Description
H&H Classic Auction @ National Motorcycle Museum | Solihull, West Midlands
30th Oct, 2024 13:00
1978 Kawaski Z1000A1
No reserve
Registration No: Not registered
Frame No: KZT00A 037662
MOT: Exempt
Early wire wheel version of the Z1000A1
Spent most of its life in Spain and Tenerife
Restored in Spain using many new parts
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 and a lighter weight 4 into 2 exhaust system together with a twin disc front brake.
This authentically presented Z1000, being offered at no reserve, was first registered in Tenerife in 1978 before spending some time in Spain, eventually making its way back to the Canaries in 2021. Whilst in Spain it was restored using several new parts but keeping as much originality as possible including a top end overhaul. The bike has been de-registered in Tenerife but will need a NOVA Certificate, details on the DVLA website, if it is to stay in the UK. This normally involves paying 5% VAT on the total sale price and about £125 in customs declaration paperwork. Please check these details and bear this in mind when bidding.
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