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1979 Kawasaki KX

🏁 1979 Kawasaki KX250 – Factory Fresh Frame Off Restoration – MINT

You are looking at a museum-quality 1979 Kawasaki KX250 

This has undergone a complete frame-off restoration

This bike is one of the cleanest 79 KX250’s you will find anywhere

It looks, sounds, and runs like it just rolled off the factory line

One Of The Last Air Cooled Twin Shock MX Bikes Kawasaki Made

This Bike is The Pinnacle of 2 Stroke Technology of the 70’s

An Iconic & Highly Collectible Classic

Gorgeous Green and Gold Combo

Extremely Rare & Highly Coveted Classic MX Racer


Original Frame Rails – absolutely mint, no damage, no welds – a rare find in this condition, Freshly Repainted

  • Engine Rebuilt – New Cylinder Sleeve, New piston and rings, new Head and base gaskets, New Spark Plug, New Paint on Engine & Exhaust, New Gear Oil, Carb Rebuilt, New Air Filter, New Fuel Lines, New Gold Chain

  • New Plastics and Graphics – New Front Fender, Rear Fender, Front Number Plate, Side Number Plates, Original Tank restored With New Graphics

  • New Michelin Tires & Tubes & New Brake Pads front and rear

  • New Seat Cover, New Handlebars, New Levers, New Grips,  – professionally installed and perfectly fitted

  • Original Gold Anodized Wheels and Swingarm – preserved in original condition with some period correct patina

The rebuilt engine fires up easily and idles smoothly. Throttle response is instant, the 5-speed transmission shifts cleanly, and the bike feels tight and responsive. It’s ready for vintage MX events, trail riding, or museum display.


1979 marked a peak era for Kawasaki’s air cooled two-stroke development, and this KX250 is a prime example. The original gold anodizing, mint frame rails, and correct hardware throughout set this bike apart from average restorations. This is an investment-grade vintage motocross machine.

🎥 WATCH IT RUN:

Click here to watch the YouTube video walkaround and running


Don’t miss this opportunity to own one of the rarest Highly Collectible Classic Kawasaki’s on the market. 

If you’ve been looking for the right bike to complete your collection or dominate vintage MX, this is the one.

Message with any questions or to schedule an appointment. Thank you for looking!

We will not charge out-of-state buyers sales tax.

Out of state residents will pay sales tax with their DMV. 

We are not a registering dealership. You will receive only the documents required to register your vehicle in your state.

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In some cases we will sell motorcycles without title or registration. In these cases we guarantee all motorcycles sold are free and clear. We will always provide a route to obtaining title. Generally in these cases, the motorcycle will be sold at a discount to accommodate expenses involved.

Documents are mailed via USPS priority mail with a tracking number. Please allow up to 14 days after payment in full for your documents to be processed and mailed.

Keys will be shipped with the motorcycle.

All Motorycles sold “as is, where is” and Kaplan Cycles does not warranty any motorcycle sold. No express warranty and/or implied warranty are made by Kaplan Cycles. No statements by us give an implied warranty.

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We will provide ramps, a dock for loading, and assistance to load for free.

Item specifics

Condition
Used
A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle’s history. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
Seller Notes
“Please watch our video and view all photos before bidding.”
Year
1979
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)
KX250A-003240
Mileage
10
Engine Size (cc)
250
Type
Off-Road
For Sale By
Dealer
Warranty
Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Exterior Color
Green
Model
KX
Make
Kawasaki
Vehicle Title
Clean
Sub Model (Optional)
KX250