Description
This motorcycle is Lot 309 to be auctioned by Bonhams at The Spring Stafford Sale (The International Classic MotorCycle Show) on April 25th & 26th, please see the Bonhams Motorcycles Website for full details.
Auction Timings:
Lots 1 - 94 are to be sold from 14:30 on Saturday 25th April 2026.
Lots 201 - 353 are to be sold from 11:30am on Sunday 26th April 2026.
Public Viewing:
Available 25th & 26th April 2026 from 09:00 until 17:00, at The Staffordshire County Showground (The International Classic MotorCycle Show).
** 1980 Kawasaki Z1000H (H1)**
Registration no. SVR 410W
Frame no. KZT00H-000418
Engine no. KZT00GE003538
The first major revision of Kawasaki's trend-setting Z1/ Z900 arrived for 1977 in the form of the Z1000, which, as its name suggests, was a bored-out version of the original double-overhead-cam four. Power went up - marginally - to 83bhp, while there was more torque delivered further down the rev range than before. Testing the new Z1000 in February 1977, Bike magazine had to contend with a wet track but nevertheless recorded a 12. 76-second standing quarter mile time, despite an enforced half-throttle take-off, and a staggering terminal velocity of 117mph with rider normally seated! A much-revised frame meant that the Z1000 had lost some of its predecessors' wayward handling while remaining every bit as refined. 'It's a lusty, sturdy motorcycle with a proven reliability record, and now the handling matches the performance even better,' concluded editor Mike Nicks. Charismatic in the extreme, these early 'Big Zeds' are served by an enthusiastic owners club and are increasingly sought after today.
The Kawasaki offered here is an example of the ultra-rare Z1000H model, which marked the Japanese company's first use of fuel injection on a production roadster and was listed for only one year. 'SVR 410W' was purchased in 2020 by the private vendor, who had owned one of these bikes back in 1982 and then spent the next 38 years looking to replace it. No previous history is known however it was originally from Germany, the 'Big Zed' is believed to be in original condition. Registered as Historic Vehicle, it's been ridden annually over the last 5 years and has covered 4, 165 miles since having the Mph speedometer fitted. The machine is offered with the 2020 bill of sale; a V5C registration document; sundry invoices; some expired MoTs; various original Kawasaki instruction/ parts manuals; and a nice selection of marque-related literature. Also offered are the original headlamp, original KMH clock and shock absorbers.
Offered with key
All lots are sold ‘as is/ where is’ and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding. Visit the Bonhams Motorcycles website for all pertinent auction information.
