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  • 1978 Custom Built Motorcycles Kz6501978 Custom Built Motorcycles Kz650 (1978)
    One of a kind, It starts as a 1978 KZ650 where the cylinders have been bored and sleeved to 830cc with a MTC big bore kit from the late 70s. The upper case has been machined as well to fit the new cyl sleeves This was a complete case split rebuilt documented with pictureS The turbo kit is from ATP American Turbo Pak (ATP branded intake manifold, turbocharger RayJay F40 and exhaust manifold and pipe), just like the one that equipped the Kawasaki Z1R-TC back in 1978-79 where only 500 were made, they currently retail between 23/26,000$ Needless to say these vintage big bore kits and ATP turbo kit are extremely rare to find, especially for this particular bike, in fact this is the only KZ650, Big bored and turbocharged i've seen in the last few years (with period correct parts) MR.turbo.com sells a newer version of this turbo kit for 4,000$ (without installation, tuning and the big bore kit) The only one in this configuration 1/1  Some of the mods include but not limited to: Dyna-s electronic ignition Martek ignition coils  Metzler Lasertec tires  Forks with stiffer springs Drilled front rotor Rebuilt starter clutch Battery Tender lithium battery "Car like" ignition switch  Painted long bucket headlight and bracket New gold chain LED tail, stop and blinkers  Custom rear fender Clip ons Minimalistic controls New master cylinder , brake hose and clutch lever assembly New Kawasaki tank emblems  New Custom Wiring harness Custom Seat and seat pan (which opens up with the OEM key just like the original one, so you can store your docs or do maintenance to the battery and components) Black enamel painted frame Custom Paint job and pin striping by Rare Air Werx Chrome is original (8/10) Makes a blasting 100whp at 10psi, currently set at a conservative 5psi The original 650cc motor set up had half of this power at the wheel This bike has been featured on the most influential social network and online magazines like: Bike Exif BikeBound Cafe' Racer TV The Bike Shed The Handbuilt Motorcycle Show The Revival of the Machine Uncommon Motors and many others... We are on Facebook, Instagram and pinterest:  Magnum Opus Custom Bikes Contact me with any question or concern.   WE SHIP WORLDWIDE NO 4 digits offers will be accepted for this bike Key words: service, custom wiring harness loom , ducati moto guzzi suzuki cafe racer brat custom bike built service unique style feature ride metric bikes customized motorcycle cb550 cb650 cb750 kz650 kz1000 kz900 z1 turbo turbocharged cx500 cx650 yamaha virago xv xv750 xv1100 tl1000r tl1000s bmw r r60 r75 r90 r100 series cbr 
    2016-11-01 04:44:24
    Holly Ridge, North Carolina, United States
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2021 is an anniversary year for the company from Mandello del Lario: Moto Guzzi is actively celebrating its 100th anniversary since its inception. And in honor of this date, the Italians have prepared a new model that, on the one hand, has retained the familiar architecture of Guzzi, on the other hand, slowly distanced itself from the past.

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Moto Guzzi Le Mans Mk III #17

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2015 Moto Guzzi V7 II Lineup to Debut at Intermot

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Third Annual ‘The MEET’ at ACM

Tue, 26 Aug 2014

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“The Meet” Vintage Motorcycle Show This Saturday

Mon, 18 Aug 2014

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Nitron Introduces Adventure Series Shocks

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2013 US Motorcycle Sales Data

Tue, 04 Feb 2014

The Motorcycle Industry Council (MIC) reported a modest 1.4% growth in U.S. motorcycle and scooter sales in 2013, with consumers purchasing 465,783 vehicles. The sales data represents numbers from the MIC’s member brands which include BMW, Can-Am, Ducati, Harley-Davidson, Honda, Kawasaki, KTM, the Piaggio Group (which includes Aprilia, Moto Guzzi and Vespa), Victory, Suzuki, Triumph and Yamaha.