I have just finished re-building my 78 KZ650 from top to bottom. Well everything except the engine that is. And I would love to put some more cc's behind her. I would love to put the KZ1000 into it but i really don't want to modify the frame. If anyone knows what engines would fit into the frame...ie mounts and size. I don't really care about compatability with anything other parts. I had so much fun i would start from scratch again.
2007-07-08 10:11:46 · 4 answers · asked by mvsgtbutton 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
It`s like trying to put a ford engine into a chevy,it just does not work with out a lot of modification.
2007-07-08 10:23:22 · answer #1 · answered by (A) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can not say for sure, but most likely an early Kaw 750-4 will/can be fitted with little trouble. Another option is a big bore kit for the 650. The 650/750 are the same 'family' so not a lot of difference. The KZ1000 is a great engine, but larger than the 650, would take frame mods. If you are really interested, E-mail me, I will do a bit of digging, see what I find. I operate a motorcycle machine shop facility, do a lot of this kind of work, and a lot on the old Kawasakis.
Tomcotexas
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2007-07-08 15:35:22 · answer #2 · answered by tomcotexas 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Unfortunately you will find the 650 engine is smaller then the larger displacement engine making an engine swap a real headache. A 550 will bolt right in but that kinda defeats the purpose.
2007-07-09 10:18:09 · answer #3 · answered by bikertrash 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
78 Kz650
2016-11-14 03:54:14 · answer #4 · answered by beukema 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋