Kawazuki 1979 Kawasaki KZ1000 LTD (US Spec)

Monday, February 8th, 2010

Whilst generally taking different motorcycles and joining them together is considered a bad idea, it’s different when the guys at Icon have a go. Here they’ve taken a Kawasaki KZ1000 modified the frame and attached the front end of a Suzuki SV1000, the rear wheel from a 1992 GSXR-750 and the shock from the Suzuki SV to create the Kawazuki Motorcycle. The engine was given a 1075cc Wiseco big bore kit just to spice things up a little.

The Frame has been professionally welded and adapted to mono shock conversion and for elevated rear set mounting points for aggressive seating position and stance.

As you can see this is a one of a kind custom with lots of attention to detail and customization. Head turner is an understatement!

All modifications, customizing, and fabrication, done by Jason Fullington, Aka “J-Style” (other than engine build) at the ICON MOTOSPORTS COMPOUND IN PORTLAND, OREGON

Model	1979 Kawasaki KZ 1000 LTD (US Spec)
Front suspension and wheel	2001 Suzuki SV1000 (Forks were rebuilt with Race Tech springs)
Rear end	1992 Suzuki GSXR 750 (Swingarm, Wheel)
Rear Shock	currently installed SV1000 (Photo GSXR750)
Motor	Wiseco Big Bore Kit 1075 installed with complete engine rebuild by Chris Vandervoort formerly of Honda’s Miguel Duhamel’s Championship crew. All new bolts through out engine.
Carbs	Original Carburetors tuned and re-jetted with DynaJet Jet Kit
Electrical	Accel Super Coils, wires and NGK Plugs
Ignition	Dyna 9000 Ignition system
Countershaft Sprocket	PBI offset Countershaft Sprocket
Rear Sprocket	Vortex
Chain	RK 530 X-Ring
Exhaust	Vance And Hines 4-1 Mega Full Exhaust
Headlight	Drag Specialties Diamond Cut Headlight with PIAA plasma bulb
Graphics	Color FX Powdercoated frame, swingarm, wheels, and fork tubes
Tires	Pirelli DOT race tires (Soft compound)
Active Japan parts	Oil Cooler, Race Throttle Tube 1/4 Turn, and Digital Gauge
Bearings	All new All Balls bearings for wheels and steering
Brake Lines	Russell Steel lines
Clutch	Barnett Performance Clutch and springs
Air Filter	K&N Pod Filters
Seat	Custom Seat by NNEO Factory
Grips>	Oury
Rearsets	Vortex
Controls>	CRG Clutch w/Perch and brake levers
handlebar	Drag Specialties
Turn Signals	Bullet Metal
Brake/Tail Light	PIAA Prototype LED