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1976 Kawasaki Z900 A4

Highlights

  • Iconic '70s superbike
  • Fabulous period colour scheme
  • Beautifully presented example
  • Engine and running gear restored
  • Thoroughly refurbished with modern improvements
  • 800 miles covered since valves were reground
  • The vendor describes the bike as being in very good condition throughout

The Appeal

The Z900 A4 was, essentially, Kawasaki's victory lap. As the final evolution of the legendary Z1 bloodline before the Z1000 took over, the 1976 A4 packed a 903cc air-cooled inline-four that redefined what a production motorcycle could do. Equal parts brute force and 1970s style, it remains the purest, most desirable expression of the original superbike template.

American-market examples are particularly sought after by collectors. This bike was acquired by our vendor about 15 months ago as a refurbished machine with modern improvements. The vendor reports high compression across all four cylinders and describes the engine and running gear as restored to an as-new standard. With its restored mechanicals and careful recommissioning, this Z900 A4 presents a compelling opportunity to acquire a well-sorted example of Kawasaki's iconic air-cooled four.
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Key Information

  • Mileage: 800 miles (indicated)
  • Country of origin: United Kingdom (USA import)
  • Technical inspection status: MOT/road tax exempt
  • Technical specs: 900cc air-cooled DOHC four-cylinder, five-speed manual
  • Paperwork: V5C, club documentation and list of work done (outlined below)

The Detail

  • Valves reground ~800 miles ago
  • High compression reported on all four cylinders
  • Purchased approximately 15 months ago as a refurbished machine with modern improvements
  • Period paint and vinyls scheme presents in superb order
  • Exceedingly smart chromework
  • Avon tyres fitted
  • Well-fitting seat cover
  • Smart instrumentation and switchgear
Restoration details:
  • Frame braced with genuine PMC brace kit from Japan, checked true on motoliner, powder coated gloss black 
  • Engine fully stripped, inspected, soda blasted, rebuilt, covers polished 
  • Swing arm fitted with needle roller kit 
  • Headstock fitted with taper rollers 
  • Fuel tank and panels resprayed candy apple red with older-style panel badges and new fuel cap 
  • Wheels stripped, hubs vapour-blasted, sent to Hagon for stainless rims and spokes, new bearings and seals 
  • New Avon Roadrider tyres, tubes and rim tapes 
  • Forks fitted with new stanchions and progressive springs, lowers repolished 
  • New stainless-bodied Hagon shocks 
  • New genuine Kawasaki front mudguard 
  • All other chrome renewed: grab rail, rear fender, headlamp brackets, fork covers, kickstart 
  • New indicators, taillight and headlamp 
  • New clocks assembly 
  • New switchgear 
  • New handlebars and grips 
  • New mirrors 
  • New Motobatt battery with higher CCA 
  • New clutch lever bracket with adjustable span lever (original retained) 
  • New coils and Dyna ignition 
  • Carbs fully rebuilt with all parts plated 
  • New aluminium plate fitted to air box (replacing original prone to deforming/cracking) 
  • New head-to-carb and carb-to-airbox rubbers fitted 
  • New air filter 
  • All bolts and screws re-plated or replaced with stainless steel 
  • New wiring loom 
  • Delkevic exhaust fitted 
  • All new cables 
  • New classic EBC discs with EBC pads 
  • Front callipers fully restored 
  • New master cylinder with braided lines and stainless fittings
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Auction Details

  • Year1976
  • MakeKawasaki
  • ModelZ900
  • ColourRed
  • Odometer800 Miles
  • Engine size900cc
  • TransmissionManual, 5 speed
  • Fuel typePetrol
  • Seller TypePrivate
  • TownEasebourne
  • CountyWest Sussex
  • CountryUnited Kingdom
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