Registration No: RWA 779R
Frame No: KZT00A013891
Engine No: KZT00AE20444
CC: 1000
MOT: None

• Presented in good original condition
• Fitted with a set of engine crash bars
• Supplied with a current V5C

Kawasaki Heavy Industries is one of the largest corporations in Japan producing a wide range of products from rolling stock to ships. After taking over the ailing Meguro Motorcycle Company they began manufacturing motorcycles under the Kawaski name in the early sixties, first continuing development of the K1 BSA A10 copy but soon moving on to build a reputation for high performance 2 stroke twins and triples. In the early ‘70s the four stroke four cylinder Z1 was initially developed as a 750cc to compete with the new Honda SOHC 750 but Kawasaki held the bike back until it could be increased in capacity to set a new benchmark for superbike performance. With its DOHC 900cc engine offering a top speed of over 130mph it easily became the fastest mass-produced bike in the world. The Z1000 launched in 1977 added another 9bhp with heavier flywheels to smooth-out vibration.

This Z1000A1 has been part of an enthusiast private collection of classic bikes spanning the decades from the 1950s to the early 2000s. Unfortunately, due to ill health, he can no longer ride and maintain the bikes so he reluctantly has to let them find new homes. Not run for a number of years they have been carefully stored in a dry building but will all need recommissioning before use. The early wire wheel twin disc brake model is presented in good original condition and is essentially in standard trim apart from a pair of Ceriani rear shocks and a set of engine crash bars. Once recommissioned, this legendary 1970s Superbike will make a very useable bike in modern day road conditions that’s still appreciating in value. It comes supplied with a current V5C.

For more information, please contact:
Ian Cunningham
ian.cunningham@handh.co.uk
07415871189