[{"id": 17206959, "authorName": "rwarren (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rwarren/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you for checking out my KZ900! I looked for years before I found this one which was being restored by Johnny's Vintage Motorcycle Co. in Wadsworth, Ohio during 2023. The owner passed away before it was completed. Prior to the purchase I had made visits to their shop throughout 2023 and was impressed by their restorations and refurbishments for customers from as far away as California and I would always ask about this one which was on hold for quite sometime. I wanted a nice one like I had from 1976-1978 and this is just like it!", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1743187646, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17207000, "authorName": "Torreggiani", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/torreggiani/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful bike. I wouldn\u2019t sell this one. GLWTA", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1743187809, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17207047, "authorName": "Tamug92", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tamug92/", "bidAmount": 1000, "content": "USD $1,000 bid placed by Tamug92", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1743187947, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17207112, "authorName": "rwarren (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rwarren/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you @Torreggiani for your compliment and @Tamug92 for your opening bid! I am a long time BaT watcher and I am impressed by the interest shown by views and watchers.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1743188183, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17207301, "authorName": "Wheelyneat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wheelyneat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I am really thrilled to see a KZ as nice as this one! I really hope you want to sell this because you\u2019ll never find another this nice. Thanks for bringing it to BaT!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1743188916, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17207323, "authorName": "Wheelyneat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wheelyneat/", "bidAmount": 4000, "content": "USD $4,000 bid placed by Wheelyneat", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1743188992, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17207398, "authorName": "bonedaddy16", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bonedaddy16/", "bidAmount": 4100, "content": "USD $4,100 bid placed by bonedaddy16", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1743189309, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17207551, "authorName": "stugottz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stugottz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "She was a fast machine, she kept her motor clean...awesome bike\r\nGLWTA", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1743189875, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17208238, "authorName": "Mrhobbs", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrhobbs/", "bidAmount": 9969, "content": "USD $9,969 bid placed by Mrhobbs", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1743191839, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17209519, "authorName": "Torreggiani", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/torreggiani/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What bike is Johnny working on in the photos?. It looks like red..", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1743196423, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17210299, "authorName": "rwarren (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rwarren/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@torreggianni same bike, previous owner chose that color and I had him change it.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1743199394, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17210651, "authorName": "rwarren (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rwarren/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@torreggianni Here is the link to a December 2023 project update video with color change mentioned and other interesting details. https://studio.youtube.com/playlist/PLedu-ENKroZWbbArdnavFcfzK-NL3sGoH/edit", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1743200720, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17210772, "authorName": "rwarren (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rwarren/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nZO5VgOetQk project update December 2023", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1743201482, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17210791, "authorName": "rwarren (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rwarren/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@wheeleyneat agreed, pretty rare find in this condition with documentation", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1743201679, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17210803, "authorName": "rwarren (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rwarren/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "one more note, you'll notice in my last video the instrument housing are chrome and I had Johnny change them back to original", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1743201772, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17210904, "authorName": "rwarren (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rwarren/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Mecum Las Vegas 2025 results:\r\nhttps://www.mecum.com/lots/1129187/1976-kawasaki-kz900/?aa_id=642131-0 https://www.mecum.com/lots/1128781/1976-kawasaki-kz900/?aa_id=635700-0", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1743202694, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17210920, "authorName": "rwarren (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rwarren/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you for your bid @Mrhobbs", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1743202812, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17210996, "authorName": "rwarren (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rwarren/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@torreggiani same bike, previous owner chose that color and I had him change it.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1743203628, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17211004, "authorName": "rwarren (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rwarren/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Wheelyneat agreed, pretty rare find in this condition with documentation", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1743203672, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17211958, "authorName": "1956bill", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1956bill/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I think you should keep this one", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1743214378, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17212365, "authorName": "Multistrada1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/multistrada1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I sold my restored 76 KZ900 here about a year ago. The 76 was the very best of the Z900's. The frame was stiffer and it handled much better, the smaller carbs made the powerband much more linear and the engine did not suffer the cam\r\nchain and valve guide issues the earlier bikes had. The best of the breed for sure. I wish I would have kept mine now with prices moving up over 20% the last year. Great bike, good luck on the sale!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1743221902, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17213228, "authorName": "Tmagda", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tmagda/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@multistrada1 Agree 100%. I had 7 of these from 76 to 78 (including a Z1-R) and rode many 73-75. My 76 was the best of the bunch. Crisp throttle response. I did have a Denco header, but that was the only engine mod.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1743255548, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17214268, "authorName": "Wheelyneat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wheelyneat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@rwarren - when I click on the Mecom link I see the bikes but I don\u2019t see the hammer prices\u2026", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1743265373, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17214343, "authorName": "rwarren (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rwarren/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@wheelyneat you would need to create a Mecum account which is easy with your email, then login.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1743265911, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17217657, "authorName": "Le.Sorcier", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/le.sorcier/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Pity about the tank stripe to badge placement - yet again not in the right place!!!! Other than that, nice looking bike.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1743281808, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17218040, "authorName": "mpeters1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mpeters1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Had this exact bike when I was 16 years old thru about age 22 and sold it. I should have kept it. I put velocity stacks and an RC header on it. My favorite!!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1743287076, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17231206, "authorName": "Kona007", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kona007/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I had the identical bike for 10 years sold in 1988, it had 3500 miles on it.\r\nI did not see a picture of title and what is a replacement title? The same as lost title?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1743454487, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17232445, "authorName": "motcat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/motcat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Do I see the battery installed vertical? What the heck is up with that?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1743458316, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17232930, "authorName": "rwarren (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rwarren/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@motcap yep it is -a Johnny\u2019s mod with gel battery and easy access to terminals. It is common to find corrosion below factory battery setup on frame from spillage by adding a little too much water.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1743460086, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17232955, "authorName": "rwarren (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rwarren/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@motcat see previous comment", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1743460168, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17233136, "authorName": "rwarren (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rwarren/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Kona007 Ohio allows a Transfer on Death title so I added my son as a TOD beneficiary to avoid probate should I pass away. The new title is a replacement title. You can do it if there is no lien.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1743461353, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17233163, "authorName": "rwarren (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rwarren/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Kona007 BaT has a photo of the title - they do not post title photos.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1743461563, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17234969, "authorName": "rwarren (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rwarren/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1743502180, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17236352, "authorName": "ccorato", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ccorato/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is an outstanding example of the iconic KZ900. Featuring a striking green color, it truly stands out as a head-turner and a collector's dream. With its timeless design and powerful engine, it\u2019s a motorcycle that promises both style and performance.\n\nThe bike has been carefully maintained and restored by the expert team at Johnny\u2019s Vintage, who have worked on several of my Kawasaki bikes in the past. Their attention to detail and craftsmanship is exceptional, having completed four of my own Kawasaki restorations.\n\nGiven the rarity and quality of this KZ900, I would expect the bidding to rise\u2014don\u2019t miss your chance to own this piece of motorcycle history.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1743521591, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17242301, "authorName": "Kona007", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kona007/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The only things that don't look original is the seat and exhaust.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1743543928, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17242568, "authorName": "rwarren (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rwarren/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Kona007 OEM exhaust is not available and listing states this has a reproduction but looks factory and seat is correct.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1743544921, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17246888, "authorName": "rwarren (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rwarren/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1743611005, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17249080, "authorName": "rwarren (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rwarren/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1743618505, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17254256, "authorName": "JGraham", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jgraham/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful bike. I'll never forget when I was about 13 years old and saw a review of the KZ900 in Cycle News magazine. I drooled over that magazine then, and drool looking at the pictures and watching the videos of this one half a century later.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1743640473, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17254937, "authorName": "97Stang", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/97stang/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My brother also owned this exact bike except he had a Windjammer on it . I wasn't old enough to ride it but I hung on the back several times. I'm going to send this to him . I'm sure he will remember how fast this thing was. Great Memories, I really enjoy BAT. GL", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1743649047, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17255092, "authorName": "T_McCool", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/t_mccool/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Had one and loved it. Smooth, fast bike and torquey. Compared to some modern bikes it seemed top heavy, but no matter as it was a joy to ride. Super nice bike here! GLWTA", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1743651646, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17255485, "authorName": "WINSTON718", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/winston718/", "bidAmount": 10500, "content": "USD $10,500 bid placed by WINSTON718", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1743671599, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17255519, "authorName": "rwarren (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rwarren/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Bill who is a long time Johnny's Vintage customer who inspected and rode it yesterday called it \u201ca treasure\u201d. Like me, he owned one just like it 40 plus years ago and it was the last time his wife rode with him. She accepts his passion and he has in his collection two Kawasaki widow maker 2 strokes which Johnny\u2019s refurbished and met his expectations. It was a long search for me to find this one. If the reserve is met, the new owner will have one impressive KAW 900. Thank you all for your positive comments and bids. Good luck potential buyers as we approach the final 24 hours. Don\u2019t miss this one!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1743674191, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17255523, "authorName": "rwarren (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rwarren/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you @WINSTON718 for your bid!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1743674333, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17256742, "authorName": "Mrhobbs", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrhobbs/", "bidAmount": 10999, "content": "USD $10,999 bid placed by Mrhobbs", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1743692311, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17265923, "authorName": "rwarren (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rwarren/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have tried different bidding strategies including waiting until the last day to bid. Hagerty valuations along with Mecum Vegas results with links posted earlier can help give you an idea of what this fine bike may be worth. Buying this vintage bike which has been expertly restored and refurbished came with a premium cost for me but the peace of mind knowing the quality of what I was getting was great value for me. Personal reasons prompted me to list it. Now it is your chance to own it. Good luck!!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1743760028, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17266419, "authorName": "Jkorn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jkorn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looks good as new. Too bad factory exhaust is not available. I too bought one of these new back in the day. Broke a gear tooth off in the gear box doing wheelies while less than 6 months old. Don\u2019t do that. Back to the dealer for a couple of months. New engine case. It was stolen only a month or so once I got it back. Loved that bike. Much faster than my previous Honda 750. So nice to see restored to perfection. Happy trails to the buyer.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1743772304, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17268138, "authorName": "rwarren (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rwarren/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Final 3 hour countdown", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1743785560, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17270617, "authorName": "rwarren (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rwarren/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "501 watchers", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1743793472, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17271014, "authorName": "ccorato", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ccorato/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Concours level restoration like this books for $20,000.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1743794607, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17271228, "authorName": "WINSTON718", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/winston718/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "There are a few things that I see that it still needs the original fuel valve, the correct ties holding the wiring harness to the handlebars and a NOS exhaust", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1743795194, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17271335, "authorName": "Kona007", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kona007/", "bidAmount": 11249, "content": "USD $11,249 bid placed by Kona007", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1743795500, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17271382, "authorName": "LouisO", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/louiso/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@WINSTON718 \r\nKeys are not the correct style either. Originals had a black plastic grip.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1743795636, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17271400, "authorName": "rwarren (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rwarren/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "They OEM replacement keys. Could not find lion head. Really?", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1743795694, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17271435, "authorName": "ccorato", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ccorato/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Johnny's vintage likes to use the Pingel Petcocks because the original ones had a tendency to leak. If the buyer needs original keys or NOS exhaust let me know. It will make this bike perfect.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1743795828, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17271466, "authorName": "LouisO", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/louiso/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I was 21 when I bought my green 1976 KZ900. I owned that bike for 16 years but had to sell when I bought an acreage. Still wish I had it back. Good luck to the seller of this fabulous bike!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1743795953, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17271591, "authorName": "Anonymous", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Reserve not met on 4/4/25 at USD $11,249", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1743796381, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 17271605, "authorName": "RevSome", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/revsome/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That's a shame but not surprising. I wouldn't let it go for that.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1743796435, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17271608, "authorName": "Wheelyneat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wheelyneat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The high bid probably won\u2019t cover the cost of parts. Crazy.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1743796445, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17272048, "authorName": "rwarren (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rwarren/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Maybe everyone checked their retirement accounts as our leader makes America wealthy again", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1743798145, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17272452, "authorName": "mikeghia72", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mikeghia72/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Bought exact bike new in 76. Cost 2316.00. Loved it! Lol", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1743799243, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17272809, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The @seller has the option to make a final offer to the high bidder in our offer portal. If this results in a sale, we will update the listing to \"sold\" and show the final sale price. Please note that this is only an option for the seller and the high bidder.\r\nWe wish them luck!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1743800421, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17281606, "authorName": "rwarren (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rwarren/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "offer is declined @Kona007", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1743928554, "type": "comment"}]