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*Remarks: Minor modification of [[Kawasaki KZ650B|KZ650B]]. Front single disc and rear drum brakes, cast wheels, automatic cam chain tensioner. | *Remarks: Minor modification of [[Kawasaki KZ650B|KZ650B]]. Front single disc and rear drum brakes, cast wheels, automatic cam chain tensioner. | ||
The F1 was basically a cross between a C and a B model. It had the alloy wheels but kept the drum brake at the rear instead of a disk. It was offered in three | The F1 was basically a cross between a C and a B model. It had the alloy wheels but kept the drum brake at the rear instead of a disk. It was offered in three colors, blue, red or green. | ||
==1981 KZ650-F2== | ==1981 KZ650-F2== | ||
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This year model featured many major changes, using parts from the new KZ750. Electronic ignition, black motor, new clocks, and no kickstart. This was the last year of the F model in the US. | This year model featured many major changes, using parts from the new KZ750. Electronic ignition, black motor, new clocks, and no kickstart. This was the last year of the F model in the US. | ||
The F2 was much modified over the F1 model. It incorporated many of the larger [[Kawasaki KZ750E|Z750E]] parts. The motor was now finished in black and used CDI ignition instead of points. The front end from the 750E was grafted on meaning a change to the brakes, front wheel and clocks. It was offered in three | The F2 was much modified over the F1 model. It incorporated many of the larger [[Kawasaki KZ750E|Z750E]] parts. The motor was now finished in black and used CDI ignition instead of points. The front end from the 750E was grafted on meaning a change to the brakes, front wheel and clocks. It was offered in three colors, red, green or blue. The kick-starter pedal and shaft was removed from the engine just like the Z750E. A passenger grab rail was also fitted. | ||
==1982 KZ650-F3== | ==1982 KZ650-F3== | ||
Featured new carbs and airbox from the [[Kawasaki KZ750E|KZ750E]]/[[Kawasaki KZ750L|L]] models. | Featured new carbs and airbox from the [[Kawasaki KZ750E|KZ750E]]/[[Kawasaki KZ750L|L]] models. | ||
There was one major change for 1982, CV carbs were fitted. The larger 32mm carbs also needed the air box assembly from the Z750E/L models. The F3 was offered in two | There was one major change for 1982, CV carbs were fitted. The larger 32mm carbs also needed the air box assembly from the Z750E/L models. The F3 was offered in two colors, ebony or passion red. The front fender was now also painted to match the rest of the bodywork. | ||
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'''Starting Frame Number: KZ650F-014301''' | '''Starting Frame Number: KZ650F-014301''' | ||
This was the last of the 650 models, Kawasaki was now concentrating on the GPZ range and there was no place for this previous best seller. The F4 was offered in two | This was the last of the 650 models, Kawasaki was now concentrating on the GPZ range and there was no place for this previous best seller. The F4 was offered in two colors, galaxy silver or candy wine red. The outer engine cases were similar to the [[Kawasaki KZ750L|Z750L]] model. | ||
There was also a [[Kawasaki KZ650H|Z650H model]], not available in the UK. This was a 'CSR' model with chopper styling. | There was also a [[Kawasaki KZ650H|Z650H model]], not available in the UK. This was a 'CSR' model with chopper styling. | ||