kawasaki kz650 cafe racer

This 1977 Kawasaki KZ650 started life as a tired and neglected classic, but became the perfect platform for a full custom café racer build. The project combines traditional garage fabrication with modern upgrades, including frame modifications, custom bodywork, Yamaha R6 forks, upgraded suspension, custom exhaust, modern electrics and custom paint.

Follow the Kawasaki KZ650 build from the initial teardown through fabrication, modification and finishing, with individual episodes documenting the work along the way. Explore the complete project, see how each part of the bike came together, and watch the full transformation in our time-lapse build.

The 1977 Kawasaki KZ650 Build

1977 Kawasaki KZ650 Cafe Racer

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