2006 Kawasaki ZR750 Cafe Racer
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Highlights
- Pays homage to ‘80s endurance race bikes, with the benefit of more modern usability
- Optimised for great handling and a comfortable ride
- Features a raft of high-quality aftermarket parts including a Black Widow exhaust and glass fibre Seeley fairing with a custom paint scheme
- Presented in very good condition, having been finished to a great standard
- Advisory-free MOT valid until 30th November 2024
The Appeal
The 1980s was a golden era for endurance motorcycle racing and the faired superbikes which took part have acquired legendary status amongst the biking community. The reality is that it’s impractical to regularly ride one of these ‘80s racers on today’s roads, but for those seeking the same aesthetic and performance, we have the perfect solution…
This 2006 Kawasaki Z750S has been extensively modified to emulate the style and feel of those ‘80s racers, with the everyday usability of a modern bike. The previous owner who created this bike, admired the Z750S for its performance but felt it was lacking in suspension and styling departments. What we have here then, is a capable modern motorcycle which evokes the energy of ‘80s endurance racing.
It’s a wonderful machine to look at, although the list of modifications demonstrates that even more attention has been paid to how this bike will ride. We’re informed that it is perfectly suited to long distance touring, having completed the ‘NC500’ in previous ownership while carrying all the then owner's luggage. If you’re looking for a distinctive, race-inspired restomod, this Kawasaki has a lot to offer.
The History and Paperwork
- Based upon a 2006 Kawasaki Z750S
- Last MOT carried out on 1st December 2023 and passed with with no advisories at 22,832 miles (and only 4 miles since)
- MOT valid until 30th November 2024
- The current odometer reading is 22,836 miles
- Last fully serviced at approximately 20,500 which reportedly covered all fluids and coolant, filters, brakes, bearings, throttle bodies and any other service items
- Just four former registered keepers
- Three keys including red master key
- Collection of old MOT certificates present
- V5C present
- Stamped service book reportedly confirming FSH
- Manuals from Heynes and Kawasaki present
- Complete with the correct spanner to adjust the Hagon shock absorbers
- The vendor offers this bike reluctantly as they're reducing their collection
The Condition
- Custom paint scheme with silver pinstripes and logos (Candy Red, green, white and black)
- Fiberglass Seeley fairing with custom shaped screen
- LED indicators, side, stop/tail, and number plate lights
- Dip/main LED headlight affixed to the front of the fairing
- Custom handmade tail fairing and tail tidy for storage
- Bespoke handmade single seat with Alcantara cover
- Custom chain guard
- Black anodised alloy clip ons bars with mirror
- Oxford heated hand grips in full working order
- JD Speaker 4.5”
- All is in very good condition, with no excessive wear or damage that we could see
The Mechanics
- The vendor comments that “this customisation has resulted in a bike that handles much better, is a pleasure to ride, gives a quicker turn of speed due to the lowered gearing”
- Regularly serviced and in very good mechanical order
- The last service reportedly covered all fluids and coolant, filters, brakes, bearings, throttle bodies and any other service items
- We’re assured there are no current faults or untoward noises
- Equipped with S/S brake pistons and new seals in all callipers
- New brake pads and braided lines
- New Hagon progressive front fork springs, fresh oil and seals, and a new Hagon rear shock
- New chain and sprockets (46 rear)
- 200mm Black Widow Exhaust ( £200 ) - which looks and sounds awesome
- SS Delkevic chrome end can and link pipe also supplied
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Vehicle specification
- Year 2006
- Make Kawasaki
- Model 750 ZR 7
- Colour Multicolour
- Odometer 22,836 Miles
- Engine size 748
Auction Details
- Seller Type Private
- Town York
- Location Yorkshire
- Country United Kingdom
11
bids
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bidders
- st•••• £2,500 19/04/24
- cu•••• £2,400 19/04/24
- st•••• £2,200 19/04/24
- cu•••• £2,100 19/04/24
- st•••• £2,000 19/04/24
- vo•••• £1,900 19/04/24
- st•••• £1,800 19/04/24
- vo•••• £1,700 19/04/24
- sh•••• £1,600 19/04/24
- vo•••• £1,500 16/04/24
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