2 Strokes Down Under

http://www.raidermotorsport.com.au/port ... aki-kr-1r/

I couldnt help but laught... definitely not worth that much.

for that money, You could buy a VJ23 and have spare change for an NSR

Agree it's not cheap, but isn't the KR1-R (not to be confused with the KR1-S) the rarest of all the 250 strokers? The only 'SP' Kawasaki two stroke produced?

What is it worth $10-$12K?

200 units made that's it. I think the price is right if it is in fact an R.

I think the price is right too.

its got the R sticker and not much else.

you could by a TZR250SP for under 10k landed

I don't know much about 'em - But $15,000

"Total production of all models in KR-1 (B/C/D) series was less than 10,000 units worldwide. The low production numbers has increased collectibility. Worldwide markets for sales were Japan, United Kingdom, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa (excluded USA due to emissions restrictions). Considered to be least successful of the four Japanese 250 cc Race Replicas (in terms of sales), the KR-1 series was notable for excellent handling, due to its light weight and steering geometry and least difficult to modify and increase the power output of the engine. Proven to be fastest of all 250 cc models (Suzuki RGV250, Yamaha TZR250, Honda NSR250R, Aprilia RS250) with a top speed of 139 mph (225 km/h) - tested by Performance Bikes Magazine and subsequently at Bonneville Speedway (World's Fastest Production 250 cc)
Special models

The KR-1R (D1,D2 models) were sold only for the Japanese market for 599,000yen (559,000yen for S model)
The 'R' was to compete against the more racetrack oriented SP models of the RGV,NSR(SE/SP),TZR
The 'R' featured larger carburetors (35 mm) and a close ratio gearbox, and only came in Ebony/Green(Black/Green) colour scheme.

In New Zealand, specifically for production racing, the Sports Production (SP/C3A) variant of the S model was produced. In very limited numbers, (less than 12 units) the SP was the based on a 'S' model and fitted with the 35 mm carburetors from the R model, and modified cylinder porting and compression ratio."

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kawasaki_KR-1/KR-1S

"the KR-1 series was notable for excellent handling, due to its light weight and steering geometry and least difficult to modify and increase the power output of the engine. Proven to be fastest of all 250 cc models " Mmmmm yummy..........and the R is even better. Maybe $15,000 ain't so bad

Not that R, its not showroom condition or original

I think buying and restoring two S's would be better as they will appreciate in value more as they haven't increased in price yet!