kawasaki kz650 cafe racer

A 1977 Kawasaki KZ650 Cafe Racer project transformed into a custom restomod motorcycle, with upgraded suspension, modern electrics, custom...

The 1977 Kawasaki KZ650 Cafe Racer build gets underway as we strip down the bike, remove parts for sale and start making some big decisions about...

The 1977 Kawasaki KZ650 Cafe Racer gets a major rear-end transformation as we reposition the rear shocks and chop the frame to create a cleaner,...

The 1977 Kawasaki KZ650 Cafe Racer moves into the next stage of the build as we look at ideas for a custom exhaust system and prepare the fuel tank...

The 1977 Kawasaki KZ650 Cafe Racer gets a Yamaha R6 front-end upgrade as we remove the original forks and begin fitting the R6 forks to the...

The 1977 Kawasaki KZ650 Cafe Racer gets a closer look at its exhaust system as we remove the original headers, test fit custom tail pipes and...

The 1977 Kawasaki KZ650 Cafe Racer gets its custom paint job as we prepare the fuel tank, side panels and tail piece for a candy teal finish over a...

The 1977 Kawasaki KZ650 Cafe Racer gets a custom rear LED tail light as the build continues, along with new rear shocks, exhaust modifications,...

The 1977 Kawasaki KZ650 Cafe Racer gets a completely custom seat pan, fabricated from sheet metal to fit the shortened rear frame and original...

The Yamaha R6 fork swap on the 1977 Kawasaki KZ650 finally comes together as we install the correct conversion bearings and fit the 2003 Yamaha...

The 1977 Kawasaki KZ650 Cafe Racer engine gets a fresh finish as we remove the carburetors, clean the engine and carefully mask it before applying...

The 1977 Kawasaki KZ650 Cafe Racer gets an electrical upgrade as we replace the original fuse setup, look at the regulator-rectifier and fit new...

The 1977 Kawasaki KZ650 Cafe Racer gets attention at the rear end as we remove the rear wheel, inspect the wheel bearings and brake drum, and...

The 1977 Kawasaki KZ650 Cafe Racer frame gets prepared and painted as the build moves into the finishing stages, while we also experiment with...

The 1977 Kawasaki KZ650 Cafe Racer rear end gets rebuilt as we refit the rear wheel, brake drum, new wheel bearings, rear sprocket, chain and new...

The 1977 Kawasaki KZ650 Cafe Racer gets pod air filters and custom billet aluminum foot pegs as we continue refining the bike's performance,...

The 1977 Kawasaki KZ650 Cafe Racer gets a completely custom exhaust system built without welding, using a combination of adapters, joining pieces...

The 1977 Kawasaki KZ650 Cafe Racer gets its custom LED rear light and exhaust fitted as the build moves into the final stages, alongside the...

The 1977 Kawasaki KZ650 Cafe Racer gets a major electrical update as we fit a combined regulator-rectifier, rework the wiring and simplify the...

The 1977 Kawasaki KZ650 Cafe Racer gets a modern GPS speedometer as we work on the final details of the bike, including the custom candy paint and...

The 1977 Kawasaki KZ650 Cafe Racer gets its clutch and throttle cables fitted and adjusted, with careful attention to cable routing and smooth...

The 1977 Kawasaki KZ650 Cafe Racer gets its custom seat and tail piece fitted to the modified rear frame, along with a completely custom LED rear...

The 1977 Kawasaki KZ650 Cafe Racer gets a simpler custom seat mounting solution as we modify the original tail piece and work out a practical...

The 1977 Kawasaki KZ650 Cafe Racer gets a modern LED headlight fitted, along with a USB power outlet for the GPS speedometer and changes to the...

The 1977 Kawasaki KZ650 Cafe Racer gets its GPS speedometer and USB power supply wired in, along with the brake light and a waterproof connector...

The 1977 Kawasaki KZ650 Cafe Racer gets a fuel petcock overhaul after the fuel tap becomes blocked by old fuel residue from years of sitting in the...

The 1977 Kawasaki KZ650 Cafe Racer gets a major electrical overhaul as we remove the original wiring loom and install an Axel Joost Elektronikbox...

The 1977 Kawasaki KZ650 Cafe Racer reaches its first startup attempt after the rebuild, but electrical problems quickly send the project in a...

Follow the transformation of a 1977 Kawasaki KZ650 from a tired, rusty classic into a fully restored custom café racer in this complete...