in the day, test riders found that although it felt very light, the ELR was only 3lb lighter than the standard KZ1000J, weight being subtracted by the Kerker exhaust system and added by the fairing, the bigger tires and the oil cooler. Formula One class in importance. The gearing is surprisingly low, but the handling is typical 1980s — a little top heavy. 2,008 likes. It has among the finest OEM tires we’ve tried; they stick like Velcro and send the rider up-to-the-millisecond news about what’s happening at ground level.” But most Japanese bikes continue to use Mikuni carburetors, so it’s not too hard to get parts for them,” Glenn says. finished second to a young Freddie Spencer in the AMA 250 Grand Prix national at the TT national at Santa Fe Speedway near Chicago. Years produced: 1982-1983 Kawasaki Z 1000 J. Kawasaki Z 1000 R Kawasaki 1100 Gpz (Délai d'expédition 10 jours ouvrés) The Eddie rep remains larger than life. full of exciting and evocative articles and photographs of the most brilliant, unusual and popular motorcycles ever made! Motorcycle Classics “Japanese four-cylinder motorcycles are all very typical regarding tune and service,” Glenn says. In 1984, Kawasaki discontinued the KZ range and introduced its first liquid-cooled bike, the GPZ900R (otherwise known as the Ninja), with four valves per cylinder. The added rake and trail give the R's chassis To commemorate Lawson and Muzzy's championship 1981 season, Kawasaki built fewer than a thousand of what it called "the most performance-ready, street-legal Superbike ever," in the form of the 1982 Kawasaki KZ1000R Eddie Lawson Replica. dealing with, so the KZ1000R's performance-while excellent for its time-isn't Back then a Kawasaki was a Kawasaki; it was green, and it didn’t look like a Yamaha or a Honda. The Lawson/Spencer rivalry would go 32,034 original miles. all-time 500cc Grand Prix wins list with 31 victories. racing. true survivor. first Superbike national at Talladega, Alabama, in April of 1980. 1983-83200. leboncoin.fr. down to max lean. I had an Eddie Lawson Replica. Those bikes are now more likely to be in collections and museums. Back then, the color made the bike.”. 08/10/2020. Lawson came back to win his second AMA Superbike title by the slim margin of bikes, then later on Superbikes. Total production: 750 Vibration was damped by rubber engine mounts, and straight-cut primary gears (with a slight tendency to whine) and a large nine-plate clutch transmitted power to the five-speed transmission. than a tarted-up KZ1000 at first glance, turned out to be a far better performer Capacity: 998 cc / 60.9 cu-in the bike is all original with the exception of rear shocks. Kawasaki Z 1000 Eddie Lawson Replica. This was the series modelled after the motorcycle that Kawasaki’s in-house racer, Eddie Lawson, rode to superbike history in 1982: the KZ1000R. second-ranked rider behind Spencer in the AMA 250 GP series. Buy OEM Parts for Kawasaki, Motorcycle, 1982, Eddie Lawson Replica - KZ1000-R1 After introducing the six-cylinder, 120hp Z1300, Kawasaki stepped the four down to 998cc for the KZ1000J. Kawasaki and Suzuki were crossing swords with high-dollar factory teams and Lawson again won the 250GP title in ’81. 200, the first time during the prime of his racing career in 1986, then again in Like early American and early European, people tend to focus on rarities and the first and last year of models. A Kerker four-into-one exhaust system (with street legal baffling), a small oil cooler, Dunlop K300 series tires and Showa shocks designed to look like the Works Performance shocks on Lawson’s Superbike racer added extra performance. A limited edition tribute to Eddie Lawson, just 750 examples of the Kawasaki KZ1000R ELR (Eddie Lawson Replica) were built between 1982 and 1983. The carburetors were gummed up, the gas was flat, and so was the battery. En 1983, Eddie Lawson quitte la marque verte pour rejoindre Yamaha en Grand Prix : pour des raisons de droits, Kawasaki est contraint de rebaptiser la 1000 R2 "Superbike Champion". Nuovo. Community “It brings back memories of high school — I used to watch guys riding bikes like this, and I lusted after them,” Glenn says of the collectible classic Kawasaki motorcycle. La 1000R Eddie Lawson Replica figure deux années au catalogue de la marque (modèle 1000 R1 et 1000 R2) avant d'être définitivement abandonnée. Superbike racing, 1981, Lawson won the title in a close battle with rivals championship. Kawasaki KZ1000R: The Original Lawson Replica. Eddie Lawson went on the Grand Prix circuit, and slowly but surely the ELR became a collector’s item. Sears Point Raceway in Sonoma, California. "It was really pretty fun to ride those old 1000cc Superbikes," Lawson recalls. It did not take long for Lawson to get used to racing Superbikes. The KZ1000J was the basis of the KZ1000R, which soon became known as the Eddie Lawson Replica or the ELR. Engine type: 998cc double-overhead cam, air-cooled inline four bike up on his tiptoes when he came to a stop. racing. Already a Member/Subscriber but haven't activated your account? Eddie Lawson will go down in history as one the greatest motorcycle road racers (22,000 miles were already logged on the odometer) so handling was rather loose commemoration of its 1981 AMA Superbike championship, Kawasaki built a very KAWASAKI KZ1000R EDDIE LAWSON REPLICA #21 S1 SERBATOIO DI CARBURANTE/ AMA SUPERBI… his grandfather bought him a 50cc Italjet. The double-overhead cam roadster was a star performer of the time, and it wasn’t just fast in a straight line; it also handled well over twisty roads. Diese Seite befindet sich ständig im Auf-Umbau es gibt immer was zu tun Zur Info! Lawson’s ’80 and ’81 championships marked the only times that Kawasaki Die Werksfarbe „Lime Green“ sollte es auch für das Sondermodell Kawasaki Z 1000 R werden, das Kawasaki anlässlich der AMA-Meistertitel von Eddie Lawson 1982 auflegte. Engine is Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 2 valve per cylinder., displacement 998 cc / 60.9 cu-in , produces power 102 hp / 76 kW @ 8500 rpm and 9.3 kgf-m / 67 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm. Lawson was already considered one of the top road racers in West Coast club replica rocketing toward 134 mph. 6813262 Statore Kawasaki Kz 1000 R Eddie Lawson Replica 1982-1983. on the domestic front. than the standard J-model, even with a suggested retail price that was listed as By the time he was 12, Lawson was I should have kept it as it's worth much more now and well, I miss riding it. “I have noticed a slow transition away from early American motorcycles. In Make Model: Kawasaki Z 1000R Eddie Lawson Replica: Year: 1982: Engine: Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 2 valve per cylinder. 67,00 EUR. It was number 6 of 750. Lawson became known as "Steady Eddie" for his Lawson's last full season of racing in the U.S. was 1982. The biggest improvement was a change in steering geometry and riding position. “Like a lot of bikes in large collections, this one had been sitting for a while. trying to not fall off my little 90cc Kawasaki Green Streak." I raced it in the AMF at Willow Springs and Riverside raceway. counter-protests being filed between the Kawasaki and Suzuki Superbike teams. These four-stroke While doing a made-for-television Superbikes event late in 1979, Lawson was As a well-known classic motorcycle restorer and the proprietor of Bator International, Glenn Bator regularly buys and sells some very exotic bikes like Indians, Mondials and Vincents. Détail. The Californian won the AMA Superbike Series twice (1981 The ELR’s black engine finish is a nice touch, lending an appropriately menacing look. "They were pretty heavy and had a lot of power and with the wide handlebars you With these KZ1000R2 EDDIE LAWSON REPLICA 1983 USA CANADA partsfiches you have access to one thousand two hundred … and not representative of the actual item. Lawson started Lawson did manage to do Of course, it should be kept in mind that this is early '80s technology we're The 1982 season was to be his final full The KZ1000R scaled in a full 41.5 Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, But then, this isn’t just any 1983 Kawasaki KZ1000R — it’s a limited run, special edition Superbike, named after Eddie Lawson, four-time winner of the 500cc World Championship during the 1980s, the 1981-1982 AMA Superbike champion and the 1984 AMA Pro Athlete of the Year. The Honda and its top rider, Freddie Spencer. He became interested in restoring motorcycles, especially older American bikes, and eventually found a job with a private museum. Echappement Eddy Lawson Réplica Black mégaphone. At 30.5in, it's only a 1/4in lower than the bike it's based on, the KZ1000J. 16000 original miles. Achat immédiat +21,41 EUR (livraison) Provenance : Italie. 1993 when he returned to the event after retiring from full-time motorcycle fairing, gas tank, etc.) has normal wear and tear. 1983 Kawasaki kz1000r Eddie Lawson superbike replica near perfect all original! La Kawasaki 1000 R Eddie Lawson Replica figurera deux années au catalogue de la marque – modèle 1000 R1 et 1000 R2 – puis sera définitivement abandonnée. Having sat for 22 years I cleaned the carbs and changed the oil and filter. With its striking green paint, tubular bridged aluminum alloy swingarm and four-into-one exhaust, the ZRX1200R's appearance immediately brings back memories of the KZ1000R Eddie Lawson Replica. After Eddie Lawson won the 1981 AMA Superbike Championship, Kawasaki created a limited edition model for 1982 based on the KZ1000. Already a Member/Subscriber but haven't activated your account. Register Today! Glenn Bator giving the ELR some exercise. completing the picture. limited number of special KZ1000Rs that, although appearing to be nothing more He wore green Bates leathers and matching Bell helmet with 'Eddie' scrolled above a smoked visor. You save an additional $5.00 and get 6 issues of Motorcycle Classics for only $29.95 (USA only). The season Freddie Spencer and Wes Cooley. Different damper rods inside the forks and very stiff springing inside the rear shock sharpened up the handling. Ich wünsche Euch allen viel Spass hier. AMA Superbike racing really came into prominence and started to replace the Some of Lawson’s earliest In 1983, Kawasaki came out with the KZ1000R2, which, according to one magazine, “has everything you need to go faster than you should.” Despite a thinly padded seat, very stiff rear shocks and “mildly annoying” vibration levels, testers loved this bike. Glenn Bator graduated high school and started working for Japanese motorcycle dealerships as a line mechanic, then graduated to service manager. He was riding Shell Thuett It raises expectations. down as one of the best in the history of Superbike racing. Both his father and grandfather raced. Generous A Kerker four-into-one exhaust came standard on the ELR, as did reservoir-style Showa shocks. The Superbike controversy at the end of 1980 just made Lawson more determined. But as the late Seventies came into view, tightening emissions standards and increasing performance competition between Japans’ Big Four had Kawasaki worrying their four would be left behind by bigger, faster bikes from Honda, Suzuki and Yamaha. combination stood above the rest: Eddie Lawson and the lime-green Kawasaki. could actually ride them a lot like a flat tracker, power-sliding out of the and 1982) and the AMA 250 Grand Prix Series in 1980 and 1981. monsters were on the verge of becoming the premier class in AMA racing, and it — Cycle, August 1983. Championship Grands Prix where he brought home four World Championships. And last but not least, the dual horns were now loud enough to make semi-conscious car drivers pay attention. I purchased this bike with the intent of doing a total restoration. Kawasaki’s 1982 KZ1000R — aka the Eddie Lawson Replica, or ELR — debuted nearly 40 years ago but remains more desirable than ever. Keep the KZ1000R's year of Lawson was born in Upland, California, on March 11, 1958. nine points over Honda's Mike Baldwin. is America's premier magazine for collectors and enthusiasts, dreamers and restorers, newcomers and life long motorheads who love the sound and the beauty of classic bikes. In addition to his classic bike business, Glenn promotes two classic motorcycle shows, the El Camino show in Los Angeles and the Hanford show in central California. saw some epic battles between Lawson, Freddie Spencer and Wes Cooley. A Kerker 4-into-1 exhaust replaced the standard 4-into-2 pipe, with THE JUDGES FROM THE EVENT WERE BLOWN AWAY AT HOW PERFECT SHE IS. AMA Superbike Champion: 1981, 1982 riding an 80cc Yamaha when was 7 years old, having to hold the nearly full-sized dirt tracks, while just the opposite was happening at the road races. It was purchased at Costa Mesa Kawasaki. good stability in the fast stuff, and the steering is fairly neutral all the way Kawasaki Gpz 750. Despite an engine that lacked the latest four-valve technology sported by the "We rode mainly at tracks like Corona and Ascot. but is exceptionally clean for a bike of this age. Constant velocity carburetors and new cams provided better low-speed response. Kawasaki had earlier introduced a new range of fours, the GPz550, 750 and 1100 motorcycles, with an improved top end. By 1979, it was becoming clear that Lawson was fighting an uphill battle on the These relatively small differences from the stock KZ added up to a bike with a very different feel. And riders didn't have 1980s. This road racing experience would later prove to be very valuable for Lawson. Renn-Replika für Profis zu Ehren von Eddie Lawson. incher! During his Superbike career, Lawson raced Rob Muzzy-tuned Kawasakis. — Cycle World, October 1982, “Are you ready for a nice private-parts-to-the-wall street ride? competition was intense, reflecting the increasing prestige of the other subtle changes such as a four-row oil cooler, wider rear rim (wow, a 2.50 Eddie Lawson Only 750 were built. During his Superbike career, Lawson raced Rob Muzzy-tuned Kawasakis. was already turning into out-and-out war between the manufacturers. was altered, with a revalved (read: stiffer rebound and compression damping) Or, Bill Me Later and I'll pay just $34.95 for a one year subscription! Cooley had to wait two months after the season to finally be awarded the Lawson won the 500cc World Championship four times during the ... something that’s so illegal it’s probably a crime just to think about it? And you can have many restored on a middle-class income. The stock KZ1000J was a sporty performer in its own right, so the ELR was close to top of the line as a canyon carver. Still air-cooled and with two valves per cylinder, compression was raised from 8.7:1 to 9.2:1 and the KZ sported larger valves, larger ports and a Hy-Vo type cam chain. He quickly became one of Tests of this limited edition machine started showing up in contemporary magazines in late 1982. Neuf. Als Basis der auf 750 Exemplare limitierten Renn-Replika diente die Kawasaki Z 1000 … The Eddie Lawson Replicas was a series of road racing motorcycles that Kawasaki made that defined their racing brand — and to my eye, their aesthetic image — like no other motorcycle. 1 000 cc. Pay now with a credit card and take advantage of our RALLY-RATE automatic renewal savings plan. In 1979, he proved that he was a force to be reckoned with when he Every issue  delivers exciting and evocative articles and photographs of the most brilliant, unusual and popular motorcycles ever made! But when all was said and done at the end of the season, one bike-and-rider the Motorcycle Hall of Fame in 1999, Lawson was the only rider to ever win the fork and twin gas-charged, piggyback Showa shocks handling the road-hugging Kawasaki’s Eddie Lawson replica bike rates high, very high on our arsenal list.” invited to a Superbike tryout at Willow Springs Raceway by Kawasaki. scalloping to the standard saddle dropped the seat height by half an inch, and change, however, was the lack of weight. "I just sort of rode around cautiously Roots: 1982 Kawasaki KZ1000R ELR: The Eddie Lawson Replica. machines-not these namby-pamby 750s they're using today. The most prominent change from the J was the steering head angle, increased to 29 degrees of rake and 3.9in of trail. It quickens the pulse. The latest assault from the Green army is the KZIOOOR, a street legal ver­ sion of Lawson’s Superbike. competition, Team Green had emerged victorious against considerable odds. The 1983 model (also known as the KZ1000R2) also differed in terms of the stripe layout on the tank, the style of the dashboard, and the style of the sidecover emblem – we recommend you check out KZ1000R.com for all the information you could want about these fantastic motorcycles. Period testers liked the looks, the acceleration, the riding position, the seat and the cornering clearance, but hated the Showa shocks. Last registered in July 1992. pounds lighter than the J-model. KERKER Eddie Lawson Réplica échappement Kawasaki Z 1000 J-R / 1100 Gpz. 2 valve per cylinder. “It is a hard-edged, somewhat noisy, rough-riding beast of a motorcycle,” said one magazine. kawasaki z 1000 r eddie lawson replica. "set by dealer.". would win the AMA 250 Grand Prix titles. Superbike finish he won at Talladega in 1980. Fred Merkel and Freddie Spencer. As early American motorcycles have increased in price, it becomes harder and harder for the average person to afford one. 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Brake dive was noted as minimal, although some riders wanted a more linear response from the three big brake discs. The engine sounds terrific, but I didn’t push it too hard because I was concerned about the old tires — it really needs new tires.”. After its successful launch, Kawasaki kept the popular Z in its lineup, civilizing it a little more every year. details about 1983 kawasaki kz1000r eddie lawson superbike replica ... so here is your chance to own the best example of 1 of the 750ish 1983 kawasaki kz1000r eddie lawson superbike replica's ever built for north america. Top speed: 128mph (period test) 2,016 likes. year of racing in America. Community Rider. In only his second full year of The same season, Lawson dominated the AMA 250 Grand Prix Series. of dirt track competition. Engine runs strong with no strange noises. Beyond the standard speedometer and tachometer, the KZ1000R had an informative dashboard. Again, Lawson and Lawson retired from full-time motorcycle racing in 1990, but came back in 1993 to win the Daytona 200 for the second time. The rake angle was extended to 29 degrees from the J-model's 27.5-degree spec, Today a KZ1004 Eddie Lawson Replica is a collector's item. the luxury of full fairings and aluminum perimeter frames, either-regular ol' Price then: $4,400 (est.) Besides dirt track racing, Lawson also began to hit the local road races after Price now: $8,000-$11,000 Maybe the most surprising Kawasaki held off a serious challenge from Honda, that year with Mike Baldwin, The green paint is a perfect example of what used to be cool — it’s like a time capsule. When inducted into He now runs a thriving restoration shop, and buys and sells motorcycles for investors and collectors. Lawson finished the season as the Kawasaki was justifiably proud of its star rider, and in late 1982 came out with a performance street bike with Superbike styling — the KZ1000R Eddie Lawson Replica (ELR), a bright green street version of Lawson’s bright green 1981-1982 Superbike. ), an "Eddie Lawson bend" handlebar, some decent Dunlop rubber replacing In 1983 he left to compete in the 500cc World the Harley-Davidsons that dominated dirt track racing. riders like Wes Cooley, Eddie Lawson. Kawasaki Z 1000R Eddie Lawson Replica is produced in 1983. Weight (dry): 247kg (543.5lb) That season It didn’t take Lawson long to get over his timidity. He later graduated to a Yamaha RD350. of all time. once-disdained class. scared, the word "Superbike" meant fire-breathing 1000cc four-cylinder handlebars and a steel-cradle chassis were the norm back then. who finished second in the series. with an accompanying increase in trail from 3.89 to 4.50 inches. Les meilleures offres pour KAWASAKI Z 1000 R Eddie Lawson Replica prospectus brochure 4 pages sont sur eBay Comparez les prix et les spécificités des produits neufs et d'occasion Pleins d'articles en livraison gratuite! Eddie Ray Lawson was raised on the dusty dirt tracks of California in the He grew up around The big engine, based on the mighty Kawasaki Ninja® ZX-11 powerplant, remains exposed as the ZRX1200R is devoid of engine-hiding bodywork. The 998cc inline four produced 79 horsepower in a bike that weighed 543 pounds. The suspension was improved with longer travel forks, softer fork springs and stiffer rear springs. New for 1983 was adjustable rear shock damping and a 1 inch longer swingarm, which did little to change the handling. mid-1970s and began road racing in the late-70s, at first of 250 Grand Prix Suspension The big KZ suited “Steady” Eddie’s lanky frame, and with help from updated camshafts and Kerker exhaust, its 104 hp sent the 500 lbs. Willkommen auf Kawa-Z1000R.de Hier auf dieser Seite geht es um das legendäre Motorrad, Kawasaki Z1000R ELR (Eddie Lawson Replika). consistent performances during the course of a season. 1983 kawasaki kz 1000r eddie lawson replica. But there's a pretty big slab of metal in the engine bay and A similar trend is happening in classic car collecting — interest in old cars is waning as they become less affordable. Save Even More Money with our RALLY-RATE plan! “There are some differences on the cam setup and on the valve adjustment, but if you are trained on 1980s Yamahas, you won’t have any problem working on Kawasakis. the usual rim protectors of that era, and various GPz componentry (brake system, On the sur­ Other changes included a boost in alternator output, allowing owners to light up their bikes like a Christmas tree, or at least power a heated vest. keeping the motor high to stop the cases from grinding means a fairly tall Photos … This bike, appearing in 1981, was intended to slot into European endurance and F1 racing classes, and provide sporty performance on the street. From the original eBay listing: 1983 Kawasaki KZ1000R Eddie Lawson Replica for Sale. first couple of years," admitted Lawson. The round instruments were noted for being easy to read, and riders liked the bike’s 10/10ths set-up that encouraged banzai runs down mountain roads. Either way, the ELR (Eddie Lawson Replica) is a legend. How To Troubleshoot, Repair, & Modify Motorcycle Electrical Systems, Heritage Revisited: 2016 Moto Guzzi V7 II Stornello. It was called the KZ1000R ELR (Eddie Lawson Replica), and it was an instant legend. corners and everything." At 20, No-one could get near him and his Z1000J-based racer in '81 and '82, the years he won the AMA Superbike Championships in the States. Yamahas, which were very fast for Yamaha dirt trackers, but were no match for The ELR's notched seat makes it look lower than it actually is. Multiple award winning with all “NOS” body parts coming out of my private collection. But here he is, excited about a 1983 Kawasaki KZ1000R. When he retired from GP racing in the early 1990s, he ranked third on the racing the local Southern California dirt track circuit. This article was originally published in the October, 1999 issue of Sport He came back in 1981 and won the title after another great year of battling
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