Post Sale Update: This B8 sold for $5,100 after 22 bids on eBay.
The Kawasaki B8 was based on the Meihatsu B7, which used Kawasaki engines. The B8 line of motorcycles, also known as the BN125 Eliminators, were produced from 62-65 and were the first to be entirely manufactured by Kawasaki. While rare in the United States, the B8’s were popular in Japan, supposedly due to their durability and relatively low operating costs. At the time, Kawasaki was an aircraft manufacturer, and the B8s were designed with technical expertise they had accumulated developing aircraft engines. In fact, the tank badges say “Kawasaki Aircraft.” The 125cc engine was a two-stroke that produced 11 horsepower at over 8,000 rpm.
This bike was also the basis for the first racing bike Kawasaki ever produced – the “B8M Red-Tank Furore” motocross bike. The B8 came with a large chrome fuel tank with bike color accents, a 2-up seat, chrome front fender, and an optional luggage rack as equipped on this model.
This example (VIN: B8T04552) has 2,011 miles on the odometer and it’s been restored. The seller says that everything “works like it should”, though there is a photo of a tear in the seat. The sale includes a parts catalog, workshop manual, and receipts from the parts used in the restoration.
Find this B8 for sale in Chelsea, Michigan with bidding up to $1,001