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1972 Kawasaki Z

Silverstone Auctions - The NEC Classic Motor Show Sale Motorcycles 2022
Birmingham, 13 November
  • Year of manufacture 
    1972
  • Motorcycle type 
    Street
  • Engine number 
    Z1E 00901
  • Lot number 
    19121
  • 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 cams and 130mph top speed
  • Imported from Los Angeles in 1989 and now UK-registered
  • Very well restored using mostly original parts. In good running order
  • MOTs starting from 1989, various receipts, original USA title, old tax discs and original owners handbook and original tool kit still present
  • Great example of this ground breaking machine