c.1967 Kawasaki 250cc A1 Samurai Racing Motorcycle
Frame no. A1 04168

Before the arrival of its fire-breathing Mach III 500cc triple, Kawasaki offered two other class-leading sports models: the 250cc A1 Samurai and 350cc A7 Avenger, a pair of air-cooled two-stroke twins that employed disc valve induction. A five-speed gear cluster was contained within the horizontally-split crankcases and there was 'Injectolube' pumped lubrication, while the generator was mounted behind the cylinders, a position dictated by the side-mounted carburettors. The cycle parts were entirely conventional, consisting of a duplex-loop frame with twin-leading-shoe front brake. The result was an undeniably handsome sportster with a claimed 31bhp maximum and a top speed of 103mph, phenomenal figures for a 250 of the day. Unfortunately, the origins, specification and history of this race-modified Samurai are not known. No documents.

As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.