Kawasaki cafe racers, scramblers and restomods

Mean and green: A selection of the best Kawasaki-based cafe racers, bobbers and scramblers. See more at https://www.bikeexif.com/tag/kawasaki
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The Nut Kwaka: A Kawasaki W650 hardtail bobber by Deus
Fresh from the mind of Deus ex Machina's Jeremy Tagand: a cheeky Kawasaki W650 hardtail bobber that mixes Eastern and Western influences.
Kawasaki Z400 street tracker by AMP Motorcycles.
Nutella Racer: AMP's tasty Kawasaki Z400 street tracker
Proof that simplicity is the ultimate sophistication: An elegant Kawasaki Z400 street tracker from the German father-and-son team at AMP Motorcycles.
Custom Kawasaki KZ250 sprint bike
Loco velo: A totally bonkers sprint motorcycle concept
What do a Kawasaki KZ250 engine, a car’s spare wheel and a bicycle seat have in common? You’ll find them all on this curious contraption from Valen Zhou, along with a smorgasbord of other odd bits and pieces. Valen admits that this build isn’t particularly practical—in fact, it’s downright sketchy. The Chinese-born, Milan-based photographer had a very specific mash-up of styles in mind, but once he got stuck in, things didn’t quite pan out.
Kawasaki H1 Mach III sprint bike by Krautmotors
Make some noize for the Kawasaki H1 that didn't race at Glemseck
This audacious sprint bike from Krautmotors is powered by a Kawasaki H1 Mach III engine. The paint job is a riff on 70s Kawasaki liveries, trading the brand's signature green for builder Rolf Reick's favorite color: pink. [Image by Marc Holstein]
Kawasaki KZ440 LTD chopper by Sabotage Motorcycles
Sabotage: A custom Kawasaki KZ440 LTD from Australia
The owner of this Kawasaki KZ440 LTD wanted Sabotage Motorcycles to turn it into a café racer — but the guys had a better idea. By leaning into the KZ's pseudo-chopper roots, they turned it into a cheeky little Harley chaser instead. [Image by Andrew Jones]
1981 Kawasaki Z1000J cafe racer
Speed Read, August 21, 2022
Subtle it ain't, but we love this Z1000 cafe racer from Frenchman Jérémie Duchampt. It's wearing the forks from a BMW R1200R, with a Kawasaki ZRX1100 swingarm out back. The 17” rear wheel is new too; it wears a 180-width tire, with an offset front sprocket to keep the chain in line.
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The Last Sled: A sparkling Kawasaki W650 scrambler by Dirty Dick's Motos
Resplendent in a deep purple flake paint job, this neo-retro Kawasaki W650 desert sled is Rick Hannah's last build as Dirty Dick's Motos — and it's his best yet. [Image by Mihail Jershov]
Kawasaki KZ1000R S1 replica by VSB Moto
One for the fans of 1980s muscle bikes. VSB Moto in Canada have built a very convincing Kawasaki KZ1000R S1 replica, using a 1982 GPZ1100 B2 as the donor. Simply sublime.
Kawasaki Z650 café racer by Foundry Motorcycle
From the ground up: Foundry's latest Kawasaki Z650 café racer
Foundry's Top Simpson started with "the barest set of bones of any donor bike to date," and then worked his magic on this late-70s Kawasaki Z650.
Kawasaki KZ1000 Mad Max replica by Unik Edition
Hot Pursuit: A replica of the Mad Max Kawasaki KZ1000
Here's a brilliant recreation of Goose's Kawasaki KZ1000 from the 1979 cult movie Mad Max, by Unik Edition of Portugal. Can you spot the differences between this machine and the real thing?
Custom Kawasaki Z125 by ICON Motosports
Quarterflash: Icon's 80s-inspired Kawasaki Z125
The latest bonkers custom from @iconmotosports is a neon-infused 8-bit dream. Based on a Kawasaki Z125, it's sporting a full fairing and a big-bore kit.
Kawasaki Estrella BJ250 by KlassikKustoms
Value Proposition: An Estrella BJ250 from KlassikKustoms
Big fun doesn't necessarily mean big bucks. This BJ250 Estrella from Germany's KlassikKustoms offers cheap thrills as well as high style.
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Dusty Smiles for Miles: A Kawasaki KZ750 Scrambler from Poland
The KZ750 LTD is one of Kawasaki's quirkier (and lesser-known) classic models, but it has tons of potential. This KZ750 by Eastern Spirit Garage has been given the scrambler treatment, complete with new suspension and wheels, a revised subframe, and all-new hand-formed aluminum bodywork. [Image by Mateusz Stankiewicz]
Kawasaki Z1000 with a Suzuki Bandit engine
Kawazuki: A Kawasaki Z1000 with a Bandit engine
Is it a Kawazuki or a Suzawaki? Either way, this brutal 1980s superbike from Krook Street Racing is a winner in our book.
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Roadster Rescue: A Handsome Kawasaki Z1000 by HB-Custom
Built by Germany's HB-Custom, this 1978 Kawasaki Z1000 boasts timeless styling, a flawless stance, and a tasteful livery that feels factory. Hard to believe that it rolled into the workshop as a scrappy streetfighter. [Image by Emayat Wahab]