Speed Read: An unapologetic Kawasaki KZ1000 from AC Sanctuary and more
It’s been too long since AC Sanctuary graced our pages, so this week’s lead bike is an unapologetic Kawasaki KZ1000 from the Japanese masters of excess. We follow that up with a ridiculously potent Simson S51, a fresh club-style Harley-Davidson Sportster 833, and an immaculately restored BMW R80 G/S Paris Dakar.
Kawasaki KZ1000 by AC Sanctuary In the world of hyper-modified vintage Japanese superbikes, few people can match the brilliance of AC Sanctuary. Their machines ooze performance, epitomizing the notion of leaving no stone unturned.
As you’d imagine, the legendary Japanese workshop has something of a cult following. This wild Kawasaki KZ1000 MkII, designated RCM-600, is the fifth bike that they’ve built for the same client (with a sixth already in the works). Although it pulls a lot of concepts from AC Sanctuary’s racing motorcycles, it’s been designed for road use.
Visually, this KZ1000 has more in common with the AC Sanctuary Z1000 racer that we featured two years ago than the company’s usual resto-modded UJMS. A classic bikini fairing sits up front, followed by a deeply sculpted handmade fuel tank. The tail section follows the same design as AC Sanctuary’s race bikes, but it’s been modified to accommodate a big, blocky, OEM-style taillight.
Take a second look, and you’ll notice that the side covers form part of the tail section. Together with a paint job that would make a hot rod blush, it adds to th...
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