1967 Kawasaki Road Runner 120
Current bid $750
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| Year | 1967 |
|---|---|
| Model | Road Runner 120 |
| Series | Cruiser |
| VIN | C2-6107865 |
| Mileage | 4,535 miles |
| Colour (as listed by seller) | Green |
| Transmission | Not recorded |
| Seller | kaplancycles |
| Listed by | eBay |
| Location | Vernon-Rockville, Connecticut |
| Notes | AUCTION |
About this bike
For sale on eBay: a 1967 Kawasaki Road Runner 120 (Cruiser), Green, in Vernon-Rockville, Connecticut. Watch Video Video will open in a new window Using the eBay App? Current bid $750 on eBay.
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Listing details from the bike's own eBay listing: Year: 1967; Make: Kawasaki; Model: Road Runner 120; Mileage: 4,535 miles; Engine: 120 cc; Type: Cruiser; Color: Green. Watch Video Video will open in a new window Using the eBay App? Paste link into a browser window: [isdntekvideo] 1967 Kawasaki C2 Road Runner 120 – Vintage 2-Stroke Rotary Valve Enduro – Original Survivor – Restoration Project DOES NOT RUN & WE DID NOT TRY TO START IT RARE 1967 KAWASAKI ROAD RUNNER 120 – CLASSIC JAPANESE TWO-STROKE – ORIGINAL VINTAGE TRAIL BIKE – EXCELLENT RESTORATION CANDIDATE! Here's your opportunity to own a nearly 60-year-old piece of Kawasaki motorcycle history! Offered for sale by Kaplan Cycles , this 1967 Kawasaki C2 Road Runner 120 is a fantastic example of Kawasaki's early lightweight dual-purpose motorcycles. Featuring its original steel fuel tank, classic chrome wheels, chrome fork tubes, long factory-style chrome exhaust, and distinctive vintage Kawasaki tank emblems, this motorcycle has the unmistakable character of a 1960s Japanese trail bike. This is an unrestored survivor being offered AS-IS as a restoration project. A PIECE OF KAWASAKI HISTORY One of the coolest features on this machine is the vintage Kawasaki emblem proudly displayed on the fuel tank, representing the company's early history. The Road Runner features a 120cc-class, air-cooled, single-cylinder, rotary-valve two-stroke engine. Kawasaki's rotary-disc-valve induction technology was an important part of its early two-stroke engineering, helping these lightweight engines deliver impressive performance for their displacement. This motorcycle also features a fascinating dual rear sprocket arrangement, a period-correct design that allowed riders to change gearing for different riding conditions. The smaller sprocket provided taller gearing for road use, while the larger sprocket offered lower gearing for trail riding and climbing. It's an ingenious piece of vintage motorcycle engineering that you rarely see on modern motorcycles. ORIGINAL SURVIVOR CONDITION This Road Runner retains numerous original components, making it a particularly appealing candidate for a period-correct restoration. Notable features include: Original steel fuel tank Kawasaki tank emblems Original front and rear fenders Chrome-spoked wheels Chrome front fork tubes Long chrome exhaust system Original-style air cleaner assembly Rotary-valve two-stroke engine Dual rear sprocket arrangement Vintage trail/enduro styling Classic Japanese motorcycle construction The motorcycle has a wonderful original patina that reflects its nearly six decades of history. Rather than starting with a heavily modified machine, the next owner will have a substantially original vintage Kawasaki with many of the difficult-to-find components still present. MECHANICAL CONDITION – PROJECT BIKE This motorcycle is currently NOT RUNNING and is being sold AS-IS. The engine kicks over well, making it a promising candidate for mechanical recommissioning. We have not performed a complete mechanical inspection, restoration, or service on this motorcycle. As with any vintage motorcycle that has been sitting, the next owner should anticipate inspecting and servicing the fuel system, carburetor, ignition points, electrical system, and other mechanical components before attempting regular operation. These early Kawasaki singles are relatively simple machines to work on, making this a potentially enjoyable winter restoration project for a mechanically inclined enthusiast. Known items requiring attention include: Motorcycle is currently not running. Seat requires a replacement cover. Headlight is incorrect and should be replaced with the proper assembly. Front fork boots require replacement. One engine-side cover has a visible crack. This is an external cover and a cosmetic issue only. Fuel and ignition systems should be inspected and serviced. Additional age-related wear, deterioration, or mechanical needs may be present. Please review all photographs and the accompanying video carefully. ENGINE AND FRAME IDENTIFICATION The motorcycle has been identified as a Kawasaki C2 Road Runner 120. Recorded identification numbers: Model: Kawasaki C2 Road Runner 120 Year: 1967 Frame number: C2-6107865 Engine number: P9090 (as recorded; verify from photographs) The engine and frame numbers did not match on this bike when produced, they never did, and are not identical. FROM A PRIVATE CONNECTICUT MOTORCYCLE COLLECTION This motorcycle was recently acquired by Kaplan Cycles from the estate of Mike, a dedicated Connecticut motorcycle enthusiast who spent years collecting and preserving classic Japanese motorcycles. Unfortunately, Mike recently passed away, and his family entrusted us with the sale of his collection. We acquired 23 vintage motorcycles from the estate , including five classic Kawasakis. Rather than allowing these motorcycles to sit in storage for another year awaiting restoration, we have decided to offer several of them directly to collectors and enthusiasts. With approximately 240 motorcycles currently in our inventory and restoration pipeline, we simply cannot restore every machine that comes through our doors. Our loss of restoration time is your opportunity to acquire an increasingly uncommon vintage Kawasaki project. A FANTASTIC WINTER RESTORATION PROJECT If you're a Kawasaki collector, vintage Japanese motorcycle enthusiast, or someone who appreciates the simplicity and mechanical character of early two-strokes, this Road Runner deserves a serious look. Imagine this machine with a properly restored seat, correct headlight assembly, fresh fork boots, serviced ignition, cleaned carburetor, and detailed original chrome. You could choose to preserve its original patina or undertake a full, period-correct restoration. Either way, the Road Runner has the makings of a very cool vintage motorcycle for display, collecting, or riding once properly restored and made roadworthy. These early Kawasaki trail bikes represent an important chapter in Japanese motorcycle history, and finding complete, largely original examples becomes more challenging with each passing year.
What the photos show
- Small Kawasaki trail bike in yellow with chrome fenders and a high chrome exhaust with a slotted heat shield.
- Yellow tank shows a dent on top, small rust spots at the lower edges, and Kawasaki badges on both sides.
- Single-cylinder engine with silver Kawasaki cases is present, with light rust on the exhaust shield and chain.
- Spoke wheels with drum brakes and knobby tires, the front fender showing a dent at its tip.
- Seat is entirely wrapped in black tape, so its original cover cannot be judged.
- Headlight bucket is rusty around the rim and the speedometer is legible showing 04535.
- Can't judge from photos: cold start, running, electrics, or title status.
Money: $750 asking buys a yellow Road Runner 120 project with a taped seat and dented tank and fender — verify it runs, the tank interior, and title before bidding.
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