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1972 Kawasaki Z

Silverstone Auctions - The Classic Sale at Silverstone Motorcycles 2022
Silverstone, 26 August
  • Year of manufacture 
    1972
  • Motorcycle type 
    Street
  • Engine number 
    Z1E 00244
  • Lot number 
    18368
  • Condition 
    Used
  • Colour  
    Other
  • Location
    United Kingdom
  • Performance 
    60 PS / 45 kW / 60 BHP

Description

  • Kawasaki's answer to the CB750 launched in 1972 and quickly became a classic fast tourer
  • Introduced initially as a 750cc but increased in size to 900cc to compete against Honda
  • Twin overhead camshaft and 130mph top speed
  • This very early example was imported into the UK in 2013 and is showing 458 miles since its restoration to its current condition
  • Part of a private collection for the last few years so may require some recommissioning before road use
  • Finished in Candy Orange/Brown and still retains its original tool kit. UK-registered on a V5C